Press Releases

Avon Lake and Power Plant Site Owners Discuss Development Agreement That Includes City Ownership of 23 Acres of Lakefront Land

10/08/2024 – On Monday, October 7, Avon Lake’s City Council began its public review of an Interim Development Agreement between the City and Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group (ALERG), setting in motion a significant project to transform the city’s lakefront. Full Story

O'Donnell Retires from Avon Lake City Council

09/04/2024 – Avon Lake City Council President Martin O’Donnell announced his resignation from City Council after 21 years of elective service with 13 years as Council President. Full Story

Avon Lake Announces Successful and Safe Implosion of the Power Plant Building

07/31/2024 – Avon Lake, Ohio – The City Avon Lake is pleased to announce the successful, controlled implosion of the boiler building #9 & #10 by Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group (ALERG) at 5:39 am today. This pivotal event marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts in the demolition of the Avon Lake power plant. Full Story

Statement from Mayor Spaetzel

07/30/2024 – Avon Lake, Ohio – “We appreciate the community’s valuable feedback and concerns regarding the upcoming implosion and want to provide an important update. The Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group (ALERG) announced that ALERG’s long-planned implosion of the boiler building #9 and #10 will take place on July 31, 2024 between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM EST. This planned implosion is the next step toward the demolition and redevelopment of the former Avon Lake Power Plant. In preparation for this milestone, ALERG has performed comprehensive dust abatement, asbestos abatement and removal of other hazardous materials at the facility for over the past year. Ohio EPA representatives have toured the plant site and reviewed ALERG’s site preparation activities. On July 30, 2024, City representatives confirmed the Ohio EPA’s Air Division is both aware of the planned implosion and will be present to monitor demolition activities themselves. Full Story

Avon Lake Power Plant Boiler Building Implosion This Week

07/28/2024 – Avon Lake, OH — The Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group (ALERG), responsible for the demolition of the Avon Lake power plant, has notified the City of Avon Lake that the boiler building #9 & #10 will be imploded using controlled explosives this week. The exact day is not being released for community safety and to prevent crowds from gathering. Full Story

Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group to Implode Boiler and Precipitator Buildings

07/23/2024 – The Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group (ALERG), responsible for the demolition of the Avon Lake power plant, has notified the City of Avon Lake that the boiler #9 & #10 and precipitator #8 buildings will be imploded using controlled explosives. They have not committed to an exact date because of different factors affecting the implosion. However, they have indicated that it will occur before mid-August. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Goonie’s Dog Shop at 3:30pm on Thursday, June 20 at 33473 Lake Road

06/17/2024 – On Thursday, June 20, at 3:30pm, Goonie’s Dog Shop, the new business in the historic plaza at Beach Park Station – Stop 65, will celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Tree of Life Counseling and Training Center at 3:00pm on Friday, May 24, at 32730 Walker Rd

05/23/2024 – On Friday, May 24, at 3:00pm, Tree of Life Counseling and Training Center, the new business in the Landings office buildings, will have its ribbon cutting. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Studio DaVinci at 10:00am on Friday, May 24, at 690 Avon Belden Road

05/22/2024 – On Friday, May 24, at 10:00am, Studio DaVinci, the new business next to Salad KraZe at the 690 Avon Belden plaza, will have its ribbon cutting. Full Story

Participation in Memorial Day Parade

04/23/2024 – Avon Lake, Ohio – Preparations have begun for the City of Avon Lake’s Memorial Day Parade and Full Story

May 14 Environmental Program - "The Impact of Environmental Challenges on the Avon Lake Power Plant Redevelopment Project"

04/29/2024 – Ward 1 Council Member, Rob Shahmir, will discuss the critical environmental challenges as pertaining to Full Story

Avon Lake Receives $75,000 EDA Investment to Drive Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan

03/11/2024 – The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Avon Lake a $75,000 grant to bolster the city’s efforts in developing a robust Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan. This initiative comes in response to the 2022 closure of the coal-fired power plant, which profoundly impacted Avon Lake and surrounding communities in the region. Full Story

City of Avon Lake Seeking Human Resources Director

03/11/2024 – Looking to become a leader and work with other professionals in a highly desirable community? The City of Avon Lake is hiring a Human Resources Director. This full-time position reports directly to the Mayor, and will be an integral member of the senior management team. We are looking for a dynamic HR professional that is passionate about serving the residents and the dedicated employees of Avon Lake. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Emilie’s Coffee House & Wine Bar - February 6, 2024

