🌱 Sentencing In Veteran's Death + Bulletproof Vests For Ukraine

Cleveland OH

31 March, 2022

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Hello, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with your Friday Cleveland Daily. First, today's weather: An a.m. rain or snow shower. High: 40 Low: 33. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Cleveland. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland: A woman convicted of beating an elderly Navy veteran to death inside an East Cleveland Autozone last year was sentenced to life in prison. 40-year-old Tiffany Gardner was found guilty of the death of 70-year-old Leonard Craddock on Apr. 14, 2021. Gardner and Craddock reportedly got into an argument inside the auto shop; the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. (Cleveland 19 News)A local professor is collecting bulletproof vests and other donations to deliver to Ukraine. Roman Sheremeta, a professor at Case Western Reserve University, was born in Ukraine and planned to return to his home country earlier this month to open a university in Kyiv. Sheremeta started organizing efforts in Broadview Heights, collecting donations of combat gear, medical supplies, PPE, and notes of love. Volunteers are also rolling pierogis and pastries for the official fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, Apr. 2 at Slavic Full Gospel Church. (Cleveland 19 News)Looking for weekend plans? Cleveland.com shared its roundup of 20 upcoming local events in the Forest City. In addition to the Cleveland International Film Festival, running through Apr. 9, you can also check out the Cleveland Tattoo Arts Convention, the Cleveland International Wine Festival, and the CRWU Holi Celebration 2022. Click for the full list of Cleveland weekend events. (cleveland.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Cleveland: 1st Friday Pour Over At Plexus (9:00 AM) Snail Mail Club At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (4:00 PM) Lenten Fish Fry - Drive-Thru At St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral (5:00 PM) Latinx Make Art! At Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (6:30 PM) From my notebook: A 27-year-old was fatally shot in Cleveland on Wednesday. Anyone with information on the case should contact the Cleveland Police Department at 216-623-5464 or the CrimeStoppers phone line at 216-25-CRIME. (Cleveland Patch)Cleveland Clinic has begun clinical testing of a novel vaccine intended to prevent triple-negative breast cancer. Click to learn more about the first-of-its-kind study. (Facebook)Originally scheduled for an April 2020 premiere, Cleveland baroque chamber ensemble Les Délices returns to the live stage with "The White Cat" this weekend. (WKSU News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Berta Rojas in Concert (April 2) EVERYBODY DANCE Documentary (April 3) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (April 4) EVR Shooting Basics (April 16) Add your event Loving the Cleveland Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business featured in front of readers Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! — 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.