Friday night's game saw Avon win against Rochester Prep 80-57. Avon performed solidly, establishing an eight point lead in the first quarter and widening the gap until the buzzer. Notable players for Rochester Prep were Jaden Hayes and Wesley Anderson, who scored 14 and 12 points, respectively. For Avon, Nick Rowland, Connor Taylor, and Zach Colvin rose to the top of the pile. Rowland scored 20 points with 12 rebounds, Taylor scored 17 points … [Read more...]
St. Agnes School Celebrates Halloween With Costume Party and Trick or Trunk Event
AVON — On Wednesday Oct. 31, St. Agnes School celebrated Halloween with a costume parade and their Trick or Trunk event. Students from Pre-K through sixth grade got dressed up and showed off their costumes around the school. Then, they headed outside where 12 decorated parent cars were waiting to hand out candy to the trick or treaters. "There were princesses and super heroes, as well as some fun creative costumes, such as a grape soda and … [Read more...]
Avon Village Board Approves Plan to Cull Local Deer Population
AVON -- The Avon Village Board approved a plan put forth by the Avon Deer Committee to reduce the local deer population through off-season bow-hunting. The management season is anticipated to last three months - January 1st through March 31st - and will take place, pending landowner approval, at cull sites determined by the committee to be strategic in reducing deer population. The sites will be inspected by the Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
Avon Holiday Spectacular Set For Dec 1
AVON HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SET FOR DEC 1 by Barbara Van Zandt AVON - At the Oct. 9 Avon Village Board meeting, a group representing the Avon Holiday Spectacular came before the village board to ask for support, and to explain what they are planning. The Spectacular will be held on Dec. 1 from 3-7 p.m. and will be held community-wide. According to Ashley Comeau, who made a presentation to the Avon Village Board “This is a one-stop shopping … [Read more...]
AVON HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SET FOR DEC 1
AVON HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SET FOR DEC 1 by Barbara Van Zandt AVON - At the Oct. 9 Avon Village Board meeting, a group representing the Avon Holiday Spectacular came before the village board to ask for support, and to explain what they are planning. The Spectacular will be held on Dec. 1 from 3-7 p.m. and will be held community-wide. According to Ashley Comeau, … [Read more...]
Avon Woman Arrested On Drug Related Charges
AVON — According to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, on September 23, 2018 at approximately 10:15 pm, Deputy Shawn Whitford was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when he stopped a vehicle on East Avon-Lima Rd. in the Town of Avon after observing a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law on Interstate 390. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 29 year old Katelynn A. … [Read more...]
Avon Lions Club Dedicates Centennial Clock to Village and Town
AVON — A local clock has been dedicated to the community it resides in. On Sept. 20, the Avon Lions Club dedicated the Avon Lions Centennial Clock to the Village and Town of Avon. "The clock funding came in part from the club and personal donations from individual Lions but also was made possible through the generosity of of several business, the Village and Town of Avon and the Lioness Club," Clock Chairman, Lion Jim Carney stated. "In … [Read more...]
Drunk Driver Arrested for Drving on Wrong Side of Freeway
A Hamlin woman was arrested Friday evening after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the interstate while intoxicated. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, several 911 calls around 11:30 p.m. reported a vehicle driving the wrong way between Exits 8 and 9 on Interstate 390. Responding Deputy Shawn Whitford discovered a vehicle driven by Cynthia Harper, 58, head southbound in a northbound lane of the interstate. Dep. Whitford … [Read more...]
Avon’s Five-Arch Bridge Vandalzied
Avon’s beloved Five-Arch Bridge was vandalized recently with spray painted graffiti that included a swastika. Hikers discovered the spray paint during a recent hike and vented about it on social media. In a post on Facebook, a local woman noted that she took a walk to the park and discovered the blue paint on the backside of the bridge facing away from Route 39. “I, for one, am absolutely infuriated because I have great memories … [Read more...]
Avon Free Library Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Renovations
AVON — Monday night the Avon Free Library held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their grand re-opening. The library has been closed since June 15th in order to renovate the interior of the building and add a new circulation desk, children's area, and study room. The renovations began in January and were completed last week. "We're excited to get back to the business of providing our community with connectivity, education, and books," said … [Read more...]
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