July 26 (Day 2) A Day in the Life of a Delegate at the DNC (w/photos)
Tuesday night in Philly brought us one step closer to the fulfillment of one of my life’s goals. Tonight, we nominated the first woman from a major political party to be president of the United States,...
View ArticleCitizens Bank Robbed in South Russell (w/ Photos of Suspect)
The Citizen Bank branch at the intersection of Bell Street and state Route 306 in the Village of South Russell was robbed at approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday. No one was injured and the suspect fled the...
View Article4-H News
Geauga Beef & Swine Geauga Beef & Swine 4-H Club held its meeting July 17 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Members talked about the beef buyer gifts and had Mr. Ed Rumburg speak about how to...
View ArticleCCAT Car & Motorcycle Show Set for Another Year
The Chardon Community Action Team is bringing back its annual Car and Motorcycle Show. Now in its 17th year, the show provides a fun event for families, residents, and car and motorcycle enthusiasts....
View ArticleTrapp Named 2016 Inspire Award Winner
Mary Jane Trapp, a principal at Thrasher, Dinsmore and Dolan LPA, has been named a 2016 Inspire Award winner. Given by the Mc-Gregor Foundation during its annual “Celebrating Women: Health, Wealth and...
View ArticleChardon Township Eyes 3-Mill Road Levy for November
Chardon Township trustees proposed a three year, 3-mill capital improvement levy to be used exclusively on road improvements to be placed on the Nov. 8 ballot at their July 20 meeting. The cost of the...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
‘Oops, I Forgot’ I see in last week’s Maple Leaf that the Amish and the horse people object to the GPD’s plans to pave the Maple Highlands Trail South. They should make their feelings known to the GPD...
View ArticlePokemon Go Fills Geauga’s Public Spaces
The first time Matt Marshall played Pokemon, it was on a Nintendo Game Boy. Monday, it was on Chardon Square, in the heavy heat of a late July afternoon, on his cell phone. “I don’t think anything...
View ArticleSheriff’s Sale Results 7-28-16
DATE OF SALE: Thursday, July 21, 2016 Aquilla Village Case No. 14-F-000318 — Bank of America, N.A., etc. vs. Ella K. Filla, et al., 11919 Aquilla Road (0.40 acres). PPN: 14-056400, 14-056500,...
View ArticleSheriff’s Bulletin 7-28-16
DATE OF SALE: Thursday, August 4, 2016 — 10:00 A.M. MINIMUM APPRAISAL BID Chardon City Case No. 15-F-000580 — Talmer Bank and Trust, etc. vs. Stephanie A. Maznik, et al., 115 Court Street (0.08...
View ArticleLegal Notices 7-28-16
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE REAL ESTATE AUCTION In pursuance of an Order of Sale from the Knox County Probate Court, I will offer for sale at public auction on site of the premises to be sold on...
View ArticleJuly 27 (Day 3): A Day in the Life of a Delegate at the DNC
By Janet Carson I have to say that I snuck out of today’s breakfast. After three busy days and very late nights, I gave in to my need for sleep. Going to bed at 3 a.m. and then getting shocked awake at...
View ArticleFire Destroys Montville House, Garage July 27
An early-morning fire caused heavy damage to a Montville Township home, but resulted in no injuries, according to the Montville Township Fire Department. The blaze was called into the Geauga County...
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July 28 (Day 4): A Day in the Life of a Delegate at the DNC (Photos)
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Philadelphia and Geauga County Democratic Chairwoman Janet Carson will share her experiences as a convention delegate. Here are some photos she...
View ArticleState Trooper Struck During Traffic Stop
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was injured Friday morning after a motorist struck him while he was outside his cruiser conducting a traffic stop in Munson Township. The crash occurred shortly...
View ArticleSixth-Graders to Spend a Day With Judge Grendell at The County Fair
For the last eight years, Geauga County sixth-graders from less agricultural areas have been spending an educational day through the help of Geauga Learn at The Great Geauga County Fair. Geauga Learn...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
Colonial America Relived We are blessed to have our Geauga Park District. From July 25-29, Liberty Camp Geauga for the second year transformed Geauga Park District’s Camp Chickagami into colonial...
View ArticleRecent Storm Wreaks Havoc in Auburn Township
A brief but fierce thunderstorm buzz-sawed a swath through the northern half of Auburn Township Saturday afternoon, downing trees and power lines, blocking roadways and delaying a wedding reception at...
View ArticlePride and Protests Filled DNC in Philadelphia
After a week of Democratic partying in Philadelphia, Janet Carson is home in Geauga County. “It was beyond my expectations,” she said via email, regarding her experiences as a delegate during last...
View ArticleCardinal Schools
Marching Band Summer Practice Cardinal High School marching band students have been back at school for several weeks working on their new music and routines for the upcoming fall season. They attended...
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