🌱Pets In Need + Things To Do This Weekend + New Houses Listed

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

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Now, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 83 Low: 72.

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

1. If you've been hoping to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your life, look no further than these Avon-Avon Lake area animal shelters for a pet to take home. Across Ohio, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home — and many are located in your area. On a search for a lovable new four-legged companion? Consider checking out a local adoption agency like A New Leash On Life Rescue, where Sully the cat is waiting patiently. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. There are a lot of things to do this weekend around the Avon-Avon Lake area like the Twins Days Festival, Puerto Rican Parade, Medina County Fair and more. Check out cleveland.com's list of events. What will you be doing? (cleveland.com)
3. Whether you're actively looking for a new home or just looking into other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in Avon-Avon Lake. Do you see any homes you like? (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Yoga in the Park - Friday Mornings - Avon Lake Parks & Recreation (7 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Browns: "It was Military Appreciation Day at camp! We welcomed over 200 service members to practice and afterwards they spent some time with the players" (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Avon Lake Athletic Boosters: "Wondering if Beer Fest 2022 can really be as much fun as you've heard that it is? Just ask any of these folks if they had fun last year. Beer Fest 2022 is Saturday, Aug. 7 from 1 - 7 at Miller Road Park. Get your tickets now!" (Avon Lake Athletic Boosters via Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "If you experience a power outage, make sure to report it to the Illuminating Company using one of these methods:" (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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