🌱Fire At Condo Complex + Ohio Is Experiencing A Teacher Shortage

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A passing shower or two. High: 73 Low: 62.

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

1. A two-alarm fire broke out Saturday morning at Smugglers Cove Condos. A number of local fire departments showed up on the scene to battle the blaze. Reportedly a 911 call was made by a passerby who said there was a fire in the parking garage. According to Cleveland 19 News, "When firefighters arrived to the complex, the blaze had spread from the garage to adjacent condo units, said Avon Lake Fire Chief Jeremy Betsa. Several cars and units were completely destroyed, and according to Besta, property damage estimates are still unknown." (Cleveland 19 News)
2. Although Ohio is dealing with a teacher shortage, according to Cleveland 19 News, "Bob Scott the superintendent of the Avon Lake schools and said the district has fared very well hiring teachers, but it was not an easy process and the candidate pool was certainly not as robust as he has seen in the past.“The teacher shortage is real and it is going to get worse, we’re at that point right now where retirements and people leaving the business is not being met by the people coming out of college who are qualified to teach,” Scott said. Pay, Scott believes is clearly the number one issue and districts must be able to financially compete for the best and brightest students before the trend will be slowed." (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Join Avon Lake City Schools on Tuesday, August 16 for a special Preview Night and Ice Cream Social featuring the Marching Shoremen. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band will perform at 6:45 p.m. at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium. Hope to see you there! (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Party in the Park - Follow the Sun - Avon Lake Parks & Recreation (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic: "Behind your eye, immune cells called microglia (in green) help regulate the blood vessels that bring fresh blood to your eyes and protect your eyes from infection and injuries. " (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Avon Lake Rugby Club: "Congrats to AL football on the win! Thanks to everyone that stopped by Thursday night to find out more about HS and youth Rugby. Sam Klimkowski, a former AL football and Rugby standout, now a pro Rugby player for NOLA also stopped by to play some footy with some fans. If your HS son is looking for a new sport this fall email us" (Avon Lake Rugby Club via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Reminder, fireworks are tonight." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Reminder, this event is MONDAY..... We are hosting a Safety Forum Monday Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Avon Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Avon High School. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this important event." (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Youth Lacrosse Association: "Great morning for Avon Eagle Youth Lacrosse Clinics!" (Avon Youth Lacrosse Association via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Thank you Fox 8 News. Reminder, please complete free/reduced lunch application (link below story link). https://fox8.com/news/why-scho... https://www.avonlakecityschools.org/district/opera..." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Karena Garrity

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