02/06/2024 – On Tuesday, February 6, at 8:30am, Emilie’s Coffee House & Wine Bar, the new business at the corner of Walker Rd. and Avon Belden Rd., will have its ribbon cutting. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Emilie’s Coffee House and Wine Bar

02/01/2024 – On Tuesday, February 6, at 8:30am, Emilie’s Coffee House & Wine Bar, the new business at 457 Avon Belden Rd., on the corner of Walker Rd. and Avon Belden Rd., will have its ribbon cutting. Full Story

Avon Lake Community Television Brings Home Philo T. Farnsworth Video Competition Award

01/31/2024 – The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, as part of the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards, recognized the City’s efforts with the Philo T. Farnsworth “2023 Excellence in Editing” award for Lucas Hricko’s video “Our Avon Lake.” The City received top regional honors out of the more than 160 entries submitted from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. “Our Avon Lake” was also named the professional winner in the “Promotional Video (3:01 or More)” category. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Talents - November 1, 2023

10/30/2023 – On Wednesday, November 1, at 4:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Talents, the new business at 33491 Lake Rd. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Talents, new business at 33491 Lake Rd.

10/27/2023 – On Wednesday, November 1, at 4:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Talents, the new business at 33491 Lake Rd. Full Story

Randy Knilans Bike Lane Dedication

08/30/2023 – Please join us on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Veterans' Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road, Avon Lake, Ohio, as we dedicate Avon Lake's new bike lanes in memory of Randy Knilans. Full Story

Avon Lake Fish Cleaning Dedication

07/28/2023 – Tues., August 1, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Mayor Greg Zilka will host a dedication Full Story

Edacious Kitchen + Bar Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

07/17/2023 – On Wednesday, July 19, at 2:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Edacious Kitchen + Bar, the new business at 33451 Lake Rd. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Lake Erie Aesthetics & Wellness on Thursday, July 6

06/27/2023 – On Thursday, July 6, at 3:30pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lake Erie Aesthetics & Wellness, the new business at 33399 Walker Road. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Impressive Creations 4U on Saturday, July 1, at 10am.

06/26/2023 – On Saturday, July 1, at 10am, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Impressive Creations 4U, the new store at 33382 Walker Rd. Full Story

Avon Lake Citizens Tree Commission Tree Sapling Give-Away

04/24/2023 – Avon Lake, Ohio – On April 28, cities and towns across the United States will be celebrating the 151th Anniversary of Arbor Day. Avon Lake’s Citizens Tree Commission will once again be distributing free tree seedlings to fifth grade students at Troy Intermediate School and St. Joseph Parish School in Avon Lake to commemorate this day. Full Story

Trash Contract Roundtable Forum - Share Your Thoughts

04/18/2023 – Avon Lake, Ohio – Avon Lake residents will have the opportunity to voice what they want included in Avon Lake's new 2024 trash contract. This forum will include small breakout groups and discussion on various topics related to the removal of trash. The ideas shared will be considered when the City reviews bids for a new contract in 2024. Full Story

Survivor Tree Seedling at Avon Lake's Miller Road Park

04/11/2023 – Avon Lake, Ohio – Earlier this month, three Commissioners from the Avon Lake Citizens Tree Full Story

Call to Participants for Avon Lake's 2023 Memorial Day Parade

03/20/2023 – Preparations have begun for the City of Avon Lake’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. All veterans’ groups and Avon Lake organizations interested in participating should contact Jacqui Hoffman, Program Manager at (440) 930-4130 Ext. 1033 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. Full Story

Avon Lake Designated "2022 Tree City USA"

03/14/2023 – Avon Lake was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at The Adventure Factory this Friday, February 3, at 10am

02/01/2023 – On Friday, February 3, at 10am, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Adventure Factory, the new indoor children’s recreation business at 32925 Pin Oak Parkway. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Lake T Apparel on Wednesday, December 7, at 2pm

11/29/2022 – Avon Lake, Ohio: On Wednesday, December 7, at 2:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lake T Apparel, the new business at 150 Lear Rd. in Avon Lake. Full Story

Two Avon Lake Representatives Receive Awards from Cleveland State University's Leadership Academy

