Schools and Libraries
Book Sale Donations Needed The West Geauga Friends of the Library are now accepting donations for their annual summer book sale, which will take place July 30 to Aug. 2. Donations of gently used or new...
View ArticleFROM THE SIDELINES: Bobby Ohly
Bobby Ohly is a junior at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin who plays a defender on the Lions’ lacrosse team. Ohly lives in Middlefield and appreciates the outdoors. Twitter: @bohly Instagram: brohly...
View ArticleChester Township Government Update
On April 10, the Chester Township Trustees held a special meeting to approve financial items (fuel, parts, natural gas, initial 2014 operation funding for Chester Township Park Board) and approval for...
View ArticleGrandson Indicted for Murder of Russell Township Grandmother
A Geauga County grand jury has indicted the grandson suspected of killing his paternal grandmother in Russell Township in January on nine felony counts, including aggravated murder. Clayton Phillips,...
View ArticleBainbridge Detective to be Named Officer of the Year
The work of a police detective can be frustrating. The hours on the job can be long and often interrupt home life after the work day is deemed over. But, one will be honored for his efforts during the...
View ArticleGeauga Participates in Statewide Domestic Relations Summit
With a goal of minimizing conflict for Ohio children and families, teams of domestic relations court judges and their justice system partners from around Ohio attended a statewide summit this week to...
View ArticleSpidalieri Pulls Plug on Log Cabin Business in Middlefield
Despite Middlefield Village’s efforts to fast track a new business over the last few weeks, the venture slated for the middle of town was withdrawn by Ralph Spidalieri last Thursday. His announcement...
View ArticleMeth Lab Discovered in Middlefield
For a second time, a meth lab has been found and disabled on Kinsman Road in Middlefield Township, the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office said today. On May 2, Paul J. Larose, 34, had just finished making...
View ArticleGOP Chooses Claypool to Run for Commissioner
By a final unofficial vote of 5,220 to 4,974, Walter “Skip” Claypool edged out incumbent Mary Samide to become the Geauga County Republican candidate for county commissioner on the November ballot....
View ArticleIn a Tight Race, Gliha Edges Past Matheney
“I’m ecstatic and excited to continue my work,” Geauga County Auditor Frank Gliha said, breathing a sigh of relief after his narrow win over Mary Brigid “Bridey” Matheney in Tuesday’s primary election....
View ArticleNewbury Levy Fails, but Burton Library Passes
Voters in the Newbury Schools district failed to pass another levy during Tuesday’s primary election. They voted down a five-year, 8-mill additional emergency operating levy by an 871-808 vote, or a...
View ArticleVoters OK Mental Health Renewal Levy
Voters overlooked the recent controversy over staff raises and salaries to approve the 0.7-mill, five-year renewal operating levy for the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services....
View Article2014 OHSAA Tournament Pairings
Baseball — Geauga County • #3 Kinsman-Badger vs. #5 Newbury — May 15, 4:30 p.m. at Badger High School, 7119 State Route 7, Kinsman, 44428. Div. IV Euclid District Bracket.. • #4 Ledgemont vs. WINNER OF...
View ArticleBurton Township Decides on Colors For Trailheads
“Blue and yellow? Or green and gold? Or blue and gold?” Burton American Legion Post 459 member Lee Koroshes asked Burton Township trustees. Koroshes polled trustees about the colors of four trailhead...
View ArticleGeauga Happenings
Mother’s Day Plant Sale American Legion Post 459 Ladies Auxiliary is holding a plant sale May 9, from noon to 7 p.m., and May 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the American Legion Hall located on Goodwin...
View ArticleCardinal Schools
Hidden in Plain Sight On April 23, Cardinal High School and the Middlefield Police Department hosted a traveling exhibit called “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Created by the Bath Township and Copley Township...
View ArticleSt. Mary School
Speech Contest St. Mary School eighth-graders recently wrote a speech on “The Importance of Healthy Living.” The top three students from the school went on to compete at the Modern Woodmen of America...
View ArticleA Track Club for All Comers
The Maple Leaf Track Club is set to begin its 14th season under Mark Mendeszoon and Mark Shafer, who started the club in 2001, with help from Chardon varsity coach Eric Bartley, among others. It’s...
View ArticleLegal Notices 5-8-14
LEGAL NOTICES _______________ LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO 14-F-000247 OneWest Bank, FSB, Plaintiff vs. Gary Buterbaugh, et al., Defendants The Unknown Heirs, Devisees,...
View ArticleNewbury School Board Talks Fundraiser, Electronic Readers
The principal’s office is normally the domain of Newbury Elementary School Principal Craig Caroff. But, on May 23, a dunk tank will take precedence for the first-year principal, who will be present in...
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