The Week in Review: Top Stories of the Last 7 Days

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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.

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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.

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

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

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