🌱 Patch AM: Why Solon’s Miles Road waterline work paused—and what’s changed now

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Solon's Miles Road waterline work paused—and what's changed now
• Which two Solon quarterbacks just made Ohio's elite list?

Also on today's calendar: Chagrin Valley Christian Women's Connection Luncheon and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange Village-Solon waterline project resumes after gas line strikes: 'This project is safe' (cleveland.com) — Work has restarted on the joint Orange Village–Solon Miles Road waterline replacement after multiple gas line strikes forced a two‑week safety review. Enbridge Gas is now closely marking lines and keeping a safety team onsite while Terrace Construction continues installing the new 12‑inch main that will serve both communities, with completion still expected in roughly four months despite earlier delays.
   

• Best quarterbacks in Ohio Division I, DII high school football entering 2026 (cleveland.com) — Two Solon High School quarterbacks, senior Brody Cowan and returning starter Jack Sanders, are featured among Ohio's top Division I and II passers heading into the 2026 season. Coaches statewide highlight their strong arms, dual‑threat ability, and leadership as they compete with other standout quarterbacks across Ohio.
   

📸 Around Solon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• City of Solon | Farmers Market 2026 →
  Solon Bicentennial Park & Solon Bull House Gallery, 34045 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Chagrin Valley Christian Women's Connection Luncheon →
  The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Chagrin Falls
  12:00 pm
• Civil Service @ 6:00 p.m. →
  Solon, OH Calendar, 34200 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• 2026 Solon Pop-Up in the Park →
  Solon Community Park, 6679 SOM Ctr Rd, Solon
  10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Orchard G6 Curriculum Night
  Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• G5 Curriculum Night
  Orchard Middle School Classroom
  6:30 pm
• G5 Music Information Night
  Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
  7:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Teens Create: Laser Engraved Bookmarks →
  Solon Branch, 34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  6:00 pm
• SHS Curriculum Night
  Solon High School 33600 Inwood Road, Solon, OH 44139
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Architectural Board of Review (2) →
  Chagrin Falls, OH Calendar, 21 W. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls
  8:30 am
• Girls Varsity Golf at Berkshire
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Pleasant Hill
  12:00 pm
• Girls JV Golf at Berkshire
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Pleasant Hill GC
  4:00 pm
• Girls JV Tennis at Kenston
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Kenston HS
  4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Solon. Apply here.
• Drury Hotels posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

• 6 Culinary Cozy Mystery Series to Curl Up With (bookriot.com)
• Chagrin Falls council considering new legislation for approving village's events (cleveland.com)
• Northeast Ohio's farmers markets and farm stands: A guide for local shoppers (cleveland.com)

Orange

• Replay cranks out the oldies at summer outdoor concert in Orange (cleveland.com)
• Orange Schools seeks first new operating levy in 15 years: What it would cost (cleveland.com)
• William Zink continues trilogy with 'Seventh Son Revisited' (beaconjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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