Avon celebrates Memorial Day with parade, ceremony t...
19 hrs ago | via Cleveland.com
Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch more than 23 groups with 200 community members took to Detroit Road to show their respect for fallen soldiers and all that serve and have served in the U. S. Armed Services. Comment?
Lake Erie Harley-Davidson honors fallen, working fir...
22 hrs ago | via Cleveland.com
The spiritual reverance of more than 1,100 motorcycles riding in one procession with the sound of motorcycles reverberating in the air as they past under the U. S. flag hoisted by Avon firefighters Sean Byrnes and Dave Conlon on engine 468 was awe-inspiring. The eighth annual Firefighters Memorial Ride ended it's 40-mile ride Sunday, May 27, at ... (more) Comment?
2 years after Frank Munz's slaying, his case still c...
Sunday May 27 | via Cleveland.com
Frank Munz was the type of guy you wanted for a neighbor: He never passed up a chance to laugh, debate or help. Comment?
Names in the News: Darrel Bilancini
Sunday May 27 | via Patch.com
This is our first installment of Names in the News, where you'll be able to find out a little more about newsmakers in Avon and Avon Lake. Comment?
Woman Charged With Felony After Attack at Village of...
Friday May 25 | via Patch.com
Avon Police responded to a call for assistant May 20 at Village at Avon Apartments on Chester Road at 11:26 p.m. Police arrested Crystal Buford, 44 and charged her with domestic violence, a felony, and resisting arrest. Comment?
Locker Room Theft Leads to Shopping Spree
Thursday May 24 | via Patch.com
Someone broke into locked lockers in the men's locker room at Bally's Total Fitness and stole credit cards sometime between 10 and 11:45 a.m. on May 17. Comment?
Sandy Lane residents oppose two soccer fields, Highl...
Thursday May 24 | via Cleveland.com
Residents of Sandy Lane came to oppose the addition of two new soccer fields at Schwartz Park while the battle between the Planning Commission and Gary Smitek, Highland Park developer, ended in a stalemate May 16. Comment?
Another Day, Another Phone Scam
Thursday May 24 | via Patch.com
Guess the "Grandma, I'm in jail" and "You won!" phone scams were getting boring for thieves, because there may be a new one making the rounds. Comment?
Man's credit cards used after theft of wallet: Westl...
Wednesday May 23 | via Cleveland.com
THEFT, SAVANNAH PARKWAY: A man told police somebody stole his wallet May 13 during a party at his house. Comment?
Officer Soto Celebrated With Blood Drive
Tuesday May 22 | via Patch.com
Pete Soto had his cake and ate it, too. Family, friends and officers visited Soto for the Pete Soto Birthday Blood Drive which was held Monday at Mulligan's Pub and Grille in Avon to benefit the Lorain County Blue Foundation. Comment?
Avon Pride Day major success with most volunteers
Monday May 21 | via Cleveland.com
The old adage, "Actions speak louder than words," came into play yesterday as more than 75 Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, senior citizens from Avon Senior Center, Avon Garden Club and community members came together to do their part for Avon Pride Day at City Hall, Avon Isle and the old police department. Comment?
The Top 5: The Week's Review of News
Monday May 21 | via Patch.com
Here's a roundup of links to Avon's top stories last week. Did you miss any? Have a news tip? Send it to Lori.Switaj@patch.com Soto Birthday Blood Drive Set For Monday A A A A A A The Pete Soto Birthday Blood Drive will be held Monday from 3-8 p.m. at Mulligan's Pub and Grille in Avon to benefit the Lorain County Blue Foundation.The blood drive was ... (more) Comment?
Soto Birthday Blood Drive Set For Monday
Friday May 18 | via Patch.com
The Pete Soto Birthday Blood Drive will be held Monday from 3-8 p.m. at Mulligan's Pub and Grille in Avon to benefit the Lorain County Blue Foundation. Comment?
Birthday Blood Drive Monday For Officer Hurt in Avon...
Friday May 18 | via Patch.com
The Pete Soto Birthday Blood Drive will be held Monday from 3-8 p.m. at Mulligan's Pub and Grille in Avon to benefit the Lorain County Blue Foundation. Comment?
Stealing Pills Isn't Very Neighborly
Thursday May 17 | via Patch.com
A Carleen Avenue resident told Avon police on May 6 that she'd let someone from the neighborhood into her home that day and discovered, after the person had left, that close to 30 ofA her oxycodone pills were missing. Comment?
Pete Soto Birthday Blood Drive at Mulligan's Pub May 21
Tuesday May 15 | via Cleveland.com
Avon police officer Pete Soto at the Annual Pete Soto Chili-Cook off in January. Comment?
Beastie Boys Wrong: No Right To Party, Kids
Thursday May 10 | via Patch.com
Hangovers may be the least of these teens' problems. Avon police busted up a teen drinking party in the 4200 block of St. Comment?
Sirens, CodeRED Expansion Considered for Tornadoes
Wednesday May 9 | via Patch.com
Avon Lake is currently reviewing options for expanding the possibilities of weather alerts, including installing sirens or expanding CodeRED, the current reverse 911 system. Comment?
Monday May 7 | via Patch.com
Avon police helped catch a man who had stolen a car at gunpoint in downtown Cleveland early on April 29. Comment?
Woman Nearly Abducted at Circle K
Sunday May 6 | via Patch.com
A woman had a frightening experience the night of April 30. She told Avon police she was approached at the Circle K by two men around 10:48 p.m. They attempted to force her into their car at gunpoint, the woman said. Comment?