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 »
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At the Avon Safety Fair
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 »
50 Years on the Job! Avon Place Celebrates Eve Mueke
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 »
University Hospitals Announces New Urgent Care Location in Avon
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 »
Overcoming the Storms of Life
Once-in-a-century storms blew through our communities two weeks ago, causing damage and bringing loss to many in the area. Fortunately, there are no reports of loss of life or injuries related to the five (!) tornadoes that touched down in Bay Village, Avon Lake, Westlake and surrounding communities. The clean-up is now upon us. Roads, closed for days, are now ... Read More »
St. Ed Sports, Crushers to be Carried on Broadcast TV
Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the umbrella entity that houses Dan Gilbert’s sports and entertainment properties under the ROCK Family of Companies, and Gray Media (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN), owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.” Rock Entertainment Sports Network will serve as the home for the American ... Read More »
New Concept – Christmas Around the World – Debuts in Northeast Ohio November 29th
A Magical, Multi-Cultural Holiday Experience Produced by Award-Winning Partnership For the first time, Lorain County will be home to Christmas Around the World, a holiday extravaganza running from November 29, 2024 to January 4, 2025 at Crushers Stadium in Avon. This immersive holiday experience is a powerful collaboration between USA Expositions, the award-winning producers of the nation’s top-ranked Oktoberfest, the ... Read More »
Avon Bike Parade Celebrates America
The annual Fourth of July Bike Parade has become a tradition as kids and adults gather at the Avon Aquatic Center for a patriotic cavalcade of color. This year’s parade brought hundreds of riders decked out in Red, White & Blue glory, all set to ride the safe, one-mile course under sunny skies. Avon Police and Fire escorted the riders. ... Read More »
Celebrate Summer! Local Fourth of July and Summer Events
AVON Red, White & Boom Fireworks Show: Crushers Stadium • Wednesday, July 3, at the conclusion of the game & Thursday, July 4, at the conclusion of the game. For more information, go to lakeeriecrushers.com. AVON LAKE Independence Day Fireworks Celebration: Wednesday, July 3, 6-11 p.m. • Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Rd. Concerts are FREE. Food trucks will have food ... Read More »
Celebrate Summer! Local Fourth of July and Summer Events
AVON Red, White & Boom Fireworks Show: Crushers Stadium • Wednesday, July 3, at the conclusion of the game & Thursday, July 4, at the conclusion of the game. For more information, go to lakeeriecrushers.com. AVON LAKE Independence Day Fireworks Celebration: Wednesday, July 3, 6-11 p.m. • Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Rd. Concerts are FREE. Food trucks will have food ... Read More »