🌱 First Woman Fire Chief In The County + Monkeypox Precautions

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Strongsville Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

Now, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 78 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Cuyahoga County has its first woman fire chief. Chief DeVito-Staub is the new fire chief for the Woodmere Fire Department. Currently, fewer than 5 percent of firefighters are women in the U.S. The Woodmere Police Department also has a woman chief. (WKYC.com)
2. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health reports that Monkeypox cases are low in the county but residents should still be taking precautions. The department suggests residents wear masks, wash hands frequently, and adhere to social distancing. These measures are the best precautions against communicable diseases such as Monkeypox. The department is confident the disease will be contained. (News 5 Cleveland)
3. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office has identified the homicide victim discovered in downtown Cleveland. Marcus Young, 47, was located on Monday in the 1300 block of Superior Avenue. The Cleveland Police Department is currently investigating the suspected homicide. (Cleveland 19)

Today in Strongsville:

• Makedo Ball At The Strongsville Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of the latest Strongsville properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Community Band has changed its free band concert time. The concert will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday instead of the usual 7:30 p.m. The concert will still be held on the Middle School lawn. (Strongsville Community Band via Facebook)
• The Strongsville Community Business Expo is scheduled for Oct. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Ehrnfelt Rec Center. The event is free and everyone is invited. Mark your calendar. (City of Strongsville)

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You're officially in the loop for today! 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.