Reported Fire Found To Be Overheated Compressor MachineThe Chardon Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at Web?Triax Corporation, 215 Fifth Ave. around noon…
Reported Fire Found To Be Overheated Compressor Machine
The Chardon Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at Web?Triax Corporation, 215 Fifth Ave. around noon Friday.
Upon arrival, fire crews only saw light smoke inside the building. The cause of the smoke was an intermittent overheating of hydraulic fluid from a compressor machine, said Fire Chief Larry Gaspar in a statement.
While on scene,?Gaspar had crews investigate the source of the problem and ventilate the smoke from the building.
The situation was brought under control in roughly 20 minutes, he said, adding there were no injuries, only slight damage to the machine and no damage to the building.
Munson and Hambden fire departments were on scene as well.
Free Excel Class Offered Again
Due to overwhelming demand, Kent State University Geauga campus and Geauga Growth Partnership are offering a second free Introduction to Excel class Jan. 23 for the county’s business community.
The course will be offered on 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at KSU-Geauga’s Computer Lab Room 128, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton.
Registration is limited. Wait list applicants have reserved seats pending confirmation to GGP so they should not re-register.
Registrations are then first-come, first-served basis. To register, visit https://jan23-excel.eventbrite.com.
This is ideal for those who don’t know how to change spreadsheets they have to review or want to learn how to create spreadsheets and graphs to expand their skillset. Students will receive a small workbook at the class.
If someone needs to cancel, notify GGP at info@geaugagrowth.com.
GGP and KSU-Geauga would appreciate if companies would limit registrations to two participants. For additional information, contact info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.
House Passes
Sales Tax Holiday
The Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation, Senate Bill 243, Dec. 10 that creates a sales tax holiday for all “back-to-school” shopping during the second weekend of August.
The bill establishes the tax exemption as a pilot program to be studied for potential future expansion.
“It is a fact of life in Northeast Ohio that families cross the border into Pennsylvania to do some shopping as they get ready to send their children back to school,” said state Rep. Patterson (D-Jefferson). “Everyone knows that just over the state line, the same clothing items can be purchased in many of the same stores without the burden of a sales tax.”
Patterson said Ohio retailers lose out when business is exported to our neighbors to the east.
“Most importantly, however, this is more about making necessary purchases more affordable for middle class families,” he said.
The legislation exempts clothing, school supplies and instructional materials from state and county sales and use taxes from Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015.
Under the bill, eligible clothing items are limited to $75 each, school supplies and instructional materials to $20 each.
The bill is expected to be sent to Gov. John Kasich for final approval shortly.
Grendell Elected as Secretary of OAJCJ
Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell has been elected secretary of the Ohio Association Juvenile Court Judges, which provides legal educational programs for Ohio’s juvenile judges and magistrates, and reviews pending legislation involving juvenile court issues.
“It is an honor to be recognized by my fellow juvenile judges for my commitment to maintaining a fair and effective juvenile justice process in Ohio,” Grendell said. “I look forward to working with and serving my fellow juvenile court justices in the coming year.”
