Avon Income Tax Increase? + Forecast + Nurse Grads Honored

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Windy. High: 38 Low: 17.

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

1. Avon is considering an income tax increase to cover a purchase of park land. (cleveland.com)
2. Lorain County Community College honored 70 graduates of its nursing program this month during the recent virtual nurses pinning ceremony at LCCC. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Intro to Gun Ownership (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Avon Lake City Schools: "FINALLY! Finish strong seniors! #ALexcellence" (Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "January is School Board Recognition Month sponsored by Ohio School Boards Association. We will be featuring our BOE (Board of Education) members throughout the month. Thank you to our BOE for your hard work and dedication to our students..." (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "Resident explorer and snack connoisseur, Fred the DiscoveryWorks gerbil, is looking forward to seeing you soon! And did you know DW is now open on Sundays from 1-4:30pm? Stop in for a visit!" (Facebook)

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