On this week’s Diamond Chat Presented by Dr. Karen Kramer, Tim Alcorn and Shaun Bennett announce the weeks top performers, get a grip with Avon Softball pitcher Jessie Dean, announce the brand new First Federal Savings of Lorain Teams of the Week and step Inside the dugout with Elyria Catholic baseball coach Bruce Lisicky.

The WEOL Spotlight Series is back!!

Join us on Thursday, April 18th during the WEOL Morning Show and Bull’s Eye on the Afternoon as we open the 2019 season with the Spotlight on Avon.

From 7am – 9am, Bruce Van Dyke and Craig Adams will take the morning show live from the UH Health Center on Healthway Drive. During the show the will speak with local politicians, Avon school administration and local business owners about their town.

Then from 3pm – 6pm, “Bull” and Matt will continue the Spotlight talking with local sports figures, employees of University Hospitals Health Center in Avon and many more.

The fun starts Thursday morning and continues into the afternoon on AM930 and of course right here on WEOL.com Stream 1.

April is National Community College month, and to celebrate, Bull’s Eye on the Afternoon spent a day at Lorain County Community College

During the show we heard from Professors, administration and faculty who have all helped make LCCC the great institution it is today.

listed below are the interviews:

Brenda Soboslai spoke with Bull and Matt about the Center for LifeLong Learning and the classes they offer for students over 50

Dean Johnson and Amber Cabassa of the Spitzer Conference Center talk about upcoming events at the center and how the community can utilize their services

Commodore Books and More is more then a book store. Ray Carbonell and Erica Campbell tell us about their IT services and how they work with local businesses

Dina Ferrer and Amy Szmania of the LCCC Learning Centers explain how LCCC’s campus expands well beyond Elyria

Culinary Program Chefs Adam Schmith and Brad Ball talk about their students creations, and how they are teaching others in the community to cook like a pro

Grab a glass with Professor Regan Silvestri and student Clayton Mastorovich who explain the chemistry behind flavoring whiskey 

Joan Perch of the Campana Ideation and Invention Center talks about programs aimed at high school, middle school, and female students that explore STEAM

The Class of 2019 will soon moving on from LCCC, we talk with Tracy Green about these student’s accomplishments and a great 2018 at the college

Professor Harry Kestler and students Matt Fox, Steve Mares and Virginia Ford tell us about research they have been doing on HIV and other diseases  

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Avon’s  Ryan Jones

Thursday night on the WEOL Baseball Diamond Duels, the Avon Eagles picked up a 4-0 road victory over SWC rival North Ridgeville.

Eagles pitching blanked the Rangers behind the outstanding play of starter Liam Ostrowski who pitched five shut out innings, walked two batters and allowed just two hits. Combined, Avon pitchers allowed just four hits in the game.

At the plate, Ryan Jones and Nate Brooks both knocked in runs to secure the win.

Hear the entire game below and check out archived games on the WEOL Diamond Duels Webpage.