COVID-19 Transmission High In Lorain County + Fentanyl Pills

Hey, neighbors! Let's see what's happening in Avon and Avon Lake on this fine Saturday.

First, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 42 Low: 30.

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

1. On Friday morning, the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released its own safety bulletin warning Ohioans that counterfeit prescription tablets — made to look like Xanax and Oxycontin — are being sold around the Buckeye State. The pills instead have fentanyl inside.(Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. Lorain County has a "high" level of coronavirus transmission as of Dec. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 446.4 new cases per 100,000 residents between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• EVR Shooting Basics (9:00 AM)
• Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker (2:00 PM)

Avon-Avon Lake Patch Notebook

• Avon Lake Public Library: "The ALPL Children's Department is warming things up with some adorable new holiday and winter displays. Stop in for a peek while you check our the newest selection of books, movies, kits, and more!" (Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "It was Fine Bella and Marty's Cycle Center who pulled their Shop Local Raffle winners today. Madison at Fine Bella pulled Susan Brown's ticket, so Susan gets $50 at Fine Bella. And Marty himself pulled the ticket filled out at his shop b..." (Facebook)
• Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services: "Erieview had a food drive to benefit our food pantry! They collected 3,440 pounds of food and Mr. Provenza's second grade class collected the most food so they got to silly string principal, Mrs. Isaly-Johns! 🤣🥰❤️" (Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Next week is #CSEdWeek! AELC, Avon East, & Avon Heritage K-5 students & families, we get to kick off the fun with virtual #FamilyCodeNight! Join us online Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. For more info, click link http://tinyurl.com/avonfamilycodenight" (Facebook)

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