🌱 Poorest Large City In U.S. + Strongsville Group Donates Quilts

Hey, friends! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Tuesday edition of the Strongsville Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 78 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cleveland is no longer the poorest large city in the United States. Detroit has edged out Cleveland for the title. The poverty rate in Ohio is still high, however; in Cuyahoga County, one in five residents lives below the poverty level. (News 5 Cleveland)
2. Brittany Barksdale has been indicted in Cuyahoga County court for the deadly shooting of Cayden Williams. He was shot on East 77th Street in his bedroom by stray gunfire. Barksdale will be arraigned in court on Oct. 4. (Cleveland19)
3. A Strongsville quilting group creates quilts from start to finish to donate. The completed quilts are donated to Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital, MetroHealth Medical Center Pediatrics, the Salvation Army, and the UH Seidman Cancer Center. The group meets on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. at Ehrnfelt Recreation Center and is free for members. (City of Strongsville)

Today in Strongsville:

• Southwest CLE Business Network At Mulligan's Bar & Grille (8:00 AM)
• Computer Classes - Word 2 At Strongsville Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Strongsville area employers hiring for a variety of open positions, including Third Federal Savings & Loan, 1stnewyorkcapital, and more. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Police Department reminds the community that children under the age of 13 belong in the back seat. It does not matter what type of car seat is used. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Strongsville High School PTA has kicked off its fall fundraising drive. Click to contribute. (Strongsville High School PTA via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.