Wednesday, January 16, 2013
2-year-old alleging fondling, YMCA, police investigating
The Avon Police Department, as well as the French Creek YMCA and Child Protective Services are investigating whether a 2-year-old girl was sexually fondled by a man at the YMCA, located on Recreation Drive in Avon. YMCA personnel, after reviewing tapes, said it does not see evidence to support the allegation and will continue to assist authorities. “It was brought to our attention yesterday,” Rick Haase, the Vice President of Marketing for the Greater Cleveland YMCA said on Jan. 16. “We’re assisting both the Avon Police and Child Protective Services and doing everything possible to help investigate the allege abuse. “We take this very seriously as one of Northeast Ohio’s largest non-profit organizations.” Haase said a parent contacted the …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Event benefits Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and YMCA
The streets of Avon will be filled with runners and walkers for the Kaiser Permanente 12th Annual Eagle Run on Saturday, May 26. Starting at the new location of Avon High School, runners and walkers can begin registering at 7:15 a.m. Options for runners include participating in either the 5-mile or 5K events. Walkers can enjoy the 5K Walk. Both the 5-mile and 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 1 Mile Kids’ Fun Run (ages 13 & under) starts at 10 a.m. Consistent with the past 11 years, half of the proceeds of the Kaiser Permanente 2012 Avon Eagle Run will go to the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund. The donated money is invested, and the interest from the money is awarded as grants to fund special projects developed by …
Event benefits Event benefits Community Resource Services
The streets of Avon will be filled with runners and walkers for the Kaiser Permanente 12th Annual Eagle Run on Saturday, May 26. Starting at the new location of Avon High School, runners and walkers can begin registering at 7:15 a.m. Proceeds from the event will in part go to Avon Lake-based Community Resource Services. Options for runners include participating in either the 5-mile or 5K events. Walkers can enjoy the 5K Walk. Both the 5-mile and 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 1 Mile Kids’ Fun Run (ages 13 & under) starts at 10 a.m. Consistent with the past 11 years, half of the proceeds of the Kaiser Permanente 2012 Avon Eagle Run will go to the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund. The donated money is invested, and the …
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ron Cherni works out at French Creek YMCA, Mayor Jim Smith said.
The 76-year-old Avon Lake man who helped stop a carjacking in Avon Lake is a regular at the French Creek YMCA, Avon mayor Jim Smith said at Monday's meeting of City Council. "I wouldn't mess with him," Smith said of Ron Cherni. "He's a tough hombre. I remember his dad. He was 96, and I wouldn't have messed with him, either." Cherni was at the Speedway at the corner of Walker Road and Route 83 in Avon Lake on Dec. 8 when Bryan Schiffbauer, 23, who had just pleaded guilty in Avon Lake Municipal Court to a misdemeanor drug charge, allegedly told a woman at the Speedway that he had a gun and tried to steal her SUV. Cherni and Brian Williams, 40, of Barberton, heard the woman scream for help and dragged Schiffbauer out of the car. They and some…
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Here's the scoop on what's going on this weekend!
The Lake Erie Crushers return to All Pro Freight Stadium Friday for a three-game series against the Windy City Thunderbolts. After their recent 10-game winning streak, the Crushers are in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the Frontier League's Eastern Division with just over two weeks to go in the regular season. Get some last-minute back-to-school bargains at Saturday's Kids Closet Resale on Saturday at Avon Ballroom. Update your own wardrobe and help the French Creek YMCA at the Evening at Charming Charlie benefit at Charming Charlie in Crocker Park on Sunday. Looking for family-friendly fun in the final weekend before school starts? Check out Westlake Christian Church's Weekend in the Son on Saturday. Pony rides, food, bounce …
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
These 5 picks are friendly on the wallet and close to home.
It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what to do this weekend. Don't worry; Patch is coming to your rescue! Check our picks for the activities that aren't too far from home. 1. KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST Where/When: Avon Lake High School Commons/Sunday, April 17, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Why Go: For the all-you-can-eat pancakes, with a side of sausage. This is a great social event to meet other Avon Lakers and make your stomach happy at the same time. After, go over to the Easter Egg Hunt: 2. EASTER EGG HUNT AND PHOTOS WITH THE BUNNY Where/When: Avon Lake High School Competition Gym/Sunday, April 17, 2 p.m. Why Go: Bring the kids for pictures, eggs, and other goodies. Relay for Life teams will have fundraisers for kids including games, food and …
Lots to do right here in Avon this weekend!
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to your rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants to explore. 1. CRUSHERS NATIONAL ANTHEM AUDITIONS Where/when: All Pro Freight Stadium, 5 to 7 p.m. April 14. Why go: The Crushers are looking for skilled performers of all ages to sing the National Anthem this season. Future American Idols have to start somewhere. Pricing: Free 2. NHA HOME RUN FOR THE HOMELESS Where/when: All Pro Freight Stadium, 7 a.m. April 16. Why go: Come run in support of The Haven Center, Lorain County’s year-round 24 hour emergency homeless shelter for men, women and children. There will …
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Annual fundraising event held throughout northeast Ohio
The 26th annual Swim for Diabetes was held at 47 pools throughout Northeast Ohio over the weekend, including the French Creek YMCA on Friday night. The annual event is the largest fundraising event for the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland. Swimmers of every age and skill level participated in the swim. Mary Ann Nicolay, a health care educator with the Diabetes Association staff, says the organization hopes to raise around $250,000 with Swim for Diabetes. "What's great is that all of the money raised during the weekend stays in Northeast Ohio", said Nicolay. The group relies on volunteers to work and manage the events, including lifeguards like Avon High School junior Maddie Michelich, who volunteered her time during the swim…
Friday, February 11, 2011
Driver let off with a warning
Avon police pulled over a semi truck around 5:50 p.m. on Feb.10 after seeing the driver playing a movie on the dashboard DVD player while driving on Interstate 90. He was also not using his turn signal, police reported. Police issued a warning to the driver of the truck, which was registered out of New York, on paying attention. Impersonation Another out-of-state resident notified Avon Police that they received a phone call from someone from the "Department of Justice." This time, a woman in Massachusetts told police that the man identified himself as Mike Johnson and that he threatened her if she did not send a check to him for $12,000 for a "loan." The woman said she hangs up on him and has notified police in her community. The phone …
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Nothing reported missing in break-in
A home in the 3300 block of Gated Court was broken into on Jan. 12. According to Avon police, the homeowner went to run errands around 9:30 a.m. and, when she returned home around 1 p.m., discovered the front door had been kicked in. Nothing appeared to have been taken, police said. Witnesses reported seeing strange cars in the neighborhood that morning. Another YMCA locker room theft A man told Avon police that his wallet containing cash and gift cards, and his cell phone, were stolen from the men's locker room off the swimming pool at the French Creek YMCA. More ATV complaints A resident flagged down a patrolling police car in the 2900 block of Stone Wheel Run on Jan. 13 to report that all-terrain vehicles are regularly trespassing on …
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Jon Rosenstadt
1:50 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
Yes! Talk to your children. Tell them that there are terrible people in the world. People who will use computers to attempt to manipulate you into believing bizarre things. People who dont believe in evidence, fact, logic, or even basic common sense. People who talk out of their backside and think that someone, somewhere, must be hanging on their every word. more ›