🌱 Patch AM: How Solon police unraveled a 81-in-25 Amazon warehouse chase

Hello Solon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Solon police unraveled a 81-in-25 Amazon warehouse chase
• Why a former Solon pediatrician is taking University Hospitals to court
• Which Solon junior defender just earned regional football honors?

Also on today's calendar: Shaker Dance Academy-"Holiday Recital Showcase".

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Becoming windier; p.m. rain, with a high of 52 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Much colder with snow showers, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
• Saturday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver fleeing officer at 66-MPH above speed limit tracked to his Amazon workplace: Solon police blotter (cleveland.com) — Solon police recently handled several serious incidents, including a driver allegedly fleeing at high speed on Aurora Road before being tracked to his Amazon workplace and later surrendering. Officers also investigated local theft, OVI arrests, tech-support fraud targeting an elderly resident, and an extortion case involving explicit images, all occurring in or reported to Solon.
   

• Doctors fired by University Hospitals file lawsuit against healthcare system (fox8.com) — A former University Hospitals pediatrician who previously treated families at Suburban Pediatrics in Solon is suing the health system, alleging she was unjustly fired after raising patient-care concerns. The lawsuit claims the doctors were terminated for speaking up about understaffing and other safety issues, and are now seeking reinstatement and damages for alleged reputational and economic harm.
   

• 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 recognized in this all-star roundup, and Solon is on the map with junior Brady Bush earning honorable mention at defensive end. The piece highlights standout performances from across the region, including multiple state champions and college-bound recruits.
   

📸 Around Solon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Solon

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Blood Drive
  Solon Branch, 34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Shaker Dance Academy-"Holiday Recital Showcase"
  Solon High School , 33600 Inwood Dr , Solon
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day - City Offices Closed
  Solon, OH Calendar Solon, OH 44139

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Art Adventures
  Orange Branch , 31975 Chagrin Blvd , Pepper Pike
  3:00 pm
• Engineering Hour
  Bedford Branch , 70 Columbus Rd , Bedford
  3:30 pm
• Teen Advisory Board @ Orange
  Delaware County District Library: Orange Branch , 7171 Gooding Blvd , Delaware
  4:00 pm
• Girls 8th Grade Basketball vs Heritage
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  4:30 pm
• Boys 8th Grade Basketball vs Independence
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  5:00 pm
• Girls 7th Grade Basketball vs Heritage
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  5:30 pm
• Bedazzling Book Club
  Sage & Honey , 10 E Washington St , Bentleyville
  6:00 pm
• Boys 7th Grade Basketball vs Independence
  Chagrin Falls Middle School
  6:00 pm
• ARB Meeting
  Twinsburg City Hall , 10075 Ravenna Rd , Twinsburg
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ❄️ Cold Rooms?
  High Gas Bills? (Solon) If your furnace is: • Short cycling • Blowing cold air • Making noise • Over 15 years old I’m helping Solon homeowners get… (Nextdoor Signature & South Solon)

• Pet Supplies Plus posted a job opening for Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care) in Solon. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chagrin Falls

• Show Info: December 16, 2025 (fox8.com)

Orange

• There is some good news for the Browns in 2026; Can the Cavs reach the NBA Finals? Terry's Talkin' podcast (cleveland.com)

Bedford

Ok Solon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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