🌱 Fireworks Still Illegal In Strongsville + Property Tax Bill Portal

Hello again, friends! It's Friday in Strongsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 93 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Despite the new law allowing consumer fireworks during certain holidays in Ohio, they are still illegal in Strongsville. Communities were allowed to opt-out of the statewide law. Click the link for a full list of communities that have opted out of the law. (Ideastream)
2. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Strongsville Patch)
3. Cuyahoga County has launched a new online portal that makes paying tax bills easier. The county's property tax bills will be due in two weeks. If a resident does not pay before the Jul. 14 deadline, a 5 percent penalty will be assessed. Click for the new portal. (Cleveland.com)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Strongsville Community Band Concert At The Strongsville Middle School Lawn (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Strongsville Police Department is reminding residents to lock car doors. There is no excuse. Don't be an easy target for theft. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Strongsville and Rotary Club Kraków have joined together to purchase two ambulances for Ukraine. Click to view the new vehicles and to read the full project report. (Rotary Club of Strongsville via Facebook)
• The July 4th Fireworks Display will be on the City Commons this year. The change in venue will allow for family-friendly activities to occur before the fireworks. Activities are at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (or dusk). (City of Strongsville)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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.