Coroner Releases Cause of Death Results for Thompson Woman

March 22, 2023 by John Karlovec

Susan G. Taylor, 76, whose body was recently found in the wood near her property in Thompson Township, is believed to have died from a combination of natural and accidental factors, according to Geauga County Coroner John Urbancic.

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Mueller Spearheading Recall of Four GPH Board Members

March 22, 2023 by Ann Wishart

Russell Township Trustee Jim Mueller wants to stop the Geauga County Board of Health’s plan to lay off a majority of Geauga Public Health employees after signing a cooperative agreement with the Lake County General Health District.

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Law Enforcement Continues Search for Missing Thompson Woman

March 21, 2023 by Staff Report

The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and Thompson Township Police Department are searching for a missing 76-year-old Thompson woman.

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Alvord Insurance Agency Returns to Chardon Square

March 16, 2023 by Allison Wilson

Serah and Ryan Kalcher stood together March 2 on the pavement outside their renovated brick building at 101 Main Street on Chardon Square, giant scissors in hand, as they took part in a celebratory ribbon-cutting.

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Crossing Guard Brings Joy to Park Elementary Students

March 16, 2023 by Rose Nemunaitis

A temporary icy glaze formed on sidewalks around Chardon Square on a recent late February morning, but pop-up inclement conditions were no match for the cheerful and steady veteran crossing guard affectionately known as “Vi.”

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JPMorgan Chase to Build on Fifth Avenue

March 16, 2023 by Ann Wishart

The last corner at Fifth Avenue and Center Street is slated to be the site of a new JPMorgan Chase Bank building following Chardon Planning Commission approvals Feb. 28.

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Former Pet Store Takes on New Life in Chester

March 16, 2023 by Allison Wilson

Mark Wardeiner hopes his new pet supplies store in the West Geauga Plaza maintains the spirit of its previous inhabitant  — the late Theodore ‘Ted’ Berr, longtime owner of A Pet’s Life.

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Commissioners Honor 21-Year Employee’s Retirement

March 16, 2023 by Brian Doering

A Geauga County Department on Aging employee recently closed the book on a long career during the Feb. 28 Geauga County Commissioners meeting.

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Commissioners Pick Infinity for Next Phase of Courthouse Renovation

March 16, 2023 by Brian Doering

After hearing three presentations for the next phase of renovations to the historic courthouse on Chardon Square, commissioners made their decision on whom to hire March 14.

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Marijuana Legalization a Goal for Some in Congress

March 16, 2023 by Amy Patterson

As a former Geauga County prosecutor, Congressman Dave Joyce witnessed firsthand the scourge of the opioid epidemic and continues to look for ways to strengthen the nation’s response to the growing threat of fentanyl.

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