Avon Lake

Issue 15 & 6 propose (1) New PK-5 Elementary School at Troy, (1) K-5 Elementary School at Eastview | New 6-8 Middle School | Renovations to ALHS The Avon Lake City Schools has placed two issues on the November 2024 ballot, listening to the feedback from the community, incorporating updated enrollment projections, and implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining the integrity ... Read More »

The community turned out for the 2024 Avon Lake Homecoming Parade. Colorful and creative floats and cars carried students around the neighborhood of the high school. The celebration continued on from the Shoremen’s win over Midview the day before and was capped off with the Homecoming dance that night. Read More »

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 »

October 19, 11 am – 2 pm • Avon Lake High School Commons. $25 donation for handcrafted bowl, unlimited soup, & entertainment The preparations for the annual event are already underway. Students are creating pottery bowls. Restaurants will donate soup and bread. Guests will be invited on Saturday, October 19 to a simple meal of soup and bread served at ALHS from ... Read More »

The North Coast Rotary is excited to announce the Great Pizza Bake-Off, which will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 5PM to 7PM at the Avon Lake High School Commons. This much-anticipated event kicks off Avon Lake’s Homecoming weekend and will showcase all-you-can-eat samples from local pizza vendors, including Old School Pizza, Domino’s, Marco’s, Dirte Pi, Master Pizza, Big ... Read More »

Saturday was the biggest day of the year for dogs who love to swim! It was the day for the Big Splash at the Avon Lake Municipal pool as hundred of dogs and their owners came out to enjoy the last day of the season and raise funds for the Love-a-Stray Non Profit Rescue organization. The sounds of happy dogs ... Read More »

The Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Class of 2024. Individual inductees include Christine Chiricosta Dieken, Matt Kostelnik, Mike Flachbart, Laura McClung Plyler, and Jeff Strauch. Also included is the 2011 Avon Lake Shoregal’s volleyball Team. Bob D’Andrea will receive the Vasiloff Award for his contributions assisting area athletes. The inductees will be honored at ... Read More »

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 »

Join us Saturday, September 14 10 a.m. – 2 p.m-. Rain or Shine for Big Trucks! This event is FREE to the public and focuses on introducing our residents and children to the various trucks and equipment seen throughout our city. Through our partnerships, meet representatives from Avon Lake Fire Department, & Police Vehicles and Equipment, County Sheriff & FBI ... Read More »

The Avon on the Lake Garden Club was busy ready story books about fall and apples to the little ones at the Goddard School this past week. We broke up into teams and each took a room to read and then plant pumpkin seeds in little biodegradable pots that the kids decorated with stickers. These pots can then go directly ... Read More »