🌱Bald Eagle Pair Stars Stripes Laid An Egg + Scholarship Available!

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your Monday edition of the Avon-Avon Lake Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Stars and Stripes laid an egg! Hooray!
• Looking for a new home?
• Looking for money for college? Apply for a scholarship!

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 47 Low: 38.

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

1. It's official, Stars and Stripes have an egg in their nest! The pair of bald eagles who reside in a tree behind Redwood Elementary School in Avon Lake is growing their family. Everyone is thrilled! The egg was reportedly laid at 4:09 p.m. on Friday and now the watching really begins on the live feed (you can view here) to wait for the egg to hatch and Stars and Stripes to welcome a new addition to their feathered family. (iheart.com)
2. Looking for a new home and want the latest scoop on what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some help in your search? Fear not! To keep you updated, we've got the latest batch of five new listings nearby. Below, you'll find the five most recent homes to go up for sale in the Avon-Avon Lake area — including a house in the Avon area with 5 beds and 2 baths for $275,000, and another in the Avon area with 4 beds and 4 baths for $879,600. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
3. The Avon Garden Club is pleased to announce that the application period for a $1,000 scholarship is open. The scholarship is available to high school seniors residing in Avon who will be majoring in a course of study aligning with the Avon Garden Club’s mission. Only persons with proposed academic study in agriculture, botany, forestry, horticulture, landscaping or natural resources are eligible for this scholarship. The deadline for postmark for the scholarship application is extended to April 7. Mail the completed application to the Avon Garden Club Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 213, Avon, OH 44011. For complete eligibility information and application email avongcscholarship@gmail.com. (Avon Garden Club)

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From my notebook:

• Support Avon Schools: " Congratulations Alex Downing!! Division I State girls 100 butterfly!" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Meet Preacher! Preacher is a senior English Coonhound who was picked up as a stray in August. He’s 70 pounds, fully vetted, and potty-trained. Preacher has completed heartworm treatment. Preacher has a beautiful red and white coat and and the sweetest face featuring extra long ears. He’s a slow-mover. Preacher is very low-key and is not bothered by much. He likes other dogs and sings in a beautiful baritone voice. The neighborhood cats don’t bother him. Preacher melts into you for attention and loves getting massages. He’s on 1 medication for arthritis but the arthritis doesn’t phase him. Preacher is crate trained and has no problem hanging out in there for an entire work day. To adopt this distinguished gentleman, please visit this link: https://www.petfinder.com/.../oh/avon/fidos-companion-oh300/." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "2023 Sectional Team Champs!" (Avon Lake Wrestling Club via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Congratulations to Joe Swain on placing in 3rd in the 200 IM and the 100 Backstroke at the OHSAA D1 State Championships. What an amazing job." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Athletic Boosters: "Booster Bash is just around the corner! We rely on our members to help make our events successful by asking for an hour of two of volunteer time to ensure a smooth evening. Please consider supporting the Avon Lake Athletic Boosters." (Avon Lake Athletic Boosters via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

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