🌱 Patch AM: Why a Strongsville parent is petitioning for tougher school safety rules

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Strongsville parent is petitioning for tougher school safety rules

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Windy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 43 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: Snow and rain, 1-2", temps: high: 39, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 21 and low of 13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parent raises concerns after gun, ammo found at Strongsville High School (fox8.com) — A firearm and ammunition were briefly on Strongsville High School’s campus before being moved to a car, prompting an investigation by Strongsville police and district officials. Parents were notified the same day, and the student faces disciplinary action. One Strongsville parent has launched an online petition urging a review of school safety protocols and clearer guidance on when lockdowns are triggered.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• SS Yoga
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  10:30 am
• Connections Networking IIII
  Comfort Suites Brunswick , 1464 Town Center Blvd , Brunswick
  11:00 am
• 2026 Luncheon-January
  Polaris Career Center , 7285 Old Oak Blvd , Middleburg Heights
  11:30 am
• Trivia
  Berea, OH Calendar Berea, OH 44017
  1:00 pm
• Dance
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  4:30 pm
• 7th/8th Boy's Wrestling at Nordonia MS/HS
  Nordonia High School , 8006 S Bedford Rd , Macedonia
  5:00 pm
• Jazzercise
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  6:00 pm
• Bookends Bookclub
  Brunswick Library , 3649 Center Rd , Brunswick
  6:00 pm
• Body Sculpting
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Spinning
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  8:00 am
• SS Water Aerobics
  Berea, OH Calendar Berea, OH 44017
  9:00 am
• Gentle Flow Yoga
  Berea, OH Calendar Berea, OH 44017
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost cat.
  "Hobbes". Mico-chipped. Neutered male, buff tabby. 5 years old. Lost 1/10/2026 @ 11:30 pm. Huntington Park Estates, Downers Grove Court,… (Nextdoor Huntington Park Estates)

• Abercrombie & Fitch Co. posted a job opening for Hollister Co. - Stock Associate, Southpark in Strongsville. Apply here.
• IICRC posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Strongsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Strongsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Berea

• Berea City Council welcomes two new members: Community Voices (cleveland.com)
• Browns interview Mike McDaniel for head coach opening (wfmj.com)

North Royalton

• North Royalton City Schools Names Justin Lutz as Head Football Coach (royaltonrecorder.com)
• Jeff Cicerchi Named New School Superintendent (royaltonrecorder.com)
• ‘Finding Our Grove' tells story of family and football (beaconjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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