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
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Man on Bike Hit By Car in Avon Lake; Life Flighted to Metro
87-year-old Avon Lake man hit by woman.
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'The Jungle' and Internet for Beginners at the Avon Library
Find out what's going on this week at the Avon Branch Library.
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Westlake is Home to Miss Cuyahoga County USA
Hunt, 25, will compete in the November Miss Ohio USA contest.
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Escaped Missouri Convict Wanted: Crossed into Avon This Morning
Westlake, OH|News|
Escaped Missouri Convict Wanted: Confronted in Westlake This Morning
Call 9-1-1 if you've seen this man.
Westlake, OH|News|
Couple Trouble Leads to Underage Drinking, Marijuana Charges
It's the true love (not) edition.
Westlake, OH|News|
New Bassett Road Development Plans Delayed, But Inching Closer to Approval
Flooding, a falling water tower and a retention pond are points of concern.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Lake Road Intersection Closed Sept. 3 as Belmar Project Kicks into High Gear
Lake Road at Belmar will be closed for part of this week.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
All Dogs in the Pool! The Big Splash is Sept. 7
The popular annual dog-in-the-pool party is Saturday. Outside communities (and their dogs) are welcome.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
New City Pool, City Hall Discussion is Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Avon City Hall
Public input encouraged. City Hall is on Chester Road (north side) across from Circle K.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
No Help for Child, Armed Bank Robbery, Preparing for the Worst, Rape Charge and Top Cops
News from around some of our Northeast Ohio Patches
Westlake, OH|News|
No Help for Child, Armed Bank Robbery, Preparing for the Worst, Rape Charge and Top Cops
News from around some of our Northeast Ohio Patches
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
WOW Houses: Decks, Patios, Stained Glass and Going Dutch (Colonial)
Check out these homes for sale around Northeast Ohio.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Joseph P. DiLallo, Served in WWII
Westlake, OH|News|
Looking for a Lost Bear; No Smoking That, Either: Best of the Blotter
Here are some of the most noteworthy items from police departments in the area this week
Westlake, OH|News|
Fugitive of the Week Wanted for Shooting Man Several Times
Christopher Jackson -- who previously lived in Cleveland -- is the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's fugitive of the week.
Avon-Avon Lake|News|
Looking for a Lost Bear; No Smoking That, Either: Best of the Blotter
Here are some of the most noteworthy items from police departments in the area this week
