News of the Week: Teachers Strike Week 7; New Restaurant

A wrap-up of news from the last week in Strongsville:

Teachers strike ends seventh week -- A negotiating session April 14 brought the first movement from the Board of Education on some key contract issues. The Strongsville Education Association makes a counter proposal. A survey shows the majority of residents oppose the strike and support the School Board.

School Board meets -- The Strongsville Board of Education meets for the first time since the strike began March 4 in an emotional, tension-filled session and included heckling and booing as parents and students spoke. Teachers walked out in disgust saying the board had "stacked the deck" and only allowed pro-board people to speak.  

Boston Road interchange resurfaces -- A Strongsville councilman says the city should raise the idea of building a new I-71 interchange when the state sells turnpike bonds.

New restaurant coming -- A developer says a fast food restaurant is likely for the corner of Whitney and Pearl roads.

Prospect Road to close -- Prospect will close between Lunn and Royalton for two weeks starting Monday, April 22.