September is a time to remember and honor. In Avon, officials joined with community members at the city’s Veterans Memorial for solemn 9/11 observances (far left). In Westlake, police and firemen rallied to honor resident Emory Crowder on his 98th birthday. Emory is a World War II Silver Star recipient and has been known for hosting a gala Fourth of ... Read More »
Avon Lake High School Key Club members continue the tradition of placing approximately 3,000 flags on the north lawn of the high school building at 175 Avon Belden Road to remember the lives lost on 9/11. The students began placing the flags Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. “Please take time this weekend to drive by Avon Lake High School. Members of the Key Club ... Read More »
A spirit of community celebrated through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes visited Avon’s Mark Wahlberg Stadium the evening of Sept. 3 when the Glenville football team played the host Eagles. The game followed up on the ONE TEAM movement initiated by the FCA over the summer in an effort to “Be the Change you Seek.” Here is the post from ... Read More »
Lions, tigers and bears are STILL not welcome, but household animals and their families are invited to the 16th Annual Blessing of the Pets on Thursday, September 30 from 6:30–7:00 p.m. on the front lawn of St. Raphael Church in Bay Village. Individual blessings will be given to each animal. Dog and cat treats and give-aways from Hot Diggity Dog ... Read More »
On September 7th, 2021 at 1:18pm, Avon Lake Patrol Officers were dispatched to an address on English Turn for a welfare check. The officers observed a suspicious condition inside the house, and requested detectives to respond. Officers and detectives made entry to the residence and located four deceased individuals with gunshot wounds, two adults and two children. The Lorain County ... Read More »
The Avon Eagles ran past visiting Glenville Friday night, 55-18, in non-league action to improve to 2-1 this season. The Eagles now host 3-0 Avon Lake to confront the arch-rival Shoremen in a Southwestern Conference test on Friday, September 10. The Shoremen come into the test with a record of 3-0. Avon Lake won, 31-14, in their recent non-league game against Tiffin Columbian. ... Read More »
Community Resource Services is proud to announce the 11th Annual SOUPer Bowl Food Drive on Friday, September 10th. The food drive will be held at the Avon vs. Avon Lake Varsity Football Game at Avon’s Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet Stadium. Bring your canned goods/donations to school before Sept 10. Monetary donations accepted, too. Each $1 donation equals 5 lbs. of food. ... Read More »
Programs Pay Up to $1,000 in Past Debt for Eligible Students Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the debut of the Tri-C College Comeback program, a new initiative with the goal of forgiving student debt and encouraging students to return to Tri-C and complete their degrees and certificates. This program pairs with the College’s existing Student Debt Forgiveness program to ... Read More »
Throughout September, Columbia Gas will partner with local agencies to help feed our neighbors in need and encourage others to take action toward ending hunger in their communities This month Columbia Gas of Ohio will partner with local agencies around the state to raise awareness about hunger and inspire others to take action to end hunger in their communities. “So ... Read More »
Westlake Porter Public Library will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a special poster exhibition of September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World. Consisting of images and stories from survivors and witnesses, the exhibit will be hung in the art gallery area. It will be accompanied by postcards upon which visitors will be encouraged to ... Read More »
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