🌱 Coach Chandler Will Be Missed + Congratulations Dylan Roof

Hello, neighbors. It's Monday in Avon-Avon Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including news about:

• Coach Chandler is being mourned by the wrestling team.
• Congratulations, Dylan Roof.
• Looking for a new home?

But first, today's weather:

Rain ending; breezy, cooler. High: 43 Low: 32.

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

1. The Avon Youth Wrestling Club has expressed its sorrow for the loss of Coach Chandler on its Facebook page, "Words can not express the sorrow we feel for the passing of Coach Chandler. The impact that he had on all he coached will be felt for a lifetime. Everyone who knew Ronnie Chandler understood the love he had for all who walked into our wrestling room. We are all better for knowing him and benefitted from his contagious and positive energy. Our hearts go out to all family and friends who are affected by the loss of our Coach. Just know you are loved and we are forever grateful to Coach Chandler." (Avon Youth Wrestling Club via Facebook)
2. Dylan Roof of Avon High School earned first place recognition in the North Coast Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest and will proceed to the Rotary District Speech contest. The contest included students representing Avon, Avon Lake and Brookside High Schools. Congratulations, Dylan!" (North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation via Facebook)
3. Looking for a new home, and want to get a better understanding of what's available near you? Need some help in your search? With our weekly list of new houses in your area, you can stay on top of the scene. Below, you'll find the two newest properties to hit the market in and near the Avon-Avon Lake area — including a home in the Avon area with 4 beds and 5 baths for $675,000, and another in the Avon area with 3 beds and 3 baths for $329,000. Click on any address for more photos and details. Enjoy!(Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Never Forget What These Men Did For Us - Veterans Monthly Meeting ftr: Guest Spkrs Barb & Bob Smith (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Meet Mandie! Mandie is a 4 year old, 50 pound, hound-beagle mix! She’s fully vetted and potty-trained. Mandie is a little shy but thrives with a k9 companion. She loves walks and cuddling. Mandie is friendly, gentle, and affectionate." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Cleveland Cavaliers: "Start your engines! Hélio Castroneves is in the House." (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)
• Avon Lake Police Department: "Please see attached for details on missing AL resident. If you have information please contact ALPD at 440 933 4567" (Avon Lake Police Department via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "Congratulations to Rejan Alhashash on her 6th place finish at NHSCA nationals in Virginia Beach. She’s now an All-American!" (Avon Lake Wrestling Club via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Congrats to our talented students musicians." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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