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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Supporting youth mental health (mimivanderhaven.com) — Students in Avon schools are getting new mental health support, including a sensory space at Avon Middle School and programs for parents and staff, thanks to nonprofit The Hope for B.E.S.T. A recent community fundraiser brought in $25,000 to expand resources, from separation-anxiety workshops at Avon Early Learning Center to motivational talks for high schoolers, all aimed at reducing stigma and boosting emotional well-being.
2. Avon accepting applications for city's Charter Review Commission through Nov. 2 (chroniclet.com) — Avon residents now have a chance to directly shape their city's governing rules by applying to serve on the Charter Review Commission through Nov. 2. Applicants must live in Avon, be registered voters, and be willing to attend evening meetings; details and forms are available on the city website or via City Council Clerk Barbara Brooks.
3. Marriages (weirtondailytimes.com) — One of the latest Jefferson County marriage applications includes Rachel Lettie Horvath of Avon paired with Ryan Patrick Basel of Steubenville. The full list covers several couples from nearby communities, offering a snapshot of recent local relationships becoming official across the region.
4. District Tennis: Local Magnificat doubles team, Amherst's Katelyn Bussard advance to state tournament (chroniclet.com) — Avon tennis fans will see familiar names at the Division I state tournament, as Magnificat's Elizabeth Ammori of Avon and Amherst's Katelyn Bussard advance after strong district showings. Although Avon's own qualifiers narrowly missed individual state berths, senior Ashley DeHaven and the Eagles will still compete in the state team semifinals in the Cincinnati area.
5. Lorain County Democratic Women elect officers for 2027 (chroniclet.com) — An Avon resident, Latoska Price, has been elected president of the Lorain County Democratic Women, giving Avon a prominent voice in the county party's leadership. She succeeds longtime leader Inez James and plans to focus on expanding membership, elevating women's leadership, and supporting Democratic candidates across Lorain County.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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