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Greetings Strongsville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What really happened behind Strongsville's latest 'cocaine overdose' 911 call?
  • Which two Strongsville standouts made the Northeast preseason football honors?

Also on today's calendar: Bon Jovi Experience by "Wanted" and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Friday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cocaine overdose report ends up being swatting call: Strongsville Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Strongsville police handled a swatting call on Prospect Road that falsely reported a cocaine overdose at a home with children inside, as well as several other minor incidents on July 25. Officers also responded to a disturbance at Sheetz on Pearl Road, suspicious noises on Idlewood Trail, and a report of a man under a vehicle at a Pearl Road motel.
   

• 2026 Northeast District preseason all-stars: Ohio high school football (cleveland.com) — Strongsville football fans will see two Mustangs highlighted in this year's Northeast District preseason all-star list, with senior running back Kendrick Boddie and senior kicker Vincent Roncone earning honorable mentions. The cleveland.com roundup spotlights top returning high school players across the region, including several with major college commitments, as the 2026 season kicks off this week.
   

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    Wednesday August 19
  • BHS 2nd Day All Students Report to Homeroom
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  • Varsity Boys' Golf at Bunker Hill GC
    North Royalton School District Bunker Hill Golf Course, 3060 Pearl Rd Ste B, Medina, OH 44256\
    7:30 am
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    Berea, OH Calendar, 451 Front Street, Berea
    8:00 am
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    Berea, OH Calendar, 451 Front Street, Berea
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need to have a portion of my sanitary pipe replaced.
    Has anyone used a local contractor that they would recommend? (Nextdoor S'ville Ward 3c)
  • Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
    This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
  • B & B Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Evening Bank Cleaner in Strongsville. Apply here.
  • BlueChip Pros posted a job opening for General Cleaner Macys Southpark Mall, Strongsville in Strongsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Strongsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middleburg Heights

  • 'A true hero': Zeke the Middleburg Heights police K-9 dies (fox8.com)
  • Former Urbana teacher faces sentencing (urbanacitizen.com)

Berea

  • Hudson to host e-bike forum Wednesday amid growing safety concerns (cleveland.com)
  • Deshaun Watson continues to work with the starters in the padded practices in Browns camp: Day 15 takeaways (cleveland.com)
  • Is Ohio about to get serious about regulating Flock cameras? Today in Ohio (cleveland.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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