Avon Lake News

AVON LAKE - Legend has it that the bodies of two sailors who died during the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie washed ashore and were buried in unmarked graves at the site of the city's Lake Shore Cemetery.

James Herrmann wrapped his hands around his fidgety nearly 1-year-old son Thursday and said he wished for a quiet, uneventful Father's Day.

Duct tape isn't just for small home repairs, and attendees at this year's annual Duct Tape Festival made that evident.

But some families are dealt a harsher hand than others with cancer striking multiple family members, making for a sad family narrative.

A former executive at Philips Medical Systems in Highland Heights who admitted lying to the FBI during the Cuyahoga County corruption probe was sentenced 18 months of probation Thursday.

Medina City Council voted 6-1 June 10 to increase utility rates by 3 percent per year from January 2014-2018, as recommended by the Utility Rate Review Committee.

Todd A. Nicholl, 60, of Sheffield Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, after a brief battle with cancer.

In support of Special Olympics, members of the North Ridgeville Police Department are coordinating with other local law enforcement agencies to participate in the seventh annual Ohio Law Enforcement Torch Run in Lorain County on June 24. More than 2,000 officers will run or bike in one of six main locations or one of several satellite community ... (more)

AVON LAKE The first phase of a road improvement plan necessitated by the new Nagel Road interchange in Avon is being pushed back.

AVON LAKE Two schools will be under new leadership when classes resume in August.

GRAND THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE, MOORE ROAD: Police received a call about 7:30 a.m. June 7 from a man who said his tool truck filled with tools was stolen from a business area on Moore Road.

Joshua C. Derenburger, 24, 47531 Chippewa Trail, Negley; Larry Elkins, 32, 1633 Holiday St., East Liverpool; and David C. Talbott, 22, 44992 Y&O Road, East Liverpool; all failed to appear for court hearings.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for eastern areas of Lorain County, particularly near the lakefront.

It's time for local golfers to hit the summer links, while looking for that big round to brag to their friends about during the next few months, or, at least reliving such a "momentous" shot over some beverages at the infamous "19th hole."

This scene is somewhere in the West Shore Sun/Sun Sentinel area . Here's a clue: This week we're visiting another educational institution's venue for performers.

A Fairlawn man was injured when a Jeep Liberty went through a red light and hit his motorcycle Wednesday night at Interstate 71 and state Route 18, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Krav Food Truck owner Todd Berry is healing successfully from a May 21 accident, and his Mediterranean fare will be back in operation by July 3, said his business partner Kathy Sweringen.

AVON LAKE The Charter Review Commission recommended to City Council that two amendments be presented to the voters on the Nov. 5 ballot.

SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT, WALKER ROAD: Police received a report about 2:26 p.m. May 31 of a suspicious suitcase left in the parking lot of the Giant Eagle grocery store for more than an hour.

Christopher L. "Chris" Dove, 62, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness.