Thursday, May 23, 2013
Details of March 17 shooting have already been reviewed by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has concluded its investigation of March's police-involved shooting in Solon and the findings will now be reviewed by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office. Prosecutor's Office Spokeswoman Maria Russo said in an email there is no timeline to release the findings. At about 9:45 p.m. on March 17, a police officer pulled over Kevin M. Bailey, 22, of Sylvania Township on Bainbridge Road. According to police, Bailey tried to escape from police and turned down Sunnywood Drive, where his car went over the curb and became damaged. Two police officers pursued, but before they could exit their cruisers, they came under gunfire. The police returned fire, killing Bailey. He was pronounced dead at the scene. One of …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Community Center Outdoor Pool is not open this weekend.
The city of Solon announced on its website swimming hours for the Solon Community Center Indoor Pool and the Municipal Pool at Arthur Road during Memorial Day weekend. The outdoor pool is not yet open this holiday weekend. To see the hours of availability, click on the .pdf attached to this post.
Stellar pitching, late rally propel Comets past Brecksville-Broadview Heights, 6-0.
The Solon Comets softball team has moved one game closer to its goal of the state championship. On Wednesday the girls shut out the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees 6-0, thanks to an amazing pitching performance from Sarah Maxson. Maxson held the Bees to only one hit and walked two in the shutout. Kristen Confroy had her second straight game with a home run to put Solon up two runs in the fourth inning. The bats got going for the Comets in the seventh inning, putting four runs on the board and insuring the victory. Solon moves into the regional semifinals against Mentor, who beat Painesville 3-1. The game is at the University of Akron on Thursday, May 30 at 5 p.m.
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead — say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
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A big fifth inning helped the Comets streak by Garfield Heights, 10-3.
The Solon Comets softball team scored seven runs in the fifth inning on their way to beating Garfield Heights in the district semifinals on Tuesday night, 10-3. Solon's Kristen Confroy had a lead off home run to start the game and two doubles to lead the Comets in batting. Sarah Maxson pitched a complete game for Solon, holding Garfield Heights scoreless in the last four innings. The Comets will advance to the district championship game where they will face Brecksville-Broadview Heights, who beat Shaker Heights 10-0 in five innings Tuesday. The game will start at 4:30 p.m. at Solon High School. Are you a Solon Comets softball fan? You'll also want to see:
In one week, Solon Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming in next week and it’s going to make Solon Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able to start …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.
The devastating tornado that rocked Oklahoma on Monday leaves many wondering how to help — even from hundreds of miles away in Solon. According to the Red Cross: "The 14 Red Cross Chapters in NEO are currently on alert waiting for the possibility of local volunteers to be called for deployment to assist with the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma." Patch is about helping your neighbors, and today after the devastation near Oklahoma City where a giant tornado claimed the lives of at least 51 people, including many children, Oklahoma is our neighbor. In addition to hoping the best for the survivors and rescue workers still trying to make sense of the devastation today, here are some links where you can donate your time or …
The Solon store had a ribbon cutting on Monday, according to our partners at News Channel 5.
Levin Furniture opened its second mattress store in northeast Ohio on Monday. Solon Mayor Susan Drucker cut the ribbon of the new 3,788 square foot Levin Mattress Store located in Kruse Commons, according to our partners at WEWS. The free-standing mattress specialty store features mattresses from Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic, Serta iComfort and the all new Grand Legacy collection, handcrafted in Cleveland. Grand Legacy mattresses feature a hybrid coil, memory foam and gel construction and use environmentally friendly soy-based foam materials. The Grand Legacy Mattress Collection is a collaboration between Levin Furniture and the Goodman Mattress Company of Cleveland. In celebration of the grand opening, Levin’s donated $20 to The…
A list of eight best-paying summer jobs. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By David Schepp Getting a summer job is a rite of passage for many young people. In addition to earning wages to help pay for tuition or make car payments, it's where many first-time employees learn the fundamentals of work -- showing up on time, teamwork, communicating effectively, managing workloads and more. But summer jobs can also be fun, giving teenagers an opportunity to bond and hang out with a group of people beyond their schools and neighborhoods. In recent years, because of the recession and subsequent slow recovery in the labor market, summer jobs have been hard to come by for many teenagers. This year, many economic indicators point to an improved job market, suggesting that …
