🌱Some Avon Lake Power Plant Site Updates + New Cell Phone Law

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Avon-Avon Lake. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• What's happening at the Avon Lake Power Plant site.
• Are you hankering a burger and shake?
• Get ready for a new cell phone law.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with snow showers. High: 34 Low: 24.

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

1. In an effort to keep locals abreast of what is going on with the Avon Lake Power Plant site, Mayor Zilka and Community Development Director Ted Esborn gave a presentation at the recent North Coast Rotary club meeting. Including an update on the demolition, remediation and restoration of the site. They explained that they are taking proactive efforts to work with ALERG (Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group) and working towards economic and community improvements in Avon Lake. The demolition of coal yard structures has been completed and the conveyor over Lake Road has been removed. In addition, there is ongoing sampling of pond water, groundwater and air monitoring. Over 36,000 Tons of coal have been removed from the site as well as asbestos material. For more information and updates go to https://www.avonlake.org/economic-development/power-plant-updates. (North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation via Facebook)
2. Drivers beware, there is a new "public safety" cellphone law that will come into effect on April 3rd, in Ohio, prohibiting drivers from using their phones while behind the wheel. However, the law does not prohibit the hands-free use of phones. Please take the necessary precautions! (Chronicle-Telegram)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Kindergarten Information Night - Avon Lake High School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Avon Lake Public Library: "Inspired by one of our circulation staff who hails from Inverness, Scotland, our very own furry lassie, Aurora, is celebrating Robert Burns Day! Burns is the official and much beloved national bard of Scotland." (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "Due to Ohio Shale, radon gas is prevalent in the state. The Avon Lake Public Library does have radon detectors available to borrow from their collection. For more information, please visit: https://alpl.org/equipment" (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Cheers to 50 years! The class also has a Facebook page members can follow, search for Avon Lake Class of 1973 on Facebook. #ALCS100" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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