News of the Week: Teachers Srike Ending; New Business Coming

A wrap-up of Strongsville news this week:

Teachers strike ending -- The two sides reach an agreement Friday night, and teachers ratify it Saturday. The School Board is meeting at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Teachers strike, part 2 -- The agreement followed a difficult week, starting with a negotiating session April 21 that yielded no progress. The Strongville Education Association makes a one-time offer with no significant economic concessions, but a proposal to extend the school day by a half hour. The School Board accuses the SEA of trying to sabotage the district's rating by encouraging parents to exempt students from taking state tests. Only a few students opt out, but the week ends with more students withdrawing from the public schools.

New store opening -- PetPeople, which features natural and healthy food for pets, is renovating a spot in the Greens of Strongsville.

Noise walls requested -- City Council asks state legislators to build sound barriers on the turnpike and I-71.

Resident becomes an author -- A Strongsville man has written a book about overcoming tragedy and looking at life through a child's eyes.