🌱 OH Winter Storm Snow Totals + Rise In Pediatric Croup Cases

Hey, Cleveland! Let's get this Tuesday started. Here are the most important things happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 33 Low: 30.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Cleveland:

1. The first big winter storm of the year dropped several inches of snow over the northeast and specifically in Ohio. Are you curious to see how much snow your community got? The weather service released a report on the total number of inches across Ohio communities. (cleveland.com)
2. Doctors in Northeast Ohio are reporting a rise in croup cases amongst children. As pediatric COVID-19 cases continue to rise, croup is becoming more common given that the two share similar symptoms, including a cough and inflammation that can impair breathing. Children struggling with croup should go outside for short periods of time as the cold air clears their airways. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
3. In an act of kindness, strangers were witnessed in downtown Cleveland helping to bail motorists out of the snow. Cars, buses, and other vehicles were stuck when strangers started digging and pushing vehicles out. (Cleveland 19 News)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Preschool Story Time at Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Virtual Events (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Vote for your favorite Cleveland Cavaliers, including Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley (1995). Go to votecavs.com to help send them to #NBAAllStar. (Instagram)
• According to the Cleveland Clinic, new research shows that putting on another pot of coffee may be beneficial to your health. (Facebook)
• Free Sundays at Cleveland Museum of Natural History begin this week (Cleveland Scene)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.