🌱 Strongsville City Jazz Swing Band Concert + Stolen Gas Station Food

Hello, friends. I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Strongsville Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Windy; morning rain, colder. High: 50 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. The Strongsville City Jazz Swing Band will be performing at Strongsville United Church of Christ on Sunday, Dec. 11. The concert is titled "The Swinging Sounds of the Season" and will feature vocalist Cindy Smith. Tickets will be offered at the door for $10. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. (Strongsville Community Band)
2. The Strongsville Police Department responded to the Sheetz on Pearl Road for a shoplifting call on Nov. 15. According to the department, the caller reported that a customer had stolen merchandise from the gas station. It was revealed through the station's surveillance footage that the man stole a beef stick and a parfait. The department is investigating. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. Cuyahoga County prosecutors report that a 72-year-old man from Lower Salem, OH has been connected to a 1997 rape case. Dennis Gribble pleaded not guilty to the accusations on Tuesday. He was linked to the case by DNA testing. He is currently under house arrest by GPS monitoring. (Cleveland 19)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Kiddie Karate At Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (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. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Public Library is hosting a Cozy Family Winter Storytime on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas. (City of Strongsville)
• The Strongsville Community Band will be performing its annual Christmas concert at the Strongsville Middle School Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 3:00 p.m. (Strongsville Community Band via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.