Avon Lake

Avon Lake Football: Class Act

If there was a trophy for class, the Avon Lake High football team would have taken home the hardware for the dignity, sportsmanship and respect demonstrated at the conclusion of the Div. II Regional Championship game at Avon two weeks ago. In a game that saw outstanding play, great competition and also controversy, the Shoremen set aside feelings of disappointment ... Read More »

Avon Lake High School Commended Students

Avon Lake High School boasts four seniors named Commended Students from the National Merit Scholarship program. More than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately 50,000 high scorers on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students are named based on a nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary from ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

Troy Intermediate School Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money to Support PTA Activities

Shoe Donations will also Support Micro-Enterprises in Developing Nations and Reduce what Goes into Landfills TROY INTERNMEDIATE SCHOOL PTA is conducting a shoe drive October 19 – December 19, 2020 to raise funds. The PTA will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated footwear. Anyone can help 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 »

Avon Lake City Schools – ISSUE #14

Avon Lake City School District – Renewal of Permanent Improvement Levy Avon Lake City School District will have Issue #14 on the ballot on November 3, 2020.  This renewal of our Permanent Improvement Levy is not an increase in taxes.  Please find more information below regarding the renewal of our Permanent Improvement Levy. Information Guide-Renewal of Permanent Improvement Levy From ... Read More »

Avon Lake Girl Scout to Host Trunk-or-Treat

Avon Lake Girl Scout Mackenzie Cesnick is organizing a Trunk or Treat in Avon Lake on Oct 31, 2-4 pm. She is raising funds for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which is to help purchase banners for the orchestra and choir senior classmates. Every year the athletic department hangs banners for the senior classmates, and sadly the Arts programs are ... Read More »

Avon Lake Homecoming 2020

Avon Lake High School crowned Homecoming Royalty prior to the football game this past Friday night at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium. The Shoremen won the game, 38-3 over the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs. King is senior Thomas Polakowski, age 17. Parents: Anthony and Sharon Polakowski Queen is senior Victoria Copfer, age 17. Parents: Dennis and Jennifer Copfer (photo credit: ECI Photography) Read More »