Here's what went on in Strongsville this week:

• Store to open -- Discount Drug Mart announced both its ribbon-cutting ceremony and the day it will actually open for business.

• Coyotes -- Residents on one street were concerned when they spotted a pack of five coyotes running together.  

• Happy Nomad -- A Strongville High grad took what he calls the "happiness plunge," leaving a six-figure job to travel to rural villages in developing countries to volunteer, learn and teach.

• Traffic woes -- In response to an outpouring of complaints about traffic issues, Mayor Tom Perciak said city officials already know where the problems are and have already determined whether they can be fixed.

• Business boom -- Why is retail thriving here despite a recession? Here are some answers.

• Fish fry time -- It's Lent, which means its fish fry season in Northeast Ohio. Here's a list of some local places for a Friday night meal.