🌱 Unemployment Rate Rises + Reduced Animal Shelter Adoption Fees

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Strongsville Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Cuyahoga County's unemployment rate is 6.4 percent. The county's unemployment rate is the highest in Ohio. The lowest unemployment rate was in Mercer County with 2.9 percent. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, every county's unemployment rate increased last month. (Times-Gazette)
2. The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is celebrating Christmas in July by offering $25 adoption fees. The usual adoption fee is $95. The decreased adoption fees will run until Jul. 31. Every adopted pet is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and has a 2022 dog license. The reduced fees will hopefully clear the kennels. (Cleveland 19)
3. The Cuyahoga County Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Grant Program has given almost $30,000 to Brooklyn. The funds will be used to plant 49 trees, create a tree inventory, and create a five-year management plan. The city usually invests $10,000 a year to plant trees but has been given additional funds in the last few years by the county. (Cleveland.com)

Today in Strongsville:

• Cleveland’s Rock-n-Roll Music Venues At Strongsville Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Strongsville Market District store will be hosting the Ohio Vendor Showcase on Saturday. The event will feature a variety of vendors between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (City of Strongsville)
• The Strongsville Community Band Concert will be on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Ehrnfelt Rec Center. Everyone is invited to this free concert. (City of Strongsville)
• Strongsville City Schools' first day of classes will be on Aug. 17 for the 1st through 9th grades. The first day of school for 10th through 12th grades will be on Aug. 18. (Strongsville City Schools)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.