Structurally Deficient Bridges + Strongsville Forecast

Rise and shine, Strongsville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Colder with some snow. High: 34 Low: 24.

Here are the top stories in Strongsville today:

1. Less than a month removed from a bridge collapse in neighboring Pittsburgh, nearly 5 percent of all Ohio bridges were deemed "structurally deficient" in a new report. (Strongsville Patch)
2. The Ohio House is teeing up a final passage vote on legislation to remove training and background check requirements to carry a concealed firearm in Ohio. (Ohio Capital Journal)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland Cavaliers: "Ready to rep Team Cavs on #NBAAllStar Saturday Night! 🤩 #LetEmKnow" (Instagram)
• Strongsville Police Department: "Lock your doors. Don't become an easy victim." (Facebook)

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