Avon

The Avon Garden Club had adults hopping along the bunny trail at Veteran’s Park last Saturday with an Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt. The event was a scholarship fundraiser available to high school seniors residing in Avon who will be majoring in a course of study aligning with the Avon Garden Club’s mission, according to scholarship committee chairperson Cynthia Murnyack-Czarnecki. Students ... Read More »

Complete List of Quarterfinalists on Scholastic Games Quiz Program All eight quarterfinalists were announced on this week’s broadcast of Lorain County’s high school quiz show, the Scholastic Games, now in its 32nd year on WEOL radio (AM930 and FM 100.3). Avon High School joins Amherst Steele, Sheffield Brookside, Firelands, Keystone, Lake Ridge Academy, Olmsted Falls and Vermilion in playoff eliminations for the program’s annual county championship. This week’s program was a 380 to 90 ... Read More »

Students in grades 1-2 at Avon East Elementary School were encouraged to dress up as their future self on the school’s first ever “Future You Day” March 4. Career development is a lifelong process that begins in childhood and has been linked to student success in other aspects of development in childhood and adulthood. Students were encouraged to talk at ... Read More »

Everyone knows someone that has been impacted by cancer. Today, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. But despite the continued challenges that cancer brings, patients have more hope than ever thanks to advancements in the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer. Nearly 30 years ago, Jonathan Scott Dean was diagnosed with a rare ... Read More »

The Avon Early Learning Center and Avon East Elementary School recently celebrated the 100th day of school. Several 100 themed activities took place throughout the schools and students enjoyed dressing up as centenarians for the annual celebrations.   Read More »

Avon Cheerleaders Place in Top 10 at Nationals! The Avon High School Cheerleaders placed in the Top 10 for both Game Day and Traditional routines at the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) two weekends ago held at Walt Disney World Resort. The team was also able to explore Walt Disney World when not competing. Congrats to all 16 members ... Read More »

Avon Police Department & Avon Parks & Recreation Department are partnering to offer a Bike Rodeo on June 4 (rain date June 11) at the Avon Middle School front parking lot, 3445 Long. Rd. at 9-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A Bike Rodeo is an event for cyclists AGES 7-11 to learn about, and practice, bike safety. The Bike ... Read More »

Rose Senior Living Avon celebrated 5 years since its grand opening in January! The festivities carried over into February with all sorts of activities surrounding Valentine’s Day to make it a month of fun. Read More »

Lois Shinko and husband Bob are the first recipients of the Avon Living Legacy Award. The Award is an initiative introduced by Mayor Bryan Jensen at Monday’s City Council meeting. This award, the first of its kind, will honor a living resident of the city who has made a significant contribution to the community. Displayed in the lobby outside council ... Read More »

Brought to you by Avon Parks & Recreation and the City of Avon Safety Forces. The program is open to AVON residents that will be entering Kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year. Sessions: June 13-17; June 20-24 and June 27-July 1. Online registration will open March 1 at 8 a.m. Visit http://avonrec.activityreg.com for details! Registration deadline: May 1 or when ... Read More »