🌱 Ambulances For Ukraine + Back-To-School Event

Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Strongsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Hope you all have a great day.

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Now, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm in spots. High: 85 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Strongsville and Kraków Rotary Clubs have completed the purchase of two ambulances for Ukraine. The vehicles have been painted a color different from traditional Ukrainian ambulances to prevent their destruction by Russian forces. The Strongsville Rotary continues to offer health services to refugees through a non-profit clinic. Clothing and canned food have also been donated. (cleveland.com)
2. The former Cuyahoga County Recorder has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a Parma police officer during an April incident. Patrick J. O'Malley was charged with felonious assault of a peace officer, assault of a peace officer, obstructing official business, and arresting arrest during the mental-health crisis incident. O'Malley has faced a litany of legal issues since 2004. (Cleveland.com)
3. Cuyahoga County hosted a back-to-school event on Thursday to raise awareness for the various programs meant to support families throughout the school year. Backpacks filled with supplies were distributed during the event. About 50 organizations participated. Hopefully, the county's families will be better prepared for the 2022-2023 school year after the event. (News 5 Cleveland)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Virtual Memory Lab Orientation With The Cuyahoga County Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Strongsville Police Department continues to remind residents to lock car doors. By simply locking a car door, your chance of theft is greatly reduced. Lock your car doors! (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Strongsville Police Department is reminding drivers to reduce speed. In 2020, 11,258 drivers were killed in speeding-related incidents. Arrive alive - slow down. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Outdoor Movie Night is on Aug. 12 at Youth Sports Park on Lunn Road. The movie starts at dusk. There will be a double screening of "The Bad Guys" and "Partysaurus Rex". The movies are free. (City of Strongsville)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.