News of the Week: A Levy on the Ballot; Senior Housing Moves Ahead; Big Booms on the Fourth

A wrap-up of the top Strongsville stories this week:

Senior housing plan rolling -- Developers of a proposed senior housing facility on Howe Road have turned in petitions to get a rezoning on the ballot.

Levy on ballot -- The city is likely to ask voters to approve a 1.4-mill levy for general operating expenses this fall, replacing an existing 1.5-mill levy.

Big booms -- There's a reason this year's Fourth of July fireworks show will be bigger than usual.

Pay to play to be reduced -- The superintendent is looking to drastically cut fees for students to participate in sports.

More people are recycling -- A report from the county shows recycling in Strongsville is up.