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Good day Avon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Avon High School rank against other Westshore schools?
  • How Avon teens can join the city's Tree Commission this fall
  • Which Avon High students just earned elite National Merit honors?

Also on today's calendar: "Candidates' Night" Avon-Avon Lake Republican Club September Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WESTSHORE: Area school rankings stay strong, steady (westlifenews.com) — Families in Avon can see exactly how Avon High School stacks up statewide and nationally in the latest U.S. News rankings, including graduation and college-readiness data. The story also compares Avon's performance with nearby Westshore schools like Avon Lake, Rocky River, Bay Village, Westlake and others, highlighting small shifts from last year that may matter to students and parents.
   

2. Avon Tree Commission seeking student member (morningjournal.com) — Avon high school students 16 and older can now apply to serve as a nonvoting member of the city's Tree Commission, with applications due Oct. 1. The unpaid, two‑year role offers monthly meetings at City Hall and hands-on experience with environmental projects like a citywide tree survey and plans to replace invasive Bradford pear trees.
   

3. 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists named across Ohio: See the complete list of students (cleveland.com) — Avon families can celebrate as Avon High School students Caleb Ludlow and Collin O'Donnell are named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top 1% of seniors nationwide. The extensive statewide list also highlights honorees from nearby Avon Lake, Bay Village, Rocky River, Westlake and many other Ohio communities competing for scholarships next spring.
   

4. Morning Journal volleyball Top of the Crop for Sept. 9 (morningjournal.com) — Avon volleyball is sitting atop the Morning Journal's latest Top of the Crop rankings with a 5-2 record, even after a major upset loss to Midview. The roundup recaps recent matches involving Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville, Westlake and other nearby programs, giving local fans a quick snapshot of who's hot and who's chasing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hanging holiday lights on houses...
    Does anyone know someone who is hanging lights on houses? I need to get someone over to re-attach some lights on my peak that came loose. (Nextdoor Amberwood)
  • #DesignTipTuesday: Your dining room can handle more than you think.
    This is one of the best rooms in the house to go bold with window treatments! Consider a rich fabric, a deeper color, or lively patterns. Dining… (Nextdoor Augusta Way)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Avon. Apply here.
  • University Hospitals posted a job opening for PRN: Lifeguard. Avon Fitness Center in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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