9-Year-Old Forced To Eat Food From Garbage, Lawsuit + Forecast

Happy Friday, people of Avon and Avon Lake! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, milder; a p.m. shower. High: 48 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories in Avon-Avon Lake today:

1. Lorain Schools are investigating allegations that a staffer made an elementary school student eat food pulled out of a garbage can. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. Water and wastewaster rates will be frozen in Avon Lake for the second year in a row. See what your rates will be (again). (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Support Avon Schools: "It was aquarium and terrarium days in 5th grade science classes at Heritage Elementary. This is a culminating activity for the ecosystem unit. Great job students!" (Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "Avon Lake Play Space (ALPS) Update: Next week, our original ALPS will be dismantled, starting Tuesday, December 14th. However, the two main towers will be preserved as the gateway to the new play space, along with the brick path. For mor..." (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "For those interested in the Knitted Knockers Project, you can pick up a kit beginning on Monday, Dec. 13th! And that same day from 4-7pm, we'll be having a "Knockin' Around the Christmas Tree" kick-off event! For more information visit a..." (Facebook)

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