🌱 House Committee Approves Proposal + Parma Targets Porch Pirates

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Strongsville Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 41 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. An Ohio House committee approved a proposal to raise the threshold for voter approval to pass state constitutional amendments. The new threshold would be set at 60 percent, compared to 50 percent plus one vote. The proposal now moves to the full House for voting. (cleveland.com)
2. Down the road in Parma, the Parma Police Department is targeting porch piracy with bait packages. The fake packages have GPS systems that let the police track porch package thieves in the area in real-time. (cleveland.com)
3. The US Marshals are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for a recent murder in nearby Cleveland. The man, Michael Sheppard, is known to have been living in the Cleveland area. (Cleveland19)

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Today in and around Strongsville:

• Holiday Drive 2022 At Rocky River Chamber, Rocky River (10:00 AM)
• Beer And Bots At Fat Heads Brewery, Middleburg Heights (4:00 PM)
• Ohio Snow Fans (Adults Only) At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job to start the new year off fresh? Here's who's hiring in the Strongsville area! Open positions include jobs in customer service, sales, and property management. (Strongsville Patch)
• There's still time to do a good deed and help some animals in need this holiday season. The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is raising money to support over 1,000 stray dogs that come into the shelter. The shelter's 10th Annual Santa Paws Fundraiser is running through Dec. 18. (Santa Paws Fundraiser 2022)
• If you're on the lookout for the best Christmas ale in the area, then check out this Christmas ale guide for the Greater Cleveland area. Included in the list of over 70 breweries is The Brew Kettle, which has a location in Strongsville. (cleveland.com)
• It's midterm week at Strongsville High School, and teachers and staff were treated to a table full of treats to kick it off. Devine Delights donated cookies, and many parents contributed as well. Click to view photos from the event. (Strongsville High School PTA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.