Chris Mazzolini worked as a newspaper reporter in North Carolina for the past six years, where he jumped at the chance to cover all kinds of interesting and crazy things. Chris embedded with U.S. Marines on search-and-rescue operations in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He got some government folks fired for corruption. And a bunch more.
Life on the beach was great (he lived in a place called Surf City!) but his heart and family were elsewhere. So Chris happily returned to Northeast Ohio to abandon the printing press, go full digital and build something great at Patch.
Before beginning his career as an ink-stained wretch, Chris graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a master's degree. Before that, he studied political science and played football at Kenyon College. Even before that, he came of age at Wickliffe High School.
Chris is happily married to his wife Karyn. Together, they maintain a stable of critters - two dogs, two cats. In his free time, he enjoys reading and sports. Like many of you, he curses the Steelers and Ravens, and roots in vain for the Browns.
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
The information in this report is from the Solon Police. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
The Solon Early Childhood PTA’s (SECPTA) Holiday Shopping Spree will take place at the Solon Community Center on Nov. 27 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
The first lake effect snow event of the season could drop as much as seven inches of snow on Northeast Ohio overnight and Saturday.
The first lake effect snow event of the season could drop as much as seven inches of snow on Northeast Ohio overnight and Saturday.
The first lake effect snow event of the season could drop as much as seven inches of snow on Northeast Ohio overnight and Saturday.
Musicians from Solon High, Mayor Susan Drucker and a special guest, Santa Claus, helped welcome the holidays to Solon at the annual tree lighting event.
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These DIY Thanksgiving crafts will lend festive fun to your holiday decor.
Local law enforcement agencies say they are looking for drunken drivers this holiday weekend, so take steps to be safe.
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
St. Vincent's emergency department in Solon will transition to an urgent care on Dec. 3.
The purchase is part a regularly scheduled replacement cycle for ambulances.
The event will include Mayor Susan Drucker throwing the switch to illuminate the city's holiday lights, music, treats and hot chocolate and appearance from you-know-who from the North Pole.
Mayor Susan Drucker and Councilman Bill Mooney cautioned residents that a project to spend roughly $1 million to improve the railroad bridge has not been finalized.
Solon Law Director Tom Lobe provided an update on a lawsuit concerning property at the corner of Miles and SOM Center roads.
The information in this report is from the Solon Police. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
A police report filed by a parent claimed that a 10-year-old boy threatened a 10-year-old girl with a gun, but police do not believe the threat was credible.
Flu season typically begins in October and can run through May. Find out what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
