Host Jen Miller meets with Meg Corso and Amy Margiotti of the Working Women Connection Avon Lake Chapter, a nonprofit support group for businesswomen located in neighboring cities, including Avon, Westlake, Cleveland, Huron, & North Ridgeville. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 27: Memorial Day Parade & CeremonyCity Buildings Closed/No Tr…

Host Jen Miller meets with the Avon Lake Historical Society’s Sherry Spenzer to talk about their “History Mystery Hunt.” Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 11, 9:00 AM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Plant Sale at the Goddard School May 13, 9:00 AM: Peace Officer Memorial Day Service at the Avon Lake Safety Center May 13, 7:00 PM: City Counc…

Host Jen Miller meets with Kat Bray, the Population Health Supervisor at Lorain County Public Health, and discusses their Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 29: No City Council Meeting - 5th Monday of the month May 2, 5:30 PM: District 53 Town Hall and Q&A with State Representative Joe Miller at the Avon…

Host Jen Miller is joined by Dr. Shauna Matelski, Interim and Acting CEO of Lorain County Community Action Agency, and talks about their programs for Lorain County residents, including Head Start and Pathways HUB. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 13, 5:00 PM: North Coast Rotary Foundation's "Sip & Support" Fundraiser at Tri-C's Westsho…

Host Jen Miller is joined by Avon Lake Recreation Director Erin Fach to discuss all of the fun events planned for the weekend leading up to the solar eclipse, as well as the watch party on April 8th. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 29: All City Buildings Closed April 1, 5:00 PM: Nomination Deadline for Citizen & Project of the Year Aw…

Avon Lake resident and small business owner, Joni Marra, talks about the important role of end of life doulas. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 18, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting March 19, 6:30 AM-7:30 PM: Election Day March 19, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Helping Monarch Butterflies to Thrive at the Avon Lake Public Libr…

After two months in his new position, Mayor Mark Spaetzel provides a background of what has happened and what to expect in 2024. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 4, 7:00 PM: Combined City Council & Collective Committee Meeting March 6, 7:00 PM: Wards 1 & 2 Meeting at Learwood Middle School March 7, 1:00 PM: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club…

Joel Krueck, Board President of Avon Lake Greater Years, talks about the community van that was donated to the City of Avon Lake by their organization. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 19: President's Day - No Collective Committee Meeting February 20: Voter Registration Deadline for March 19th Election February 20, 7:00 PM: Reschedu…

Host Jen Miller talks with Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, about the streaming services offered by our library. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 2, 3, 9, & 10, 7:00 PM & February 4 & 10, 1:30 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts …

Host Jen Miller discusses coyotes with Cleveland Metroparks wildlife ecologist Jonathon Cepek, who provides valuable information to counter misinformation, ease fears, and co-exist with them in our community. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 22, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Settlement of Avon & Dover" at the Avon L…

Laura Ploenzke, one of the Avon Lake Public Library’s Adult Services Librarians, talks with host Jen Miller about her work in the Library’s history room and the tools and classes offered to help with genealogy research. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 11, 7:00 PM: Community Improvement Corporation Meeting at City Hall January 12: Cu…

Gerry Vogel, Assistant Director of Avon Lake Public Library, talks about the Library’s eBook collection. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 23, 25, 30, & January 1: Lorain County Collection Center Closed December 24, 25, 31, & January 1: Avon Lake Public Library Closed December 25 & January 1: All City Buildings Closed and no Trash Pi…

Host Jen Miller and the Avon Lake Public Library's Laura Ploenzke introduce the upcoming "Environmentally Speaking" programs planned for 2024. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 10, 4 PM: Avon Lake Women's Chorus Free Christmas Concert at Christ Church Westshore December 11: Deadline for Toys for Tots Donations December 11, 7 PM: City…

Jim Ziemnik, Director of the Lorain County Metro Parks, discusses their Strategic Plan for the next 10 years. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 24: City Buildings Closed November 25: Lorain County Collection Center Closed November 27, 6:00 PM: Council Elect Organizational Meeting November 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting November 29…

Diana Wyrock of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club and Terry Wyrock of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board talk about ways to help the monarch butterflies in your backyard. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 10: Human Resources Director Application Deadline November 10: Combination Inspector Application Deadline November 13, 7:00 P…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Rob James, Chair of the Avon Lake Charter Review Commission, who gives an overview of the Commission, and explains Issue 28, the Proposed Charter Amendment that will appear on this November’s ballot. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 27, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Hol…

Host Jen Miller meets with the Avon Lake Public Library's William Rutger and Shea Alltmont to discuss the Library's fall and winter plans. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 16, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "The 103rd Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry" at Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery October 16, 7…

Lt. Fran Tibbitts of the Avon Lake Police Department meets with host Jen Miller to discuss the new distracted driving law as well as other safety measures that the Department is taking to keep residents safe. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 29, 4:30 PM: Deadline for Police Officer Lateral Entry Applications September 30, 6:00 PM: …

