🌱 Jiffy Lube Project Delays + MetroHealth CEO Fired For Bonuses

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Strongsville Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 31.

🏘️ Looking to differentiate yourself from other real estate agents in Strongsville? Partner with the Strongsville Patch and gain access to a targeted, engaged audience through our premium newsletter sponsorships. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. The Strongsville Police Department was dispatched to Dunkin' on Tuesday, Nov. 8. A U-Haul truck was going through the restaurant's drive-thru when it hit the awning. According to the department, the truck damaged the Royalton Road building. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
2. The proposed Jiffy Lube in Strongsville has hit another delay. The Jiffy Lube would be located along Pearl Road. The city's Planning Commission halted the project to perform a wetlands study of the proposed site and reported that the size of the wetlands might sink the project. More information will be released in January. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's office will be reviewing the MetroHealth CEO bonus case for possible criminal charges. MetroHealth's board fired CEO Akram Boutros on Monday night after an internal investigation revealed that he had given himself $1.9 million in bonuses based on self-assessments. The bonuses were not approved by the board. (CleveScene)

Today in Strongsville:

• Introduction To Youth Strength Training At Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (3:30 PM)
• Fastbreak At Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (4:30 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 Recreation Center will be expanding its hours beginning on Sunday, Dec. 4. Click for the expanded hours. (City of Strongsville)
• City of Strongsville administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Trash collection will resume on Friday with a one-day delay. (City of Strongsville)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.