🌱 ODOT To Invest $1.1M In Avon Lake + Lorain County Vote

Good day, people of Avon-Avon Lake! Carla Varner here with your Friday copy of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cool with periods of rain. High: 56 Low: 50.

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

1. In response to the increasing number of pedestrian-involved traffic accidents, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will invest $51M for new safety projects across the state, including $1.1M for improvements along US-6 in Avon Lake. Fatal crashes involving pedestrians and roadway exists hit their highest levels in 2021, said the ODOT. DeWine stated that he believes that distracted driving is contributing to the problem. (WKYC.com)
2. Lorain County residents voted no to Issue 7, a proposed hotel bed tax increase, and cast 7,641 votes or 30 percent for JD Vance, the Republican nominee to replace Cincinnati Republican Rob Portman. The three percent hotel lodging tax would benefit the county's plan for a convention center at Midway Mall. (Chronicle Telegram)
3. Take a look at the five latest Avon-Avon Lake homes and properties for sale. Scroll through the pictures, read the descriptions, and view the full listing at the link. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)

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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• About Dominique At 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland (7:30 PM)
• Watercolor Painting Class At Avon Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show At Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square, an IHG Hotel (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Come out to the Avon Lake Citywide Garage Sale Saturday, May 7 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:o0 p.m. Set up your sale at your home or cruise the town for deals! (Avon Lake PTA)
• The Environmental Affairs Advisory Board will be giving out free native plants to Avon Lake residents on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Goddard School. This event will run in conjunction with the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's plant sale. (avonlake.org)
• Take part in Free Comic Book Day at the Main Library and participating branches on Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free comic books will be available throughout the day. (Lorain Public Library)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Carla Varner