🌱 Yearlong Substitute Bus Drivers + Dentist Claims He Is Tax Exempt

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Strongsville City Schools will be hiring yearlong substitute bus drivers to address the ongoing shortage. The new policy was approved by the district's school board and was introduced after the district committed to hiring yearlong substitute teachers. The district hopes that the new policy is as successful as the policy for yearlong substitute teachers. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. Douglas Smith, a Strongsville dentist, is arguing in court that he is exempt from paying income taxes. According to federal prosecutors, Smith hasn't paid income taxes since 1992. He has been charged with four counts of attempted tax evasion for the years 2004-2012 and 2014-2018. Smith is representing himself. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
3. The Strongsville Community Business Expo was a resounding success. Hundreds of guests attended the expo which featured over 100 local businesses. The event was held at the Rec Center on Oct. 12. Click for a complete list of businesses that participated in the expo. (City of Strongsville)

Today in Strongsville:

• Preschool Irish Dancing At Senior Art Studio's Meeting Room (1:15 PM)
• Wednesday Evening Book Discussion At The Strongsville Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland native Dan Watt is making his debut as a film director and producer with "Everybody Dance," a documentary that showcases the journeys of six kids with different disabilities as they prepare for a dance recital. The film was released for streaming on Friday, Oct. 7 and can be found on VUDU, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. The film has a 100 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. "These kids changed my life and outlook towards disabilities and if in some way this movie can do the same for someone else, any support and awareness we can bring to it will be a win for so many," Watt told Patch reporter Michelle Rotuno-Johnson. (Cleveland Patch)
• Looking for a new home? Check out this list of the latest properties in the Strongsville area to hit the market. Click to view prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The SCT's Tribute to The Great American Songbook will be held on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. Mark your calendar! (City of Strongsville)

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• Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Family Fishing Workhops (October 22)
• Movie Night in North Coast Harbor (October 22)
• BJ's Wholesale Club Is Opening This Fall In New Albany (October 23)
• Pumpkins & Piranhas SEAsonal Fun Days @CLEAquarium (October 25)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (October 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! 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.