11/21/2022 – Cleveland State University’s Leadership Academy is a nationally-certified program comprised of state and local government leaders. Now in its 30th year, Cleveland State is one of the first universities in the country to implement a program of this type. Mayor Greg Zilka notes, “What is interesting about this program is that you have city employees, administrators, and department heads working with elected officials.” Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Susan's Sugar and Spice this Friday, November 11, at 2pm

11/07/2022 – On Friday, November 11, at 2:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Susan’s Sugar and Spice, the new business at 32824 Walker Rd. in Avon Lake’s Towne Center area. Full Story

Avon Lake Shred Day Traffic Pattern Changes

09/08/2022 – The Avon Lake's Community Shred Day event will be held on September 24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., at the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center parking lot, located at 32850 Electric Boulevard. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the Avon Lake Homecoming Parade will occur in the same area. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Plum Asian Fare & Sushi today, August 23, at 2pm, in the Landings

08/23/2022 – Avon Lake, Ohio: Today, August 23, at 2:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Plum Asian Fare & Sushi (32730 Walker Rd Unit C3), the newest business in Avon Lake’s Landings area on the northeast corner of Walker Rd. and Avon Belden Rd. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Dyesha’s Royal Princess today, August 2, at 3pm, in the Drug Mart Plaza

08/02/2022 – Avon Lake, Ohio: Today, August 2, at 3:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Dyesha’s Royal Princess (33382 Walker Rd., Unit I), the newest business in Avon Lake’s Drug Mart Plaza. Full Story

Public Meeting about the Avon Lake Power Plant Redevelopment on July 19 at Avon Lake High School

07/05/2022 – Avon Lake, Ohio: On Tuesday, July 19, at 6:00pm, there will be a public meeting at Avon Lake High School (175 Avon Belden Rd.) on the demolition and redevelopment of the Avon Lake Power Plant site. The featured presenters will be from Avon Lake Environmental Redevelopment Group (ALERG), a subsidiary of Charah Solutions. Full Story

New Avon Lake Fire Station on November Ballot

06/29/2022 – Avon Lake City Council approved the ballot language for a new fire station, police station expansion, and infrastructure at the June 27th meeting. The voters will have an opportunity in the November election to decide if a .25% income tax increase is necessary to support the Avon Lake safety forces and ensure the quality of care and protection the residents rely on. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Lakeside Nutrition - June 22 at 10:30 a.m.

06/21/2022 – On Wednesday, June 22, at 10:30am, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Lakeside Nutrition (426 Avon Belden Rd.), the “newest” business in Avon Lake’s Towne Center. Full Story

Ford Announces Investment, Expansion, and a new Electric Vehicle for the Ohio Assembly Plant

06/02/2022 – On Thursday, June 2, Ford announced that as part of a nationwide investment in its facilities, the Company will invest $1.5 billion in the Ohio Assembly Plant, add 1,800 new union jobs to that plant, and make it the new production site for an all-new electric commercial vehicle. Ford’s announcement today pertained to more than just the Ohio Assembly Plant. The massive plan calls for a $3.7 billion investment in Ford facilities nationwide and 6,200 new union manufacturing jobs in Ohio, Michigan, and Missouri. Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant sits in three different cities: Avon Lake, Sheffield Village, and Sheffield Lake. Currently the plant employs about 1,740 employees, so Ford’s announced job creation will roughly double the number of employees at the plant. Ford has not announced yet how much of the building expansion will be in each city. Estimates of how much income tax and property tax revenue from this announcement will have to wait until Ford provides that information. Full Story

Avon Lake Awarded Grant Worth Over $1.2 Million for Pedestrian Safety Project

05/11/2022 – Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced on May 5, 2022, that ODOT Full Story

Food Scrap Compost Program Now Available in Avon Lake

05/09/2022 – The Rust Belt Riders Neighborhood food scrap drop-off program is now available in Avon Lake. Composting helps reduce harmful methane emissions and the amount of waste sent to landfills. This service Full Story

Avon Lake Citizens Tree Commission Tree Sapling Give-Away

04/26/2022 – On April 29, cities and towns around the United States will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day and the 50th anniversary of the Arbor Day Foundation. To commemorate this special day, Avon Lake’s Citizens Tree Commission will be distributing free tree saplings to fifth grade students at Troy Intermediate School and St. Joseph Parish School. Full Story

