🌱 County Remains Yellow COVID-19 Level + August Community Blood Drive

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Strongsville Daily. Follow along for the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a stray t-storm. High: 86 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Cuyahoga County remains a yellow designation on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 transmission map. About half of the state's counties are currently red. County residents are advised to ask their healthcare provider whether or not they should be taking precautions such as wearing a mask. (Cleveland.com)
2. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Strongsville Patch)
3. The Strongsville Public Library will be hosting a Blood on Aug. 26. The blood drive will be from 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Each donor can potentially save up to three lives. Click for more information about the American Red Cross and to schedule an appointment. (City of Strongsville)

Today in Strongsville:

• Christmas In July Craft & Vendor Show At Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (9:00 AM)
• Genealogy Tracers With The Cuyahoga County Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Strongsville Police Department is asking residents for help in identifying a thief caught on surveillance footage. Click to view. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Strongsville's Strongfest will feature over 40 different beers and wines available for tasting. Click to purchase your tickets for this year's Strongfest. (Rotary Club of Strongsville via Facebook)
• The Strongsville Community Band will be hosting a free outdoor concert on Aug. 5. The concert will be on the lawn of Strongsville Middle School at 7:30 p.m. Don't forget a lawn chair or a blanket. (City of Strongsville)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with your next 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.