🌱 $1 Million Diversion Program Grants + Grand Jury Indictment

Hey, Strongsville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower in spots. High: 68 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Cuyahoga County has been awarded $1 million in grants by the U.S. Department of Justice to improve its central booking diversion programs. The two programs are meant to reduce the level of low-level criminals in jail. They use a combination of mental health and addiction treatments to prevent certain suspects from being held at county jails. (Cleveland.com)
2. Three Cuyahoga County first responder agencies received state funds through the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program's first funding round. The Beachwood Police Department received $29,750, the Brecksville Police and Fire Departments received $14,800, and the Cleveland Department of Public Safety received $310,000. The first round of funding was worth $1.67 million and was distributed to 26 agencies, in total. (Ohio Governor's Office)
3. A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has indicted Raymond Francis, 23 years old, on charges related to the theft of a BMW from a Strongsville dealership. Francis has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, failure to comply, and grand theft of a motor vehicle. He is being held on a $1 million bond. (Cleveland19)

Today in Strongsville:

• Free Complimentary Aveda Facials At Strongsville Aveda Store (10:00 AM)
• Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation At Strongsville Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Strongsville area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Public Library's Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is on Sep. 21 at 7:00 p.m. This month's discussion is on Ruth Ware's The Turn of the Key. (City of Strongsville)
• Fun & Photos with Santa Claus has been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9:00 a.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Strongsville)

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Events:

• Acrylic Painting Class for Teens | Sunflower (September 14)
• Woodstock Rave (September 16)
• Warehouse Sale (September 17)
• September 17, 2022 - Annual Head of the Cuyahoga Rowing Regatta in the Flats (September 17)
• Clean Water Fest (September 17)
• Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Family Fishing Workhops (September 17)
• Trinity Church Joins Thousands of Churches to Participate in National Back to Church Sunday (September 18)
• Wizardry Wand-Making and Spellbook Workshop (September 18)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week (September 18)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with 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.