🌱 Local Offensive Lineman Reopens Recruitment + Crash Indictment

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Cloudy with a few showers. High: 67 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. The Amherst Police Department reports that the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office requested assistance when deputies spotted a man with an outstanding warrant in a parking lot on Friday morning. Jason Swain, 48 years old, died from a self-inflicted injury in the parking lot of Trinity Evangelical Free Church. Swain had been indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for corrupt activity, telecommunications fraud, and grand theft. (The Chronicle)
2. Strongsville's Colin Van Rooy has de-committed from the University of Pittsburgh. The three-star offensive lineman announced his recruitment reopening on Twitter. Van Rooy had committed to the University of Pittsburgh back on June 26. It is unclear why he has decided to reopen his recruitment process. (PCHSN)
3. A Cuyahoga County man has been indicted by a Lorain County grand jury for killing a Strongsville resident in a traffic crash in Columbia Township earlier this year. Kendal Lipke, 31 years old, is now facing aggravated vehicular homicide, DUI, and reckless operation charges. The case has not been assigned to a Common Pleas judge and Lipke is free on bond. (The Chronicle)

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Today in Strongsville:

• The Nature of Fear Part 2 At The Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (10:30 AM)
• Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade At Strongsville Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Paint Pour At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? 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 reminds the community to drive sober. It is especially important on Halloween. Don't let a DUI haunt you forever. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Strongsville will be trick-or-treating tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please watch for children that are crossing the streets. (City of Strongsville)

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— 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.