🌱 Students Help Man Bike Again + Local Food Pantry Seeks Help

Hello again, hello! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your new copy of the Strongsville Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and not as cold. High: 39 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Strongsville today:

1. A student group at Cleveland State University worked to adapt a local man's quad cycle so he could bike again after a bike accident left him with a spinal cord injury. The volunteer group of students focuses on helping people with spinal cord injuries who have special needs. (cleveland.com)
2. The mayor's salary in nearby Brecksville is set to increase by 3 percent to match the increases given to all city employees. The new raise will go into effect in January 2024 after the election in November 2023. (cleveland.com)
3. A food pantry in nearby Parma Heights is seeking community help to keep food in stock. The assistant director of the Ann George Food Pantry, formerly the Parma Heights Food Pantry, said that the higher costs of groceries have contributed to the pantry running out of food. (News5 Cleveland)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Winter Moon At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)
• Free Fitness Evaluation At Compound Fitness Strongsville (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Searching for a new job? Here's this weekend's roundup of who's hiring in the Strongsville area. Check out the many opportunities in customer service, sales, and more. (Strongsville Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new home for the new year? Check out this week's roundup of new residential properties that have just hit the market in the Strongsville area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom red house and a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Police Department wants to remind residents that the department participates in the Project ChildSafe Safety Kit program. With this program, you can get a free cable-style gun lock and safety instructions to help keep your family safe and your guns secured from accidental use. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you around.

— 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.