Preston Donates to Paralyzed Vets
Preston Superstore recently donated to the local chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America, as it has in the past. Sharon Moster from the Buckeye Chapter said the contribution will go toward gift cards...
View ArticleIt’s All About the Maple Flavor During Annual Contest (w/ Video)
Every year, typically in February, when Northeast Ohio experiences freezing nights and slightly warmer days, maple syrup producers throughout Geauga County work day and night to collect sap, boil it...
View ArticleChagrin Falls Schools
CFIS Arts Day On April 8, Chagrin Falls Intermediate School held its first ever Arts Day, featuring artists and speakers sharing their experiences and passion for their work in visual art, music, dance...
View ArticleRube Band Wagon to be Restored
Many of us remember when a band wagon pulled by a team of horses rode around Chardon Square during the Geauga County Maple Festival. The musicians wore top hats and turn-of-the-century style clothing....
View Article‘Tinner’ John Henry Miller Inducted into Syrup HOF
The 2016 maple syrup season in Geauga County was a unique year, although not what producers were hoping for when it began. It was not a short season; it was an early season that many local producers...
View ArticleCardinal Schools Honor Rolls
Third Grade Straight A’s: Randall F., Aubreigh K., Christopher L., Amy M., Dominic N., Carter S., Danica T., Carter T. and Nathan Y. Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA): Troy C., Cal C., Frank C., Bryant C.,...
View ArticleWhen It’s Maple Syrup Time in Chardon
First reprinted in “The Official Publication of the Cleveland Hotels’ Association,” March 28, 1932. Reprinted in “A Scrapbook of the Geauga County Maple Festival,” compiled and edited by Shirley...
View ArticleNew Parkman Fire Chief Has Big Shoes to Fill
New Parkman Township Fire Chief Don Bryant realizes he has a tall order to lead a department still recovering from the death of longtime Chief Paul Wayne Komandt, who served the department for more...
View ArticleLegal Notices 4-21-16
TAX FORECLOSURE SALES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGEMENT OF FORECLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT LAND TAX Revised Code, Sec. 5721.19.1 Case No. 15-F-000217 CHRISTOPHER P. HITCHCOCK, TREASURER OF GEAUGA...
View ArticleSheriff’s Bulletin 4-21-16
DATE OF SALE: Thursday, April 28, 2016 — 10:00 A.M. MINIMUM APPRAISAL BID Chardon City Case No. 15-F-000127 — Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland vs. Justin Sarver, et al., 324...
View ArticleCleveland Man Indicted for Manslaughter in Heroin Overdose Death
A Cleveland man became the third accused drug dealer in Geauga County to be charged with involuntary manslaughter as a result of a heroin overdose death in Chardon. A grand jury indicted Alfonso M....
View ArticleJordak Elementary Performance Grade Raised From ‘F’ to ‘A’
The Ohio Department of Education has admitted it made an error on the state report card performance score for Jordak Elementary School. As a result, the ODE will be raising the Performance Indicator...
View Article2016 Geauga County Maple Festival Beard and Mustache Contest (Photo Album)
A record crowd turned out for the 2016 Geauga County Maple Festival Beard and Mustache Contest. Hobie Harris, of Atwater, was named Grand Champion, defeating Anthony Fontes, of Youngstown, who won Best...
View ArticleTrial Begins for Alleged Trigger Man in Daniel Ott Murder
The trial for the man accused of pulling the trigger in a murder-for-hire plot that left a Burton Township man dead got underway in Geauga County Common Pleas Court Monday. Chad South, 46, of Moraine,...
View ArticleGeauga Happenings
Trinkets and Treasures Sale April 28-30 The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls will hold its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale of household and kitchen goods, sporting equipment, holiday decor, gently...
View ArticleBasistas Honored as Business People of the Year
It was twice as nice for the Chester Chamber of Commerce’s April 21 dinner to honor its Business Person of 2015. This year, the award went to two people — Ron and Tom Basista, of Western Reserve...
View ArticleBurton Village
Burton Village Spring Cleanup Spring cleanup will be held May 7. Village residents may start taking items to the curb May 1. All items will need to be at the curb by 6 a.m. on May 7. No paint, tires,...
View ArticleChester Government Update
The April 14 Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting began with approval of meeting minutes. Road and fire department expenditures of $12,600 for 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel and $8,000 to Penn Ohio...
View ArticleChagrin Falls Schools
New AP Seminar Class By CFHS student Annie McClurg Chagrin Falls High School introduced a new course offering to upper-level English students this year called AP Seminar. Students enroll in the class...
View ArticleJordak School Performance Grade Raised From ‘F’ to ‘A’
The Ohio Department of Education has admitted it made an error on the state report card performance score for Jordak Elementary School. As a result, the ODE will be raising the Performance Indicator...
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