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Five Ways To Make Solon Patch Work For You

Use our site to share news and information with the community.

Let’s say you’ve already signed up for our newsletter, you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and you obviously check the site for the latest updates. So what else can you do on Solon Patch? So much more! Solon Patch is more than just a news site—we’re a community conversation online. But we need you to make that conversation as rich and complete as it can be. Here are just a few ways you can get involved: Post an event or an announcement If it’s happening in Solon, we want to hear about it. Just remember—they can’t be used for advertising purposes. Businesses that want to spread the news about their events should contact Ad Manager Keren Himmel. Blog about it Do you have career advice to offer? Want to post the scores from last …

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5 Things You Need to Know About District Report Cards

The state department of education is releasing school district report cards at 10 a.m. today

Understanding the state's school district report cards can be tricky. Here are five tips to ensure you're reading them for what they're worth. This information can be found on the Ohio Department of Education's website. 1. The Ohio Department of Education rates districts based on how well they perform on 26 state indicators. The ratings include: • excellent with distinction • excellent • effective • continuous improvement • academic watch and • academic emergency 2. Districts must meet the state indicators at the same level as or higher than the state requirement in areas such as graduation rate, attendance rate, Ohio Graduation Tests, and third- through eighth-grade achievement. 3. The Performance Index measures student achievement based …

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5 Things You Should Know About Ramadan

Islam's holiest month starts today

Ramadan began today (or will begin tonight depending on where you live) and in the name of multiculturalism, tolerance and learning new things, we offer five facts that you might not know about Islam's holiest month. 1. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; and, because the Islamic calendar is lunar, it begins at sunset. In fact, many Muslims believe that Ramadan starts with the physical sighting of the moon. Additionally, a lunar calendar does not sync with the solar calendar. Consequently, Ramadan starts 11 days earlier each year. It lasts 29 days. 2. Muslims commemorate Ramadan because they believe that it was in this month the Quran was revealed to Muhammad. Furthermore, Shia Muslims also believe this was the month that …

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5 Things to Know in Solon: July 25

Here are five things you need to know to get through the last Monday in July

It's the last Monday in July. Here's five things you need to know in Solon: 1. Today's Weather: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with temperatures around 63 degrees. 2. Home Days Approaching: Solon Home Days is set for this weekend, beginning Thursday and ending Sunday. Check out more info at the city's website. 3. Mosquito Fogging Tuesday: Mosquitoes beware. The Solon Service Department is fogging mosquitoes tomorrow in a number of areas. Check out our story to find out where. 4. This Day in …

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5 Things to Know in Solon: July 22

Here are five things you need to know in Solon today

Here's five things you need to know to celebrate the weekend in Solon: 1. Fabulous Friday: Fabulous Friday features fun and activities with Miss Danielle at the Solon Library at 4 p.m. This event offers learning, movement and participation for kids ages 3 and up. If the weather is nice enough – the activities will be outdoors. Drop in for the fun – no registration is necessary.  2. Weekend Planner: Check out our "Get Out" feature, which offers events for the weekend. See what's going on and stay busy this weekend! 3. Garage Sale: There's a garage sale set at 5215 Stonebridge Court from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Lots of great bargains at this great garage sale.  Furniture, clothing, toys.  Something for everyone! North Park …

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5 Things to Know in Solon: July 21

Here's five things you need to know today in Solon

Here's five things you need to know today: 1. Capt'n Willie: Capt'n Willie will tell the tales of his adventures around the world to children ages 3 and up at the Solon Library at 2 p.m. today. Registration required.  2. Fitness Walk: Meet at the Solon Community Center doors for this weekly athletic walk at 5:15 p.m. Circle the Community Park and learn how to use the walking path equipment.  Enjoy healthy snacks and drinks as well. 3. Baby and Me: Storytime for parents and their infants is set for the Solon Library at 10 a.m. 4. Post an Announcement: Did you know you can post your own announcements on Solon Patch? So if you have an event you want to publicize, go ahead and share it! 5. Today in History: The First Battle of Bull Run was …

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5 Things to Know in Solon: July 19

Here are 5 things to help you survive your Tuesday

Here are five things to know in Solon today: 1. Author Visit: Meet author Leah Stewart at the Solon Library at 7:00p.m.  Leah Stewart has written a number of books including Husband and Wife and Myth of You and Me.  There will be time for questions and a book signing. 2. Blog on Solon Patch: We're looking for bloggers who want to share their views with the community. Contact the editor at chrism@patch.com to find out more! 3. Find a Local Business: Check out our comprehensive business directory for Solon, Places. Don't see your business? Let us know! 4. Library Story Times: Toddler story time is at 10 a.m. today at the Solon Library. Preschool story time is at 11 a.m. 5. Today in History: The Rosetta Stone, an ancient artifact …

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5 Things to Know In Solon: July 18

Here's five things you need to know in Solon today

Here's five things you need to know today in Solon: 1. City Council Meets Tonight: The Solon City Council meets tonight at 7:30 p.m., with caucus at 7 p.m.  2. Committees Meet Too: Council members will also hold some special committee meetings to tend to other business. The Finance Committee meets at 5:45 p.m. and the Public Works committee meets at 6:15 p.m. 3. See An Art Show: Diane Arthurs is holding a gallery show at the Solon Center for the Arts. The show runs through July 29. Call the arts center for open gallery times. 4. Today in History: U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was nominated for a historic third term as president today in 1940. 5. Post an Event on Solon Patch: Patch has recently updated its events page. Go check …

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Five Ways to Stay Cool Today in Solon

It's going to be a scorcher today. Here's five ways to beat the heat and stay right in Solon

It's going to be 92 degrees in Solon today, so it's time to talk about staying cool. Lucky for all of us, Solon offers a number of ways to stay cool and beat the summer heat. Here's the top five: 1. Hit the Pool: Solon has two outdoor pools, the Solon Community Center Pool and the Municipal Pool on Arthur Road. Both are filled with cold water, and offer a relaxing way to cool off.  2. Go See a Movie: Solon Cinemas has cool, dark theaters showing the latest Hollywood offerings. If you need something cool to do for a couple of hours, a movie may be the ticket. 3. I Scream, You Scream: Ice cream is what we're talking about here. And Solon offers some good options for cooling off, including: Mitchell's Ice Cream and East Coast Custard. Looking…

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5 Things: Deer Management, Graduation and the Babe

Here are five things you need to know today in Solon

Here are five things you need to know today in Solon: 1. Today's Weather: Sunny, high temperatures near 68 degrees. No chance of rain. Lows tonight around 44 degrees. From National Weather Service. 2. Deer Management Discussions Continue: Solon City Council's safety committee will continue its discussions of deer management tonight. After receiving a deer management plan last month, the committee will learn more about having the U.S. Department of Agriculture run its deer program. Stay tuned to Patch for more coverage. 3. Graduation Tonight: Solon High School seniors will graduate tonight at 7 p.m. at the State Theater in Cleveland. Congrats!  4. State Track & Field Championships: Solon athletes will make their way to Columbus this weekend…

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