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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:

  • See how every Solon school ranks in countywide 2024–25 enrollment
  • What happened in Solon's latest round of police stops and arrests?
  • How did Solon Schools stack up in Ohio's newest report cards?

Also on today's calendar: Luncheon and Fashion Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• There were 6,178 students enrolled in Alternative Education Academy during 2024-25 school year in Cuyahoga County (clevelandreporter.com) — Solon families can see exactly where their schools stand in Cuyahoga County's latest enrollment rankings, with Solon High, Solon Middle, Orchard Middle, Dorothy E. Lewis, Parkside, and Roxbury Elementary all listed with 2024–25 headcounts. The article also explains broader county and statewide enrollment trends, including charter and online schools, and how Ohio's overall K–12 numbers and achievement are shifting after the pandemic.
   

• Woman arrested for drunk driving; car also had inside drunk passenger, four young children: Solon Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Solon police recently handled several serious incidents, including a drunk-driving arrest where four young children were in the car and multiple cases involving loaded firearms during traffic stops. Officers also investigated theft at a Cochran Road business, an unreturned rental SUV, and drug possession on Solon Road, with several suspects taken to Solon jail and vehicles towed.
   

• 2025-26 Ohio school report cards: See which Northeast Ohio districts earned 5 stars (wkyc.com subscription) — Solon Schools earned a top-tier spot in Ohio's latest 2025-26 report card rankings, coming in eighth statewide based on overall rating points. The state's new data highlights which Northeast Ohio districts significantly exceed standards and which need extra support, helping Solon families see how their schools compare across the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 16
  • Networking Coffee Hour
    Beachwood Chamber of Commerce, 23355 Mercantile Road Second Floor, Beachwood
    8:30 am
  • Little Bees: Children's Storyime →
    Sage & Honey, 10 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls
    10:30 am

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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 )
  • nVent posted a job opening for Graphite Assembly Operator 2nd shift in Solon. Apply here.
  • Office Depot posted a job opening for Retail Print Manager - (ASM Print Services & Merchandising) in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

Orange

  • Ancestor to Deliver a Talk About President James A. Garfield (thevillagernewspaper.com)
  • Orange Schools parents implore school board to look into their daughter's physical abuse (cleveland.com)
  • Ohio Big 25 football rankings Week 5: Massillon stays No. 1 (cleveland.com)

Bedford

  • Bedford Council Approves Major Development Deals, Wastewater Upgrades, and New High School Site At Meeting on September 8 (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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