🌱Communication Woes In Lorain County + Joe Swain Athlete Of The Week

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Avon-Avon Lake these days. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• Diving and swimming athlete of the week Joe Swain.
• Communication woes in Lorain County.
• New homes on the market!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 47 Low: 43.

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

1. Boys swimming and diving athlete of the week has been chosen and according to swcohio.net, it is Joe Swain an Avon Lake senior. Swain broke a 23-year-old Avon Lake record in the 100 freestyle by finishing first with a time of 47:03. He also helped each of the relays that he swam claim victories last week and remains undefeated as an individual swimmer this season." Congratulations Joe! (swcohio.net)
2. According to News 5 Cleveland WEWS, "in an emergency, every second counts and communication is key. But, in Lorain County some first responders said their lifeline is being cut off. “It’s extremely dangerous,” said Adam Shaw, president of the Lorain County Deputies Association. Shaw said the lives of the men and women who protect and serve Lorain County are in jeopardy and so are the lives of the people who live in Lorain County. Some fire chiefs aren’t happy about the system either. Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville, Sheffield Village and Sheffield Lake joined forces and purchased the same radio system. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
3. Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Let Patch be your go-to source for listings and upcoming open houses in the Avon-Avon Lake area. Keep scrolling to see what's been listed in your area, along with any open houses coming up in the near future. Like what you see? Just click on any property in the list to get more photos and details. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• NAMI Basics Session 1: Education for Parents of Children with Mental Health Issues (6:00 PM)
• Shooting Fundamentals (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Donations and prayers needed for Zion from Lorain County Dog Kennel -" (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Thank you Avon Eagles Hockey ! #AvonRelationshipsMatter" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• AELC and East Boosters: "Wow! Check out some awesome Garden news at ELC!!" (AELC and East Boosters via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "A great summer program for students....also looking for Leadership Intern Volunteers. Details in flyers below. Discounts offered. INVENT.ORG/CAMP invent.org/leadershipintern" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation: "Rotarians and the North Coast Rotary Foundation supported various community and youth initiatives in November and December 2022. Financial support included $250 in cash donations to the Sheffield Lake/Sheffield Village Holiday Baskets pr..." (North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Karena Garrity

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