🌱 'Pay To Stay' Renter Protections + Strongsville BB&B To Close

Welcome back, Strongsville. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold. High: 42 Low: 32.
• Thursday: Warmer; breezy in the morning. High: 57 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. The Cuyahoga County Council is considering a Pay-to-Stay ordinance that would prevent landlords from evicting tenants for late rent payments, extending protections county-wide. Tenants would have the right to stay in their home if they pay all past due rent and reasonable late fees, defined as no more than $25 per month or up to five percent of monthly rent. The ordinance would allow tenants to make payments and court costs up until their eviction hearing; however, it does not prevent landlords from evicting tenants for other reasons. (Cleveland.com)
2. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office has indicted 11 current and former officers of the East Cleveland Police Department on multiple charges, including assault, dereliction of duty, and interfering with civil rights. Seven of the charged defendants are facing first-time charges, while the remaining four have been indicted on new charges. The indictments come after authorities released videos of several incidents within the department between February 2020 and July 2022. (CBS 58)
3. Another wave of store closures is headed to Ohio. Among this year's shuttering shops are multiple Bed Bath & Beyond locations, including the Strongsville store on Royalton Road, as well as several Tuesday Morning locations across the state. This pattern of major retailers closing has been seen not just across Ohio, but throughout the country. (NewsBreak Original)

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Today and tomorrow in Strongsville:

Wednesday, March 15

• Free Aveda Facials At Aveda Store Southpark Mall (10:00 AM)
• Wednesday Evening Book Discussion At Strongsville Branch Of Cuyahoga County Public Library (7:00 PM)

Thursday, March 16

• “Dirty” Garden Secrets At Strongsville Branch Of Cuyahoga County Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, local house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the Strongsville real estate market. (Strongsville Patch)
• Congrats to the Strongsville Youth Hockey Club's Mite 4 for securing a 4-3 overtime win at the Shamrock Showdown Championship! (Strongsville Youth Hockey Club via Facebook)
• Getting in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day? Here's a guide to Northeast Ohio's best holiday events, Irish music, food, and more — including a few celebrations here in Strongsville. (cleveland.com)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.