🌱 Train Safety On Everyone's Mind + Plenty Of Pets Up For Adoption

Hello there, Avon-Avon Lake. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• Talking about train safety!
• Love-A-Stray pet adoption event.
• Looking for a new furry friend?

But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and snow, 1-2". High: 45 Low: 34.

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

1. Avon Lake Fire Chief Jeremy Betsa joined the city’s mayor and others at a recent meeting at Learwood Middle School to talk with residents about safety precautions in the event a train jumps the tracks near their homes. According to Cleveland 19 News, "Chief Betsa [said] the reality is, just like in East Palestine, “there are hazardous materials that go on those tracks through Avon Lake. There’s no specific mandate today that says the railroad has to inform us about what and when is coming through the town." Betsa added that his firefighters are prepared for any hazmat situation in the community and has a plan in place if a derailment were to happen." (Cleveland 19 News)
2. Saturday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. visit PetPeople by Hollywood Feed, located at 35901 Detroit Road in Avon, to get to know some of the Love-A Stray pets that are currently up for adoption. You might find you next four legged family member! (Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue via Facebook)
3. Looking to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter! Pet adoption agencies in and around Avon-Avon Lake have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Avon-Avon Lake area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. Click on any listing for more information about a pet or to start the adoption process. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

Avon Oaks Tennis Center - (5-6PM)

From my notebook:

• Avon Lake City Schools: "Impressive group of 8th graders! (Learwood yearbook 1997-1998)" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Live stream of our Elementary Choral Festival. Great job students and directors. " (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Athletic Boosters: "Due to high demand we have a very limited number of tickets to Saturday’s Booster Bash!! please click the link below to purchase, please remember no tickets will be sold at the door! https://www.avonlakeathleticbo." (Avon Lake Athletic Boosters via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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