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Solon mayor eyes lofty plans for future of city
For Solon Mayor Eddy Kraus, there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to his vision for Solon’s future. “Its exciting to have new construction and new projects going on, its exciting to see it through,” Kraus told the Cleveland Jewish News on July 12, referencing the Rails to Trails project, the former Liberty Ford lot and upgrades to Aurora Road.
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
Plenty of summer activities yet to come in Solon
Where: Solon Bicentennial Park, 34045 Bainbridge Road. What: Produce and food available to purchase, food trucks. Solon Chamber of Commerce/City of Solon: Community Shred Day. What: Shredding trucks will be available for community members to come shred papers for free. Cuyahoga County Public Library Solon Branch The Lusitania & Submarine...
Cuyahoga County to Hold Reappraisal Meetings
(Cleveland) Property owners in Cuyahoga County who haven't received their property valuation letters from the County by Monday, July 22nd, 2024, are asked to call the County's Fiscal Office at 216-443-7420, option 3 to get their property value information. The County will be hosting four community meetings next week to...
County’s juvenile justice reform group needs staff, more resources and a clear game plan: editorial
On the one hand, it’s hugely encouraging that Cuyahoga County Council has set up a juvenile justice reform subcommittee to create specific recommendations for how the county can reform its demonstrably inadequate approach to juvenile justice crime prevention, prosecution and rehabilitation. The deficiencies in the county’s approach were highlighted,...
Concerns raised in regard to Willoughby Tamarac Apartments
A complaint was recently filed with Willoughby Municipal Court in regard to Tamarac Apartments in Willoughby. According to Damel Austin, a nearby resident, he has sent multiple letters of concern to Willoughby City Council and Mayor Robert Fiala in regard to concerns about tall, noxious weeds at the apartment complex, located at 38360 Tamarac Blvd.
Construction begins on Solon Community Park upgrades
In an effort to update Solon Community Park, construction has begun on phase one of a larger plan – the renovations of Cisar Field and playground, and a community garden. “The park was in much need of a facelift,” Richard Parker, director of recreation, told Cleveland Jewish News, said of all the new additions.
OH: Cleveland’s bicycle accessibility moves up national ranking, but still has room to improve
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland has pulled ahead of the national average for American cities in terms of how easy it is to ride a bike around town but still falls short in terms of meaningful access, according to the 2024 Best Places to Bike from PeopleForBikes. The city of Cleveland...
Schools, proximity to hospitals, businesses driving home sales in Solon
In 2015, Solon was named as one of the “Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine, placing 10th overall that year. The city was also included in the publication’s 2009 list, placing 23rd, and its 2011 edition, placing third. Currently, the Solon area, like other cities in...
Justin Bibb, Shontel Brown endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in race for president
Mayor Justin Bibb may be a small voice in the national Democratic Party, but he is adding his notes to the chorus of Democrats backing Vice President Kamala Harris as President Joe Biden’s successor on the November ballot. The Cleveland mayor is following the lead of Biden himself, who...
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