🌱Football Season Is Here! + Re-Scheduled Fireworks Celebration Sunday

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town. Follow along for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 77 Low: 61.

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

1. Let's play some football! Officially just one week away from Friday night football in Northeast Ohio you can almost hear the cheerleaders cheering, the band playing and the touchdowns being made! According to a neosportsinsiders.com article, "after falling in the semifinals last season to Hoban 31-24, Avon has their sights set on a return to Canton. The Eagles will be led by junior star running back Jakorion Coffey, who ran for 1,478 yards and 24 touchdowns a year ago. In addition to Coffey, the offense returns two All-Ohio players in quarterback Sam DeTillio and lineman Luke Hamilton. Defensively, All-Ohio linebacker Gavin Erhardt and lineman Austin Mitchell return. The Eagles kick off their season in Orlando, taking on taking on Stratford (NC). (neosportsinsiders.com)
2. If there can be Christmas in July then why not have the Fourth of July in August? Join the City of Avon Lake, Sunday, August 14 starting at 6 p.m. at Weiss Field for the "Rescheduled Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration." There will be live music, food trucks and a whole lot of fun going on. Hope to see you there! (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
3. Whether you're actively researching for a new home or just interested in other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in and near Avon-Avon Lake. See if these homes spark your interest.! (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

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From my notebook:

• Avon Lake City Schools: "Safety discussion this week with our district admin team as we prepare for the new school year. Thank you Avon Lake police and fire departments! We are grateful for your partnership and dedication to our school community. #ALexcellence" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Important back-to-school dates/times conveniently divided for you by school building. First day of school is Aug. 25 (grades 1-12). PreK-K is Aug. 29. Download image to your phone for quick reference." (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Our Marching Shoremen are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season! A small glimpse from this morning at what goes into practice/performing. #ALexcellence" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake High School Band: "Hey Avon Lake! You are invited to the Marxhing Shoremen preview performance! The performance will be at 6:45 in Memorial Stadium! This event is free!" (Avon Lake High School Band via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Come out and support our band! See you Tuesday." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "We continue growing and learning. Thank you Educational Service Center of Lorain County #literacymatters" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "If you had a book to recommend as a ”Patron Pick”, what would it be? Share below!" (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• Avon Lions Club: "Friends - please save the date!" (Avon Lions Club via Facebook)
• Avon Youth Hockey: "Leaders lead….. Captain of Team USA Brock Faber after their 7-1 win over Switzerland in the World Juniors. " (Avon Youth Hockey via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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