🌱 Memorial Day Ceremony And Parade + Plea Against Plastic Bag Ban

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Strongsville Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, hot, and humid. High: 90 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Cuyahoga County residents gathered at Fairview Park on Monday to honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country. Residents held a parade through Lorain Road that culminated with speeches from local veterans. This is the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that the ceremony was accompanied by a parade. (Cleveland.com)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Strongsville area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Strongsville Patch)
3. A Cuyahoga County resident is urging other county residents to opt out of the plastic bag ban as Strongsville has. Jeanne Coppola wrote to Cleveland.com with a list of reasons why cities within the county should opt out. Click to read Coppola's full list of reasons, which include recycling bags into plastic lumber, a general distrust of paper bags, and fines for retailers. (Cleveland.com)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Preschool Storytime At The Strongsville Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Guardians announce the trade of Yu Chang to the Pirates. Good luck in Pittsburgh! (Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic shares a photo of its facility pups celebrating Memorial Day. Click to learn how these dogs support the Cleveland Clinic's youngest patients. (Instagram)
• Strongsville Firefighters IAFF Local 2882 reminds the community to practice fire safety while honoring those that sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Click to read the city's burn ordinance. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow 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.