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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Donations Wanted, Date Set for Folger Flea
Annual flea market at the Folger Home is one week from Thursday. Drop offs early next week.
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Dlugosz Dinner, Shoremen Reunion Tickets Available
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Miller Nature Preserve's 'Arts in the Park' Concert Series Kicks Off June 13
Food, cash bar available.
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19 School Positions Eliminated, One Greatly Reduced
Superintendent specifies what positions will be eliminated.
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Community Update
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Dick Ambrose to Speak at Avon Lake Kiwanis Club Thursday
Ambrose, a former Cleveland Brown, presided over the Anthony Sowell trial.
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Westlake Schools Approve Almost $1 Million in Cuts, Eliminate 20 Positions
Busing within one mile of the schools eliminated.
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BBB: Avon Lake Contractor Took Deposits, Didn’t Do Work
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Walking Across America, and Through Avon
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Woman Checks Yard, 20 Minutes Later, a Deer Head Appears
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Tyler F. Flynn, age 33: Obituary
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John Waite, a New Restaurant and a Teen Hopes to Save an Orphanage: Top News
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Homeless Man Claims 'Raised by Wolves,' Police Save Turtle: Best of the Blotter
Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
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Homeless Man Claims 'Raised by Wolves,' Police Save Turtle: Best of the Blotter
Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
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Open Mic Goes Outside for Nationally Recognized Singing Duo
Duo will perform, weather permitting, at Veterans Memorial Park in Avon Lake.
