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🌱 Patch AM: What happens to Strongsville schools if Issue 9 fails?
Also check out Cleveland's Ohio City Neighborhood- Strongsville on the Strongsville Patch calendar

Morning Strongsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What happens to Strongsville schools if Issue 9 fails?
- How new Port Authority financing could reshape Strongsville development.
Also on today's calendar: Outdoor Worship and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Strongsville City Schools superintendent outlines Issue 9, drastic cuts if levy fails (fox8.com) — Strongsville families face a pivotal choice this November as Issue 9, a five-year operating levy, will determine whether the school district avoids $20 million in cuts and a shift to bare-minimum state education standards. Without new revenue, officials warn of large staff layoffs, reduced busing, and major cuts to academics, arts, athletics, and special education that could reshape both the schools and the broader community.
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• Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Sets Three Suburban Projects in Motion (clevelandmagazine.com) — Strongsville is in line for new housing, retail, and hospitality investment as the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority approves financing for three suburban projects, including one in the city. The initiative aims to spur job creation and long-term redevelopment, signaling fresh momentum for Strongsville's local economy alongside similar efforts in Middleburg Heights and Richmond Heights.
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📸 Around Strongsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Strongsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Cleveland's Ohio City Neighborhood- Strongsville →
Cuyahoga County Public Library- Strongsville Branch, 18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville
7:00 pm
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Outdoor Worship →
Strongsville United Methodist Church, 13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
10:00 am - ShutUp & Brunch with Me →
Encore Event Center, 16808 Pearl Rd, Strongsville
10:00 am - In-Person Support Group at Kemper House Strongsville →
10890 Prospect Road, Strongsville
1:00 pm - Team Picks 2: Harvest Season Flavors! →
Heinen's Grocery Store, 18300 Royalton Road, Strongsville - The Local - Strongsville {with 4Locos} →
The Local Bar Strongsville, 14751 Pearl Rd, Strongsville
8:00 pm - 12th Annual Fall into Autumn Craft & Vendor Show →
Ehrnfelt Event Center, 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville - Pluckin at Carso Rosso →
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5:00 pm - Deano's Trattoria - Strongsville →
Deano's Trattoria, 16605 Pearl Road, Strongsville
6:30 pm - Grunge DNA at Slim and Chubby's in Strongsville →
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8:30 pm
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Strongsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grandparents Day Family Retreat →
Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick
9:00 am - Children's Liturgy of the Word →
Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick
10:30 am - Berea Arts Fest →
Coe Lake Park, Coe Lake, Berea
2:30 pm - Bridge The Gap at Grindstone →
Grindstone Tap House, 826 Front St, Berea
5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Selena Presley is a dynamo!
From the minute we met her we knew she was the perfect realtor to sell our home and find a new one. No matter what time of day Selena was always… (Nextdoor Benbow)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Meat/Produce Team Supervisor in Strongsville. Apply here.
- Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for District Coordinator - Midwest Division - Protective & Marine in Strongsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Strongsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middleburg Heights
- Drunk man stuck in car outside hotel taken to hospital & cited in Middleburg Heights (cleveland.com)
- Woman wanted for menacing arrested; wanted man caught with marijuana: Middleburg Heights police blotter (cleveland.com)
- Marc's Parma facility will be run by Indianapolis Fruit, affecting 55 workers (cleveland.com)
Berea
- Berea hosted 9/11 Memorial Service at the Triangle (cleveland.com)
- Browns elevate two players to the active roster (wkbn.com)
Ok Strongsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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