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.
Bestselling author James Patterson gives tips on making your child an avid reader. Plus, here's a great reading list for the fall to get you started.
Ohio released more preliminary school report card data, and it's good news for Solon parents and students.
Here are details on tonight's debate between Republican candidate Mitt Romney and Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Learn how you can get free tickets to see The Boss and the former president rally for Barack Obama's re-election in Parma on Oct. 18.
Owners of Solon Square are looking to create three new storefronts near the large location where Earthfare plans to open. What do you want to see in those spaces?
The Solon boys soccer team defeated Chagrin Falls 4-0 to end the regular season. Up next: the playoffs.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Residents can pile up their leaves on the curb for pickup from Oct. 15 until Dec. 21
Students at Parkside had guests from around the community reading to them to mark the start of Read-A-Thon.
Find out when Chicago Deli plans to re-open in their new location in Solon Village
Check out arrests, bookings and other statistics in August from the Solon Jail.
Solon Council of PTAs will hold its Fall Budget Bin this week at Parkside Elementary
Twinsburg scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat Solon 29-22
The deadline to register for the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, which will feature Jim Tressel, is Friday at 3 p.m. But register soon, or the event may become sold out.
The Solon Comets and Twinsburg Tigers meet at 7 p.m. Friday for their annual cross-town grudge match.
The information in this report is from the Solon Police. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
Health officials are dealing with a multi-state outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated injections used for back pain
Health officials are dealing with a multi-state outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated injections used for back pain.
Health officials are dealing with a multi-state outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated injections used for back pain.