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Monday, May 20, 2013

Solon Company Selected for 2013 Best of Cleveland Award

U.S. Commerce Association "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.

MFS Supply, LLC in Solon was selected to receive the 2013 Best of Cleveland Award in the security hardware category by the U.S. Commerce Association — for the sixth consecutive year.  Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Click here for more information on MFS Supply.  "We continue to do everything we can to accommodate the needs of our customers," said Mike Hajec, Director of Operations and Development in this Sacramento Bee story. "Anything that the customer asks us for, we pretty much look into …

How Much Are Homes Selling For in Solon?

Look through our searchable database for sales and transfers in Cuyahoga County in April.

During the month of April, there were 56 properties sold or transferred in Solon. During that same time, there were more than 4,200 properties sold or transferred across the county.  You can use the searchable database above to find out which homes sold in Solon last month—and how much they sold for. The database is for the entire county, so you can check for homes beyond Solon's borders, too. The information in the database was provided by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal office.  You can search by city, zip code or street address for properties sold or transferred during the month of April 2013. For the address, just type in the name of the street—you don’t need to include the suffix, direction or street number.

Local Voices from the Solon Community

Check out a selection of the blogger contributions from community members, including businesses, hospitals and people just like you.

All members of the community are invited to "share what they know" and become a Local Voice, aka blogger, on Solon Patch. Click through the links below to learn about what people in your community have to say about current events, businesses, family and living. • Political blogger Anthony Fossaceca wants Columbus to act quick to protect victims of domestic violence. Here's how you can find out where your representative stands on HB 160.  • Do you let your children or pets drink from the hose on those hot and sunny days? Mom blogger Elana West questioned the safety of it and shared her research with us. • The Cleveland Clinic is proud to announce that four interns have been published in medical journals. Click on each name to learn more …

Saturday, May 18, 2013

House for Sale Has Stone and Maple Fireplace Framed by Maple Bookshelves

The home's floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the wooded lot.

This four-bedroom four-and-a-halfbathroom home at 37174 Tidewater Dr. has 3,885 square feet and is priced at $720,000. For more details, including how to schedule a private showing, check out the listing on our real estate partner Zillow. Or check out more Solon real estate listings.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

City, Solon Companies Have Part- and Full-Time Jobs Available

Job hunting? Look no further — here's a great resource to find work in the area.

There are several city employment opportunities in Solon right now.  According to the city's website, Solon needs a maintenance collections systems worker and a police officer civil service examination is scheduled for May 19 and June 9.  More than 10 part-time jobs are available and there are more than five seasonal jobs up for grabs.  For more details on the job openings, visit the city's website.  Take a look at this Patch Careerbuilder.com page to find more Solon jobs. 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Solon This Week

Find homes for sale in Solon on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Check back every week for newly listed homes in Solon. See more Solon real estate listings >>

Monday, May 13, 2013

Prices Colonoscopy MRI CT Scan Mammogram

The cost of colonoscopies, MRIs, CT scans and mammograms can shift a lot from place to place.

It costs $410 more to get an MRI in Cuyahoga County than Summit County. That's according to data from New Choice Health, a private company that encourages people to become smarter healthcare consumers. The two counties border each other, Cuyahoga County includes the city of Cleveland and the headquarters for MetroHealth Medical Center, University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic. These big regional differences have been in the news lately: As the Washington Post wrote last week, "One hospital charges $8,000 - another $38,000." Using the same data as the Post, The New York Times listed out the prices of a series of procedures in hospitals across the country. The Times and the Post used data from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…

Nestle Alters Parking, Landscaping Plans For New R&D Facility

Nestle has altered its plans for its new research and development facility in Solon to reduce the number of parking spaces at the facility and alter the landscaping.

Nestle has altered its plans for its new research and development facility in Solon to reduce the number of parking spaces at the facility and alter the landscaping. The changes, which were approved by the Solon Planning Commission and Solon City Council, were made to keep intact as much of the surrounding wetlands as possible. The changes were made after Nestle met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The company plans to eliminate 95 proposed parking spaces to shrink the parking lot away from Cannon Road. Landscaping on the Hawthorne Parkway side of the site were altered to help preserve more wetlands and the Metroparks have signed off on the changes, according to city planning documents. Nestle hopes to have its new research and …

tomcody

1:31 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013

..?> patch, why no coverage of giant beagle changes and variances,,..??.   more ›

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Solon's Top 10 Beauty and Health Businesses on Yelp!

Do you agree with the list? What's missing?

Websites like Yelp! have empowered the every day consumer to become their local neighborhood's critic — praising and condemning behind the anonymity of a computer screen. Ever wondered if a salon, barber, beauty supply store or spa is good or bad? Yelp! can be a good indicator of whether that establishment is worth your time or money.  Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top 10 health and beauty establishments in Solon: RELATED: 

Barbara Cook

11:08 am on Monday, May 13, 2013

Salon Alvarez should be there!!   more ›

Saturday, May 11, 2013

House for Sale Overlooks Golf Course

Home has alder wood cabinetry throughout plus Brazilian cherry floors in the master suite and kitchen.

This four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home at 7640 Capilano Dr. has 5,074 square feet and is priced at $899,000. For more details, including how to schedule a private showing, check out the listing on our real estate partner Zillow. Or check out more Solon real estate listings.

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