🌱Mother And Daughter Graduate Together + Schools May Need More Space

Morning, everybody! Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm; not as warm. High: 79 Low: 58.

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

1. High School Senior Colin Kaufmann of Avon, the first track athlete in Avon history to be a four-event state qualifier was the 100 champion after running a 10.75 in regional finals. According to cleveland.com, he was third in the 200 with a 22.05, just three hundredths of a second behind first and second. He ran the second leg of Avon’s championship 4x100, which finished in 41.93 and anchored the Eagles’ third-place 4x200. (cleveland.com)
2. A mother and daughter from Avon graduated together from Lorain County Community College’s university partnership program, according to the college. With an age gap of 31 years, Colette Park, 52, and her daughter Sarah Park, 21, each took a different road to the university partnership program, however, the end result is the same — success! (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Expectant of needing more school building space in the future, the Avon Lake City School district has begun the arduous process of planning for future new school buildings. Costs could be a factor and voters reportedly could see a bond issue in 2023 to pay for these much-needed expansions and improvements. (cleveland.com)
4. Start your summer off right and check out the Summer Arts Fest: Dance with Giants. This interactive arts festival will be held on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wade Oval. The museum, partnering with University Circle Inc., will create a unique festival experience reportedly featuring larger-than-life sculptures, roaming costumed performers, live music and more. In addition, there will be tents with free activities for the whole family, musical groups on the Kulas Community Stage, food vendors and a beer garden. Check it out! (Cleveland Art.org)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Avon-Avon Lake Republican Friends Breakfast (8a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic: "190 days in the hospital. 595 days until returning to work. Joe’s experience with long-haul COVID continues to plague him years after he first experienced symptoms. His journey and road to recovery are long." (Instagram)
• Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "Avon Lake: This little girl has been missing since 630 a.m. Tuesday near Powdermaker Creek. She’s 12 years old and her name is Chloe. If you spot her please report to the Avon Lake Police Department!" (Facebook)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Tank Tops for summer - support Fido's! Fido's focuses on local shelter dogs needing help. Ava and Destin came from Lorain County Dog Kennel." (Facebook)
• Avon Youth Lacrosse Association: "Coaches and players wrapped up a great season for 7/8th grade lax at NOLL" (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Police Department: "Last week ACCSO Hartz was called out to help a turtle that was a little too close to the road. It was successfully released to a safer location." (Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "The Avon Lake High School Drama Club is hosting a 👗👒🧥 Costume Sale Wednesday and Thursday from 12:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the ALHS Performing Arts Center Lobby. Items priced $1, $2, $5." (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "Curious about girls wrestling? Come give it a try at our beginners clinic Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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