Assault Rates Low In Strongsville + Overdose Death Warning

Good morning, Strongsville! Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 42 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories in Strongsville today:

1. Eight people were killed by narcotics in Cuyahoga County on Thursday. The medical examiner issued a health alert warning residents of the narcotics surge. (Strongsville Patch)
2. Strongsville has one of the lowest assault rates in the U.S. (24/7 Wall St.)

Today in Strongsville:

• Stone Lutheran Church - Free Community Drive - Thru Meal - Sat. Dec. 4 5-7pm (5:00 PM)

Strongsville Patch Notebook

• Strongsville Police Department: "Lock your car doors. Don't become an easy victim." (Facebook)
• Rescue Ohio English Bulldogs: "Hanukkah greetings for love, peace, and happiness (We are so sorry we are late with our Hanukkah wishes!)" (Facebook)
• Strongsville City Schools: "Did you know that the SHS Orchestra in 1977-78 only had 28 members? The Winter Concert was also one of their main concert performances. This year's orchestra performs tonight (Thu. 12/2) at 7:00pm in the SHS Auditorium. The concert will ..." (Facebook)
• Strongsville Education Foundation: "Get a great deal on unlimited car washes at a brand new car wash in town and support the SEF while you’re at it! Sgt. Clean Car Wash is generously donating all proceeds from this offer to the SEF. For just $5 you get 60 days of unlimited..." (Facebook)
• Relay For Life of Strongsville: "Cancer doesn’t take a holiday. During the holiday season, we’re here to help. We’re the only cancer organization available to patients 24/7. Call us at 1.800.227.2345 or chat us via www.cancer.org." (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

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