🌱 Inaugural StrongFest + Candidate's Party Affiliation Challenged

Good morning, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Strongsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Some sun with a shower. High: 78 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Strongsville's inaugural StrongFest is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27. The beer, wine, and food fundraiser will benefit Strongsville's Town Center Enhancement & Walkability initiative, alongside other Rotary Club charities. The festival will be between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. (cleveland.com)
2. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is considering whether to place a state legislator on the General Election ballot. The issue is being considered after her opponent filed a complaint challenging Rep. Shayla Davis' position as an independent. Davis is running for Ohio's 18th House District seat. (Cleveland.com)
3. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health has confirmed West Nile Virus in eight communities. Strongsville is not listed among the confirmed communities. Residents are asked to reduce mosquito breeding sites and are encouraged to take extra precautions against mosquito bites. (Fox 8 News)

Today in Strongsville:

• Woodmere Village Wellness And Finance Fair At Eton Mall (3:00 PM)
• Wednesday Evening Book Discussion At The Strongsville Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Here are the latest Strongsville properties to hit the market, including a 2,244 sq. ft., four-bedroom, three-bathroom home available now for $315,000. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• Strongsville City Schools has created printable signs for families to celebrate the first day of school. Click to get your child's sign today. (Strongsville City Schools via Facebook)
• Have you been collecting your shredding material? Shred Day will be on Sep. 10 at the Jardine Funeral Home on Pearl Road. Free shredding will be offered between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (City of Strongsville)

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• Cleveland Water Lantern Festival (August 20)
• 42 South at Tony K's Bar & Grill! (August 20)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.