🌱 New Initiatives Provide Help To Seniors + More Steering Wheel Locks

Hello, Strongsville. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cloudy and cooler. High: 41 Low: 37.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 55 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Seniors in Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga County, will soon be able to access help for food, home repairs, and transportation. Four new initiatives are aimed at delivering food to elderly citizens, improving transportation options for medical appointments, and helping to improve and repair homes. (Fox 8 News)
2. The Strongsville Police Department received another shipment of steering wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai vehicles. The anti-theft devices are available for Strongsville residents and may be picked up at the police department during the week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Local police are calling the current crime trend in Northeast Ohio a "car theft pandemic" as another luxury dealership in the area was the target of a group of thieves on Saturday morning. Strongsville was one of the areas hit over the last few weeks with the latest dealership to be hit in nearby North Olmsted. Police said that they believe the motive behind the thefts is simply the thrill of the crime. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

Today and tomorrow in Strongsville:

Wednesday, Jan. 18

• Bingo & Breakfast At SouthPark Mall (8:30 AM)

Thursday, Jan. 19

• Strongsville History Trivia Night At The Local Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new or better job? Here's a list of employers looking to hire now in the Strongsville area. There are multiple opportunities in customer service, warehousing, and more! (Strongsville Patch)
• Find your next home! Check out this roundup of properties to recently hit the market in the Strongsville area, including a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house and a three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick home. (Strongsville Patch)
• The deadline for paying property tax in Cuyahoga County has been extended from Jan. 26 to Feb. 9. If you aren't able to pay in full, you can contact the Treasury Department to discuss possible arrangements. (WKYC)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.