Sheriff’s Report
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 21-27. In total, the sheriff’s office handled 340 calls during this seven-day period. ANIMAL PROBLEM Oct. 24...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
A Letter From a Cardinal High School Student There’s a seemingly ominous matter approaching on Nov. 8 that no one in the schools, nor anyone in the community, seems to want to address. This “ominous”...
View ArticleNotes of Gratitude
Pilgrim Christian Church Steeple Anniversary — The first anniversary of the Pilgrim Christian Church Steeple replacement and Carillon installation is upon us. Speaking for the congregation, we are...
View ArticlePublic Notice
Effective Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, through Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, the Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority will be taking applications for the Section 8 Waiting List by mail only. Envelope must be...
View ArticleFive Credit Card Skimmers Found in Auditor Sweep
While 284 pumps were checked at 31 stations in Geauga County as part of a statewide “Skimmer Sweep,” no credit card skimmers were found, said Geauga County Auditor Frank Gliha. However, five illegal...
View ArticleCheryl Cameron Garners 2016 Bright Star Award
The Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce named marketing professional Cheryl Cameron as the recipient of its 2016 Bright Star Award. The award is given annually to a chamber volunteer who has made a...
View ArticleRepublicans Revive Election Night Tradition
For many years, the Geauga County Republican Party held election night watch parties above the former Chardon Savings Bank. Party Chairwoman Nancy McArthur said she has high hopes for all GOP...
View ArticleWest G Wins Rivalry, Ending Tigers’ Streak
The West Geauga football team saw its defense turn in a spectacular effort as the Wolverines held off rival Chagrin Falls for a 20-13 victory Friday night at Chagrin Falls High School. The victory...
View ArticleBlack Knights’ Storybook Season Ends with a W
The 2015 football season for the Newbury Black Knights was a nightmare. Few came out for the team, then injury hit, then the team was unable to finish out the season. Not a positive experience. Enter...
View ArticleCleveland Man Faces Manslaughter Charges in Overdose Deaths
A Cleveland man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter as a result of two overdose deaths in Auburn Township in April. Savonn Lamont Devonn Primm, 21, of Fairlawn Avenue, Cleveland, was...
View ArticleBerkshire Breaks Cardinal Hearts in Second Half Comeback
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2f9wHqN For 17 years Eric Cardinal has been on the sideline of this rivalry. The Cardinal head football coach has watched his team win some and lose some. And yet it’s never...
View ArticleBadgers Fall in District Finals
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2f4CaRk The Berkshire Badgers were unable to defend their district volleyball championship last week in Leavittsburg. The Badgers fell in four games to the red-hot Garfield...
View ArticleToppers Cap Off Perfect Regular Season
One word can describe the Hilltoppers’ 2016 season: perfect. Chardon capped off a perfect 10-0 regular season with a 49-7 demolition of South. A week after capturing their first Western Reserve...
View ArticlePedestrian Hit, Killed in Parkman
A Maple Heights man was killed early Friday morning in Parkman Township as he was attempting to cross U.S. 422 on foot. James Carter, 76, of Maple Heights, was crossing the roadway from the south side...
View ArticleLive Camera on Chardon Square Caught Up in Scare
The Chardon Square camera perched atop Geauga Theater that helps local snowbirds measure Chardon’s snow from a safe, warm distance caught itself in a communication by ISIS, according to a local...
View ArticleChardon to Play Warren Harding
The Chardon Hilltoppers football team, ranked No. 2 in computer in Division 2, Region 5, will take on the No. 3-seeded Warren Harding Raiders at Ravenna High School this Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Raiders...
View ArticleOn the Wings of Prayer, NDCL Plays On
Never underestimate the power of prayer. From the opening kickoff, the Crestwood Red Devils took the ball 87 yards for a score, claimed the lead in the second half — and NDCL students a chant, a prayer...
View ArticleTeen Play Shows Struggle with Heroin Addiction
With its small cast of five teenagers, the production of “Complete and Total” hopes to spread awareness to the heroin epidemic affecting local communities. Written by local playwright Greg Vovos, the...
View ArticleNewbury BOE Urged to Decide on Consolidation Issue
A series of focus group meetings involving more than 200 of Newbury Schools’ administration, teachers, residents and students revealed many love their school — and they need more, reliable, current...
View Article4-H News
4-H Member Recognition Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. The Geauga County 4-H Advisory Committee will be holding its annual member recognition event at Notre Dame Educational Service Center. This event will include...
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