Arts and Theater
No stranger to the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild stage, director Mark Cipra is returning there as an actor for the first time in seven years. Previously seen with the GLTG in “Proof” and “You Can’t Take...
View ArticleReading Program Kicks Off at?Geauga West
Red Rover. Red Rover. Come on over — and read. It’s not a game, but rather, a unique opportunity for local students to read with the help of therapy dogs. The Reading to Rover Program kicked off 2014...
View ArticleBerkshire Schools
Elementary Problem Solving Tournament Burton Elementary fifth and sixth-graders once again participated in the Greater Cleveland Council Teachers of Mathematics annual problem solving tournament. The...
View ArticleFROM THE SIDELINES: Michaela McNish
Michaela McNish is a senior for a revamped Cardinal Huskies squad, and she expects big things. LISTENING: My favorite artist to listen to is Taylor Swift. I’ve been a fan of her music since her first...
View ArticleIt’s Pancake Time
American Legion Post 459 Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is serving an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfasts March 23 and 30, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton....
View ArticleChester Township Government Update
On March 7, the Board of Trustees held a regular trustee meeting. This meeting was rescheduled because two trustees were out of town at the Auditor of State Local Government Officials conference in...
View ArticleConsolidation Queries Answered by Newbury, Berkshire BOEs
Time and money were the main topics addressed by Newbury and Berkshire school boards and superintendents Tuesday during a public meeting on consolidating the financially struggling school districts....
View ArticleHungry Customers Welcome Newbury Country Meats
After several years of patient planning and support from friends and family, Newbury Township native Greg Fennell saw his dream come true last week. Newbury Country Meats, located at the intersection...
View ArticleChester Trustees Tackle Deficit Spending; Axe CRWP Membership
Chester Township Trustees face difficult numbers in the township’s 2014 budget due to declining revenues from the state and continued financial support of the road department. The bottom line: Deficit...
View ArticleNewbury Rec Summit Discusses Effects of School’s Future
Upcoming plans to consolidate Newbury and Berkshire school districts could stall ongoing improvements at Newbury Township’s Oberland Park, officials said Thursday during a joint meeting of township...
View ArticleSheriff’s Sales
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 11-F-000291 The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: RBS CITIZENS, N.A., FKA CITIZENS BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY...
View ArticleHeroin Dealer Arrested in Chardon Walmart Parking Lot
Detectives with the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Chardon Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency, (DEA) arrested Kenny Thai Bui for trafficking heroin in Geauga...
View ArticleCounty OKs West Geauga’s 2014-2015 Budget
The Geauga County Budget Commission approved West Geauga Schools’ 2014-2015 budget Monday, but not before questioning figures in the permanent improvement fund and a projected carryover of nearly $10.7...
View ArticleGetting Outside While Others Stay In
It is the first day of spring, although a cold wind is howling and Chardon’s baseball players are wearing winter hats instead of ball caps. But the Hilltoppers have one advantage over many of their...
View ArticleSt. Helen’s Unicycle Team Fundraiser
The new St. Helen’s Unicycle Team will hold its first annual Spaghetti and Meatball Fundraiser Dinner on March 29, from 4:30-9 p.m., at St. Helen Cafeteria and Gym in Newbury Township. Tickets can be...
View ArticleAppellate Court Considers Lane’s Bindover, Life Sentence
After 35 minutes of oral argument, the 11th District Court of Appeals made no decision on convicted Chardon Schools murderer T.J. Lane’s appeal Wednesday morning. Lane, who was convicted of shooting...
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. Donors may give every 56 days and must bring some form of photo...
View ArticleNewbury Veterans Park Project Receives $25,000 Grant
Newbury Township Trustees’ proposed veterans park has received a boost from a $25,000 state grant arranged through state Sen. John Eklund’s office, Trustee Jan Blair said Thursday. Although it wasn’t...
View ArticleGeauga County Dog Warden
The following dogs are available for adoption at the Geauga County Dog Shelter, 12513 Merritt Road, Claridon Township. For more information on animal adoption and hours, call the shelter at...
View ArticleSt. Anselm School
Preschool Events Upcoming events include: Native American Adventures performance on April 1 at 10 a.m.; and the science of ladybugs program on April 9 at 10 a.m. The programs are free and open to...
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