Second LaGrange firefighter fired over unverified pay
LaGrange Township board ousted Michael Foreman amid an audit finding he received 11372.39 in compensation without time sheets. The investigation, led by the Ohio Auditor of State, is tied to missing payroll records that also implicated former fire chief James Rader, who resigned earlier and agreed to repay over 23000 in improper wages. Township officials vow transparency while seeking a new fire chief.
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Avon Lake Hears Plan for Full Time Victim Advocate
Avon Lake City Council authorized Mayor Spaetzel to apply for a federal state Victims of Crime Act grant to fund a full time victim advocate in the police department and municipal court. The grant would cover 75 percent of salary and benefits, with 25 percent local funding, replacing a part time advocate since June 2023. The advocate would improve victim communication through the judicial process, with salary to be set by future ordinance. Deadline to apply is June 24.
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Avon Schools to seek bond for November ballot
Avon Schools will introduce a resolution at the June 25 Board of Education meeting to place a bond on the November ballot. Superintendent Ben Hodge outlined about 85 million dollars in total facility upgrades including a new elementary school to replace aging buildings.
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