🌱 Wage Increase + Children COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge

Morning, neighbors! It's Wednesday! Let's see what's happening around Strongsville.

First, today's weather:

Fog in the morning; cloudy. High: 43 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Strongsville:

1. COVID Hospitalizations Among Children Up In OH As Omicron Spreads: Pediatric hospitalizations for COVID-19 are increasing nationwide, including a 5.2 percent increase in Ohio. (Patch.com)

2. Minimum Wage To Increase In Ohio In New Year: Ohio's minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $9.30 on Jan. 1, a slight bump from $8.80 in 2021. (Patch.com)

3. Benefit Concert For OH Singer To Feature Cold Play's Chris Martin: More than 25 musicians will take part in a benefit concert Jan. 7 for an Ohio musician battling a debilitating illness. (Patch.com)

From my notebook:

• Rescue Ohio English Bulldogs: This bears repeating because it’s still true! #enjoyingtheholidays #enjoyedittoomuch @rescueohioeb (Facebook)
• Strongsville Police Department: "Lock your doors. Don't become an easy victim." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nikki Gaskins