🌱 Strongsville Homecoming Has Begun + Plastic Free Month

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Strongsville Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Strongsville Homecoming is officially underway. The 80th annual event will be running until Jul. 16 on the Commons at the corner of Peral and Royalton Roads. The event includes rides, games, local food, fireworks, and much more. Admission is free but rides cost money. The event does offer an all-day ride pass for $25. Click the following link for a full schedule. (City of Strongsville)
2. Cuyahoga County is celebrating Plastic Free Month. The month-long event is meant to recognize the impact of decreasing single-use plastic in our community. The County recently enacted legislation to ban single-use plastic in checkout lanes. Click here to learn more about the ban, and visit the County website for ways to celebrate Plastic Free Month. (Cuyahoga County)
3. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner urges the community to take all necessary precautions as the number of drug overdoses increases. The medical examiner issued a public health alert after dozens of individuals died from suspected drug overdoses last weekend. Residents are encouraged to use free fentanyl test strips, carry Naloxone, and stop using illegal drugs. Click the following link for resources. (WKSU)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Strongsville Homecoming On The Commons (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Strongsville Police Department announces that it will begin issuing tickets to children wearing bike helmets. Each ticket will be good for one free ice cream cone at Olympia Candy. The ticket will also enter the child into a drawing for a new bike. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Strongsville City Jazz Swing Band Concert will be on Jul. 22 at 7:00 p.m. This free concert will be at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. (City of Strongsville)
• The City of Strongsville continues to search for a new Safety Dispatcher. Click to learn about the position and apply today. (City of Strongsville)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow for another 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.