Painesville Man Arrested for Meth
A Geauga County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a traffic stop April 21 on a Painesville man for expired license plates. Johnathin A. Hall, 26, possessed a suspended operator’s license and had an...
View ArticleHistorical Society Offering Special Civil War Middle School Program
The Geauga County Historical Society is offering a special educational program on the Civil War for middle school and junior high students on May 22. Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the end of...
View ArticleFree Speech Forum: Geauga Park District
The League of Women Voters of Geauga County is hosting a free speech forum on current issues concerning the Geauga Park District. The forum takes place at 7 p.m. April 29 in the auditorium at Notre...
View ArticleCome Enjoy a Weekend of Free Fishing
Ohio is known for its world-class fishing, and on May 2 and 3, you can experience it for free. All Ohio residents are invited to take part in Ohio’s annual free fishing weekend, without purchasing a...
View ArticleLegislation on Table for Consolidated School District
The Ohio School Facilities Commission will pick up half the cost of building a consolidated high school near Kent State University-Geauga if the General Assembly pass proposed legislation this session....
View ArticleCoach’s Dismissal Stirs Community
When Berkshire announced last week it would not be recommending Steve Orr be the varsity wrestling coach next fall, an unusual outpouring of support rallied behind the coach, who has been at the helm...
View ArticleGeauga County Court Receives $143,980 Technology Grant
Geauga County Common Pleas Court will soon have a technology upgrade thanks to a grant from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Ohio Courts Technology Initiative. Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor...
View ArticleHBA, NARI Recognize Local Builder
Local builder Frank A. Makoski, president of Makoski Construction and Remodeling, has again been recognized for his award-winning projects. The Home Builders Association of Cleveland and The National...
View ArticleWhy Beef Jerky Has Become the Snack Choice of Late
Beef jerky is a big business, but people should be aware of what they are putting in thier bodies. Beef jerky has been around for hundred of years. Native Americas are believed to have invented it. The...
View ArticleChagrin Falls Schools
Rotary Student of the Month The Chagrin Valley Rotary Club has selected Cam Powers as its Student of the Month for April. He was honored April 14 at the Rotary breakfast. A senior at Chagrin Falls High...
View ArticlePlanting Seeds for Thought
Watson’s 87 Furniture is a family-owned and -operated business opened in 1977 by the late Jack Watson. It offers quality and value at prices equal to or lower than competitors, as well as personal...
View ArticleBuying Local Can Save You Money
Consumer Tire has joined Tire Pros, the nation’s largest network of elite, independent, locally owned and locally invested tire dealers. You’ll still get the same friendly customer service, but now...
View ArticleGeauga County Court Receives Technology Grant
Geauga County Common Pleas Court will soon have a technology upgrade thanks to a grant from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Ohio Courts Technol-ogy Initiative. Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor...
View ArticleBremec Garden Springs New Location in Concord
The new Bremec Garden?Center location in Concord Township is giving manager Michael King some room to flex his creative muscles. Although it is currently open for business, Bremec of Concord — located...
View ArticleGilson Gardens Offers the Gamut
Springtime at Gilson Gardens means greenhouses full of flowers and vegetable plants, lots of seeds soil and pots — everything to get the gardens growing in Northeast Ohio. Started in 1947, the...
View ArticleBerkshire Schools
SubmittedThe East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently gave recognition to third-graders from Burton Elementary School for being outstanding students as chosen by their teachers. They all received a...
View ArticleSt. Helen School
SubmittedThe St. Helen School finalists of the annual Knights of Columbus Foul-Shooting Contest are (l to r) front row: Andra Kampe, Chris Carter, Frank Martin, Nick Guarniere, Audrey Joyce, Tess...
View ArticleChardon Log Cabin Bites the Dust
People gathered in small groups around Chardon Square Wednesday morning to watch a backhoe take down the old log cabin, which left only the stone chimney standing. The building, which has been in place...
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