With Thanksgiving coming up and Veteran’s Day just passed, it is important to remember that ‘Thankfulness’ is a conscious decision. A dad planted the seeds of gratitude, honor and patriotism in his young son with a visit to the Avon Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day last week. In these challenging times, let’s take the high road and remember our blessings. ... Read More »
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Southwestern Conference All-League Football Team Named
The Southwestern Conference announced the 2020 football individual award winners and All-Southwestern Conference teams, based off the regular season, as selected by the conference coaches. Avon’s Niko Pappas was named the Offensive Player of the Year. Jacob Sintic of Avon Lake was named the Defensive Player of the Year. The Lineman of the Year was awarded to Alex Padgett of ... Read More »
Avon Gridders Advance to Fourth Straight Final Four
The Avon High football team advanced to a fourth-straight state final four with the Eagles 20-17 win over Avon Lake in the Div. II Regional Championship game held at Avon’s Joe Firment Stadium last Friday night. The heart-stopping game was decided on a 30-yard field goal by Avon’s junior kicker Nathaniel Vakos as time expired. The closely-fought contest saw Avon ... Read More »
Rematch! Avon-Avon Lake Meet in Regional Finals
Rematch! The greatest rivalry in west shore football renews this Friday as Avon and Avon Lake High Schools meet in the OHSAA Div. II Regional Finals at Avon’s Firment Stadium. It promises to be a memorable match-up as the arch-rivals pick up where they left off after Avon’s Silver Rail win over the Shoremen the opening night of the season, ... Read More »
Avon Sports Rewind
Avon Eagles Volleyball “The Eagles played their hearts out tonight in a tough five set match vs Medina Highland. I’m so proud of this team, the seniors especially, for rising to face all of our challenges all season. Hold your heads high, be thankful for the season, and remember Avon is proud of you!” @EaglesAvonVball For a fifth-straight year, the ... Read More »
Avon Early Childhood PTA and Nothing Bundt Cake Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Pre-order your choice of yummy Bundt cakes, Bundltets and Bundtinis for Thanksgiving day while supporting the AECPTA! Perfect gifts to send to family and friends or dessert for your holidays. We have partnered with Nothing Bundt Cake to offer the following in a variety of flavors: 8” Bundt Cake: 28$ 12” Bundt Cake: 38$ Bundtlets (4): 20$ Bundtinis (dozen): 25$ You can order right from the ... Read More »
Lorain Public Library Upcoming Events
Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 3: The Avon and North Ridgeville Branches are poll locations. For everyone’s safety and to maintain recommended social distancing protocols, these branches will only be open to registered voters. Patrons may receive library materials via curbside service and hold lockers. The North Ridgeville Branch also offers a drive-up window. These branches will reopen to our ... Read More »
Avon High School Mighty Eagle Marching Band Performs for Nursing Home Residents
Members of the Avon High School Mighty Eagle Marching Band recently gave a special performance for the residents of the Avon Oaks Caring Community nursing home facility in Avon. Avon Oaks administrator, Colleen Costello, said that residents and staff often hear the band playing down the road at the stadium. She has been trying to organize a visit by the ... Read More »
Avon Hosts ‘Not-So-Spooky Halloween
The City of Avon and a host of sponsors held a fun-filled ‘Not-So-Spooky’ Halloween in the Park the afternoon of Sat., Oct. 17. From 1-4 p.m., kids and families registered for a social-distanced walk through the Avon History and Storybook Trails (by the Avon Aquatic Facility) where they paraded in costume to share in treat and candy stations manned by ... Read More »
Trick-or-Treat 2020: Saturday, October 31
Area Trick-or-Treating will be held on October 31 in the following areas: Avon: 6–7:30 p.m. • Avon Lake: 6–7:30 p.m. • Bay Village: 6–8 p.m. • Fairview Park: 6–8 p.m. • North Olmsted: 6–8 p.m. • North Ridgeville: 6–7:30 p.m. • Rocky River: 6–8 p.m. • Westlake: 6–8 p.m. Recommended Best Practices for celebrating Halloween are available on Governor DeWine’s ... Read More »