Avon

Trunk or Treat at Ganzhorn Suites

Halloween Week got off to a great start at the new Ganzhorn Suites of Avon. A festive Trunk or Treat event was held for kids the afternoon of Oct. 26. Kids got to trick-or-treat through the parking lot as representatives of different senior living facilities passed out treats. It was a great way to warm up and get ready for ... Read More »

Avon Bus Drivers Honored

Congratulations to the Avon Schools Transportation Dept. on receiving the Driver Award this year at the Education Service Center of Lorain County Pupil Transportation and Professional Development Awards Banquet this month. Read More »

Not So Spooky Halloween

Halloween doesn’t have to be scary. The Avon “Not So Spooky Halloween in the Park” event took place October 16 much to the delight of hundreds of kids and families. Held at Avon’s History and Storybook Trails near the Aquatic Center Park, the annual event has become a traditional Halloween highlight in the community. Families in costume trick-or-treated through the ... Read More »

Avon Early Childhood PTA Wine Wagon Raffle

Are you ready to win a wagon full of wine? The Avon Early Childhood PTA will be holding our annual raffle for this exciting prize! To join the raffle simply purchase as many $5 entries as you would like and take the chance at filling your cellar of at least 30 bottles of wine for the holidays! And who doesn’t need a little ... Read More »

Congrats Mighty Eagle Marching Band!

A HUGE day for your Mighty Eagle Marching Band. They attended two competitions today. Earned Superiors in every category across the board, earned 3rd place at Avon Lake, and Grand Champion at Maumee with a clean sweep of all captions! Congrats! #AvonInspires Read More »

Avon Police Advise Crosswalk Safety

The Avon Police Dept. shared crosswalk safety advice on their Facebook page: Apparently this topic is being debated / argued on another FB page. We put this out in the spring, but I guess we forgot how this works already. The flashing yellow cross-walk lights are NOT traffic control devices that compel a driver to stop; HOWEVER they act as ... Read More »

Avon Homecoming 2021

Avon High school celebrated Homecoming last weekend including a parade from the high school to the football stadium. This year’s Homecoming King and Queen are Colin Kaufmann and Rylee Yonkers. Avon High School 2021 Homecoming Court Freshman Attendants: Andrew Falasco • Adriana Tomazic Sophomore Attendants: Loida Diaz • Jack LaCivita Junior Attendants: Anna Fitch • Drew Lindsay Senior Attendants: Zachary Britting • Jackson Blodgett • ... Read More »

Avon Health & Safety Fair

The Avon Health & Safety Fair at the community’s Aquatic Center was a hit last Saturday as kids and families gathered to meet first responders, visit safety equipment up close and personal and also learn safety tips from a variety of exhibitors. The Avon Hook & Ladder and other safety vehicles were there from a wide variety of city and ... Read More »

Maria’s Field of Hope in Avon is in BLOOM!

Hope is BLOOMING at Maria’s Field of Hope in Avon! Open Sunup to Sundown! Maria’s Shop Hours: MON – FRI 10 am – 1 pm and 4 pm – 7 pm; SAT/SUN 10 am – 7 pm (per volunteer staff availability) Maria’s Field of Hope-Avon The Avon Field is located on the corner of Chester Rd. and Jaycox Rd next ... Read More »

Avon High School Boasts Record Number of National Merit Semifinalists

Avon High School is pleased to announce that a record six seniors have been named 2022 National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (names and bios below). There are approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National ... Read More »