COVID-19 Up In Lorain County + Blood Needed In Avon, Avon Lake

Welcome back, Avon and Avon Lake! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around town.

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First, today's weather:

A thick cloud cover and cold. High: 35 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories today in Avon-Avon Lake:

1. Avon Lake Regional Water lost board member Paul "Randy" Phillips and mourned his passing. (The Morning Journal)
2. COVID-19 cases are up in Lorain County. Here's what that means for you. (Chronicle Telegram)
3. Blood donations typically wane during the holiday season, but the shortage is being compounded by the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Red Cross. Here's where to donate near you. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• EVR Intro to Gun Ownership (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "A sweet reminder of why we do what we do, from a Fidos Adopter. And Larry, I'm quite sure Mama Fido remembers you - AND Checkers/Ellie. Thank you so much for adopting and loving her! ❤🥰 "Hi Michelle, I'm sure that you don't remember me ..." (Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "Erieview looks amazing this holiday season, too! Thank you to all the volunteers!" (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Police Department: "Thank you to everyone who donated to ALPD's Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services & Lorain County Safe Harbor / Genesis House holiday collection drive!! You've all helped make the holidays brighter for people in our community! If yo..." (Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "'Tis the season for some festive holiday music. Heritage will have a 3rd grade music concert on Dec. 15. Avon East is having a 2nd grade concert during the day for families on Dec. 10. Happy Holidays!" (Facebook)

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About me: Patch's Ohio Editor, casting my watchful gaze on Northeast Ohio. Feel free to drop me a line at chris.mosby@patch.com.

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