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.
The man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them against their will for a decade has pleaded guilty to avoid the death sentence.
Coloring rabbits, not allowed and you can't keep moose or giraffes
Blood donations center in Avon is closest center to Westlake.
Rich Summers will focus on economic development, protecting home values, if elected.
Visitation, services are Thursday and Friday.
The following information is selected from Westlake Police logs. Where an arrest is noted it does not indicate a conviction.