9th Annual North Coast Business Expo

04/25/2022 – The City of Avon Lake, in cooperation with the North Coast Chamber of Commerce, invites the public to attend its 9th annual North Coast Business Expo on Thursday, May 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ahern's Banquet Center, 726 Avon Belden Rd. (Rt. 83) in Avon Lake. Full Story

Avon Lake Memorial Day Ceremony: Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers Invitation

04/12/2022 – All Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers are cordially invited to participate in the 2022 Avon Lake Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road, on May 30, 2022, at 10:45 a.m. The City of Avon Lake would like to recognize and honor the Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers for the service of their veteran son or daughter. Names will not be used to protect privacy. Please contact Jacqui Hoffman at (440) 930-4130 Ext. 1033 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. Full Story

Avon Lake Memorial Day Parade - Call to Participants

03/14/2022 – Preparations have begun for the City of Avon Lake’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. All veterans groups and Avon Lake organizations interested in participating should contact Jacqui Hoffman, Program Manager at (440) 930-4130 Ext. 1033 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. Full Story

Virtual City-Wide Ward Meeting

01/24/2022 – This year’s ward meeting will have the same format as last year due to COVID-19 precautions. There will be one city-wide Ward meeting on February 8, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be aired live on the City Facebook page and ALC-TV Government Access channels (Spectrum Channel 1025 and WOW Channel 21) from the Avon Lake Council Chamber, and will not be open to the public. Full Story

Avon Lake Community Television - 2021 Philo Festival of Media Arts Awards Recipient

11/18/2021 – On August 13, 2021, the Alliance for Community Media - Central States Region announced the 2021 Full Story

Coffee and Chaos Boutique Ribbon Cutting

11/11/2021 – On Monday, November 15, at 11:00am, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Coffee and Chaos Boutique (690 Avon Belden Rd.), one of the newest businesses in Avon Lake. On this, their grand opening day, Coffee and Chaos Boutique is donating 10% of all proceeds—online and in store—to the Alzheimer’s Association. Full Story

Bobi Biederman Photography Ribbon Cutting

11/11/2021 – On Friday, November 12, at 4:30pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the expansion space of Bobi Biedeman Photography (33491 Lake Rd.), at Beach Park Station. Full Story

Avon Lake Play Space Open House & Survey

10/21/2021 – Avon Lake Play Space Open House & Survey - Wednesday, October 27 Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at West Park Style Ink

09/27/2021 – Avon Lake, Ohio: On Friday, October 1, at 3:30pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at West Park Style Full Story

Big Trucks Event Cancellation

08/17/2021 – The annual Big Trucks Event was scheduled for September 18th, 2021. Today, the difficult decision was made to cancel this event. Full Story

Charah Solutions Acquires Avon Lake Generating Station from GenOn for Sustainable Environmental Remediation and Redevelopment of Property

07/19/2021 – Environmental Risk Transfer Services Leader to Demolish Existing Power Plant, Full Story

Avon Lake Bicentennial Garden Dedication Sunday, June 27th

06/23/2021 – The Avon Lake Historical Society, Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, and the City of Avon Lake collaborated to conceive, design, and build a serene pocket garden behind the Peter Miller House Museum in Miller Road Park to commemorate the Avon Lake Bicentennial. Full Story

Ground Breaking at Hinkley - June 16, 2021

06/16/2021 – On Wednesday, June 16, at 2:30pm, there will be a ground breaking ceremony for an expansion at Hinkley, the well-known lighting company located at 33000 Pin Oak Parkway in Avon Lake. Full Story

2021 Avon Lake Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year Announced

06/14/2021 – Avon Lake, OH: The Avon Lake Community Council is excited to announce the 2021 Avon Lake Citizen of the Year – Marty Gallagher - as well as Project of the Year – T. Kekic Spirit of St. Louis replica sign. It was a challenging, but unanimous decision for this year’s individuals and projects that have had significant involvement in and dedication to the community of Avon Lake. Full Story

8th Annual North Coast Business Expo Slated for July 15

06/14/2021 – The City of Avon Lake, in cooperation with the North Coast Chamber of Commerce, has announced the return of the 8 th annual North Coast Business Expo on Thursday, July 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ahern's Banquet Center, 726 Avon Belden Rd. (Rt. 83) in Avon Lake. Full Story

Coal-Fired Power Plant to Close, City Committed to Reimagine Public Lakefront Space

06/09/2021 – Avon Lake Cites “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Development Opportunity with Razing of Rarely Used Plant Full Story

