🌱 Veterans Services Donations Declined + County Jail Commissary Theft

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A severe morning thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. The Commander of the VFW Post in Strongsville reports that donations severely dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The donations are primarily used to provide vital services to veterans. During the pandemic, the Strongsville VFW Post lost an average of $25,000 per month in bar revenue and potential donations. The location is operating again and has been conducting a variety of fundraisers including its recent yard sales. (Spectrum News 1)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Strongsville area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Strongsville Patch)
3. Three Cuyahoga County Jail corrections officers have been fired for stealing commissary snacks. The snacks were reportedly stolen for the officers and for inmates. Louis Colon, Voyice Clark, and Denise Sims were fired after an anonymous tip was given to an associate warden in January. An attorney with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolence Association has filed grievances for all three corrections officers in an attempt to get their jobs back. (Cleveland.com)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Preschool Storytime At The Strongsville Branch Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Cuyahoga County has a number of community resources this summer. There are multiple cooling centers operating throughout the county. Click for a full list. (Cuyahoga County)
• Buzzed driving is STILL drunk driving. Plan a safe sober ride home. (Facebook)
• The next Shred Day in Strongsville will be on Sept. 10. The event will be held at Jardine Funeral Home on Pearl Road from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will offer free paper shredding services. Mark your calendar! (City of Strongsville)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday 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.