🌱 Patch AM: What Avon police encountered this week on I-90 and in town

Morning Avon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Avon police encountered this week on I-90 and in town
• See how Avon schools scored on Ohio's newest report card
• How Avon's volleyball team fixed its lineup and beat Amherst

Also on today's calendar: Wednesday Morning Prayer at St. Barnabas and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
• Friday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver arrested for OVI after traffic crash on I-90: Avon Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Several recent police calls in Avon may concern local residents, including an OVI-related crash on I-90 that sent the at-fault driver to the hospital. Officers also handled an assault arrest at Culver's, a domestic violence arrest on Cypress East, and weapons and protection-order violations on I-90. These incidents highlight ongoing safety and enforcement activity around town.
   

• WESTSHORE: Glowing report card for several districts (westlifenews.com) — Families in Avon can celebrate as Avon Local Schools earned a top five-star overall rating on Ohio's latest school report card, with especially strong marks in achievement, progress, gap closing, and graduation rate. The report compares Avon with neighboring Westshore districts and highlights statewide gains in literacy, math, and career readiness. Detailed building-level data are available on the state's report card website.
   

• Amherst vs. Avon volleyball: Eagles figure out lineup to avenge Comets (morningjournal.com) — Avon volleyball fans just saw the Eagles steady their injury-shuffled lineup with a straight-set home win over Amherst, boosting their Southwestern Conference record and confidence. Strong back-row defense and big nights from hitters like Peyton Reinart and Lucy Lee powered the turnaround. Next up, Avon heads to Berea-Midpark on Oct. 1.
   

📸 Around Avon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Avon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Dave Hinrich LIVE at Veranda Bistro & Bar →
  Veranda Bistro & Bar, 32045 Detroit Ave, Avon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Wednesday Morning Prayer at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Dave Hinrich at Veranda Bistro & Bar →
  Veranda Bistro & Bar, 32045 Detroit Ave, Avon
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Bam-Boo Blooms and Mahjong →
  Little Meraki Market, 34970 Detroit Road, Avon
• Sunday Morning Worship at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  10:00 am
• Avon Democratic Club Holds Political Sign Distribution Event →
  Avon Library, 37485 Harvest Dr, Avon
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Improve your Composition: Master the Frame | Cleveland, OH →
  PIXEL Connection, 2100 Center Road, Avon
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Outing →
  Red Tail Golf Club, 4400 Nagel Rd, Avon
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Wednesday Morning Prayer at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  9:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Candidates Night and Issue 3 Voter Identification →
  Knights of Columbus Ragan Hall, 1783 Moore Rd Avon
  5:00 pm
• Avon Democratic Club Hosts Candidates Brian Shaver, US House of Rep, & Judge Betty Sutton on Oct 8 →
  Lorain Public Library System Avon Branch, 37485 Harvest Dr, Avon
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sunday Morning Worship at St. Barnabas →
  St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 468 Bradley Rd, Bay Village
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Avon. Apply here.
• Ford Motor Company posted a job opening for Financial Analyst in Avon Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Avon Lake

• Boo by the Woods to return to Avon Lake (morningjournal.com)
• Week of September 14, 2026 (toledolegalnews.com)
• Lake's Kyla Brinton surpasses 100 career soccer goals (yourohionews.com)

North Ridgeville

• Election 2026: Two seats on Ninth District Court of Appeals to be decided in November (morningjournal.com)
• Lowest premium gas price in Lorain County hits $4.45 for week ending Sept. 19 (loraintimes.com)
• North Ridgeville football: Broken collarbone doesn't stop Mason Allison from having an all-time moment (morningjournal.com)

Ok Avon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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