Lori E. Switaj, Patch Staff
- Avon-Avon Lake, OH
A native New Yorker, Lori grew up in the Manhattan exurb of Pearl River. She now lives in Avon Lake, a town much like Pearl River.
After graduating from Boston College in 1985 with a BA degree in English and Communications, she moved to Cleveland and spent nearly a decade on and off as an investigator where her inquisitive nature was put to good use.
The following years were spent raising two kids and playing and coaching ice hockey. She joined the staff at a weekly newspaper and for the next 10 years, functioned as a reporter, columnist and editor, earning state-level awards in each area.
Offline, you'll probably find Lori at one of Cleveland's rinks, lacing up her Bauers for game of ice hockey when she's not running through the MetroParks.
Community service is a priority and she currently serves as the immediate past president of the Avon Lake Kiwanis and also sat on the inaugural board of directors at the French Creek YMCA in Avon.
Posting Activity
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Shoremen Harriers Place 8th in One of Country's Largest Meets
Team tops state-ranked Ignatius, Toledo St. Francis.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Witness to History: After 50 Years, Nonagenarian Again Sees Sewer System Installed
Patricia Black watches as the 54-year old sewer she saw installed in 1959 gets an overhaul.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Rain or Shine, Band-A-Rama Keeps it Interesting
49th Band-A-Rama is Sept. 14 in Avon Lake.
Westlake, OH|News|
Porter Library Participating in Big Read With ‘Nancy Clancy’ Book
Worldwide program gives those with iPads, Kindles, Nooks, etc. to Nancy Clancy book for 2 weeks
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Nordstrom Rack's Grand Opening is Sept. 12
Festivities start at 8 a.m., doors open at 9.
Westlake, OH|News|
Nordstrom Rack's Grand Opening is Sept. 12
Festivities start at 8 a.m., doors open at 9.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Thoughts on the Avon Lake Pool? Take the Online Survey
The Recreation Department wants to know your thoughts.
Westlake, OH|News|
Wine Festival, Spaghetti Dinner and Your Brain at Westshore: 5 Things
Here are five things we found you need to know this week.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Ceremony Marks Lives Lost in Historic Battle 200 Years Ago
Ceremony in Avon Lake Cemetery honors two unknown seamen.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Class Will Teach How to Minister to Prisoners
Training to minister in prisons is Sept. 21 at Christian Heritage Assembly of God in Avon.
Westlake, OH|News|
Long Ago Westlake: Schneider’s Supper Club
We're reaching into the archives of the Cleveland Memory Project this week.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Long Ago Avon Lake: Police Cooperation at the County Line
This photo from the Cleveland Memory Project, is from 1956.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Dead Woman Stuffed in Closet, Doctor Charged with Rape: Police Items
Here's a roundup of police items from this week's Ohio Patches.
Westlake, OH|News|
Dead Woman Stuffed in Closet, Doctor Charged with Rape
Here's a roundup of police items from this week's Ohio Patches.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Man Hit by Car, An Escaped Convict Top This Week’s News
This week's top news stories.
Westlake, OH|News|
Missouri Escapee Gets More Charges, $500K Bond
Man captured in Westlake on stolen bike last week.
