🌱 City Tree-Planting Program Delayed + Grand Jury Indictment

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Strongsville's spring tree-planting program will be delayed. The city will continue to collect bids for the trees during the delay. According to Jennifer Milbrandt, the city's coordinator of natural resources, tree prices have gone up considerably this year. The city will be reviewing additional bids to find the best price. (City of Strongsville)
2. A Cuyahoga County grand jury has accused a Cleveland man of murder for the death of Johnny Tetrick, a firefighter. Tetrick was struck by Leander Bissell's vehicle on Nov. 19 while working an accident on Interstate 90 in Bratenahl. Bissell has been charged with murder, felonious assault, involuntary manslaughter, failure to comply, aggravated vehicular homicide, and failing to stop after an accident. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sherrie Miday has officially declared that Ru-El Sailor was wrongfully imprisoned. The official declaration comes four years after Sailor's murder conviction was vacated. The declaration will allow Sailor to pursue compensation from the state. (WKYC)

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Today in and around Strongsville:

• Toys For Tots Annual Toy Drive At Brooklyn Branch Library, Cleveland (All Day)
• Free Aveda Hair And Scalp Consultations At Strongsville Aveda Store (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Strongsville area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Police Department announces that they are planning another DARE Ice Skating Party for February. The department will announce the specific date as the event approaches. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• Strongsville's Safe Sitter class will return on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 9:00 a.m. at the Safety Town building. The fee is $50. (Strongsville Council PTA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.