Kimble Recycling & Disposal Inc. News Release

06/07/2021 – Full Story

Arbor Day Foundation Names Avon Lake Tree City USA®

05/18/2021 – Avon Lake was named a 2020 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Full Story

Avon Lake's New Podcast: "Avon Lake Matters"

04/22/2021 – "Avon Lake Matters" is a new biweekly podcast produced by the Avon Lake Digital Media Department. This podcast goes directly to the source to highlight all that is going on in Avon Lake, both in the community and at City Hall. With the popularity of podcasts growing, this medium allows us to explore everything that makes an impact in our community, including Avon Lake businesses, government, community events and the people behind them. Full Story

Avon Lake Memorial Day Parade - Blue Star/Gold Star Mothers Invitation

04/13/2021 – All Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers are cordially invited to participate in the 2021 Avon Lake Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road, on May 31, 2021, at 10:45 a.m. The City of Avon Lake would like to recognize and honor the Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers for the service of their veteran son or daughter. Names will not be used to protect privacy. Please contact Mary Krupar, Assistant to Mayor Gregory Zilka, at (440) 933-6141 Ext. 1021 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at ONYX Health Club on Monday, April 5, at 4:30pm

04/01/2021 – On Monday, April 5, at 4:30pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at ONYX Health CLub, the new business in Learwood Square at 375 Lear Road in Avon Lake. Full Story

Avon Lake Memorial Day Parade - Call to Participants

03/11/2021 – Preparations have begun for the City of Avon Lake’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. All veterans groups and Avon Lake organizations interested in participating should contact Mary Krupar, Assistant to Mayor Gregory Zilka, at (440) 933-6141 Ext. 1021 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. Full Story

Avon Lake Small Business Grant Program Completed

02/19/2021 – On Monday, November 23, 2020, Avon Lake City Council authorized the use of $100,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to establish the Avon Lake Covid-19 Small Business Relief Grant program. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Mimzy's Bakehouse on Saturday, February 6, at Noon

02/04/2021 – On Saturday, February 6, at Noon, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mimzy’s Bakehouse, the new business in the Towne Center at 32824 Walker Road in Avon Lake. Full Story

Avon Lake Puts $100,000 into Small Business Grant Program

11/25/2020 – City of Avon Lake, in partnership with Lorain County Chamber of Commerce, launches Avon Lake COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant program, with $100,000 in grants available for Avon Lake small businesses. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at My Happy Place Therapy and Wellness Center on Friday, November 20, at 4:00 p.m.

11/12/2020 – On Friday, November 20, at 4:00 p.m., there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at My Happy Place Therapy and Wellness Center, the new business at 156 Lear Road in Avon Lake. Full Story

City of Avon Lake launches its Shop Local—Shop Avon Lake Campaign for 2020

10/30/2020 – Sunday, November 1, will mark the official start of Avon Lake’s annual Shop Local—Shop Avon Lake campaign. This yearly effort began in Avon Lake several years ago as a recognition of the national Small Business Saturday during the weekend after Thanksgiving. But in 2018, Avon Lake stretched the event from one day to a week. And in 2020, Shop Local is less of an “event” and more of a “campaign” as it begins on November 1 and comes to a close on December 18. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Maison and Antica Modern on Friday, October 23, at 12:00 p.m.

10/20/2020 – On Friday, October 23, at 12:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at two businesses that are collocated at 186 Lear Road: Maison and Antica Modern. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at The Maker Space Studios on Friday, October 2, at 4:00pm

09/28/2020 – On Friday, October 2, at 4:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Maker Space Studios, Avon Lake’s newest business, located at 690 Avon Belden Road, next to Salad KraZe. Full Story

Avon Lake Community Television - 2020 Philo Festival of Media Arts Awards Recipient

09/02/2020 – On August 27, 2020, the Alliance for Community Media - Central States Region announced the 2020 Philo Media Award winners. Of 200 entries that were submitted, Avon Lake Community Television (ALC-TV) won five awards and received nominations for “Best in Show,” “Excellence in Editing” and “Best Series Program.” These and other shows are available for viewing at www.AvonLake.org/Digital-Media. Full Story

