🌱 Patch AM: How a new tax credit-backed expansion could boost jobs in Solon

Hey there, Solon! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new tax credit-backed expansion could boost jobs in Solon
• Why a former Solon pediatrician is taking University Hospitals to court
• How a Solon native is bringing Hollywood Christmas magic home

Also on today's calendar: Family Paint Nights @ The Solon Blue Ribbon Adapted Rec!.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 38 and low of 28 degrees.
• Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, temps: high: 50, low: 24.
• Friday: Much colder with snow showers, with a high of 29 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Governor DeWine Announces 17 Projects Set to Create 2,347 Jobs, More Than $1.1 Billion in Investments (wktn.com) — A Solon-based manufacturer, Ohio Lumex, is expanding its facility and adding 30 new full-time-equivalent jobs, bringing about $2.8 million in new annual payroll to the city. The project, backed by a state Job Creation Tax Credit, is part of a broader package of 17 developments statewide expected to create more than 2,300 jobs and over $1.1 billion in investment across Ohio.
   

2. Doctors fired by University Hospitals file lawsuit against healthcare system (fox8.com) — A former University Hospitals pediatrician who practiced at Suburban Pediatrics in Solon is suing the health system, alleging she was unjustly fired after raising concerns about patient care. The lawsuit claims the hospital used her access of an internal provider app as a pretext for termination and that a subsequent smear campaign harmed her reputation and livelihood.
   

3. Hollywood crews creating romantic Christmas magic with filming in Medina (beaconjournal.com) — A Hollywood Christmas movie is filming in Medina, but one of its producers grew up in Solon and says returning to Northeast Ohio for the project feels special. Crews are using Castle Noel and other local spots as ready-made, big-budget holiday backdrops while highlighting the region’s charm and friendliness.
   

4. Cleveland.com football all-stars 2025: Meet the best defensive players from Northeast Ohio (cleveland.com subscription) — Northeast Ohio’s top high school defensive football players are highlighted in this all-star roundup, including state champions and major college recruits. Solon gets a nod with junior Brady Bush earning honorable mention at defensive end, putting a local name alongside many of the region’s standout defenders.
   

📸 Around Solon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Teens Create
  Solon Branch, 34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Family Paint Nights @ The Solon Blue Ribbon Adapted Rec!
  Solon Community Center , 35000 Portz Pkwy , Solon
  6:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Qi Gong 6 Week Series
  AdvancedMMC , 8401 Chagrin Rd Suite 20-B , Chagrin Falls
  10:00 am
• Little Bees Story Time at Sage & Honey (4 and under)
  Sage & Honey , 10 E Washington St. , Chagrin Falls
  10:30 am
• Boys Freshman Basketball vs Rootstown
  Quesinberry Gym
  4:30 pm
• Boys 8th Grade Basketball vs Independence
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  4:30 pm
• Girls 8th Grade Basketball vs Heritage
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  5:00 pm
• Coed Middle School Wrestling at Quad (@ Geneva) with Berkshire & Madison
  Geneva Middle School
  5:00 pm
• Boys JV Basketball vs Rootstown
  Quesinberry Gym
  5:30 pm
• Boys 7th Grade Basketball vs Independence
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  5:30 pm
• Silent Reading Club
  Sage & Honey , 10 E Washington St , Bentleyville
  5:30 pm
• Girls 7th Grade Basketball vs Heritage
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Merry Christmas to all!
  This is my rescue dog, Jericho, aka “Jerry.” He is the best boy! I took him to Pet Supplies Plus for a nail trim. He tried to drag me out the door… (Nextdoor Solon Commons)
• To all my Jewish friends, wishing you a Hanukkah filled with hope, light, and moments of joy.
  In the midst of these challenging times. May the Festival of Lights bring warmth to your hearts and illuminate your homes with the spirit of… (Nextdoor Signature & South Solon)

• SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Solon. Apply here.
• Swagelok Company posted a job opening for Corporate Housekeeping Associate in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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