🌱 Police Respond To Car Break-Ins + Ohio Senate Passes Reform Bill

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Strongsville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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But first, today's weather:

An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy. High: 46 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Strongsville:

1. Local police departments in Parma Heights and Strongsville put out notices for residents owning Kia and Hyundai vehicles that the departments had a limited number of anti-theft devices. The notices come after a TikTok trend resulted in a rash of car break-ins in the cities. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
2. The Ohio Senate recently passed a criminal justice reform bill to protect residents from fertility fraud. The vote sends the bill to the state House for a final look before it will make it to the desk of Governor Mike DeWine. (News 5 Cleveland)
3. Schools in neighboring Bedford were closed on Tuesday due to a threat received online. The Bedford City Schools District closed all schools as a precautionary measure after receiving the threat. Just last year, the district installed metal detectors and upgraded its security cameras at Bedford High School. (Cleveland 19 News)

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Today in Strongsville:

• Santa Stop Here (Adults Only) At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)
• How To Buy A Car At Cuyahoga County Public Library Strongsville Branch (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home for the holidays to start the new year? Here are the newest properties to hit the market in the Strongsville area, including a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home within walking distance of SouthPark Mall. (Strongsville Patch)
• It's a good time to be a Cleveland Guardians fan! Cleveland Guardians player Andrés Giménez was named Second Team All-MLB. (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• Unfortunately, the holiday season often brings an increase in scams. The Strongsville Police Department issued a warning concerning a Facebook sales group for the area and cautioned the public to not trust content from that page. (Strongsville Police Department on FB)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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.