🌱 Sec. Guard Courthouse Gun Changes + 19 County Projects Approved

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Strongsville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 80 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Cuyahoga County courthouse security guards have stopped carrying guns. The guards at the county's Justice Center, Juvenile Justice Center, Lakeside Courthouse, and Courthouse Square are not allowed to carry firearms, according to the Prosecutor's Office. Deputies with the Cuyahoga County Sherriff's Department are still allowed to carry firearms in the courthouses. (Cleveland 19)
2. On Tuesday, the Cuyahoga County Council approved $11.8 million in stimulus spending for 19 different projects. The approval was given for each project separately and unanimously. The projects include an animal shelter, a recycling center, a lakefront park, and an addiction treatment center for women. The funds are part of the county's controversial community grant funds through American Rescue Plan Act funds. (Cleveland.com)
3. The Strongsville Recreation Department is hosting a special promotion on personal training sessions for the holiday season. The promotion will run between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31. Residents can purchase 10 sessions with a degreed and certified personal trainer for $275. The usual price for 10 sessions is $375 for members. (City of Strongsville)

Today in Strongsville:

• Toddler Fair At The Strongsville Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Beary Beautiful At Wine Down & Sweets Cafe (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area searching for a forever home, including a few black & white kittens! (Strongsville Patch)
• Safety Town will be hosting a Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 8 for Kindergartners and 1st Graders. Click to register for the event. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Here's an updated list of a few of the latest Strongsville properties to hit the market. Click to see prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)

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Events:

• Woodstock Rave (September 16)
• September 17, 2022 - Annual Head of the Cuyahoga Rowing Regatta in the Flats (September 17)
• Warehouse Sale (September 17)
• Clean Water Fest (September 17)
• Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Family Fishing Workshops (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 start this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.