Sunday, February 10, 2013
Here's what went on in Strongsville in the last few days
A wrap-up of Strongsville news this week: Teachers threaten to strike -- Unhappy with progress in contract negotiations, more than 200 teachers protest at a Strongsville School Board meeting with signs and chants. 5-way race for City Council -- Three incumbents and two challengers will seek three at-large Strongsville seats this year. Homes in foreclosure -- 15 properties are going to sheriff's sale in February. Fire on Hollo Oval -- A blaze that started near the fireplace caused $50,000 in damage. Pearl Road beautification -- A business owner likes the idea so much, he participates before legislation is passed. Marks Road to reopen sooner than expected -- A culvert will be replaced within the next three months, allowing the closed road …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Values range from $75,000 to $250,000
Twelve Strongsville homes in foreclosure are scheduled to go to sheriff's sale in October, according to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's website. In September, six homes were sold at auction, and three others were withdrawn from the sale list by orders of the court. Some properties may be added to or deleted from this list during October. Building Commissioner Tony Biondillo said inspectors check each foreclosed home every three months, and make special weekly visits in the summer to be sure the grass is being mowed. If not, the city does it and bills the owner. "We physically inspect every one of these properties quarterly," Biondillo said. The homes on the October list are described as single-frame dwellings with attached garages. Oct. …
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Auctions set three times this month
Five properties are slated to go on the auction block June 11, with three others set to go to sheriff's sale June 18 or 25, according to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's website. In addition, an industrial property at 17999 Foltz Parkway will go up for sale June 11, with a minimum bid of $1,933,334. The foreclosed list this month is a little under the average. According to the sheriff's site, 145 foreclosed properties have gone to sheriff's sale since June 2011. Many of those were sold, while others were removed from auction by a court order. Some went up, but got no bids. Building Commissioner Tony Biondillo said inspectors check each foreclosed home every three months, and make special weekly visits in the summer to be sure the grass is …
