🌱 Conservationist Of The Year + Holiday Lights + Uniforms For Inmates

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Strongsville Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cold with flurries. High: 36 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Cuyahoga Soil & Water District has named Strongsville's Jennifer Milbrandt the Conservationist of the Year. Milbrandt is the city's coordinator of natural resources. She has been recognized for her extensive knowledge of local forestry, her dedication, and her preservation work. She was presented with the award on Nov. 10 during a ceremony. (City of Strongsville)
2. Strongsville's Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. The celebration will be at the corner of Pearl and Royalton roads on the Commons. There will be a holiday fireworks show, Santa visits, and a Holiday Lights Trolley. The Celebration Ringers handbell choir will be performing near the city's gazebo after the fireworks display. (City of Strongsville)
3. The Cuyahoga County Jail has taken action to fix an inmate clothing issue. A Cleveland.com story revealed inmates were sitting in their underwear while their single uniform pair was being washed. Jail supervisors have instructed corrections officers to search cells for any extra clothing and blankets to redistribute them to inmates that only had one pair. The jail has also placed a large order for new uniforms. The efforts are to ensure that all inmates have two full sets of uniforms. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

Today in Strongsville:

• Galactic Reflections At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)
• Screens And Our Children: How To Teach Them Responsibility At Strongsville Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job? Consider working where you live. The City of Strongsville is hiring a Safety Dispatcher. Click for application details. (City of Strongsville)
• A public meeting regarding the 2023 Cuyahoga County Community Supplemental Grant Program will be held on Nov. 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Strongsville Recreation Center's conference room. The entire community is invited to attend. (City of Strongsville)
• The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its holiday luncheon on Dec. 13 at the Ehrnfelt Rec Center. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. (City of Strongsville)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.