Mail In Voting Applications Sent This Week

Registered voters will begin receiving these applications for the November election.

Happy Labor Day! Fun Facts For The Worker's Holiday

What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!

Labor Day 2012: Fun Facts For The Holiday Weekend

What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!

Candidates for Cuyahoga County Judge Seats Rated by Non-Partisan Group

Unsure which judicial candidates to vote for in November? Judge4Yourself web site can help sort out the candidates.

RNC Speakers Schedule: Mitt Romney's Speech Caps Final Day

The senator from Ohio is scheduled to address the Republican National Convention between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

2012 RNC Schedule: Rob Portman Speaking on Wednesday

The senator from Ohio is scheduled to address the Republican National Convention between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Marc's Renovation Plans Move Forward

The Solon Planning Commission signed off on a expansion and remodeling plan for the Marc's in Solon. The City Council will vote on the plan Sept. 4.

Solon Prosecutor: Electronic Gaming Machines at VFW Are Illegal

The Solon Planning Commission denied VFW Post 1863's request for four new electronic gaming machines because they were deemed to be illegal.

Deer Culling Program Should Continue, Report Says

The summary report of Solon's deer culling efforts recommends that Solon should continue a sharpshooting program into the future.

Neil Armstrong: Flags At Half-Staff To Honor First Man on the Moon

President Barack Obama orders proclamation and Gov. John Kasich sets date for Ohio native Armstrong to be honored by flying flags half-staff.

Five Interesting Facts About Labor Day

What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!

Marc's Expansion Plans Before Planning Commission Tuesday

Marc's plans to improve and expand its store in Solon. A site plan will be viewed by the planning commission at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Deer Culling Cost City More than $600 Per Deer

The summary report from the 2012 deer management program in Solon presents a bunch of data, including costs, number of deer killed and more.

Board of Elections Looking to Hire 6,000 Poll Workers

Poll workers receive about $172 for their service.

Solon Income Taxes Show Signs of Growth

City benefits from large industrial base and Solon Village redevelopment

Marc's Expanding in Solon; Pet Supplies Plus on the Move

Marc's has plans to expand and update its Solon location and Pet Supplies Plus is moving into Solon Village. The site plan will be considered by the planning commission on Aug. 28.

Three Traffic Lights Will Be Removed in Solon

Check out the interactive map to find out which lights will be removed.

Noisy Work Scheduled Overnight at Solon Village

Solon City Council granted an exception to the noise ordinance so that some loud work can be performed at Solon Village tonight.

Ohio Republicans and Democrats Say Paul Ryan Pick Will Help Their Own Party

Ohio Republican and Democratic insiders surveyed by Patch both believe Mitt Romney's choice of Paul Ryan as vice presidential candidate will be an advantage.

Solon City Council Calls Special Meeting To Talk Lawsuits

City Council will meet behind closed doors at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss pending litigation.

Mitt Romney Picks Paul Ryan: Read More and Vote in Our Poll

Here's a roundup of stories and perspectives on Mitt Romney's pick of Paul Ryan as his vice presidential pick. Then vote in our poll and tell us what you think of the choice.

Paul Ryan is Mitt Romney's VP Pick

Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, is the pick. That means Rob Portman is out.

Ohio Democrats: Senate Bill 5 Fight Will Galvanize the Party This November

Northeast Ohio Democrats surveyed by Patch were unanimous in believing last year's Senate Bill 5 fight will help Barack Obama reclaim the White House.

Improvements at SOM Center and Aurora Roads Intersection To Cost $2.5 Million

The city of Solon is expected to contribute $700,000 toward the project, expected to be done by budget year 2015.

Ohio Democrats Split On Whether Gun Control Can Be A Winning Issue

Despite a renewed debate about guns in the wake of the Aurora, Colo., Northeast Ohio Democratic Insiders are divided on whether gun control could be a winning issue for Democrats this November.

Coming Soon: Survey Results From Northeast Ohio Democrats

Patch has already asked our Northeast Ohio Republican insiders their thoughts on the presidential election and politics in general. Now, the Democrats are up.

POLL: Who Should Mitt Romney Pick For Vice President?

Rob Portman? Marco Rubio? Tell us who you think Mitt Romney should choose as his running mate!

Rep. Steve LaTourette Announces He Will Not Run For Re-Election

LaTourette says he is tired of the fighting between political parties and their refusal to compromise

Reports: Rep. Steve LaTourette Not Running For Re-Election

Several media outlets are reporting that the nine-term U.S. representative has decided against running for re-election in November

Portman For Veep? Missouri GOP Influencers Say No

Republican voters in Missouri, another important swing state, tell Patch they don't want Ohio Sen. Rob Portman as Mitt Romney's running mate.

New Property Values Mailed By Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County mailed new tax values for properties to homeowners on July 25.

Northeast Ohio Republicans: Issue 2 Fight Could Hurt GOP In Ohio

Our Republican Insiders say last year's fight over collective bargaining rights could hurt the party's chances at winning Ohio's electoral votes in this November's presidential election.

READ: Solon's Proposed Anti-Fraud Policy

The Solon City Council has been working on the city's first anti-fraud policy for some time. Here's the draft that council will likely approve in coming weeks.

Northeast Ohio Conservatives Rally Around Josh Mandel

Republican voters at a rally in Solon say GOP U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel is the polar opposite of his opponent, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and President Barack Obama.

Because of Market District Giant Eagle, City Increases Developer's Grant Award

Echo Solon will now receive a grant of up to $200,000 for building a high-end Giant Eagle Market District store at the plaza.

Neptune Lake Subdivision Public Hearing, New Giant Eagle and More: Council Roundup

Here's a news roundup from Monday night's Solon City Council meeting.

Election 2012: Introducing Red/Blue Northeast Ohio

Patch will be conducting surveys of party insiders this election season to learn the true sentiments of Republicans and Democrats on the ground in Ohio. Results from our first survey will be published this week!

Northeast Ohio GOP Wants Portman For Veep

Northeast Ohio Republican insiders say if Mitt Romney picks a running mate from this important swing state, it should be Sen. Rob Portman, according to results from Patch's first Red Northeast Ohio survey.

City Council Considers Neptune Drive Subdivision Plans Tonight

Developer Randy Kertesz plans to build a 13-home subdivision at the corner of Neptune Drive and Miles Road.

U.S. 422 in Solon To Be Resurfaced

U.S. 422 from Richmond Road to Solon Road will be resurfaced, and paid for, by the Ohio Department of Transportation.