Resumes Being Accepted for Avon Lake Council Member for Ward III

08/25/2020 – AVON LAKE: Gary Izo was elected on November 5, 2019 as the Ward III Council representative on Avon Lake City Council for a four-year term. Due to his resignation effective September 4th, Avon Lake City Council is soliciting letters of interest and resumes from eligible residents who are interested in the appointment to the position of Council Ward III representative. The individual appointed shall serve until December 31, 2021 and if interested in continuing to serve, must be elected on November 7, 2021 to serve the remaining 2 years of the unexpired term. Full Story

Free Pop-up COVID-19 Testing Event

08/18/2020 – Avon Lake will be hosting a free pop-up COVID-19 community testing event in partnership with Lorain County Public Health and the Ohio National Guard medics on Wednesday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center, 32850 Electric Boulevard. Full Story

Avon Lake Rolls Out Temporary Outdoor Dining Area Program for Restaurants & Bars

06/05/2020 – On Friday, June 5, the City of Avon Lake released to its restaurant and bar owners the permit application for the City's new temporary outdoor dining area program. This program is aimed at reducing the damage to these businesses from the Covid-19 crisis. Full Story

Avon Lake's Community Improvement Corporation teams up with Avon Lake Waterfront Corp. to provide $98,000 in grants to City's restaurants and bars

04/21/2020 – On Sunday, March 15, Avon Lake's Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) announced that their organization was committed to financially supporting Avon Lake restaurants and bars in light of Governor DeWine's order to close them. Now, just over one month later, the CIC has completed a grant program that invested $98,000 into 25 different restaurants and bars in Avon Lake. Along the way, they formed a partnership with Avon Lake Waterfront Corp. (A.L. Waterfront), the group that puts on the Avon Lake Waterfront Wine Festival. With the assistance from A.L. Waterront, every grantee got $3,000 or $4,000. Full Story

Avon Lake Grants Almost $87,000 to City Businesses Through its Job Growth Incentive Program

04/16/2020 – On Monday, April 13, Avon Lake City Council approved this year's awards for the City's Job Growth Incentive Program (JGIP). This unique program was created in 2012 and reauthorized in 2017. It is primarily a business retention program but also sometimes acts as a business incentive. Each spring, the City looks at the business income tax (withholding) for every business in Avon Lake. Every business that has a year-over-year increase in income tax receives a grant award fro the City in the amount of 25% of the increase, with a maximum award of $50,000 and a minimum award of $25. Eligible organizations are for-profit entities that have a substantial part of their operation occurring at a commercial property in Avon Lake; home-based businesses do not qualify. Full Story

The Cities and School Districts of Avon and Avon Lake team up with local hospitals for the Covid-19 Heroes Fund

04/15/2020 – On Wednesday, April 15, we will launch a campaign called the Covid-19 Heroes Fund, which has been created to support our frontline workers who work tirelessly to protect our residents. The Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MercyHealth are participating with these two communities to show their gratitude toward these hospitals and their caregivers by making donations to the Heroes Fund, which will run until May 8. Full Story

2020 Avon Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Cancellation

04/15/2020 – As a result of the ongoing public health emergency, the 2020 Avon Lake Full Story

Avon Lake’s Community Improvement Corporation pledges financial support to local restaurants and bars

03/15/2020 – On Sunday, March 15, Avon Lake’s Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) announced through its president, Janice Lapina, that their organization is committed to supporting local Avon Lake restaurants and bars ordered to close by the State of Ohio due to Coronavirus outbreak. The CIC makes their announcement the same day as the order in hopes that restaurants and bars in Avon Lake will take some degree of hope that there is support from their community. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Reflection Room - February 14th at 2:00 PM

02/12/2020 – Avon Lake, Ohio: On Friday, February 14, at 2pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Reflection Room, the new tattoo business at 32087 Electric Blvd. in Avon Lake. Full Story

Resumes Being Accepted for Avon Lake Council Member for Ward 1

02/05/2020 – Rob James was elected on November 5, 2019 as the Ward I Council representative on Avon Lake City Council for a four-year term. Due to his impending resignation, Avon Lake City Council is soliciting letters of interest and resumes from eligible residents who are interested in the appointment to the position of Council Ward I representative. The individual appointed shall serve until December 31, 2021 and if interested in continuing to serve, must be elected on November 7, 2021 to serve the remaining 2 years of the unexpired term. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Dental Studio of Avon Lake on Thursday, February 6, at 1:30pm

02/03/2020 – On Thursday, February 6, at 1:30pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Dental Studio of Avon Lake, the new full-service dental practice at 32713 Walker Road in Avon Lake. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Big M Pizza on Monday, December 30 at 3:00pm

