Avon Lake Man Spreads Hope After Nearly Dying + Forecast

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in Avon and Avon Lake.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with sun, some clouds. High: 41 Low: 37.

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

1. The Avon-Avon Lake Republican Club breakfast was canceled due to conflicts related to the holiday season. (Chronicle Telegram)
2. Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Many facilities in and around Avon and Avon Lake are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
3. An Avon Lake man suffered through several medical conditions, even dying several times. Now he's spreading a message of hope. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

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From my notebook:

• Avon Lake City Schools: "More happy elves helping Santa write letters! Avon Lake High School's National English Honor Society members have been replying back to Santa letters mailed to the North Pole by several Eastview and Westview students. Thank you for helpi..." (Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Avon East all decked out for the holidays! Thank you to all the volunteers, businesses, and families for creating this festive space in the new garden area at the school. Families were able to walk thru the area on this warm December nig..." (Facebook)

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