🌱 Patch AM: Do you recognize the woman Avon police are still trying to find?

Good morning Avon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Do you recognize the woman Avon police are still trying to find?
• How did Avon sports suddenly become a statewide powerhouse?

Also on today's calendar: Children's Christmas Eve at St. Barnabas and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 36 and low of 33 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 37, low: 31.
• Friday: A wintry mix in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon Police seek help locating shoplifting suspect (morningjournal.com) — Avon police are asking residents to help identify a woman suspected in a shoplifting incident at Target in Avon Commons that turned into a brief vehicle pursuit on I-90. Officers later impounded the SUV involved and have identified one suspect, but still need tips on the second woman. Anyone with information is urged to contact Avon Police at 440-934-1234.
   

• Avon's amazing fall of 2025: How the Eagles' athletic program had one of the greatest fall seasons in Ohio history (morningjournal.com) — Avon’s schools just wrapped up a historic fall, with Eagles teams winning three state championships in boys soccer, girls volleyball, and football, plus strong finishes across nearly every sport. Local leaders credit years of smart hiring, a tight-knit athletic department, and a community that backs kids in the classroom and on the field. The story also looks ahead at how Avon hopes to sustain this culture of excellence.
   

📸 Around Avon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Avon

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Wednesday December 24

• Children's Christmas Eve at St. Barnabas
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church , 468 Bradley Rd , Bay Village
  5:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
  Christian Heritage Assembly of God , 36465 Chester Rd , Avon
  6:00 pm
• Christmas Eve at St. Barnabas
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church , 468 Bradley Rd , Bay Village
  9:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Sunday Morning Worship at St. Barnabas
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church , 468 Bradley Rd , Bay Village
  10:00 am

Monday December 29

• Monday Evening Yoga at St. Barnabas
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church , 468 Bradley Rd , Bay Village
  6:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Start the New Year with Sunday Worship at St. Barnabas
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church , 468 Bradley Rd , Bay Village
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Spinning
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  8:00 am
• SS Water Aerobics
  Berea, OH Calendar Berea, OH 44017
  9:00 am
• SS Yoga
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  9:30 am
• Jazzercise
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  9:30 am
• SS Classic
  Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
  10:45 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Fairview Park, OH Calendar

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabled vet needs caregiver 1 day a week for 6 hrs.
  Light housekeeping, laundry help & meal prep. Nothing gross. DM with informal bio about yourself. Pays 20.00 per hour. (Nextdoor Avon Reserve)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Avon. Apply here.
• Area Temps posted a job opening for Medical Billing Clerk in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon Lake

• Avon Lake woman says cop refused to take revenge porn report, criticized her (cleveland19.com)
• High school scoreboard for Dec. 22 (morningjournal.com)
• From lakefront estates to custom builds: Lorain County's 10 most expensive home sales of 2025 (cleveland.com)

Elyria

• Elyria Arts Council has handmade gifts for last-minute shopping (morningjournal.com)

Ok Avon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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