Southwest General ER's Overwhelmed + Strongsville Library Update

Morning, neighbors! It's Thursday! Let's see what's happening around Strongsville.

First, today's weather:

An a.m. flurry, then a shower. High: 37 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Strongsville:

1. An "overwhelming" number of patients are flooding Southwest General's emergency rooms in Middleburg Heights and Brunswick, the hospital system announced Wednesday. (Strongsville Patch)
2. Strongsville Library will not offer in-person programs until at least February 2022.
   The Cuyahoga County Public Library system announced sweeping changes at all of its branches due to the current COVID-19 surge. (Strongsville Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Rescue Ohio English Bulldogs: "Are ya feelin’ festive yet? We are!! #christmas2021 #bulldoglove" (Facebook)
• Strongsville Police Department: "Lock your car doors. Don't become an easy victim." (Facebook)
• Strongsville City Schools: "Please consider supporting a local organization that continues to partner with and support our District. Rotary Club of Strongsville has had to postpone their annual in-person fundraisers and instead is raising money through a "Prize Vau..." (Facebook)

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