North Coast Rotary Club representatives, Joe Matuscak and Jinnyn Tata, join us to talk about the Club’s initiatives and fundraising opportunities for residents to enjoy and support. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 15, 4:30 PM: Application deadline for Police Dispatcher/Records Clerk position September 16, 10:00 AM: Big Trucks and …

Love-A-Stray volunteer, Julie Wilmer, talks about their mission and fundraisers, including their upcoming “Big Splash” event. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: September 1, 7:00 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - Over the Hedge September 4: Labor Day - City Buildings Closed - No Trash Pick-Up, Pick-up delayed 1 day rest of the week - No City …

Host Jen Miller speaks with Council Member Jennifer Fenderbosch, Chair of the Public Service Committee, about the 2023 Trash Survey Report and the process of selecting a service provider. Survey results can be found on the City website: https://www.avonlake.org/news/?action=show&id=256 Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 21, 7:00 PM: Col…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Avon Lake High School Band Director Joshua Brunger. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 4, 4:30 PM: ApplicationDeadline for the Public Works Department's Full-Time Laborer Position August 4, 7:30 PM: Friday Flicks at Weiss Field - The Muppets August 4 & 5, 5:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish's "Lake Breeze Festival" Au…

Host Jen Miller meets with Jeff Hartz, president of the Cleveland Haunt Club. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 22, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society's "Rockin the Rails," featuring The Diamond Project at Beach Park Station Plaza July 27, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Hello McFly at Veterans' Memorial Park J…

Learn about the importance of trees in our community and updates from Terry Robison, Chair of Avon Lake’s Tree Commission. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: July 8, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society’s “Rockin the Rails,” featuring The Midtown Band with Kersten Kopf at Beach Park Station Plaza July 10: Voter Registration Deadline for Augus…

Meet the members of “The Moss Club,” and environmental club organized by students at Troy Intermediate School. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: June 24, 6 AM: 10th Annual Hooks for Hunger Walleye Tournament at Miller Road Park June 26, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting June 28, 10:00 AM: Morning Movie at The Old Firehouse Community Center June 2…

Commander Len Lieber of American Legion Post 211 talks about their new free support group for veterans dealing with PTSD. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Monday, June 12, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Our Drinking Water at the Avon Lake Public Library Friday, June 16, 6:00 PM: Love-A-St…

Jacqui Hoffman, Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Program Manager, discusses all of the fun events happening in Avon Lake this summer. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 27, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Randy Knilans Memorial Bike Rodeo at Avon Lake High School's North Parking Lot May 29, 10:00 AM: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Please note: all City Bui…

Get to know Ohio State Representative Joseph Miller as he meets with host Jen Miller. Due to the length of this interview, it has been split into two parts. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: May 13, 9:00 AM: EAAB Native Plant Give-Away and Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club's Plant Sale at The Goddard School May 13, 9:00 AM: CRS Food Drive Sponsore…

Get to know Ohio State Representative Joseph Miller as he meets with host Jen Miller. Due to the length of this interview, it has been split into two parts. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 28, 9:00 AM: Holy Spirit Ladies Guild Garage and Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Parish's Fr. Mosovsky Hall April 29, 4:00 PM: North Coast Rotary Foundati…

Chuck Earls of Lake Erie Kayak Fishing talks about how to safely enjoy recreation on the lake. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 15: Deadline for Team Registration for the Mind Challenge Program April 15, 1:00 PM: "Battle of the Bands" ath the Avon Lake High School Gym April 17, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society presents "Johnny App…

Camp Imagine Director, Holly Ledel, talks about their six-week summer program for students with special needs. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: April 1, 10:00 AM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Pictures with the Easter Bunny" at the Folger Home April 1, 11:00 AM: Eclipse Kick-Off Party at the Avon Lake Public Library April 3, 7:00 PM…

Roy Poillon, Executive Director of Families Impacted by Opioids, talks about their multi-level approach to combat this disease. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 20, 1:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "Women's Aviation Month" presentation at the Avon Lake Public Library's Waugaman Gallery March 20, 7:00 PM: Collective Commit…

Host Jen Miller speaks with Pam Ohradzansky, the Executive Director of Community Resource Services. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: March 4, 7:00 PM: Avon Lake Athletic Booster's "Booster Bash" at Tom's Country Place in Avon March 6, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting March 10, 4:30 PM: Registration Deadline for Full-time Firefighter/Par…

Avon Lake City Schools Superintendent, Bob Scott, reflects on the school’s history and talks about its plans for the future. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 21, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting February 21, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Make, Thrift, Mend: Thrifting and Repurposing Your Wardrobe at the Avon Lake Public Li…

