🌱 East Cleveland PD Charged, Violation Of Civil Rights + NOPEC Grant

Good morning, everybody. It's Friday in Strongsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A little snow at times. High: 37 Low: 28.
• Saturday: Low clouds may break; cold. High: 33 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Prosecutors in Ohio have charged almost a dozen current or former officers in the East Cleveland Police Department with felonious assault and violation of civil rights. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said that 16 current or former officers have now been indicted on charges of unlawful conduct in the last six and a half months. The incidents of the alleged misconduct occurred before the appointment of a new police chief last fall, and the prosecutors have played videos showing officers punching or kicking people or repeatedly using stun devices. (WTRF.com)
2. Mayor Tom Perciak will give his annual State of the City speech on Mar. 21 as part of the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce's business luncheon. Reservations are required for attendance, which can be made online or by calling (440) 238-3366. (The City of Strongsville)
3. The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) has awarded a $119,834 grant to Strongsville to support the city's town center redesign project, bringing the total amount raised for the $7 million Strongsville Town Center Enhancement & Walkability Initiative to $4.7 million. Strongsville will use the grant to pay for energy-efficient lighting and green building materials in the town center, while the design work is still wrapping up and the city is yet to announce an updated construction time frame. NOPEC's Energized Community program provides energy-related project funding, such as traffic signal improvements, insulation installation, and solar-powered stop signs. (Subscription: cleveland.com)

Today and tomorrow in and around Strongsville:

Friday, March 10

• Lucky Wine Globe At Carso Rosso Winery (12:30 PM)
• Wild & Scenic Film Festival At The Cleveland Museum of Natural History (6:00 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Becky Boyd & Chris Hanna At Italian Village Restaurant (6:oo PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area at the link! (Strongsville Patch)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Strongsville area! Get all the property details at the link. (Strongsville Patch)
• Local bagpiper Colin Donahue will narrate the history of the highland bagpipes, and play some popular tunes at the Strongsville Library to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Mar. 13. Those interested in attending the event can register by phone or online through the library's website. (The City of Strongsville)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! 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.