News Briefs
Pedestrian Struck by Car on East Washington Street, Seriously Injured
A pedestrian was seriously injured last Friday night after being struck by a vehicle in Auburn Township.
The accident happened at approximately 11:07 p.m. March 24 on East Washington Street.
According to a news release issued by the Chardon post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Brian Sladek, 31, of Chagrin Falls, was traveling eastbound on East Washington Street in a 2006 Honda Accord when he struck the unnamed pedestrian.
The pedestrian was lifeflighted to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland with serious injuries. Sladek was not injured in the crash.
Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.
According to the sheriff’s office, Sladek “checked OK” at the scene and was not driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and Auburn Township Fire Department and EMS were on scene assisting with the investigation.
Absentee Ballots Available April 4
Absentee ballots will be available beginning April 4 for the special election for voters in the Cardinal School District, Chagrin Falls Exempted School District, Kirtland School District, Madison School District and Riverside School District to be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
Voters in the Cardinal School District and the Chagrin Falls Exempted School District who wish to vote an absentee ballot may submit a request to the: Geauga County Board of Elections, 470 Center Street, Bldg. 6-A, Chardon OH 44024.
Absentee applications may be requested by calling the Geauga County Board of Elections at 440-279-2030 or by going to the Geauga County Board of Election’s website and downloading an application, filling it out, signing it and mailing it to the board of elections.
Voters can get a blank application by clicking on the Absentee tab. If they go to Voter Information and use the voter look-up tab, the application will be pre-populated with the voter’s name and address.
Applications are also available at your local library.
Voters in the Kirtland, Madison and Riverside school district who wish to vote an absentee ballot may submit a request to the: Lake County Board of Elections, 105 Main St., Painesville, OH 44077.
The Lake County elections board can be contacted at 440-350-2700.
The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot to be mailed is noon Saturday, April 29.
All voted absentee ballots must be postmarked by May 1, 2017, or hand delivered to the board of election office by 7:30 p.m. on May 2, 2017.
Chardon Board, Committee, Council Vacancies
The City of Chardon has openings on the Board of Ethics Review, Audit Committee, Board of Income Tax Review, Park and Recreation Board, Housing Council and Tax Incentive Review Council.
To be eligible to serve, an individual must be a registered voter and a resident of the City of Chardon.
Anyone interested in serving in one of these volunteer positions should submit a letter of interest to the office of the Clerk of Council, Amy Day located at 111 Water St., Chardon, OH 44024.
Chardon Spring Leaf Collection
The City of Chardon will conduct a spring leaf collection program for residents.
Weather permitting, the collection will be on April 10.
Only one trip will be made throughout the community, so leaves must be placed to the curb prior to that date to insure collection.
Russell Park Board Member Resigns
Charlie Butters recently submitted a letter of resignation from the Russell Township Park Board to Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell, who accepted it.
“I thank Mr. Butters for his service on the Russell Township Park Board through some challenging circumstances,” said Grendell in a statement. “He was instrumental in the township park district’s acquisition of the Modroo Park property for a price $350,000 less than that pursued by the former township park board members Siegler, Podojil and Ries. Not only did Mr. Butters’ contribution to the residents of Russell Township as a park board member result in saving taxpayers $350,000 dollars, he also helped acquire land that will provide a park that has fewer restrictions and is therefore more usable to the township’s residents.
“My goal is to appoint an attorney to fill this position in order to reduce the need for, and cost of, outside legal counsel going forward, and I have had the opportunity to interview two potential candidates from which to choose.”
In his resignation letter, Charlie Butters thanked Grendell for the experiences the appointment to the board had given him and wished the board the best going forward with “all the challenges and opportunities facing the organization.”
He also offered to assist with the transition in order to make it as seamless as possible.