12/26/2019 – On Monday, December 3, at 3:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Big M Pizza, Avon Lake's newest restaurant, located at 153 Lear Road in Avon Lake. It was just this summer that the cozy restaurant space on Lear Rd. -- nestled in the friendly, walkable neighborhood near the intersection with Electric Blvd. -- came open, as The Breakwall Food & Spirits moved and expanded its operation into the Drug Mart Plaza near Walker and Moore. Now, just hours before the year is out, the City of Avon Lake is cutting the ribbon for Big M Pizza in that same space on Lear. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Ibiza (Mediterranean restaurant) on Wednesday, December 4th at 12:00pm

12/03/2019 – On Wednesday, December 4th at 12:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Ibiza, a new Mediterranean restaurant, at 33481 Lake Road in Avon Lake. Ibiza gets its name from the Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea off the eastern cost of Spain. Antonio Ponce, the owner of this new Avon Lake restaurant, has been working in Spanish cuisine for nearly 25 years. He started in the Spanish and Portuguese rich communities in New Jersey, and moved to Cleveland in 1996 to help open Mallorca, the popular Spanish restaurant on W.9th Street in Cleveland's Warehouse District. From there, Ponce went to Sangria Y Tapas near Detroit and Dover Center in Westlake. So why name his own restaurant Ibiza? "Ibiza is the party island," says Ponce. "I want to bring that festive atmosphere to my restaurant." Full Story

Mayor Greg Zilka Re-elected Mayor of Avon Lake

11/11/2019 – Thank you for re-electing me Mayor of Avon Lake. I am honored to have been chosen to serve another term as your Mayor. I’m grateful and humbled by the support I’ve received the past eight years, and I pledge to continue to nurture a positive working relationship with City Council, the Avon Lake City Schools, and the Avon Lake Public Library to make our community an even better place in which to live. Full Story

United Auto Workers (UAW) Document Shows Plan for New Product, $900 Million Investment at Ford Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP)

11/01/2019 – On Friday, November 1, the UAW released a document titled "UAW Ford Contract Summary: Hourly Workers." Page 7 of that document is labeled "Product and Investment," and lists eight assembly operations that are slated for new investments. Ohio Assembly Plant is one of them, and the planned new investment is $900 million. And included in the description of the investment is "New product to be added in 2023." Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Erie Nails (33382 Walker Rd., Unit E) on Friday, September 27, at 2:00pm

09/23/2019 – On Friday, September 27, at 2:00pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Erie Nails at 33382 Walker Road in Avon Lake. This event comes in advance of Erie Nails’ Grand Opening, which is taking place two days later on Sunday, September 29. Erie Nails is the newest business in the plaza next to Discount Drug Mart on the northeast corner of Walker Rd. and Moore Rd., the eleventh business in the plaza. Avon Lake Shoe Repair and The Breakwall Food & Spirits are businesses that have also opened up in this plaza in the last twelve months. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Lakeside Nutrition (426 Avon Belden Rd.) on Saturday, September 21, at 9:30am

09/17/2019 – On Saturday, September 21, at 9:30am, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lakeside Nutrition at 426 Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake. This is timed to take place just before the beginning of Big Trucks, a popular family event across the street at the Safety Center on the same day. Lakeside Nutrition is the newest business in Towne Center, which now supports ten businesses. Lakeside Nutrition is a shop that sells protein shakes, meal replacement shakes, and teas that boost metabolism. It is owned by Julian Lee and Dartanian Dalziell. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Thomas & Thomas Westshore Studio (173 Lear Rd.) on Thursday, May 30, at 4pm

05/23/2019 – On Thursday, May 30, at 4pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Thomas & Thomas Westshore Studio at 173 Lear Road in Avon Lake. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at the new Breakwall Food & Spirits (173 Lear Rd.) on Saturday, June 1, at 11am

05/23/2019 – On Saturday, June 1, at 11am, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new location for The Breakwall Food & Spirits at 33382 Walker Road in Avon Lake. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Lotus Yoga & Health Spa (684 Avon Belden Road) - May 17 at 2:00 PM

05/10/2019 – On Friday, May 17, at 2pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lotus Yoga & Health Spa at 684 Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake. Lotus Yoga & Health Spa offers services that include massage, yoga, hot yoga, Reiki, and Ionic Foot Bath. Full Story

