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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

Solon softball back on track after Marion sweep

Mike Kabela, For the Solon Economist June 17, 2026

Solon earned a hard fought pair of WaMaC wins versus Marion in Solon Tuesday, June 9, postponed one day by weather. Game one was a wild affair with Solon racing out to a 5-0 lead behind four scoreless...

Slaughter 2 Success expands mission

Ella McEntaffer, For the Solon Economist June 17, 2026

Four years after launching its horse rescue efforts, Slaughter 2 Success is expanding its mission beyond rehabilitation and adoption by developing a new program designed to prevent horses from entering...

Michael Stein, of the Prairie Fire Foundation, spoke on the importance of clean water projects in third world nations Thursday, May 28, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon as part of a speaker series sponsored by the church’s Culture of Life Committee.

‘Water is life’

Ella McEntaffer, Solon Economist June 10, 2026

Residents gathered at St. Mary Catholic Church on Thursday, May 28, for a presentation on global water access issues as Michael “Mike” Stein of the Prairie Fire Foundation shared his experiences...

A member of Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 tries to avoid the intense heat as he places another unserviceable flag on a rack for burning during a flag retirement ceremony conducted by Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460. This year’s ceremony is set for Sunday, June 14 (Flag Day) in Legion Park.

This week’s events

June 3, 2026

Music on Mainstreet Concert Series returns The annual Music on Mainstreet Concert Series continues Wednesday, June 10 with Country Biscuits takes the stage in downtown Solon at 7 p.m. with a variety...

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