🌱 State Funding To Address Crime + Strongsville's New Sierra Store

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Strongsville Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 73 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. The City of Strongsville has been given state funding to address violent crime. The city has been given $1,620,514 through Governor Mike DeWine's Violent Crime Reduction Plan. The city will be using the funds to hire three full-time officers and five full-time dispatchers. The city reported 54 violent crimes in 2021 — a significant increase from the 12 reported violent crimes in 2018. (Cleveland 19 News)
2. An off-price retailer will be opening a new location in Strongsville on Saturday. Sierra, a retailer focusing on active and lifestyle brands, will be opening its seventh location at 18220 Royalton Road in an 18,717-square-foot space. Sierra is owned by TJX Companies Inc., which owns T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. Cuyahoga County is considering a new proposal to create a county-wide Child Protection Team. The team would make it easier to identify and support victims of abuse in Cuyahoga County. The team would require about $4 million to streamline the coordination between the county's multiple agencies. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

Today in Strongsville:

• Groove Tonic At Giant Eagle Bakery (5:30 PM)
• Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing At Wine Down & Sweets Cafe (6:00 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. (Strongsville Patch)
• Here's a list of adoption-ready pets in the Strongsville area searching for a fur-ever home. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Historical Society is encouraging the community to stop by Historical Village after the Town Center lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 20. Historical Village will be lit inside and out with decorations. (Strongsville Historical Society via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.