🌱 SouthPark Mall Attempted Break-In + Elf The Musical At Beck Center

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Strongsville Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Very cold with flurries. High: 31 Low: 21.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. A Strongsville teen has created a communication board for his Eagle Scout project. The board will be used by children with autism to better express themselves. Billy Williams' project is located at Strongsville's early learning preschool's playground. (WKYC.com)
2. The Strongsville Police Department has arrested two men for attempting to break into SouthPark Mall. The arrests were made early Thursday morning around 1:44 a.m. The department was notified about the break-in attempt when the mall's alarm was activated. Jarrel Graham and Christopher Duncan are being held at the Strongsville Jail. (Cleveland 19)
3. "Elf The Musical" is returning to Beck Center for the Arts. The musical was a massive hit during last year's holiday season. Scott Spence will be directing this year's musical with choreography by Lauren Tidmore. The performance will run from Friday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 30. Ticket details are available at the link. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

Today in Strongsville:

• Benefits Check-Up At The Ehrnfelt Senior Center (9:15 AM)
• Attorney Consultation At The Ehrnfelt Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• 2022 Ohio Cichlid Association's Extravaganza At Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Strongsville area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Holiday Scholarship Dance on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aviator Event Center on Brookpark Road in Cleveland. (City of Strongsville)
• 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)

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

— 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.