🌱 Issue 88 Approved By Voters + Magic Of Lights At County Fairgrounds

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cold with a little snow. High: 37 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Strongsville's Fire Chief Jack Draves has expressed his appreciation for Issue 88's approval. Voters approved of the Strongsville Fire Department's tax renewal during the Nov. 8 General Election. The tax renewal is for a five-year 1.5 mill levy. The tax revenue will be used for firefighter salaries and operations at Fire Station 3. (cleveland.com)
2. The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds will be hosting "Magic of Lights" next week. The holiday event features 2 million lights. The event will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and continue through Sunday, Jan. 1. The event will operate from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. Click for ticket information. (WKYC)
3. The Ohio Department of Health held a press conference on Tuesday morning to address flu, COVID-19, and RSV concerns. According to the department's director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the busy respiratory virus season is currently underway. The state has experienced a significant increase in flu hospitalizations. Area hospitals are under intense pressure. Click to watch the full press conference. (WKYC)

Today in Strongsville:

• Southwest General Health Talk: Over the Counter and Through the Woods: What Does it All Mean? At The Strongsville Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Mad Science Brixology At Recreation Center's Meeting Room (5:45 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? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Strongsville area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Police Department is reminding residents to reduce speeds and increase stopping distance as winter weather arrives. Click for more winter driving tips. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Strongsville City Schools is collecting feedback for its three-year strategic plan. Click for focus group details. (Strongsville City Schools via Facebook)

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.