Russell Residents, Officials Ask for More Timely Minutes
Russell Township Trustee Amy Heutmaker asked Fiscal Officer Karen Walder to provide meeting minutes to the board more quickly in an effort to improve transparency for residents.
Read this article »South Russell Council Criticizes Koons for Approving Project Without Council Vote
A heated exchange erupted during a recent South Russell Village Council meeting after Council member Christopher Bell said a platform constructed in the village park as part of an Eagle Scout project had been built without formal council approval.
Read this article »Chardon Approves Flag Regulation Ordinance
Under new legislation approved May 14, only certain flags may be flown on property owned by the city of Chardon.
Read this article »New Project May Require New Bid Process
An upcoming project at the Geauga County Safety Center may require changes to the county’s typical bid process, Maintenance Department Project Manager Charles Tkach told Geauga County Commissioners May 19.
Read this article »Lost Hunter Rescued in LaDue Hunting Area
A hunter was rescued May 25 from the LaDue Public Hunting Area in Burton Township after becoming lost in a swampy, heavily wooded section near the East Branch of the Cuyahoga River, according to a Burton Fire Department press release.
Read this article »Middlefield Village County Agrees to Distribute TIF Revenue for Development
The tax increment financing agreement for the Heritage Pointe subdivision on Lake Avenue made headway May 14 as Middlefield Village Council approved ordinances that paved the way for construction to potentially start this year.
Read this article »Massage Therapy, Marijuana Language Updated in Parkman Zoning Code
In what may have been one of Parkman Township Trustees’ shortest meetings, trustees approved a paving contract and several zoning code amendments May 19.
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DeBoth Secures Bid for Auditor’s Seat as Election is Certified
Newcomer Joe DeBoth officially won the Republican nomination for Geauga County auditor May 22 after the Geauga County Board of Elections counted provisional ballots and certified the May 5 primary election results.
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Russell Police Teach Seniors How to Spot Scams and Stay Safe
Russell Township Police Chief Tom Swaidner and Detective Adam LaMonica hosted a safety seminar May 12 to help seniors protect themselves from fraud, theft and other crimes.
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Spidalieri Questions $1,077 Candy Purchase
Questions about taxpayer spending arose during the May 12 Geauga County Commissioners meeting when Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri challenged an expense previously approved during the county’s financial review process.
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