🌱 Early Voting + Metroparks Tax Increase + November Business Luncheon

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Strongsville Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 64 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections provided an early voting update on Friday. The update was provided by Anthony W. Perlatti, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Director. The purpose of the update was the dispel election myths surrounding the county's curbside ballot drop boxes and early in-person voting. Click to watch the full update. (Cleveland 19)
2. Cuyahoga County voters will be answering a question on ballots for a proposed 2.7 mill property tax increase. The funds will be used by Cleveland Metroparks for maintenance, educational programs, public safety, and park access. The tax increase is "Issue 5" on the general election ballot for Cuyahoga County voters. (News 5 Cleveland)
3. The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce November business luncheon will feature the president of Fifth Third Bank Northern Ohio as a speaker. Tom Partridge will be discussing "Business Banking Trends and Forecasts for 2023." Everyone is welcome to attend the luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. There is a $10 fee for lunch. (City of Strongsville)

Today in Strongsville:

• Head Start Basketball Clinic At Ehrnfelt Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym (2:00 PM)
• Fall Sessions At Bonnie Park Picnic Area (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Ehrnfelt Recreation Center has expanded its hours. The new extended hours will go into effect on Dec. 4. Click for the new schedule. (City of Strongsville)
• Strongsville's Trick-Or-Treating is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please be cautious while driving. (City of Strongsville)
• If your family is in need food assistance, visit the county’s website to learn about and apply for one of Cuyahoga County's various options. (Cuyahoga County)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you Monday for another 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.