Sports Shorts Feb. 27, 2014
Middlefield Offers Easy Registration Middlefield is now making it easier for people to sign up for community events. Residents who wish to register for youth sports programs can go to...
View ArticleFrom the Sidelines: Jessie Tull
Anytime a student-athlete is seriously injured it’s heart-breaking. But it’s worse when it’s a senior. Jessie tore her ACL in her left knee Jan. 22 on her way to the basket. Twitter: @jesssietull...
View Article2nd Annual Danny Parmertor Memorial Fundraiser Saturday
The second annual Danny Parmertor Memorial Fundraiser will take place Saturday at La-Vera Party Center, 32200 Chardon Road, in Willoughby Hills from 6 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 and over. This...
View ArticleCHS Shooting Victims’ Families Sue Chardon Schools, BOE
In memory of Danny Parmertor, Demetrius Hewlin and Russell King Jr. — the students murdered during the Feb. 27, 2012, Chardon Schools shooting — February was designated “Think Kindness Month” at...
View ArticleGeauga County Transit Raided
Geauga County Transit was raided this morning as part of a pending criminal investigation, Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz told the Geauga County Maple Leaf this morning. Flaiz, who is on scene at...
View ArticleCHS Ceremony Brings Light in Darkness
The shooting in Chardon High School’s cafeteria Feb. 27, 2012 left darkness and sorrow in the hearts of high school students and the community. But on Thursday evening, about 500 students, parents and...
View ArticleBerkshire, Newbury Schools Asking for Public Comment on Consolidation
Berkshire Schools and Newbury Schools boards of education are seeking public comments and questions regarding consolidation. The comments and questions will be submitted to the superintendents of each...
View ArticleSenior Citizens Fight Back to Keep Center Open
More than 100 residents, most of them senior citizens, filled the Building 8 meeting room at 470 Center St. Thursday during the first Geauga County Commissioners’ evening meeting in many years. The...
View ArticleHambden FD Recognizes 2013 Officer, Firefighter of the Year
The Hambden Township Fire Department held its annual awards dinner on Feb. 15 at St. Denis Party Center in Chardon Townshhip. Lt. Bill Baxter was recognized as the 2013 Officer of the Year. He has more...
View ArticleCongressional Art Contest for Students Announced
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) invites high school students in Ohio’s 14th congressional district to submit their art work for this year’s Congressional Art Competition. “The Congressional Art Competition...
View ArticlePublic Libraries Accepting Food Donations for Geauga Families
Geauga County Public Library locations are collecting food for Geauga families in need throughout the month of March. Nonperishable food items can be donated in collection bins at the following...
View ArticleGeauga Happenings
Tri-County Coin ClubThe Tri-County Coin Club will meet March 13 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 7:15 p.m....
View ArticleKeep Finances Intact in a Natural Disaster
From blazing wildfires in Colorado to Hurricane Sandy on the east coast, natural disasters were front-page news in 2012.Less headline-worthy are the financial repercussions that follow, which tens of...
View ArticlePublic Libraries Accepting Food Donations for Geauga Families
Geauga County Public Library locations are collecting food for Geauga families in need throughout the month of March.Nonperishable food items can be donated in collection bins at the following...
View Article4H News
Geauga DairymenGeauga Dairymen 4-H Club recently painted the window of a business in Chardon to promote National 4-H week March 3-9. The club was joined by a new member, Nick Auth.After painting the...
View ArticleVictims Families Sue Schools, BOE
In memory of Danny Parmertor, Demetrius Hewlin and Russell King Jr. — the students murdered during the Feb. 27, 2012, Chardon High School shooting — February was designated “Think Kindness Month” at...
View ArticleCity of Chardon
Tappin’ Sunday March 9Bundle up and bring the family up to the Sugar House on Chardon Square for the annual Tappin’ Sunday ceremony, which begins at 1 p.m. After putting the spiel in the maple tree, a...
View ArticleCounty Park District Wins Healthy Worksite Award
The Geauga Park District’s motto is “Preserve, Conserve and Protect.”And the phrase “Stay Healthy” is just as important as its conservation-based mission.The park district won the Ohio Department of...
View ArticleWest Geauga Schools
Lindsey ACE AwardsCongratulations go out to the ACE Award winners for the second quarter at Lindsey Elementary School. Students awarded by their teachers for demonstrating positive attitude,...
View ArticleFrom the Sidelines: Jason Janda
Jason Janda finishes successful campaigns with the football and basketball teams. Hoops are his true love and he hopes to train, teach and coach after high school. Twitter: @Jason_Janda3 Instagram:...
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