🌱 Tobogganing Season Is Open + Create A Custom Gingerbread House

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Strongsville Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 41 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. The tobogganing season is open at The Chalet. Located at the Mill Stream Run Reservation, this is a great way for the whole family to relax and enjoy some outdoor winter fun. Visitors can slide down 700-foot refrigerated ice shoots at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. The Chalet's toboggan season will run through the last weekend of February 2023. (Spectrum News 1)
2. On Wednesday, the Ohio State Senate voted down legislation that would lengthen the minimum required prison sentence for people convicted of killing an EMS worker or firefighter while driving. This decision comes just a few weeks after a Cleveland firefighter was killed by an allegedly drunk driver in a hit-and-run. It is possible that there could be a negotiation session with the Ohio House at some point that would revisit the legislation. Under current Ohio law, a person convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence will end up with a mandatory minimum sentence anywhere between two and eight years. (subscription: cleveland.com)
3. Ready to make something magical this holiday season? The Young Chefs Academy is inviting kids to make the gingerbread houses of their dreams. There will be tutorials, handy tips, and the opportunity to make your own custom gingerbread house. The next session will be on Dec. 17. (AllEvents)

Today in Strongsville:

• Breakfast With Santa 2022 at Applebees Grill + Bar (8:00 AM)
• Kids Holiday Gift Shop at Pearl Road (9:00 AM)
• Jingle Mingle Craft & Vendor Show at Strongsville Recreation & Senior Center (9:00 AM)
• Magic In The Air at Painting With A Twist (11:00 AM)
• Holiday Performance: Elissa Coso at SouthPark Mall (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Browns fans are the best! Check out how they stay amped during games.(Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Some of the Cleveland Guardians will be in attendance at Guards Fest. Tickets are still available for purchase online. (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers played at the FieldHouse last night! What an amazing game! (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday 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.