News roundup for May 5, 2021

Developmental screenings for Medina students Experts from Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation will provide free, short developmental screenings for children ages 6 months to 5 years from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Therapy Services Medina, 2508 Medina Road, Medina. Resources on early child development will be provided. Caregivers will get a chance to ask questions and receive recommendations for their particular area of concern. Each screening will take approximately 30 minutes and will include an interactive questionnaire and conversation between parents and rehabilitation staff. Registration is required at bit.ly/3b1wkOp. Patrol focuses on motorcycle safety in May May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the State Highway Patrol wants motorists to know they should be aware of an increase in motorcycles on the roadways. In 2020, there were 3,982 traffic crashes involving motorcycles that resulted in 214 deaths and 3,590 injuries. Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Summit and Lucas counties accounted for 34 percent of the motorcycle crashes in Ohio. Last year, 52 percent of at-fault motorcycle drivers involved in crashes did not have a motorcycle endorsement on their license. Riding responsibly starts by ensuring you are properly trained and wearing proper safety equipment before getting on a motorcycle," said Lt. Mark Neff, Medina Post commander. "It is also important to obey all traffic laws and to never ride impaired." Motorists should give motorcyclists a full lane of travel and look for them at intersections and while changing lanes. Always allow plenty of space in front of the vehicle you are driving and do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Ohio law requires helmets for riders under 18 and drivers with less than one year of motorcycle experience. Passengers on motorcycles must wear helmets when the driver is required to do so. Medina Schools surveys parents for feedback As Medina Schools begins its strategic planning process, parents, students, staff and community members are being asked to complete a survey about the district. The online survey is available until Friday, May 14, at bit.ly/3b2ZXPo. Buehler's names new executive Rich Bidinger, of Medina, has been promoted to vice president of construction, real estate and store operations support for Buehler's Fresh Foods, effective Monday. Bidinger will oversee construction, real estate, store repair and maintenance and acquisition candidates, and will be responsible for all in-store leasing. He originally was hired in 1976 as a grocery clerk at the Wadsworth location. Over the past 45 years, Bidinger has worked at several locations in many different roles. In 2006, Bidinger became director of operations. Road construction updates • Pinewood Drive in Brunswick will close Monday, May 10, just north of the intersection of Sleepy Hollow Road for a culvert replacement. • Ledge Road in Hinckley and Granger townships was previously closed for a culvert replacement and now is open. • Boston Road in Hinckley Township, previously closed for a culvert replacement, has reopened. — from staff reports