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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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A Chester Township man, whose role in a live action medieval game involving foam weapons that led to a bombing over unrequited love, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents, according to the Department of Justice. Clayton Alexander McCoy, 30, of 8100 Sherman Road, was arrested in connection with the Oct. 30, McCoy 2020, bombing of the woman’s boyfriend, which happened in Maryland. The release — and affidavit in support of complaint and arrest warrant — detailed the following: A seven-year friendship developed through McCoy, the victim and the victim’s girlfriend through the game Dagorhir, a role-playing battle game with full contact melee fighting and ranged combat. When McCoy told the victim’s girlfriend that he had feelings for her, he was rebuffed, but the two remained friends. McCoy then delivered a package in the morning of Oct. 30 to the front porch of the boyfriend after the boyfriend had left for work. Another resident of the home brought the package into the house and placed it in the kitchen to await the victim’s return. At about 5:30 p.m., the victim returned home and saw the cardboard box that was addressed to him. He opened the cardboard box and observed a smaller white box with a red ribbon inside.
Now, more than ever, children’s vision is playing a critical role in their learning, said Dr. Bianca Kostranchuk of Chardon and Chesterland Family Eyecare. “Whether they are virtual or in person, their screen time has dramatically increased,” she said. “Just like with adults, we are seeing more eye strain, discomfort and trouble with vision in children of all ages. The difficult part is, unlike an adult who can recognize the symptoms of an eye issue, children often have no reference point and simply cannot tell their parent or teacher they are having trouble with their vision. “Additionally, with the many different ways our children are attending schools this year, a lot of them are missing the critical vision screenings that happen with the school nurse,” she added. “We
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Dr. Bianca Kostranchuk and her Chardon and Chesterland Family Eyecare offices are giving free eye screenings for children March 22 from 2-8 p.m. at both locations. No appointments are necessary.
love our community and can help with that.” Chardon and Chesterland Family Eyecare will be holding a free vision screening day from 2-8 p.m. March 22 at both of its locations — 373 Center St. in Chardon and 7796 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.
“Much like the screening children receive in school, we will determine what their visual acuity is (how far down they can read on the chart) and how well their eyes work together,” Kostranchuk said. “Additionally, at our office, our doctors See Eyecare • Page 5
Ditto Honored by Statehouse Commendation State Rep. Diane Grendell recognizes Chester Township resident Roy Ditto with an Ohio Statehouse Commendation for his 100th birthday. “Mr. Ditto has lived a storied 100 years in Geauga County — there is no question that he has made an enormously positive impact on his community,” said Grendell, R-Chesterland. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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