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Hi Solon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Solon's Brock Stone is on Ohio's must-watch defenders list
- How a late-night Orange traffic stop ended at Solon jail
- Why a University Heights arrest ended with booking at Solon jail
Also on today's calendar: Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best defensive backs in Ohio Division I, DII high school football entering 2026 (cleveland.com) — Solon football fans will want to watch senior defensive standout Brock Stone this fall, as he's highlighted among Ohio's top Division I and II defensive backs. The versatile Solon defender racked up big tackle and sack numbers last season and is expected to anchor the Comets' secondary alongside other elite players statewide. 
• Is that a construction barrel you dragged through those stop signs? (cleveland.com) — An impaired-driving stop in Orange ended with both driver and passenger taken to a Solon hotel and the Solon jail, tying the late-night incident directly back to the community. The broader police blotter also details local fraud, threats, and warrant arrests that may involve Solon-area residents' workplaces, banks, and shopping spots.
• Man arrested for assaulting ex-girlfriend, 59: University Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — A domestic violence suspect from Cleveland Heights was arrested in University Heights and taken to Solon jail, underscoring the regional role Solon's facility plays in handling serious cases. The rest of the blotter covers thefts, trespassing, and disturbances that may involve people who travel through or work near Solon.
📸 Around Solon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon
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★ Featured events ★
- Teens Create: Laser Engraved Bookmarks →
Solon Branch, 34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon
6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- Orchard G6 Curriculum Night
Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
6:30 pm - 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 - SHS Curriculum Night
Solon High School 33600 Inwood Road, Solon, OH 44139
7:00 pm - OMS Back to School Party
Orchard Middle School 6800 S.O.M. Center Rd., Solon, OH 44139
6:00 pm - Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Youth →
Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon
6:30 pm - City of Solon | Farmers Market 2026 →
Solon Bicentennial Park & Solon Bull House Gallery, 34045 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 Solon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Farmers Market →
Chagrin Falls, OH Calendar, 5 N Franklin Street, Chagrin Falls
9:00 am - Local Author Raj Javalgi book signing at Sage & Honey
Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce Sage & Honey 10 E Washington St
12:00 pm - All Preschool Children Attend
Aurora City Miller School - Mum Fundraiser Kick Off
Chagrin Falls Ex Village Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost And Found Pets
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… (Nextdoor ) - Lost And Found Pets
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… (Nextdoor )
- Illinois Tool Works, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine A Operator - 1st Shift (7 AM - 3 PM) in Solon. Apply here.
- Swagelok Company posted a job opening for Assembler_Cleanroom_Valve - Level 4 in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chagrin Falls
- Restaurant worker reports possible fraud: Chagrin Falls police blotter (cleveland.com)
- Chagrin Valley Little Theatre murder mystery fundraiser set for Sept. 4-5: Press Run (cleveland.com)
- Ohio Mama Bears Bring Representation to Little Free Libraries…One Queer Book at a Time (goodmenproject.com)
Orange
- Check out how teams in the cleveland.com Big Ohio Top 25 fared in Week 1 (cleveland.com)
Bedford
- Bedford Police Blotter 05/11/2026 – 05/25/2026 (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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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