Host Jen Miller talks about Mighty Goliath Productions’ latest show, “The Spongebob Musical,” with MGP Board of Directors President Catherine Geib and Director Kevin Cline. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: February 3, 4, 10, & 11, 7:30 PM & February 5 & 11, 2:00 PM: Mighty Goliath Productions Presents "The Spongebob Musical” at the Avon Lake…

Meet the people behind our Avon Lake businesses. This program features Felipe Covarrubias, owner of EarthWise Pet. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 23, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting January 24, 1:00 PM: Lunch & Learn at The Old Firehouse Community Center January 26, 10:15 AM: Thursday Morning Movie: The Noel Diary at The Old Firehous…

Avon Lake United Church of Christ's Senior Minister Kelly Brill discusses the church's sponsorship of refugee families and other social outreach missions of the church. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: January 9, 7:00 PM: Rescheduled Collective Committee Meeting/City Council Meeting January 10, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Recycle Righ…

Mike Kral, Recreation Facilities Manager, talks about programs at the Old Firehouse Community Center and Anchor Recreational Facility. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: December 23-26 & December 30-January 2: Avon Lake Public Library Closed December 26 & January 2: City Offices Closed, trash pickup will not be delayed. December 27: Deadline f…

The Avon Lake Public Library’s Laura Ploenzke and Jen Miller talk about the upcoming “Community Environmental Education” programs. The Avon Lake’s Environmental Affairs Advisory Board (EAAB) is partnering with the Avon Lake Public Library to provide programming to address issues that residents raised through the EAAB’s survey. Upcoming events happe…

Good Neighbor Thrift Shop Manager, Kristen LePrevost, joins us to talk about the Thrift Shop’s mission and the outreach it provides to organizations well outside of Avon Lake’s borders. November 25: All City Buildings Closed November 28, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting November 29, 2:00 PM: "The Wind Beneath Their Wings" presented by Stephanie Kramer…

Major Donald Barker, Commander of the Lorain County Drug Task Force, discusses Issue 8, the Criminal Justice Renewal Levy. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 30, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Historical Society Presents "An Evening at the Black Wale Inn” at John Christ Winery October 31, 6:00-7:30 PM: Halloween Trick-or-Treating October 31: No Ci…

Michael Doud, Executive Director at the MHARS (Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services) Board of Lorain County, discusses the facts of Issue 9, a five-year renewal of the existing levy funding the MHARS Board, which is not a tax increase. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: October 15, 6:00 PM: 57th Annual Band-A-Rama at Avon Lake Memori…

Tony Tomanek and Sherry Spenzer of the Avon Lake Historical Society discuss their upcoming FUN-draiser event, “An Evening at the Black Whale Inn.” For more information and tickets, visit https://avonlakeoh.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30070. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Saturday, October 1, 7:30 PM: Star Party…

Nathan Snarr, Employee Retention Tax Credit Specialist, gives valuable information about this credit, which was established by the CARES Act. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Friday, September 16, 4:30 PM: Deadline to register for the Engineering Technical Aide 1 Civil Service Examination Saturday, September 17, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Big Trucks …

Mark Spaetzel, Avon Lake City Council Representative and Chair of the Building & Utilities Committee, and Dave Jankowski, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC), talk about recent cost increases in electricity. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Monday, September 5: City Buildings Closed - No T…

Brandi Schnell, Community Outreach Coordinator of Lorain County Solid Waste Management District, talks about recycling and other services available to Lorain County residents. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Saturday, August 20, 4:00 PM: 2022 DEI's Annual Cruise-in at Weiss Field Saturday, August 20, 6:00 PM: Rockin the Rails Concert Series…

Elaine George, President of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, talks about Monarch Butterfly conservation and other Garden Club highlights. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Saturday, August 6, 6:00 PM: Rockin the Rails Concert Series - Hard Days Night at Beach Park Station Plaza Thursday, August 11, 6:30 PM: Kiwanis Club Board Meeting at the …

Avon Lake Public Library’s William Rutger, Shea Alltmont, and Sybil Wendling discuss all of the fun events going on at the library this summer. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Saturday, July 23, 8:30 AM: Ducks-n-Donuts Derby, Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center Saturday, July 23, 6:00 PM: Rockin the Rails Concert Series-The Diamond Project at …

Avon Lake Fire Chief Jeremy Betsa discusses the upcoming issue, which residents will vote on at this November's election, for a new fire station, Safety Center improvements, and infrastructure. To contact Chief Betsa, call 440-933-8305 or send an email to jbetsa@avonlakefire.org Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Friday, July 8, 6:00 PM: Frida…

Council Member David Kos, Avon Lake Police Chief Vincent Molnar, and Avon Lake Fire Assistant Chief Steve Peter discuss Avon Lake's fireworks ban. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: Sunday, June 26, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Jump the Gun at Miller Road Park Monday, June 27, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting Thursday, June 30, 10:1…