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Pitcher Luke Merrick celebrates after the Clippers get no runs in the sixth inning of the second game in a varsity doubleheader between the Solon Spartans and the Clear Creek Amana Clippers at CCA Athletic Complex in Tiffin on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The Clippers beat the Spartans, 2-1.

Clippers sweep Spartans 7-4, 2-1

John Charlson, Solon Economist July 8, 2026

The Spartans traveled to Clear Creek Amana (CCA) on Thursday, July 2, for a doubleheader and fought it out until the last inning, losing the opener 4-7. The Spartans gained an early lead when center...

Beckett Kruse stretches to make the out at first against Center Point-Urbana in Center Point on Wednesday, June 24.

Solon splits 4 games in home tournament

Mike Kabela, For the Solon Economist June 30, 2026

After a rough conference stretch during the week, the Lady Spartans showed some fight in Solon playing four home games in the Clipper Classic June 26-27. Solon opened with a loss to Class 4A #2 ranked...

A swarm of jellyfish attacks Marlin (Jack Bogard) and Dory (Libbie Stahle) in Solon Middle School’s production of Finding Nemo Jr.

SMS presents Finding Nemo Jr.

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist June 24, 2026

They began rehearsals in December, and last weekend six months of work culminated in 100 minutes on the stage in the Solon Center for the Arts as the Middle School presented Finding Nemo Jr. Friday...

Solon community remembers Scott Kleppe

Ella McEntaffer, Solon Economist June 24, 2026

Community members are remembering former Solon Public Works Director and Assistant City Administrator Scott Kleppe following his death June 13 at age 62. Kleppe retired from the city recently after...

Upcoming events

June 24, 2026

Music on Mainstreet Concert Series continues The annual Music on Mainstreet Concert Series continues Wednesday, July 1 as Barefoot Becky takes the stage with the Ivanhoe Dutchmen in downtown Solon...

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