🌱 Lake-Effect Rains + Ohio State Patrol Requests K9 Unit

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Strongsville Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days.

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy with showers around. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Heavy lake-effect rains might create flooding problems in Cuyahoga County. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area through tonight. The forecasted two to four inches of rain could cause flooding primarily along rivers, creeks, and streams. Additional rain could occur. (News 5 Cleveland)
2. The Strongsville Mustangs fell to Cleveland Heights on Friday night. The final score was 56-28. Cleveland Heights senior quarterback Darreon Fair led the Tigers with scores on 69, 12, 72, and 43-yard plays. The Tigers broke away from the Mustangs in the second half of the game after breaking at 35-28 at halftime. Click the link for photos of the Mustangs' marching band. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
3. On Sunday, Sep. 18, the Ohio State Patrol called the Strongsville Police Department and requested a K9 unit. The department dispatched the K9 for a car search on Interstate 71. The K9 unit discovered cocaine, mushrooms, and marijuana in the vehicle's passenger door. (Subscription: cleveland.com)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Preschool Storytime At The Strongsville Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Music Izz Groovy-Beginning Ukulele Group Classes At Ehrnhelt Recreation Center Conference Room (5:45 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Strongsville area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Cleveland Guardians have clinched the American League Central Division. Congratulations! (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• The Strongsville Historical Society's Harvest Festival reports a great turnout this past weekend. Click for the photos. (Strongsville Historical Society via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.