Lorain County Opioid Overdose Deaths Up + Nursing Home Rankings

Happy Wednesday, Avon and Avon Lake! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 58 Low: 48.

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

1. Opioid overdose deaths are way up in Lorain County. According to Lorain County Public Health, there is an opioid-related overdose death every 2.5 days in Lorain County. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. U.S. News released its latest rankings of the best nursing homes in the U.S. The list includes breakdowns for Ohio and even Avon and Avon Lake. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

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Avon-Avon Lake Patch Notebook

• Avon Lake City Schools: "Join us for a wonderful night of music presented to you by the ALHS Chorale! We are very excited to be able to perform for an in person crowd this year! Livestream link will be provided the day of the concert from all of our social media..." (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Historical Society: "Come learn about Mary next week." (Facebook)
• AVON PTA: "Friends and Family- I’m happy to pick up/deliver for you! 🕯🌲❄️" (Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "FYI regarding the annual holiday tree sale from the high school baseball team. Please follow the team on Twitter for upcoming fundraisers. @baseball_avon" (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Soccer Organization: "Travel winter training schedule and signups were emailed to parents on 11/8. Below is the same information: - These will be “pro-coach” led trainings. - Training will be on Sundays at a NEW LOCATION this winter: Anchor Rec Center, 33483 ..." (Facebook)

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