Chagrin Falls Schools
CFHS Receives Momentum Award from State BOE Chagrin Falls High School received the 2016 Momentum Award from the Ohio State Board of Education. The Momentum award recognizes schools that have received...
View ArticleChristmas Concert in Brass Coming to Pilgrim Christian Church
Mark your calendars on Dec. 16 at 7:30 for when Olympic Brass once again brings its popular “Silver Bells” holiday concert to Geauga County. Pilgrim Christian Church is hosting this concert of carols,...
View ArticleHeavy Snow Collapses Hambden Gym’s Roof
No one was injured after a roof collapsed Monday at Hambden Health & Fitness Center in Hambden Township. The roof collapsed around 6 a.m. from the weight of snow combined with rain Sunday night,...
View ArticleStaudenbaur Resigns as Bainbridge Fiscal Officer
Bainbridge Township Fiscal Officer Kathleen Staudenbaur submitted a letter of resignation to township trustees Tuesday afternoon, following a contentious public meeting Dec. 12. The letter, dated Dec....
View ArticleBainbridge Fiscal Officer Asks for Township Administrator
Bainbridge Township Trustees spent a frustrated six hours in meetings Monday, including an executive session, as the Dec. 31 deadline loomed for approving the township’s 2017 temporary appropriations...
View ArticleSetting Tone with 84 points
GAME PHOTOS: http://smu.gs/2huVZEG Chardon began this week hoping the weather hadn’t sapped their early-season momentum. But there could be little doubt that momentum was there after an impressive...
View Article109 Main Street Newest Dream Space in Chardon
The handsome façade added to 109 Main Street this past summer in Chardon heralds another incarnation of a historic building on the Square. Although the front is narrow, the unit that shares walls with...
View ArticleCommissioner Creates Position of Ombudsman, Development Coordinator
Geauga County Commissioners voted Dec. 8 to create the position of ombudsman and development coordinator to act as liaison between the commissioners, contractors and some of the departments. “There’s...
View ArticleAuburn Holds Public Hearing on Noise Amendment
The rapid growth of Auburn Township over the last two decades has brought with it the potential for noise pollution. Commercial and industrial areas are located closer to residential neighborhoods and...
View ArticleNewbury Plans Capital Improvement Projects
\Newbury Township Trustees met with local contractor Mike Kler at their Dec. 6 meeting to discuss several possible capital improvement projects for the township hall, township-owned Newbury Legion Hall...
View ArticleLiving Memorial Park Transferred to City of Chardon
Chardon City Council unanimously voted Dec. 8 for Chardon Tomorrow to transfer ownership of the Chardon Living Memorial Park to the city. Council’s decision came after fundraising committee member Coco...
View ArticleHickox Street Architecture Reveals History of Burton Village
A recent architectural survey revealed Hickox Street in Burton Village could qualify to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Yolita Rausche, of Rausche Historic Preservation in...
View ArticleNewbury Trustees Frustrated Over Ongoing Junk Problem
Newbury Township Trustees said Dec. 6 they are tired of dealing with property owners who appear to defy zoning laws for years, apparently without fear of prosecution, and keep their yards full of...
View ArticleFairmount Santrol Built on Sand, Risk, Community
When Walter Best started Best Sands in Munson Township in 1948, it is doubtful he imagined it would mature into Fairmount Santrol Corporation. The international, multi-million dollar company’s two...
View ArticleNOPEC Official Explains Changes in Electric Supplier
Residents do not need to worry about the often-confusing letters they have been receiving about selecting an electricity supplier, a representative of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council told...
View ArticleChardon Area Kiwanis Celebrate the Holiday
SubmittedChardon Kiwanis recently celebrated the holiday with a donation to WomenSafe and by gathering for the monthly spouses meeting at the Chardon Heinen’s. Members, parents and friends enjoyed a...
View ArticleHealth
Bloodmobile American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website...
View ArticleSenior Events
Home Delivered Holiday Meal The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a free traditional meal to any Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Christmas Day, Dec....
View ArticleSchools and Libraries
STEM Winter Break Camp Dec. 28-29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation will hold a two-day career exploration camp for students presently in grades 5-8 at Auburn Career...
View ArticleReligion
Christmas Concert Dec. 18, 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. New Promise Church will present its annual Christmas musical presentation “Come Let Us Adore” by the worship choir and children during morning...
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