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2 hrs ago | Sentinel & Enterprise

Cushioned surfaces make play set areas safer

Joshua Barry knows that wipeouts are inevitable when children are climbing and sliding on outdoor play sets.

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Thu May 24, 2012

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The day starts with Duane Lee and Leland facing off in the kind of court rarely associated with the Chapmans...a tennis court.

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Patch.com

Solon Village Groundbreaking Today

Solar Shopping Center is now Solon Village. The rebranded shopping plaza at the corner of SOM Center and Aurora roads is beginning its massive facelift .

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Wed May 23, 2012

Chagrin Solar Sun

Man admits to stealing cellphone to call children in Europe: Bainbridge and Russell Police Blotter

THEFT, MARKET PLACE: A man, 41, who listed his address as Germany told police he stole a cell phone from Walmart to call his children in Europe.

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Mon May 21, 2012

Cleveland.com

Northeast Ohio public high schools among nation's best, Newsweek says

Chagrin Falls High School led the region at 93rd in the country and fourth among the 35 Ohio schools on the list, which was released this week.

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Cleveland.com

The food at Mad Jack's is likely to make diners quite happy

Once John Updyke found the spot for his new restaurant and pub in Aurora, he had to come up with a name.

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Sat May 19, 2012

The Miami Herald

Safer ground: lots of options for play surfaces

Joshua Barry knows that wipeouts are inevitable when children are climbing and sliding on outdoor play sets.

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Wed May 16, 2012

Aurora Advocate

Ex-teacher gets 2-year prison term

A Portage County judge denied a request May 11 by a former schools substitute teacher to be placed on probation after the teacher admitted to having sex with a male student last spring.

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Chagrin Solar Sun

Solon orchestra closer to feature young concerto winners

The Solon Center for the Arts will present the Solon Philharmonic Orchestra in its final fourth season concert 3 p.m. May 20.

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Aurora Advocate

Agreement to buy golf club OK'd

Anticipating the possibility that Aurora Golf Club land could eventually become a housing development, City Council threw a roadblock into those plans May 14 and voted to accept a grant to acquire 196 acres of the golf course.

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Fri May 11, 2012

Fox 8

Former Teacher Sentenced to 2-Years in Prison for Sex with Student

AURORA, Ohio-A former substitute teacher, who previously worked in the Aurora City School District, was sentenced to two-years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a student.

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Thu May 10, 2012

Aurora Advocate

Aurora softball, baseball schedule altered; track teams finish up CVC action

In softball, Aurora is now slated to visit Austintown Fitch today at 4:30 p.m. That game originally was to take place in Aurora.

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Patch.com

No Problems With Starbucks Drive-Thru

Solon's safety and traffic experts had no problems with plans for a drive-thru at the new Starbucks location.

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Detroit Free Press

Prepare the yard to prevent hard landings off the swing set

Rubber mulch is a good choice to cushion the ground under and around a playscape.

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Wed May 09, 2012

Aurora Advocate

Three recognized for service to the schools

The number of residents honored as Friends of the Schools by the Aurora Schools Foundation has grown to 30, with the latest additions being honored May 5. Roy Shafer and former Board of Education member Ann Morrison and were on hand at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg to receive accolades, while Sara Hillyer represented her late husband, Mike.

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Patch.com

Developer To Break Ground On 'Solon Village' Later This Month

Solar Shopping Center is now Solon Village. The rebranded shopping plaza at the corner of SOM Center and Aurora roads is about to undergo and massive facelift.

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Aurora Advocate

2 Council newcomers reflect on first four months in office

Yet both Ann Womer Benjamin and Harold Hatridge bring passion and a desire to serve residents as first-year members of City Council.

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Fri May 04, 2012

Patch.com

Starbucks, Menchie's May Be Coming to Solon

Starbucks may be coming to Solon. Same with Menchie's , the popular frozen yogurt chain.

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Tue May 01, 2012

Star-Telegram.com

Play it safe with surface cushioning under swing sets

Place the equipment at least 6 feet in all directions away from obstructions such as fences, buildings, trees, electric wires or laundry lines.

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Mon Apr 30, 2012

NJ.com

Safer ground: Lots of options for play surfaces

Joshua Barry knows that wipeouts are inevitable when children are climbing and sliding on outdoor play sets.

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