🌱 Dyslexia Screenings In Strongsville Schools + County Wins Award

Hello, friends! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Strongsville Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sun. High: 92 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Strongsville Schools are currently working to accommodate the new Ohio law that requires diligent dyslexia screenings. The new law requires districts to train teachers in spotting dyslexia and how to intervene if a student has the learning disability. The district will be providing special reading programs for students identified with dyslexia. (cleveland.com)
2. Cuyahoga County has received the coveted Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The Government Finance Officers Association uses the award to recognize governments' efforts during the budgeting process. The county received the award in 2016, 2018, and 2020. The county also has a AAA rating by Standard and Poor. (Cleveland Jewish News)
3. The Journey Center of Cuyahoga County reports more calls since the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The center has a 24-hour help hotline for victims experiencing domestic violence. Melissa Graves, the center's CEO, reports that the center works with roughly 15,000 survivors every year - but that number has risen. (News 5 Cleveland)

Today in Strongsville:

• Comedy Show Night At The Local (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Strongsville Police Department reminds residents to slow down and change lanes when experiencing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights. It could save someone's life. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Cleveland Clinic is reminding the community that yoga is a great tool for lowering stress and tension. Click to learn some yoga poses today. (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• The Strongsville Community Band will be playing a free concert on Friday at the Strongsville Middle School lawn. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket! (Strongsville Community Band via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. 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.