🌱 Patch AM: Why Solon’s Regano preschool director came out of retirement for one year

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Solon's Regano preschool director came out of retirement for one year
• Why a University Heights domestic violence suspect ended up in Solon jail

Also on today's calendar: Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Regano Preschool Director returns to work for one year (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Solon families with preschoolers at the Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center will see a familiar face this year, as retired director Terry Brownlow returns for a one-year interim role. She's stepping back in so Solon City Schools can carefully search for a permanent director, and says she's excited to reunite with staff and students and maintain the strong, family-like atmosphere.
   

• Man arrested for assaulting ex-girlfriend, 59: University Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — A University Heights police blotter notes that a Cleveland Heights man arrested in a domestic violence case was transported to Solon jail after being charged. The report also details several other recent incidents in nearby communities, including thefts, trespassing, and disturbances, offering residents a snapshot of regional public safety activity.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Teens Create: Laser Engraved Bookmarks →
  Solon Branch, 34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

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
• SHS Curriculum Night
  Solon High School 33600 Inwood Road, Solon, OH 44139
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• OMS Back to School Party
  Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
  Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• City of Solon | Farmers Market 2026 →
  Solon Bicentennial Park & Solon Bull House Gallery, 34045 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• Yoga →
  Moreland Hills, OH Calendar, 3800 Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills
  9:00 am
• Boys JV Football vs Jefferson
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Harris Stadium
  10:00 am
• Girls Varsity Volleyball at Lakeview
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Howland HS
  10:15 am
• Girls JV Volleyball at Lakeview
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Howland MS
  10:15 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

• Restaurant worker reports possible fraud: Chagrin Falls police blotter (cleveland.com)
• Grant funding key to high-dollar projects in CF five-year forecast (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
• Downtown paving project flaws brought to light (chagrinvalleytoday.com)

Orange

• Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle honors staff members of the year from Orange Schools (cleveland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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