🌱 Dentist Convicted Of Tax Evasion + Shelley Shepard Gray Event

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Strongsville Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Strongsville's Douglas Smith has been convicted on four counts of tax evasion. The conviction was passed down by a federal jury on Wednesday in Cleveland. The three-day trial examined evidence indicating that Smith failed to pay taxes from 2012 to 2012 and from 2014 to 2017. (Department of Justice)
2. Drake Road will be temporarily closed starting Thursday, Oct. 27. The closure is for road resurfacing from Pearl to Howe Road. The road should reopen on Friday, Nov. 4. Please plan travel accordingly between these dates. (City of Strongsville)
3. Author Shelley Shepard Gray will be making an appearance at the Strongsville Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 27. She will be discussing her new inspirational romance novel, Happily Ever Amish, at 7:00 p.m. There will be copies of the novel available for purchase. (City of Strongsville)

Today in Strongsville:

• Preschool Irish Dancing At Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (4:30 PM)
• Music Izz Groovy At Ehrnfelt Recreation Center's Conference Room (6:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Strongsville area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• Do you have your costume ready, yet? Trick-or-Treat starts on Oct. 31 at 6:00 p.m. in Strongsville. Please drive cautiously at that time. (City of Strongsville)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? This list has adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Strongsville Patch)

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Events:

• Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Family Fishing Workhops (October 22)
• Movie Night in North Coast Harbor (October 22)
• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer (October 23)
• Pumpkins & Piranhas SEAsonal Fun Days @CLEAquarium (October 25)
• Pumpkins & Piranhas SEAsonal Fun Days @CLEAquarium (October 26)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (October 26)
• Acrylic Painting Class | Happy Fall Y’all (October 26)
• First Tee - Cleveland's 11th annual Grit, Gratitude and You (October 27)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.