The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
Xiang helps RJ fist-bump Trixie the Tyrannosaurus during the 4th annual Dinosaurs at Dusk event on the patio at the Solon Public Library. The event celebrated the life of Jack Neuzil, who hand-crafted well over 100 wooden dinosaurs combining his love of woodworking, dinosaurs, and improving the lives of children.
News
Andria Pooley, one of the founders of Slaughter 2 Success, leads Boo the miniature horse and a companion out to the back pasture on a muddy day
Slaughter 2 Success: Giving horses a second chance since 2022
After 60 years as a hairdresser, Diane Stahle is retiring
Beef judging was held Wednesday, July 23 in the Expo Center
Johnson County Fair Royalty
Lake Macbride: Solon’s backyard treasure
Sports
Carson Reid, a 2025 Solon High School graduate, gives a thumbs up while competing in the USBC Junior Gold Bowling Championships in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Reid picked up his first perfect game (300 score) in his fifth round of competition in the tournament.
Carson Reid nails his first perfect game
Six Lady Spartans named to 2025 WaMaC East All Conference softball teams
Five Spartans named to 2025 WaMaC East All Conference baseball teams
Tigers bite Spartans baseball to end the season
Lady Spartans softball handed season-ending loss by Mustangs
Top Stories
Slaughter 2 Success: Giving horses a second chance since 2022
After 60 years as a hairdresser, Diane Stahle is retiring
Beef judging was held Wednesday, July 23 in the Expo Center
Packing her bags and asking for your support
E-Edition
Solon Economist
Opinions
Opinion | My early career as a “professional” artist
Opinion | A commitment to long-term regional workforce needs
Opinion | My two weeks every year at “summer camp”
Opinion | Swimming; the pool, the pond, the lake
Community
Solon Public Library News: August 7
Senior Advocates August Newsletter
Solon Public Library News: July 31
From hay bales to bags, Main Street was busy during Beef Days
Obituaries
Tristan Joseph Metzler
Lawrence A. Meister

June 29, 2025

John M. Hatcher

June 15, 2025

John Scott

May 14, 2025