Thousands Left Without Power During First Snow of Season

The first snow of the season is among the greatest indulgences of the Northeast Ohio press. In some circles, it's more rousing than a local corruption scandal, a Browns victory and a Frank Jackson gaffe combined.

Quickly, here are two important things from your pals at Scene:

How to prep for the requisite snowstorm freakout

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Thousands of homes across the area are currently without power. FirstEnergy, apart from tossing its name on the region's most famous factory, boasts a nifty map of these outages.