Firefighters Aid Stranded Couple; Bears On Trampolines: Avon 2017

AVON, CT — There was plenty of news across Avon in 2017. If you missed any of it on Avon Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories of the year, with the original publication date in parentheses.

Avon Fire Truck Becomes Magic Carpet for Stranded Bride and Groom
The ride to the reception became a little more stylish after a vehicle fire. (6/12)

Bears Have Trampoline Party in Backyard
Last week it was a bear looking for brownies, now a group of bears is having a trampoline party. (5/15)

Avon Teacher's Adult Side Business Also Part of Lewd Posting
Requests for disciplinary records have been filed. (5/18)

Longtime Avon Coach Elected to State Hall of Fame
He and nine other individuals will be inducted into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in November. (9/15)

Avon Superintendent Heading to EASTCONN
His resignation was announced recently. (7/17)

Other Top Stories:

Woman Embezzled More Than $850,000: Avon Police (11/6)

Bus Driver Dies as School Bus Crashes (3/22)

Avon Municipal Election 2017 Results: Winners Revealed (11/7)

Hip-Hop Star Nicki Minaj Likes The Moves of Avon Bear (5/24)

Banker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges for Misconduct While Branch Manager In Avon (1/12)

Photo credit: Avon Volunteer Fire Department

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