🌱 Senator Sherrod Brown Re-Election Challenges + Fake Cryptocurrency

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Strongsville Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; a little morning rain. High: 51 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Senator Sherrod Brown is the last liberal in Republican territory, which makes his re-election campaign in Ohio challenging. His liberal voting record is expected to be scrutinized by Ohio's increasingly conservative voters. Despite this, he said he is confident and willing to defend his record of fighting for Ohio's workers. (Washington Times)
2. A man from Strongsville invested $500,000 into a fake cryptocurrency website after being deceived by someone posing as a financial advisor. The FBI is investigating the case, and the agency warns that cryptocurrency scams are a growing problem across the country, with losses reaching nearly $700 million in 2022. In some cases, scammers build trust on dating websites before convincing victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency accounts. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization to make a positive impact on the Strongsville community and add a furry friend to your family. Millions of animals, including pets in the Strongsville area, are still waiting for their forever homes. Despite 6.5 million pets being surrendered or taken in each year, only half are adopted annually, highlighting the need for more adoptions. (Strongsville Patch)

Today in Strongsville:

• The AirChiefs At The Market District (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Officer Aaron delivered reminders for planning a sober ride home on St. Patrick's Day to Slim and Chubby's, using table tents provided by Cuyahoga County Safe Communities. The establishment's patrons were urged to plan a safe way home, and Officer Aaron was pictured with Dave and Maureen Erwine and Betta Kochmit, thanking them for their cooperation. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Strongsville City Schools chose Mr. John Pische for its Mustang Spotlight. John Pische is an SHS Alum who teaches science and has been working for six years in the Strongsville school district. He collaborates with Melissa Kelly as an intervention specialist, which benefits both the teachers and students, and he values his colleagues in the science department. (Strongsville City Schools via Facebook)
• The Strongsville Historical Village is seeking docent volunteers for its 2023 season to share the local history with the community. If you enjoy speaking with kids and families and love Strongsville, contact Valerie at vmattingley79@gmail.com or (330) 952-1095 for more information. (Strongsville Historical Society via Facebook)

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

— 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.