🌱 Cuyahoga County Republicans Endorses Matt Dolan + 'Backpack Bill'

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy; breezy, much colder. High: 30 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. A group of Cuyahoga County Republicans endorsed Matt Dolan for U.S. Senate, citing his commitment to conservative principles and track record of leadership. Dolan's work as a prosecutor, assistant Ohio attorney general, and state senator has demonstrated his dedication to keeping communities safe and finding solutions to challenges. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. A bill known as the "backpack bill" that would expand Ohio's private school vouchers and allow educational funding to go with the student rather than the district has been met with hours of testimony in a state Senate committee. The bill's supporters argue that school funding should be on a child-by-child basis to avoid public schools that may not meet their performance standards, social justice concerns, or are sexualizing students, with the bill creating "healthy competition" for schools and boosting student performance and teacher job satisfaction. Critics argue that the bill would take money away from public schools, leading to budget cuts, teacher layoffs, and reduced educational opportunities. (Cleveland Scene)
3. As a reminder, less than a week remains to submit applications for the Strongsville Champer of Commerce Scholarship. Graduating high school seniors in Strongsville are encouraged to apply before Mar. 1.(Strongsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
4. Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area, including Hayes the Shepherd Smooth Collie mix, Winifred the Pit Bull Terrier, and Sammie the Domestic Short Hair, at the link! (Strongsville Patch)

Today in and around Strongsville:

• Cleveland Auto Show At International Exposition Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for ramen in the suburbs of Cleveland? Try Corner 11, an Asian fusion restaurant known for its poke bowls and ramen, at 17100 Royalton Road. (NewsBreak Original)
• You can participate in the Strongsville Education Foundation's (SEF) March Madness pool by selecting a square for $100, and in turn, support Strongsville City Schools through the SEF. (Strongsville Education Foundation via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area, including Hayes the Shepherd Smooth Collie mix, Winifred the Pit Bull Terrier, and Sammie the Domestic Short Hair, at the link! (Strongsville Patch)Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area, including Hayes the Shepherd Smooth Collie mix, Winifred the Pit Bull Terrier, and Sammie the Domestic Short Hair, at the link! (Strongsville Patch)

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 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.