Avon

The 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on our nation is right around the corner. All will be reminded of the loss of life and sacrifices made that day and in the days following as our world was filled with turmoil. For Avon resident Kerry Barvincak, forgetting is not an option. Kerry is commander of Avon/Avon Lake VFW Post ... Read More »

A summer highlight – the Avon Lions Club Fishing Derby – came back with a bang last weekend as about 200 kids along with families converged on Northgate Park for some serious worm-drowning. Taking place from 8-10 a.m., bait was provided and there were prizes for the largest and smallest fish in each of 6 categories. There were even prizes ... Read More »

Ground was broken for the new Avon Library adjacent to the existing library the afternoon of Tues., Aug 10. Staff of the Lorain Public Library System, members of the LPLS Board of Trustees, Mayor Jensen, members of Avon City Council, members of the Avon Branch Library Levy Committee, representatives of the Gilbane Building Company, architectural firm GPD Group and RFC ... Read More »

A memorable event is in the works for Friday, September 10, 2021. The Alumni of Avon High School are reuniting & planning a tribute to the Avon School District and the City of Avon. This special event will be held at Mercy Health Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd. and feature classes of the seventies! Concurrently, vendors from Avon who have donated ... Read More »

Participants turned out in the hundreds for the annual City of Avon Independence Day Bike Parade over Fourth of July weekend. This year’s parade more than made up for the parade missed last summer due to the pandemic. Held on Saturday, July 3 at the Aquatic Center Park, parade peddlers lined up by the hundreds at 10 a.m. for a ... Read More »

One of the highlights of the annual Bay Days Fourth of July celebration is the hosting of the kids Bike, Trike and Wagon Parade in Cahoon Park. Each Independence Day (July 3 this year), children from the community gather in patriotic attire to take a lap around the Cahoon Park driveway that encompasses the Gazebo area. Kids line up at ... Read More »

A summer highlight is Friday Night Flicks in the Park presented by the Avon Parks & Recreation Dept. Sponsored by NOPEC and French Creek Foundation, last Friday saw a large turnout of residents and families for a showing of Tom & Jerry. All Avon families are invited to the next Flick on Friday, July 30, when Aladdin will be presented! ... Read More »

Veteran law enforcement officer Dan Fishbach was sworn in as Chief of Police for the City of Avon by Mayor Bryan Jensen on July 1 in ceremonies at Avon City Hall. Chief Fishbach brings more than 25 years of experience to the role, rising in the ranks with Avon from dispatcher to patrol officer to sergeant to lieutenant. He has ... Read More »

It has been a big month for Lois and Bob Shinko of Shinko’s Country Store in Avon. The happy couple celebrated 50 years at Shinko’s Country Store on Thurs. June 24, from 5-8 p.m. with a Polka band at the Avon community gazebo (Stoney Ridge and Detroit Roads) near the store. The 83 year old couple with 58 years of ... Read More »

Avon Police Chief Richard Bosley, who has served as head of the Avon Police Department for 11 years, will retire at the end of this month. Chief Bosley was honored at a reception at the Avon Police Station last Thursday afternoon where he was greeted by dozens of well-wishers from the department and the community. Chief Bosley was also presented ... Read More »