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Denison United Church of Christ in Cleveland spread Christmas cheer by serving warm meals and essential items to the homeless. Volunteers, like Sonia Matos, distributed gift bags filled with warm clothing, cookies, and toilet tissue, reminding everyone of the basics needed to survive the cold. The church, open six days a week, offers more than just meals, providing showers, laundry services, and a mailing address to help those in need. Matos emphasizes that making a difference requires only humbleness and heart. Checkout Solipillow.com

A heartwarming reunion unfolds as a seventy-one-year-old Toledo man, Calvin Cooper, reconnects with his long-lost thirty-three-year-old son, Tim Holloway, after decades apart. Their paths crossed through a DNA test on Ancestry.com, sparked by a virtual support group meeting. Holloway, who grew up in foster care, had been searching for his biological parents for years. Now, theyre planning an in-person visit, filled with excitement and joy. Checkout Solipillow.com

As 2026 begins, Ohio and the Tri-State area brace for new laws, including higher minimum wages, stricter marijuana rules, and property tax cuts. Ohios marijuana scene faces changes with Senate Bill fifty-six, capping THC levels, banning public use, and setting industry standards. Minimum wage increases to $11 for non-tipped workers and $5.50 for tipped ones. Other changes include cell phone bans in schools, property tax cuts, and tougher drivers license rules for young drivers. In Kentucky, income taxes drop, potentially costing the state millions. Both Kentucky and Indiana enact data privacy laws. Checkout Solipillow.com

Mother and Children Survive Christmas Day Shooting in Cincinnatis West End A mother and her two children were injured in a shooting on Christmas Day in Cincinnatis West End. The suspect, James Brown, has been charged with three counts of felony assault. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. near Central Avenue and Kindel Avenue, leaving the mother and her children, aged ten and fifteen, with non-life-threatening injuries. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the West End has seen nineteen shootings this year, five fewer than last year. Checkout Solipillow.com

Northeast Ohio braces for treacherous travel this Friday due to a Winter Weather Advisory, with freezing rain expected from 8 AM to 3 PM, potentially causing a light ice glaze. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick, posing challenges for commuters. Officials advise caution, slow driving, and careful steps on stairs, sidewalks, or driveways. The local weather team at three news is monitoring the situation, predicting mostly rain but freezing rain in some areas. Stay informed and safe, Northeast Ohio, as you check the latest updates before traveling. Checkout Solipillow.com

Brace for icy conditions in northern Ohio this Friday as a low-pressure system from Illinois and Indiana brings freezing rain, creating slick spots on roads and highways. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Erie, Sandusky, and Ottawa counties, with cooler temperatures affecting Geauga, Portage, Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull, and most of Ashtabula County. Bridges, overpasses, and roadways could become dangerously slippery, so drivers are urged to slow down and pedestrians to watch their step. Cuyahoga County may see lighter impacts due to warmer temperatures. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two men shot dead on Christmas Eve in Cleveland, leaving neighbors in Forest Hills and Glenville reeling from gun violence. Police investigating, no suspects or motives revealed yet; anyone with information urged to come forward. Checkout Solipillow.com