🌱 Social Worker Pay Rises + Approval Meeting For County Jail Site

Hey, neighbors. It's Friday in Strongsville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Abundant sunshine. High: 68 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Cuyahoga County is raising social worker wages to address issues at the Division of Children and Family Services office. Entry-level social workers will now be paid $26 per hour - a significant improvement over the current $20.73 per hour rate. The Cuyahoga County Council approved the pay increase through a unanimous vote on Wednesday. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
2. The Justice Center Executive Steering Committee will be voting on Tuesday to decide whether Cuyahoga County's preferred site for a new jail is acceptable. The site is at 2700 Transport Road. The county would buy the site for $20 million if the Steering Committee approves the proposal. The meeting will be held in the Cuyahoga County chambers at 9:00 a.m. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. According to the Cleveland Department of Public Health, monkeypox cases continue to climb in Cuyahoga County. There are currently 136 cases in the county, and 85 of the cases are in Cleveland. This is more than half of Ohio's 263 confirmed cases. The monkeypox vaccine is still being restricted to individuals with the highest risk of exposure due to the short vaccine supply. (WKYC)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Blood Drive At Strongsville Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Music Izz Groovy-Move & Groove Junior At Ehrnfelt Recreation Center's Conference Room (5:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Strongsville Patch)
• The City of Strongsville is currently hiring. Click to view a list of open positions and apply today. (City of Strongsville)
• The Strongsville Community Business Expo is scheduled for Oct. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Ehrnfelt Rec Center. The event is free for everyone to attend. (City of Strongsville)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— 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.