Solon News

Every month, Solon City Council's safety committee receives a report of the activity at the Solon jail .

So, you haven't gotten things done for the big day? Now you have no excuse for not picking up some kind of Valentine's Day gift for the loved ones in your life.

Zavarella Brothers Construction company owner Nick Zavarella testified that he gave then-Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora a total of $33,000 worth of work in his back yard for free, including a massive, decorative retaining wall and brick and stone work on Dimora's high-end outdoor canopied patio.

Last year, the city brought in $40.3 million in income tax collections, more than $2 million over original projections, for the 2 percent tax collected from all workers within the city limits.

Have a certain someone in mind this Valentine's Day who deserves a little recognition, a heartfelt thank-you or something other than the same old routine of flowers and chocolates? Here's your chance to give them just that: A video Valentine on Solon Patch! Solon Patch Local Editor Chris Mazzolini is reserving a few hours this Monday to meet folks ... (more)

The Solon Police Department is working on an agreement with the city of Twinsburg to house its prisoners, a move that will add another revenue stream for the Solon jail.

Bullying has a new face thanks to increased use of technology among kids, and Ohio is fighting back with a new anti-bullying bill.

Four Solon High School students were named as U.S. Presidential Scholar candidates, one of the nation's highest honors for graduating seniors.

Quilting as a hobby is once again being celebrated at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark with its 21st annual Quilt Show taking place Feb.

Justin Bachman was named a Distinguished Finalist in this year's P rudential Spirit of Community Awards for organizing a tolerance fair in Solon last year.

You may notice a slight change around Solon Patch this week.A We have improved ourA newsletter sign up! In addition to the linkA "Get the Newsletter" A at the bottom of every page, we have aA separate page for newsletter signup that makes it even faster and easier.

Nestle Prepared Foods Co. is moving two of its most popular brands from Colorado to Solon, a move that will bring new jobs to the city.

Four members of Solon's science olympiad teams will be honored by President Barack Obama Tuesday during the annual White House Science Fair.

Westley Waligora, 14, from Boy Scout Troop 504, left, and Joe Ferencie, from VFW Post 1863, raise the flag to half staff for 9/11 before the football game between Solon and Mentor at Solon High School on Sept.

S everal members of the Solon High School boy's swim team recently received out-of-school suspensions for their involvement in a hazing incident at the school.

The Plain Dealer reported that a witness in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial said he accepted a bribe from State Sen.

Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party at your place or looking to go out and find a place to catch the big game, Patch knows about lots of local places that can give you exactly what you need.

Recent Ashland University graduate Ryan A. Stankie, of Brecksville, received the Burton D. Morgan Seed Bucks Grant from his alma mater.

In a letter to businesses sent out Friday morning, Solon's economic development manager said the city was saddened to learn L'Oreal would be closing its plant in 2013 .

Cast as Lumiere in a Solon Center for the Arts production of "Beauty and the Beast" in November, Greg was not able to perform due to a medical condition.