Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Meet the new principal leading Roxbury Elementary’s freshly renovated halls
You won't want to miss Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth on the Solon Patch calendar
Hey there, Solon! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the new principal leading Roxbury Elementary's freshly renovated halls
- How Solon's season opener slipped away after the very first play
- How Twinsburg's camera decision could affect Solon police investigations
Also on today's calendar: Luncheon and Fashion Show and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Sunday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• First day of school, for the principal too! (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Solon families at Roxbury Elementary are starting the year with a new principal, Ashley Mivsek, a longtime Solon educator who has taught at all three local elementaries. She welcomed new and returning families at a back-to-school event, introduced them to the district's mission, and helped students get comfortable in the freshly renovated building. Her focus is on supporting Solon students, staff, and parents through a smooth, exciting school year. 
• Kenston routs Solon while never trailing in the week one showdown (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Solon High School's football team fell 26-9 to Kenston after giving up a 79-yard touchdown on the game's first play and never fully recovering. The Comets struggled to move the ball early, briefly rallied in the third quarter, but were ultimately stymied by Kenston's efficient offense and strong defense. Solon now turns its focus to next week's matchup with Shaker Heights.
• Twinsburg council weighs renewal of 5-year Flock police camera deal (cleveland.com) — Twinsburg is debating whether to continue a five-year contract for Flock license plate-reading cameras, a system already used by nearby Solon and Aurora police. City leaders are weighing investigative benefits against residents' privacy concerns, including how long data is stored and who can access it. The outcome could shape how regional agencies, including Solon, share camera alerts and information on crime and missing-person cases.
📸 Around Solon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon
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★ Featured events ★
- Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- OMS Back to School Party
Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
6:00 pm - SMS Curriculum Night
Solon Middle School 6835 S.O.M. Center Road, Solon, OH 44139
7:00 pm - Luncheon and Fashion Show →
The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Chagrin Falls
12:00 pm - City of Solon | Farmers Market 2026 →
Solon Bicentennial Park & Solon Bull House Gallery, 34045 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
4:00 pm - Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 16
Tuesday September 22
📣 Solon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Varsity Tennis at Mentor Garfield Park
Chagrin Falls Ex Village Mentor Garfield Park
4:00 pm - Girl's Tennis (Varsity) v. Orange High School
Bryden Elementary School Beachwood Tennis Courts
4:30 pm - OMS Back to School Party
Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
6:00 pm - Boys Varsity Football vs Orange Booster Club Tailgate
Chagrin Falls Ex Village Harris Stadium
7:00 pm - Home Football Game v. Waterloo
Bryden Elementary School Beachwood, OH 44122
7:00 pm - Kindergartners at Home Football Game
Fairmont Elementary School Beachwood, OH 44122
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kellermeyer posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Solon. Apply here.
- Scientific Games posted a job opening for Package Assembly Tech II in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chagrin Falls
- Chagrin Falls opens school year with continued goal to 'grow and thrive' (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
- Best High Schools in the nation: See the top ranked in NE Ohio (fox8.com)
- Book military and veterans golf lessons and programs in Willoughby, OH (pga.com)
Orange
- Orange Schools levy: the 'need is now,' officials say (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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