🌱 Bed Bath & Beyond Closure List Expands + County Property Taxes

Hi there, Strongsville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with showers around. High: 40 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Bed Bath & Beyond has added three more Greater Cleveland area stores to its list of upcoming closures. Brooklyn, Fairlawn, and Mentor locations will join the Strongsville location in shuttering their doors this year. The 2023 list has now grown to include 290 locations. (News5Cleveland)
2. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor reports that 11 individuals were indicted on various charges that include promoting prostitution and money laundering at four Northeast Ohio spas. The indictments resulted from an investigation conducted by the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. The Strongsville Police Department assisted in the investigation and participated in a search warrant executed at Strongsville's New Hi Spa. Click the link for the complete list of indictments. (iHeart)
3. Cuyahoga County property taxes were due yesterday. The original deadline was Jan. 26, but it was moved by the Cuyahoga County Treasury Department. The collected taxes will fund local schools, cities, villages, libraries, and vital public services. Individuals who are unable to make the whole payment are being asked to make an appointment with the Treasury Department to discuss options. (Cleveland 19)

Today in Strongsville:

• Digital Navigator At Strongsville Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Galentine's Flights & Bites At Wine Down & Sweets Cafe (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you need help with preparing your tax return? The AARP Foundation will be offering free help on Mondays at Strongsville Methodist Church on Royalton Road. The help will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit the link for registration details. (City of Strongsville)
• Severe weather can cause widespread devastation, and some states are more prone to disaster-related property damage than others. Due mainly to flooding, Ohio ranks No. 17 in the United States for total property damage, with an average of $336.32 per capita. See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in this new interactive study. (NeighborWho)
• Are you thinking of adopting a furry best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area searching for a forever home. (Strongsville Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.