Failing Anti-Smoking Grades + Avon, Avon Lake Open Houses

Hello, people of Avon and Avon Lake! We're close to Friday. Let's get through this Thursday with a healthy dose of local news.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy; very cold in the a.m.. High: 27 Low: 19.

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

1. Ready to start house hunting? To help you out, we've made a list of the three latest open houses scheduled in the Avon and Avon Lake areas. That way, you can get a feel for what kinds of properties are available before making the big decision. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. Ohio is one of the many states that has a long ways to go in preventing smoking, according to a new report by the American Lung Association. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• Kindergarten Information Night - Avon Lake High School (6:30 PM)
• Kindergarten Information Night - Avon Lake City (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Avon Lake Public Library: "Yesterday's weather brought an unexpected and very large feathered visitor who was enjoying "lunch" just outside of the DiscoveryWorks office windows. While we were sad for his meal, having the opportunity to observe such a majestic bird..." (Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "We continue to recognize our BOE members during School Board Recognition Month, sponsored by the Ohio School Boards Association. Thank you John Weigman (current BOE vice-president) for your service and dedication for the past 12 years. W..." (Facebook)

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