Free COVID-19 Tests In Avon + School Bus Passing Fines Upped

Happy Wednesday, Avon and Avon Lake! You made it to mid-week, and we're going to keep you going with your morning cup of news.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 70 Low: 56.

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

1. Free at-home COVID-19 testing kits are available in Avon and across Lorain County. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. Avon Lake City Council unanimously approves $500 minimum fine for illegally passing school bus (Chronicle Telegram)
3. Robert Munro is new chief utilities executive for Avon Lake Regional Water (cleveland.com)

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Avon-Avon Lake Patch Notebook

• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Dandelion is struggling still. Very Sick with Parvo. And this 8 mo old darling named Jodi needed hip surgery today. Donate please if you can." (Facebook)

• Avon Lake Public Library: "The third of our four adult beginner guitar lessons with Brad Gendics from Ron Zehel Guitar Center is now up on our YouTube Channel at REBRAND.LY/ALPLMUSIC Need a guitar? We have those, too! Check out one of our guitars today and learn t..." (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Lacrosse Club: "Want to walk with AL Lax in the homecoming parade? Come join us!! -Bring a bag of candy to toss to the crowd! 🍬🍬 -Wear your AL Lax gear or your AL colors! ⚓️⚓️ Support our AL teams!! (Details in the comments)" (Facebook)
• AVON PTA: "5 days away! Amazing prizes to win- including a $50 gift card for the top earner in each grade (preK-2)! The top overall earner also wins an Unstuffed Animals basket valued over $100! Sign up now if you haven't already! pledgestar.com/avon" (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Soccer Organization: "TRAVEL: North FC is offering FREE training for 3 weeks beginning this Tuesday, Sept. 28th and ending Thursday Oct. 14th for all registered Avon Lake Travel Soccer players. Limited to 20 players per session. Dates: Sept. 28th Sept. 30th O..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

About me: Patch's Ohio Editor, casting my watchful gaze on Northeast Ohio. Feel free to drop me a line at chris.mosby@patch.com.

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