Avon Super Hero Day Sparks Rescue of Mayor Jensen
Twenty eight kids at the Avon Aquatic Facility staged a rescue of Mayor Bryan Jensen from villains in a staged Kidnapping scene as part of Super Hero Day. Costumed heroes led by Spider-Man and Nick Fury guided participants in the action packed skit amid a cheering crowd.
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Bikers give birthday surprise to Lorain boy
A Lorain boy named Connor Rutledge, turning three, received a surprise birthday visit from about 75 motorcycles. The event, sparked by a Facebook post from Connor’s aunt, included donations of 200 and a group prayer led by Pastor Calynn Deasley. Connor fights leukemia and neuroblastoma, with treatment starting today after a long battle since infancy.
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Avon Dedicates Veterans Memorial in City Ceremony
Avon unveiled a new veterans memorial behind the fire station on Detroit Road honoring Americans who died or served in wars. Mayor Bryan Jensen described it as a safe, special place to remember all Avon's veterans, with six black stones bearing etched photos by Kotecki Monuments and historical images curated by local veteran Kerry Barvincak.
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Carlisle Two breaks ground for veterans memorial
A Carlisle Township groundbreaking marked the start of a veterans memorial project on LaGrange Road. Trustee Berry Taylor praised favorable weather as residents and officials gathered with Ray Hildebrandt, a U S Army veteran and former fire chief, who championed the plan since 2012.
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Eastern Heights Middle School to host regular police presence
Elyria’s Eastern Heights Middle School will host a school officer from the Elyria Police Department with a regular presence during hours. Elyria High School acts as a daily home base. District officials say the move reflects a shift to larger campuses and will expand to Northwood and Westwood campuses via the county sheriff's office and police department.
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