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Avon’s Kaitlyn Reese is MVP Avon High School junior Kaitlyn Reese was named the 2024 Southwestern Conference Girls Cross Country Most Valuable Runner following the conclusion of the SWC Girls Cross Country season. Avon junior Kaitlyn Reese captured the SWC individual title with a time of 18:28.21. She finished runner-up the previous two seasons. Four of Reese’s teammates finished in ... Read More »

Marks Second Acquisition for Saint Therese in Two Years Continuing to build its footprint in the Midwest, Saint Therese, an aging care and services leader based in the Twin Cities, today announced it will acquire St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio, near Cleveland. The transition of ownership is expected to occur on December 1, 2024. This is the ... Read More »

Avon Local School District  A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage Shall bonds be issued by the Avon Local School District for the purpose of constructing, renovating, remodeling, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving school district buildings and facilities and clearing, improving and equipping their sites in the principal amount of $90,000,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period ... Read More »

The City of Avon hosted a solemn 9-11 ceremony the morning of Sept. 11 at its Veterans Memorial within the aquatic center park. Police and fire officials gathered to pray and hear words from Mayor Bryan Jensen as the short ceremony emphasized the community vow to never forget the events of that tragic day. Taps from VFW Commander Kerry Barvincak ... Read More »

It was a battle of the unbeatens at Avon’s Mark Wahlberg Stadium last Friday night. But host Avon had little trouble getting past North Ridgeville with a decisive 38-7 victory. “Big time High School Football atmosphere tonight in Avon, OH,” posted Avon head coach Mike Elder on X. “Much appreciation to both communities for showing up and supporting our kids. ... Read More »

The City of Avon dedicated a new flagpole at the site of the Senior Center, thanks to a donation from the VFW. Commander Kerry Barvincek joined with Gerry Galant did the honors with the inaugural flag raising the morning of Sept. 10. Read More »

City Fresh Produce Pick‑Up: Tuesdays, Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 4 p.m., Main Library, South Lorain Branch – City Fresh is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program working to create access to fresh, local vegetables for all. With a weekly payment, participants receive a grab bag of the freshest seasonal produce, known as a “share.” Shares come ... Read More »

The City of Avon held its annual Safety Fair at the Aquatic Center last Saturday as hundreds of families came out to see fire trucks, police cars and other safety equipment as they toured a dozen or so displays from area resources promoting healthy and safe living. Safety exhibits, car seat checks, bicycle helmet giveaways, free food, crafts, Kids IDs, ... Read More »

Eve Mueke started her 50-year journey at Good Samaritan, which is now Avon Place, on August 29 in the year 1974. It was her 16th birthday on her first day of employment. She was a timid 16-year-old kid who was afraid to start work because she would be working with older adults. She has now been taking care of people ... Read More »

Convenient Relocation Increases Patient Access to Care University Hospitals (UH) opened a relocated urgent care facility in Avon. In its new location, UH Urgent Care Avon continues to serve patients in the community and reduces their travel time when seeking medical attention. This location is part of the larger plan to deliver healthcare closer to where patients live, shop and ... Read More »