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Good morning Strongsville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How high can Strongsville’s Brandon Byers rise in Class of 2028?
  • How one buyer won a Strongsville home in just two days
  • How hectic did last-minute Strongsville Christmas shopping really get?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Gala - Set or Single and 5 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Holly E.!

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 40 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain and sleet in the morning, temps: high: 42, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 39 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Who are the top boys basketball players in the Class of 2028? Our picks, your votes (cleveland.com subscription) — Strongsville sophomore guard Brandon Byers is highlighted among Northeast Ohio’s top Class of 2028 boys basketball players, stepping into the point guard role after the Mustangs’ 19-4 season. The piece profiles standout sophomores from schools across the region and invites readers to vote on who they think is the top player, with voting open through Jan. 31.
   

2. I'm 63 and Used an Escalation Clause to Buy a Home Outside Cleveland, Ohio in 2 Days (realtor.com) — A 63-year-old chief nursing officer just snapped up a home in Strongsville, describing the city as a high-demand ZIP code with convenient access to Cleveland, highways, and shopping. She explains how an escalation clause and cash from a previous home sale helped her win a competitive listing within two days, and why Strongsville’s location and amenities justified higher local taxes for her family.
   

3. Northeast Ohio shoppers scramble for last-minute Christmas gifts (wkyc.com) — Strongsville’s mall parking lots were jammed on Christmas Day as residents rushed for last-minute gifts, juggling changing plans and late-breaking ideas. Shoppers described the stress of finding presents for family on a tight deadline, but said the holiday spirit still showed through as they left with bags in hand and wished each other Merry Christmas.
   

4. Tips for spending quality time with loved ones, not screens, over the holidays (newsadvance.com) — Strongsville makes a brief appearance in this holiday feature through an AP photo of a brightly decorated home in the city, illustrating festive lights and decorations. The broader story encourages families everywhere to put down their screens and focus on in‑person time with loved ones over the Christmas season, offering ideas for more meaningful, tech-light celebrations.
   

📣 Strongsville Shout Outs!

  • 🌟 To Strongsville Patch Staff, I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄 —Holly E. Like

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Strongsville

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday December 26
  • Bright Waterfall
    Painting with a Twist, 15225 Pearl Rd, Strongsville
    1:00 pm

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Other local events

🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 26
  • Spinning
    Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
    8:00 am
  • Gentle Flow Yoga
    City of Berea Parks & Recreation Center - Berea OH 44017
    9:00 am
  • SS Water Aerobics
    Berea, OH Calendar Berea, OH 44017
    9:00 am
  • Jazzercise
    Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
    9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ohio Staffing posted a job opening for Material Handler in Strongsville. Apply here.
  • Strongsville City Schools posted a job opening for 5 day posting: Elementary Head Custodian/Assistant Head Custodian in Strongsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Strongsville here.

Ok Strongsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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