Solon, OH|News|
Matt Smoral Drafted 50th by Toronto
Solon's baseball standout is headed to the MLB
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
Brandon Baker, Patch Staff
- Mentor, OH
I am a Local Editor at Patch, providing coverage to sites in Mentor and Mayfield-Hillcrest.
I came to Patch with six years of community journalism under my belt. My reporting background includes coverage on small and large businesses, municipalities, transit systems, health care and crime in Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga counties for The News-Herald.
When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling, visiting with family, exercising, reading, listening to music and following sports with an intense set of eyes. I am also a middle school football coach in Cleveland Heights. Additionally, I'm a volunteer companion for terminally ill seniors.
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Solon, OH|News|
Solon Seeks to Make Zoning Changes
An amendment to a commercial district will be on the November ballot; City will host a public hearing on industrial-retail district.
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Solon, OH|News|
On the Agenda: Filing Date & Inwood Drive
Here are some of the items Solon City Council will discuss at tonight's meeting
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Shaker Heights, OH|News|
Tax Increase Supporters Say Services Worth More Money
Those in favor of the city's income tax increase say residents should consider their quality of life before voting
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Shaker Heights, OH|News|
Why Shaker Heights Wants an Income Tax Increase
Residents will decide on Aug. 7 whether to increase the city's income tax rate from 1.75 percent to 2.25 percent.
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Solon, OH|News|
Two Solon Track Stars Named State Champions
Khoury Crenshaw and Therese Haiss won events at the State Track and Field Tournament in Columbus
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Solon, OH|News|
Security Guard Punched & a 'Cleaning Lady': Best of the Blotter
The most bizarre police reports from departments throughout Northeast Ohio.
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Twinsburg, OH|News|
Gear Up for the Twinsburg Duathlon
The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the Twinsburg Fitness Center
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Twinsburg, OH|News|
Boardman Medical Supply Opens Twinsburg Location
The new Town Center store carries carries products for homebound patients
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Shaker Heights, OH|News|
State of the Shaker Heights Schools: Strong, Though Challenges Remain
In his annual State of the Schools speech, Superintendent Mark Freeman sees room for concern, but more to be proud of
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Shaker Heights, OH|News|
Shaker Heights to Enter Sewer Contract with County
City Council approves $525,000 proposal for Cuyahoga County to assume sewer maintenance in the city
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Twinsburg, OH|News|
Cleveland Magazine Rates the Suburbs: Where Does Twinsburg Rank?
Cleveland Magazine released its annual Rating the Suburbs issue. Twinsburg ranked among the best for the fourth year in a row.
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Twinsburg, OH|News|
VOTE: Best Place for a Kid's Birthday Party
Vote by 5 p.m. Friday to help us select the best venue
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Twinsburg, OH|News|
Twinsburg Launches Blackboard Connect
New technology allows residents to receive important updates via text message, email and social media
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Mentor|News|
WATCH: Sights, Sounds from Mentor Memorial Day Ceremony
The City of Mentor hosted a Memorial Day Walking Parade and Ceremony at Mentor Municipal Cemetery.
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Mentor|News|
Mentor Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bob Zonneville challenges Mentor residents to remember veterans more often
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Mentor|News|
Record Breakers & Graduates: A Week in Review
These are the biggest stories from Mentor this week.
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Mentor|News|
AT&T Service Returns to Headlands Area
Mentor Police confirmed lines were back up Saturday morning.
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Cleveland Heights, OH|News|
Laurel Students Part of Record-Setting Group
Students and teachers from 10 Northeast Ohio schools set the record for the most people carrying bottles on their heads as part of their clean-water drive.
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Mentor|News|
Pepper Spray & a Flirtatious Suspect: Best of the Blotter
The most bizarre police reports from departments throughout Northeast Ohio.
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