Ribbon Cutting at Lotus Yoga & Health Spa (684 Avon Belden Rd) on Friday, May 17th at 2pm

05/10/2019 – On Friday, May 17, 2019 at 2pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lotus Yoga & Health Sp at 684 Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake. Lotus Yoga & Health Spa offers services that include massage, yoga, hot yoga, Reiki, and Ionic Foot Bath. The City of Avon Lake is excited about this new wellness business located in a dynamic group of businesses on Avon Belden Road, close to Pin Oak Parkway. Lotus Yoga & Health Spa is the new next-door neighbor to CCM Beauty and Spa salon. Full Story

Job Growth Incentive Program Press Conference: May 3 at 10am, Avon Lake City Hall

04/26/2019 – On Friday, May 3, at 10:00am in Avon Lake City Hall Council Chamber, the City of Avon Lake will hold a press conference recognizing businesses that are receiving awards under the City's Job Growth Incentive Program (JGIP). There will be somewhere between three to eight businesses at the press conference on Friday to receive their JGIP check. Full Story

2019 Avon Lake Citizens of the Year and Project of the Year Announced

05/01/2019 – The Avon Lake Community Council is excited to announce the 2019 Avon Lake Citizens of the Year – Tom and Tomie Patton - as well as Project of the Year – Avon Lake Kiwanis. It was a challenging, but unanimous decision for this year’s individuals and projects that have had significant involvement in and dedication to the community of Avon Lake. Full Story

Job Growth Incentive Program Press Conference - May 3

04/26/2019 – On Friday, May 3 at 10am in Avon Lake City Hall Council Chambers, the City of Avon Lake will hold a press conference recognizing businesses that are receiving awards under the City's Job Growth Incentive Program. Full Story

7th Annual North Coast Business Expo on April 25, 2019 in Avon Lake

04/02/2019 – On Thursday, April 25th, the 7th annual North Coast Business Expo will take place at Sprenger Health Care Systems' Main Street Care Center, 500 Community Drive in Avon Lake. Approximately 40 local businesses and organizations will have tables from which they can share information with attendees. These exhibitors will have a networking hour between 1pm and 2pm, and then the Expo will be open to the public from 2pm - 4pm. This is the fifth year in a row that the Expo has been hosted by Sprenger Health Care Systems, and Sprenger provides free food for all exhibitors and attendees. Those attending the Expo should park in the Towne Center shopping areas main parking lot, behind First Federal, where a shuttle will pick them up and take them to and fro the Expo. Full Story

Ribbon Cuttings at the Lofts at Beach Park Station on Friday, April 12th at 10am

04/02/2019 – On Friday, April 12th, there will be ribbon cutting ceremonies at the Lofts at Beach Park Station, 33487 Lake Road in Avon Lake. Beach Park Station is the property that many know as "The Old Shopping Center", on Lake Road that features a building that was once a train station for the interurban railroad. The second floor of that building was a hotel decades ago, and now it has been renovated into office spaces called the Lofts at Beach Park Station. Full Story

Avon Lake Bicentennial Scavenger Hunt - Destination Party

04/08/2019 – Avon Lake, Ohio – The Avon Lake Bicentennial Celebration’s next event is a Citywide scavenger hunt ending with a party. This event focuses on Avon Lake’s living history. For people who have lived most of their lives in Avon Lake, there will be a lot of “remember when” moments: and for those who are newer to the area, they will learn the stories of the City. No matter what level of collective knowledge of a team has, everyone will win entrance to the party at the end of the nine locations. Full Story

Avon Lake Memorial Day - Blue Star/Gold Star Mothers

04/02/2019 – March 20, 2019 - All Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers are cordially invited to participate in the 2019 Avon Lake Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road, on May 27, 2019, at 10:45 a.m. The City of Avon Lake would like to recognize and honor the Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers for the service of their veteran son or daughter. Names will not be used to protect privacy. Please contact Mary Krupar, Assistant to Mayor Gregory Zilka, at (440) 933-6141 Ext. 1021 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. Full Story

Avon Lake Memorial Day - Call to Participants

03/26/2019 – The City of Avon Lake is finalizing the line-up for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. All veterans and Avon Lake organizations should contact Mary Krupar, Assistant to Mayor Gregory Zilka, at (440) 933-6141 Ext. 1021 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. Full Story

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

02/20/2019 – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Avon Lake for its comprehensive annual financial report. Full Story