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Hello Solon! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Solon police encountered this week at gyms, shops, and roads
  • See where Solon High School ranks among Ohio's top-performing schools
  • How a Solon fire leader just became a township's first full-time chief

Also on today's calendar: Luncheon and Fashion Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Drunk man tells woman he hit her parked Jeep, then tries to tell officers a different story: Solon Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Recent police calls in Solon included a suspected drunk driver who allegedly hit a woman's parked Jeep at Planet Fitness, then denied driving before failing sobriety tests and being jailed locally. Officers also handled a gun violation at a Bruce Industrial Parkway business, a GPS-tracked stolen trailer on Cochran Road, drug paraphernalia at Solon Square, and a warrant arrest involving a juvenile with marijuana.
   

• Best high schools in Ohio (k991fm.com) — Solon families can take pride that Solon High School ranks among the top 25 high schools in Ohio, earning an A+ grade and strong marks for academics and student-teacher ratios. The statewide list, based on Niche data, compares public and private schools across academics, activities, and community feedback, highlighting how Solon stacks up against other highly rated districts.
   

• Solon battalion chief and Tri-C paramedic instructor named new Brunswick Hills fire chief (cleveland.com) — A longtime Solon Fire Department lieutenant and battalion chief, Scott Altshuler, has been chosen as the first full-time fire chief for Brunswick Hills Township, bringing more than two decades of Solon experience to the new role. Township trustees praised his leadership and teaching background, noting his work training many local paramedics through Tri-C and other programs.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 2
  • Parks Commission →
    Chagrin Falls, OH Calendar, 21 W. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls
    8:30 am
  • Girls Varsity Golf vs Berkshire
    Chagrin Falls Ex Village Tanglewood Golf Course
    2:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees Regular Meeting →
    Orange Township Hall Park, 1680 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center
    3:00 pm
  • Boys JV Golf vs West G
    Chagrin Falls Ex Village Tanglewood GC
    3:30 pm
  • Girls JV Golf at Kenston
    Chagrin Falls Ex Village Punderson Golf Course
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
    This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
  • Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
    This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
  • Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Freight Handler in Solon. Apply here.
  • Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Production Associate - Garment/Linen/Bulk Product Folder in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

Orange

  • Lao Sze Chuan restaurant, now at Pinecrest in Orange, to expand into SouthPark Mall in Strongsville (cleveland.com)
  • Olentangy BOE updated on redistricting process (delgazette.com)

Bedford

  • Bedford Police Arrest Man Following 125 MPH Multi-Jurisdiction Pursuit As Reported By Cleveland 19 News (bedfordohio.org)
  • Ohio teacher fights for justice in mother's 1981 Pennsylvania cold case (news5cleveland.com)
  • Heskett Middle School Teacher Surprised With $2,000 for Classroom and Student Supplies As Reported by WKYC Studios (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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