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Cheers Solon! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Solon teens can step inside nVent's high-tech factory
  • Can the Solon Comets bounce back against Highland next Friday?
  • What Solon's state rep is saying about Ohio's gas tax holiday

Also on today's calendar: Trunk Or Treat and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Ohio manufacturing company is inventing the electrified future — and they want high schoolers to join them (cleveland.com) — High school students are being invited inside nVent's Solon manufacturing facility for Manufacturing Day, giving local teens a close look at modern, highly automated production jobs. Company leaders describe strong partnerships with Solon organizations to recruit and upskill workers, including apprenticeship programs and training for in-demand roles like press operators. They also highlight how AI and automation are reshaping manufacturing careers.
   

• Football Recap: Nordonia Piles Up the Points Against Solon (maxpreps.com) — Solon football fans saw a tough night Friday as the Comets fell 44–14 at home to Nordonia, dropping Solon's record to 3–4 after losing five of their last six home games. Nordonia's passing attack dominated, but Solon quickly turns the page, preparing to host familiar rival Highland next Friday at 7 p.m., giving the Comets a chance to rebound in front of home supporters.
   

• Gas to cost Ohioans less, but some legislators say it's not enough (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Solon residents will see a temporary break at the pump after Ohio's new 90‑day gas tax holiday took effect October 4, dropping state fuel taxes nearly to zero through January 2. Local state Rep. Phillip Robinson of Solon opposed the measure as a short-term gimmick, while nearby Republican lawmakers backed it as needed relief, outlining sharply different ideas for tackling broader cost-of-living pressures.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 16
  • Trunk Or Treat →
    The Goddard School of Aurora, 70 N Chillicothe Rd, Aurora
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pet Supplies Plus posted a job opening for Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care) in Solon. Apply here.
  • nVent posted a job opening for Mfg Material Handler - 2nd Shift in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Solon! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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