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🌱 Aurora’s iconic Mario’s Spa is closing—what’s next for the landmark?
Happening soon: Copley at Aurora on the Aurora Patch calendar
Hi there, Aurora! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Aurora's iconic Mario's Spa is closing—what's next for the landmark?
- Can Aurora volleyball bounce back in Tuesday night's home showdown?
- Meet the Aurora engineer shaping chemical-industry automation from RoviSys.
Also on today's calendar: Fringed Gentian Walk.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Aurora's Mario's Spa to wrap up 66 years of beauty history (kentucky.com) — Aurora's landmark Mario's International Spa, Hotel and Cabin Restaurant is preparing to close after nearly 50 years in town and 66 years in the beauty business, with the property now for sale. Owner Joanne Liuzzo plans one last grand holiday celebration and hopes a buyer will continue a similar destination experience at the historic East Garfield Road site. 
• Volleyball Recap: Aurora Pushes Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy to the Limit (maxpreps.com) — Aurora High School's volleyball team narrowly lost a five-set thriller to Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, dropping their record to 6-5 and continuing a rough home stretch. The Greenmen now turn their attention to hosting Copley at 7 p.m. Tuesday, giving local fans a quick chance to cheer them back on track.
• 2026 Engineering Leader Under 40: Vince Greczanik, 38 (controleng.com) — An Aurora-based engineering leader, Vince Greczanik of RoviSys, is recognized for guiding chemical-market projects that blend technical know-how with strategic growth. His work from the Aurora office emphasizes client-focused automation solutions, scalable processes, and conference presentations that highlight how local engineering talent is shaping global chemical-industry performance.
📸 Around Aurora
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aurora
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★ Featured events ★
- Copley at Aurora →
Aurora High School, 109 W Pioneer Trail, Aurora
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Fringed Gentian Walk →
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora
1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Architectural Board of Review (2) →
Chagrin Falls, OH Calendar, 21 W. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls
8:30 am - Living Well: Keep Your Mind Sharp Trivia →
Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg
10:00 am - Graze on the Greens →
Hudson OH
11:00 am - Living Well: Virtual Dementia Tour® →
Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg
2:00 pm - Ohio Rubber Group Fall Technical Meeting →
Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg
4:00 pm - Girls Varsity Tennis vs West G
Chagrin Falls High School
4:15 pm - Teen Magic: The Gathering at MV Games
Nordonia Hills Branch Library -
5:00 pm - Coed Middle School Cross Country at Perry Invitational
Perry High School
5:00 pm - Finance Committee with CIB →
Council Chambers, 10075 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg
5:30 pm - Capital Improvements Board meeting →
Council Chambers, 10075 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Marshalls Full-Time Customer Experience Coordinator in Aurora. Apply here.
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Field Service Technician ($20 PH starting) in Streetsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Streetsboro
- Rita's Italian Ice opens at Mentor Avenue site (news-herald.com)
- Who among former Portage County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Sept. 14? (portagetimes.com)
Twinsburg
- Hudson lifts directional drilling ban with new safety rules, after Twinsburg explosion (cleveland19.com)
- CVC Week in Review: Sept. 7-13, 2026 (chagrinvalleyconference.com)
Hudson
- 'Unexpected Caller' first in Ohio author's Amish romance series (beaconjournal.com)
- Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Sept. 13, 2026 (beaconjournal.com)
Ok Aurora! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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