🌱Congratulations To The Shoremen Musicians + Looking For A New Home

Hello, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Avon-Avon Lake Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town, including updates on...

• Congratulations to the Shoremen for participation at the Ohio Music Education Association’s Professional Development Conference.
• Looking for a new home!
• Help protect yourself from cyber assault.

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy. High: 38 Low: 32.

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

1. Congratulations to the Shoremen for participation at the Ohio Music Education Association’s Professional Development Conference in Columbus. Avon Lake High School was well represented; ALHS Principal Trumpet performed with the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, our ALHS Drum Major performed with the All-State Choir, ALHS Student Teacher performed in Kent State’s Percussion Ensemble, and the ALHS Principal Flute performed in the All-State Band! A big congrats to our four musicians! We are so proud of you! (Avon Lake High School Band via Facebook)
2. Whether you’re actively in the market for a new home or just curious about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in and near Avon-Avon Lake featured below. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest. Here’s a sampling of the newest batch of homes to hit the housing market in the Avon-Avon Lake area — including a home in the Avon area with 2 beds and 2 baths for $207,000, and another in the Avon area with 3 beds and 3 baths for $935,000. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
3. Are you worried about cybersecurity? With 20 years of experience involving complex financial fraud, counterintelligence and cyber investigations, FBI Special Agent Jeffery P. Kassouf will present information regarding cybersecurity at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Ragan Hall. Kassouf's presentation will include information in regard to several types of the most prevalent cyber investigations along with advice about how to be aware and protect yourself from a cyber threats. All are welcome to attend. Register by February 13th. Email rudybreglia@gmail.com. (cleveland.com)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic: "Ned never tried creating art before. He now has more than 100 pieces he's worked on with his art therapist. He discovered a talent and an outlet he considers a godsend throughout his cancer journey. #WorldCancerDay" (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Dr Natalie was kind enough to send me photos of our 2 Parvo babies Cupid and Prancer. Fight like hell you little angels. You are with the best care team around. You are loved by so many." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "Your 2023 Southwestern Conference Middle School Champions, the Learwood Shoremen!!!" (Avon Lake Wrestling Club via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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