🌱 Internet Expansion Proposal + Adoption Center Owner Sentenced

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Strongsville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Very warm; a p.m. t-storm. High: 89 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a law that cuts state funding to cities by the amount they collect in traffic camera fines. The case involved Cleveland's suburb Newburgh Heights challenging the law on violation of home rule powers. The decision by the state's supreme court stated that the legislature maintains the right to determine how it spends state funds. (ideastream)
2. A Cuyahoga County proposal intends to expand internet access. Currently, almost 18 percent of county households are not connected to the internet. The new proposal will spend almost $20 million to remedy the issue. The proposal would use American Rescue Plan Act funds to build a fixed wireless network and a wired network to reach roughly 25,000 households. (News 5 Cleveland)
3. The owner of a former Strongsville adoption center has been sentenced to three months in prison for her role in a fraudulent adoption. Margaret Cole received a sentence by a federal judge for lying to Polish and United States officials about the adoption of a 5-year-old girl, which ultimately resulted in violent rape by her caregiver. The three-month prison sentence will be followed by a year of house arrest and a $7,500 fine. (cleveland.com)

Today in Strongsville:

• Habitat for Humanity and ReStore Collection At The Service Center (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Guardians will be giving away Jose Ramirez chains on Jul. 15. You do not want to miss this promo! (Instagram)
• The Strongsville Police Department reminds the community to lock its doors. Do not become an easy target! (Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Strongsville shared a brief look at Pat Greco and Brian Krusz's recent trip to aid Ukrainian refugees in a recent Facebook video. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you Monday morning for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.