Community Meetings
Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in the county for the coming week, unless otherwise noted. To have a public meeting included in this section, fax information to 440-285-2015 or email...
View ArticleSheriff’s Report
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Sept. 9 through Sept. 15. In total, the sheriff’s office handled 356 calls during this seven-day period. Sept. 14...
View ArticleLaTourette Tracks Her Political Career for GCJFS
Rep. Sarah LaTourette’s first step toward running for public office wasn’t rooted in her father’s career or her college study in political science and history. It was more about dogs. “I’m a little...
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Elyria Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident An Elyria man suffered extensive head injury in a motorcycle accident at around 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Mark Cassidy, 38, was northbound on Sidley Road near state...
View ArticleYMCA Health & Wellness Fair Creates One-Stop-Shop for Seniors
For Munson Township’s Anne Prusha, health fairs for senior citizens are a worthwhile venture because knowledge is power. “It’s always good to know your numbers to catch any problems early, especially...
View ArticleMessage from Chardon Superintendent
The Chardon Local Schools is focused on our mission of high achievement for all students, where learning is our most important work. That learning is not just for our students, but for all of us. We...
View ArticleArts and Theater
Call For Art Show Entries Sept. 27, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2016 Burton Art Show. Artists 16 years and older who live, work or attend school in Geauga or...
View ArticleParks and Recreation
GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Plant a Tree Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to noon Join...
View ArticleSenior Events
Senior Center Events Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130. Podiatry Appointments: Sept. 22, 1-2 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritz. Gadget Guru: Sept. 27,...
View ArticleBrenda’s Recipe
There are two types of almonds: sweet and bitter. The one is delicate and slightly sweet. This almond is readily available in markets, and unless otherwise indicated, are the variety used in all...
View ArticleRussell Township Holds Scrap Drop-Off Day Sept. 24
Due to the rain last weekend, Russell Township is providing a township-wide scrap drop-off event to all township residents on Sept. 24. Dumpsters and assistance by township employees will be available...
View ArticleYoung Lions Not to be Taken Lightly
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2cDxEa4 Coach Steve Sivik has taken the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin girls soccer program and deleted one of the columns on the team’s roster: Grade. It’s not something the...
View ArticleBadgers Get Elusive 1st Win
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2cUDjd1 Dealing with a major lack of experience and a wealth of youthful inexperience, the Berkshire Badgers and Grand Valley Mustangs boys soccer teams have been on the same...
View ArticleNo Stopping Chardon’s Senior on Homecoming Night
It took Chardon just four minutes of game clock to take a 21-0 lead over the North Rangers during the Hilltoppers’ Homecoming game. Chardon’s Joe Cyvas took two hand-offs in for touchdowns on the...
View ArticleBerkshire Stays Undefeated at Home on Homecoming
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2dmGPj9 After spending a couple rough weeks playing on the road and getting thumped, the Berkshire Badgers returned to Dr. William A. Reed Field Friday night to celebrate...
View ArticleReal Estate Transfers
Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending September 9, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. AQUILLA...
View ArticleJuvenile Court’s Community Service Garden Donates Record Harvest to Local...
Juveniles who come Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell are often required to perform community service. The juvenile court’s Community Service Garden provides an opportunity for minor...
View ArticleCounty Treasurer Brings Newbury, Russell Park District Under Fire for ‘Bogus...
While the Geauga County Budget Commission approved both budgets for Newbury Township and Russell Township Park District, Treasurer Chris Hitchcock has not been quiet about his criticisms regarding the...
View ArticleSplit Commissioners’ Vote Removes Two from Mental Health Board
The 10-member Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services is down three members following a split vote by the county commissioners Sept. 27. In action not on the meeting agenda, Walter...
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Absentee Ballots Available Soon Absentee ballots will be available beginning Oct. 12 for the Nov. 8 general election. Voters who wish to vote an absentee ballot may submit a request to the Geauga...
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