Sunday, May 19, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest and most clicked-on police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre and most talked about police reports. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. • WESTLAKE: Drunk Man Tries to Bail out Woman for Drunken Driving, Promptly Arrested A 34-year-old North Olmsted man should have used better judgment May 11 when he went to bail out a friend who had been arrested for operating under the influence earlier that morning. The man arrived at the police station just after 4 a.m. Westlake police found him to be under the influence and he was arrested for drunk driving as well. Police subsequently determined that he had been drinking with the woman before her arrest. …
Conservative groups targeted by IRS.
To the Editor: Recently we learned the United States Department of Justice, which is under the direction of President Obama, secretly seized the phone records in the New York and Washington DC offices of the world’s oldest and biggest news gathering organization, the Associated Press. The United States Department of Justice also secretly seized the home and cell phone records of several reporters and editors of the Associated Press. We also recently learned the Internal Revenue Service, IRS, a department of the United States Treasury, which is under the direction of President Obama, abused their power. The IRS specifically targeted and singled out conservative groups for scrutiny. Their crime was having the word “Patriot” of “Constitution…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 1,598-square-foot home was built in 1997.
For more details on this home for sale at 112 Norman Ave., Avon Lake see its Zillow listing. More Avon-Avon Lake Real Estate Listings >> Homes just listed for sale. For more Real Estate news, subscribe to Avon-Avon Lake Patch's free email newsletter here.
Our Patch bloggers wrote posts based on current events this week. See what topics they touched on in this roundup.
There were lots of hot topics in the news this week, and three of our bloggers chose to tackle them with their own opinions of the situations. Here's what they had to say about these current events: 1. Blogger Laura Madsen explains how a trip to McDonald's forever changed the lives of several people. Do you think the discovery of Michelle, Gina and Amanda was divine intervention? 2. Mom blogger Melissa Winger explains why she will no longer shop at Abercrombie & Fitch and how appalled she was at the CEO's message to girls and women. 3. Another mom blogger, Devone, writes that it's getting harder to teach girls that they are more than just a pretty face, especially with how skimpy girls clothing is becoming. Her rant was also inspired by …
One hour concert, reception is open to the public.
After 36 years, Avon Lake High School choral director Bill Zurkey conducted his last concert Thursday night in the school’s PAC. While the night proved to be a memorable one for Zurkey, his family, performers and guests, one last surprise remained: Plans were announced for a farewell concert, "The End of an Era," on Sunday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center (PAC). Former and current students, school personnel and those who may have become acquainted with Zurkey, who was recently honored by Bowling Green State University as a 2013 College Alumni Award Recipients, are invited to come by, hear the concert and join the reception. Expect plenty of Merples and choral alumni, singing and a fun mix of music. At …
Friday, May 17, 2013
For second year, race will start at Avon High School.
The streets of Avon will be filled with runners and walkers for the Kaiser Permanente 13th Annual Eagle Run on Saturday, May 25. More than 1,000 runners and walkers are anticipated to participate in this year’s event held Memorial Day Weekend. For the second consecutive year, the race will start at Avon High School. Runners and walkers can begin registering at 7:15 a.m. Registration is now open online. "We anticipate a record turnout for this years Eagle Run,” Chris Carroll, a spokesperson for the race said. “Over the last 13 years, as the City of Avon has grown so has the participation in the Eagle Run. This has become one of the premier community events and is a significant fund raiser for Avon Schools. The race offers something for …
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Hate bugs but love nature? Carnivorous plant display opens May 17.
Hate bugs but love plants? Or maybe you’re just a nature lover looking for something a little different? Bugs Beware, Plants on the Prowl display of carnivorous plants opens today, May 17 at the Miller Nature Conservatory in Avon and will be available for viewing 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. until Sept. 5. The preserve is celebrating its second anniversary this month. Included in the display are Venus Fly Traps, sundews and pitcher plants. Naturalist Leslie McNutt said the although the conservatory has been open two years and while it has always had a few of the plants, this is the first time the center will have a major carnivorous plant display. “We have been working hard on interactive activities to make this display one that both adults and …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Looking for a job locally? Here's a look at who's hiring in the area.
May 16 Avon/Lorain Site Manager (West Side Suburbs) business/mgmt May 16 decking help (avon) general labor May 16 Leasing Agent (Avon Lake) customer service May 16 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2ND SHIFT) (AVON) skilled trades/artisan May 16 OTR Company Drivers/ Owner Operators pic transportation May 16 Full Time Dish Washer (Avon, Ohio) food/beverage/hospitality May 16 Part time House Cleaners (West side suburbs) general labor May 16 House Cleaner-Experienced (Avon Lake) general labor Find more jobs here.<<< May 15 Customer Service (Sheffield and Avon Lake) customer service May 15 Body Tech (Avon) skilled trades/artisan May 15 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2ND SHIFT) (AVON) skilled trades/artisan May 15 Assistant …
Parts of Ashwood Drive under water. One driveway, parts of street damaged.
Residents of Ashwood Drive found their street under water May 15, despite the dry weather after a water main break between Electric and Redwood boulevards. Avon Lake Municipal Utilities representative said that at approximately 7 p.m. last night, power surges in Avon Lake caused pressure fluctuations at Avon Lake Municipal Utilities’ Water Filtration Plant. The stutter effect caused a break in the 50-year old water main on Ashwood Drive between Electric and Redwood, affecting approximately 20 homes. Being so close to the filtration/pumping station, the water was coming out very quickly. The break was fixed in 3 and a half hours. ALMU engineers did not speculate the quantity of water lost. A resident’s driveway and part of Ashwood Drive …
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
Americans may be living longer, but our retirement plans aren’t keeping up. Which means people are living longer with smaller bank accounts. But Marlene Konkoly will retire at age 50. How did she do it? She contributes a whopping 45 percent of the gross annual income she earns as a procurement officer for an automotive finance company to her retirement—all while owning a home and remaining debt-free. Konkoly is actually well ahead of the retirement savings curve compared to many of her fellow Americans. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, fewer than half of Americans even know how much money they would need to retire. And nearly a third of employees who had access to a defined contribution plan such as a 401(k) did not participate …
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