🌱 Overdrive Libby's New Feature + Library Blood Drive

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town today. Let's do it.

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📣 Our readers love to celebrate good news! You can now shout out your big announcement at the top of the Strongsville Daily newsletter. Whether it's a grand opening, new product for sale, birthday, anniversary, engagement, wedding or new baby, let everyone celebrate alongside you! Submit your announcement here.

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Strongsville today:

1. Cuyahoga County Public Library patrons will now be able to share thoughts, quotes, trivia, and book recommendations on Overdrive Libby. The Shelf Talkers functionality will allow each library to share literary knowledge with patrons through the app. The new functionality will allow library staff to provide the same in-person experience in a digital space. (Good Reader)
2. The Strongsville Public Library Branch will be hosting a Blood Drive on Aug. 26. The drive will be operated through the American Red Cross. About one hour of a resident's time during the drive could potentially save up to three lives. Anyone with questions about the Blood Drive can contact the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767. (City of Strongsville)
3. A man conducting funeral operations without a license has been convicted. Shawnte Hardin, 41 years old, was found guilty on 31 counts of operating unlicensed funeral services in Summit, Franklin, Lucas, and Cuyahoga County. He was indicted in 2021. (CBS News)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Family Storytime With The Cuyahoga County Public Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch has created a helpful list of the latest Strongsville properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Strongsville Patch)
• The Strongsville Police Department continues to remind the community to lock car doors. Don't be an easy target for theft. Simply lock your car doors. (Strongsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Strongsville Rotary Club's StrongFest will be on Aug. 27 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will be beer and wine tastings at the Rec Center. Click for ticket information. (City of Strongsville)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning 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.