1. Gag order lifted on Mad Cactus owner.

Tom Krukemeyer was allowed to speak publicly about the Restaurant: Impossible episode that aired Nov. 2 -- and he had plenty to say about the two-day makover by Food Network chef Robert Irvine.

2. School levy loses, upset in council race.

Tuesday's general election saw the school district's renewal levy going down to defeat, long-time Ward 2 Councilman Ray Haseley losing his seat to 20-year-old Matt Schonhut and Jim Carbone taking over in Ward 3. Richard Micko will be the new member of the Strongsville School Board.

3. City launches new emergency call-out service.

Strongsville has installed a new program that allows police or other officials to call residents' phones to notify them of problems.

4. Tentative trial date set for Aco Simonoski.

The man charged with hitting his wife in the head with an ax Aug. 21 could go to trial Dec. 12.

5. Mysterious ailment killing geese.

More than 20 geese were found dead at three Strongsville ponds this week. Ohio wildlife officers are looking into it.