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As it runs under a highway in north Solon, the Solon to Chagrin Falls Trail nears completion. The trail, which took nearly two years to construct, was a shared undertaking. "There’s been a very large amount of community involvement," said Chief Planning & Design Officer at Cleveland Metroparks Sean McDermott. "It makes for a better project."
Solon to Chagrin Falls Trail undergoes its “finishing touches”
Finley Barron, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

The first segment of a trail connecting the cities of Solon and Chagrin Falls will open to the public Friday, Oct. 31. People will be able to walk or bike down the path, which was built as a combined effort between Rails...

The Solon tennis courts at night. Photo taken prior to construction.
New pickleball courts spark debate in Solon
Arya Deshpande, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

Construction has just finished for Solon’s newest addition to its community parks, which is a set of dedicated pickleball courts set to open on Oct. 25. The project, which required the removal of several trees, has sparked...

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The Solon Girls Golf Team played at the Tanglewood Club at the District Tournament. The course was quite difficult, said coach Damien Kopkas. 
“[The course] got a little narrow in spots, certain holes were a little tighter and tree lined," Kopkas said. "There was a lot of elevation changes, so a lot of walking down hills and having to adjust, playing different shots, using different clubs based on whether it was an uphill or a downhill shot." 

Image illustrated by Halina Vitkouskaya.
Comets Girls Golf Team qualified for Districts
Halina Vitkouskaya, Staff Writer • October 14, 2025

The Comets Girls Golf Team placed 12th at the 2025 OHSAA Division I Girls District Tournament at the Tanglewood Club last Thursday, Oct. 9. This tournament was the first time since 2022 that the team qualified for Districts....

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Prepared for a splash, Senior, Noah Prample, sat above the water at Solon High School's annual Dunk Tank on Oct. 10.
SHS aims to recognize breast cancer awareness
Evan Nathanson, Staff Writer • October 23, 2025

Solon High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) recognizes breast cancer awareness throughout October with initiatives such as the Dunk Tank and the Pink Out Football Game. The Dunk...

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Finley Barron
Finley Barron
Staff Writer

Finley Barron is currently a senior at Solon High School, and this year is his first year on the Courier Staff. He loves singing, arranging music and playing trombone. Outside of music, he enjoys reading,...

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