🌱Karate Instructor Accused Of Inappropriate Relationship + New Jobs!

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 80 Low: 65.

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

1. Avon Lake karate instructor Erin Stephens, 31, was reportedly charged with multiple counts of sexual battery in connection to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor male student. According to an article in The Mourning Journal, Stephens is accused of having “a consensual sexual relationship with the male while he was a 16- to 17-year-old student (and) worker at the karate studio,” according to a news release issued by Avon Lake police Lt. Sean Bockelman. “Although the male was of consensual age, Ohio Revised Code prohibits this conduct if the offender is a coach, instructor or person with disciplinary control over the minor,” the release stated. The male, who is now 19 years old, reported the relationship to law enforcement in March, which resulted in an investigation." (The Morning Journal)
2. As unemployment levels remain high following the pandemic, don't let that deter you. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a roundup of the latest local jobs posted in the region. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
3. Have you signed your child up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library? @ImaginationOhio
   mails kids one book each month from birth until their 5th birthday. All kids in Ohio are eligible and this program is available at no cost to families. Register here today . (Twitter)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Avon Lake Democrats Club Monthly Meeting (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "BIG news! Finally...John and Henry are on a trial adoption!! WOOT WOOT! We just could not understand why these fantastic boys were not getting any interest. Then we received a fantastic application and look at them now ;-)" (Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue via Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "Let the countdown begin! Enjoy the rest of summer break! #AvonFirstDay2022" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Save the dates! Homecoming 2022 Sept. 23: Football game vs. Midview Sept. 24: Parade Sept. 24: Dance" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)

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— 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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