🌱 Strongsville Dentist Sentenced To 4 Years + State Of City Address

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. A Strongsville dentist has been sentenced to four years in prison. Douglas Smith, 68, was ordered by U.S. District Judge Dan Polster to pay more than $726,000 back in taxes after failing to do so for the last two decades, in addition to the prison sentence. Polster said, "You took advantage of all this country offered you." (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. The State of the City Address for Strongsville will be delivered on Tuesday, Mar. 21 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Strongsville Mayor Tom Perciak will give the address at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. The address will center around business growth, fiscal health, and upcoming improvements. (Strongsville)
3. New homes have been listed for sale in the Strongsville area. Available properties range from a 1,719 square-foot, three-bed, three-bath home for $379,777 to a $165,000 home with four beds, one bath, and 1,276 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Strongsville Patch)

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Today in Strongsville:

• NEW ART Valentine's Gnome (Adults Only) At Painting With A Twist (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to a new Bumper.com study, Ohio ranked No. 29 in the nation for driver fatality rates at 15.18 percent. Could our automated red light and speed cameras play a role? See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in the report. (Bumper.com)
• Check out the history around Historic Albion Village in Strongsville at the link. (Strongsville Historical Society via Facebook)
• The Cleveland Clinic is reminding people that a healthy diet helps lower your cancer risk. (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.