🌱 Ohio Projects Promise Revenue + Bill Proposes Education Change

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Ohio announced 14 statewide projects which are estimated to bring in more than $202.6 million in investments, create 1,663 new jobs, and retain 3,457 other jobs. The projects include an expansion project in Strongsville which will create 97 full-time jobs and generate $7 million in new payroll per year. (WKYC.com)
2. A Strongsville woman shared her story about having a child with Down syndrome and how the experience changed her perspective on the condition. She has since become an advocate for people with Down syndrome in the hopes of educating and dispelling stereotypes. (TODAY)
3. An Ohio Senate committee moved forward with a bill which would reduce the state board of education's authority, rename it, and give oversight to one of the governor's cabinet members. Under the bill, the Ohio Department of Education would be renamed to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Live Wreath Workshop At Wine Down & Sweets Cafe (5:00 PM)
• Medium Group Reading + A Violet Christmas At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching the market for a new house? Check out these two new homes in the Strongsville area which are hosting open houses this weekend. (Strongsville Patch)
• If you're a comic book fan or simply looking for a good local read, check out local-made "Stealth Hammer." Strongsville resident Ryan Drost launched the new comic book series, which focuses on a superhero he created and modeled after his wife. (WDTN.com)
• If you're looking for a meaningful gift while supporting local businesses, drop by Old's General Store to wrap up your holiday shopping with some great deals on afghans and soup bowls, or take a look at some of the store's more unique items. The store will be open this weekend from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Strongsville Historical Society via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow 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.