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🌱 Patch AM: See how Solon fared in this week’s Division II football action

Also check out Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair on the Solon Patch calendar

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Hey hey Solon! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Solon fared in this week's Division II football action
  • Why an Orange traffic stop ended with a trip to Solon jail

Also on today's calendar: Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Division II Ohio high school football scores for Week 8: OHSAA scoreboard (cleveland.com) — Solon's football team took a tough loss in Week 8, falling 51–7 to Highland in Division II play, as part of a busy statewide slate of games. The scoreboard roundup lets local fans see how Solon stacked up and how other Northeast Ohio programs fared heading toward the postseason.
   

• Suspended driver takes off from traffic stop for bathroom break: Orange Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — An Orange police traffic stop on Chagrin Boulevard ended with a suspended driver briefly fleeing to a Beachwood gas station, then being arrested and taken to the Solon jail after officers reported signs of impairment. She now faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including impaired driving, open containers, marijuana transport, and failure to comply with police orders.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Orange

  • Beachwood Arts Council presents free concert with Brazilian guitarist, singer Moises Borges Oct. 25: Press Run (cleveland.com)
  • Northeast Ohio high school football scores for Week 8: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 (cleveland.com)
  • Former legendary tight end, Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Ditka passes away (abc6onyourside.com)

Bedford

  • Bedford Schools Begin Planning for Leadership and Staffing Changes Ahead of New Building Openings As Reported By Cleveland.com News (bedfordohio.org)
  • Bedford's Financial Crisis Is Over. Why Does It Still Need a 3% Income Tax? (bedfordohio.org)

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 do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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