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Good morning Solon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Solon Schools clinch Ohio's top achievement ranking again?
  • Looking for work? See how Swagelok is hiring 1,200 people.

Also on today's calendar: Cardio Drumming at Solon Community Center: Adults and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Solon Schools rank No. 1 in Ohio for student achievement (cleveland.com) — Solon City Schools just earned the top student achievement ranking among all traditional public districts in Ohio, with every school receiving a five-star rating on the 2025-26 state report cards. Leaders credit strong partnerships with Solon and Glenwillow families and say they're already digging into data to target extra support where students need it most.
   

• Swagelok hiring more than 1,200 workers as Northeast Ohio manufacturing grows (cleveland.com) — More than 1,200 new jobs are coming to Swagelok's Northeast Ohio facilities, with an open interview event in Solon on Sept. 24 focused on assembly roles. Many positions at the Solon-based manufacturer don't require a four-year degree and come with benefits starting day one, including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • Girls Varsity Tennis at CVC Tournament @ Hawken
    Chagrin Falls Ex Village Hawken
    9:00 am
  • Girls Varsity Golf at CVC Tournament
    Chagrin Falls Ex Village Erie Shores Golf Course
    9:00 am
  • Homeschool World Explorers - New Zealand →
    Orange Branch, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike
    10:00 am
  • Sprout + Shout →
    The Woodshed, 8200 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls
    10:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Panera posted a job opening for Day Shift Cashier & Food Prep in Twinsburg. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server in Twinsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

Orange

  • Update on Orange Township zoning matters (delgazette.com)
  • Ranking Central Ohio HS football games to watch Week 5: Pickerington North at Olentangy Orange leads the way (cleveland.com)
  • Orange Schools parents implore school board to look into their daughter's physical abuse (cleveland.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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