Woman Duct-Tapes Dog's Muzzle Shut; Bears Spotted in Town; Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested: Avon's Best of 2015

2015 was an eventful year in Avon. A woman who duct-taped her dog’s muzzle shut, then posted the picture on Facebook, turned out to have an Avon connection. Bears visited yards on several occasions, town resident Stuart Scott of ESPN passed away, high school students were investigated for sharing inappropriate photos and the school superintendent was scrutinized and cleared of wrongdoing regarding scholarship donations.

Here is a look at the 10 most-read stories on Avon Patch during 2015:

Woman Who Duct-Taped Dog’s Mouth Arrested

Bears Spotted in Avon

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Bank Robberies in Avon

Avon Police Issue Statement Concerning Duct-Taped Dog

Police Make Arrest in Avon Sexual Assault Case

Avon High School Adds Three New Coaches

ESPN’s Stuart Scott, an Avon Resident, Dies at 49

Friendly’s to Reopen in Avon

Investigation Continues in Avon High School Inappropriate Photo Sharing Allegation

Scholarship Donations by Superintendent Being Investigated