Chardon BOE Maintains Calendar Despite Parent Petition
The Chardon Schools Board of Education voted 4-1 May 18 to approve the district’s 2027-28 school calendar, opting to maintain a mid-August start date despite months of community discussion advocating for a post-Labor Day start.
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A proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio could significantly impact Chardon’s finances and force major changes to city services, City Manager Ben Young told City Council May 14.
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Chardon Officials Plan to Sell Historic Geauga Theater
Following the dissolution of Thrive Performing and Visual Arts in late 2023, Chardon City Council has been considering the future of the historic Geauga Theater.
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Geauga County Dedicates KIA Memorial on Chardon Square
Geauga County Veterans Services held its Geauga County KIA Memorial dedication ceremony May 15 outside the Geauga County Courthouse on Chardon Square, where Gold Star families, veterans and community members gathered to honor and remember county service members who died in military service.
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Tractor Safety Training Revived for Local Youth
With summer approaching and Geauga County’s farmland beginning to green up, a long-dormant youth tractor safety program has returned to help train the next generation of agricultural workers on safe equipment operation.
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Berkshire Students Connect with Seniors During Generation Junction Day
Generation Junction Day brought excitement and energy to the Chardon Senior Center May 8 as second-graders from Berkshire Elementary spent the day learning, laughing and connecting with local seniors.
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‘Let’s Go Aggressive’: Bainbridge, Russell Report Illegal Dumping
Russell and Bainbridge townships are reporting an increase in illegal dumping at their recycling drop-off sites, prompting officials to consider stronger enforcement measures.
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Geauga-Native Brings Local Roots to New River Boys Album
On Raccoon County, the new album by Lea Marra and the River Boys, 33-year-old Geauga County native and singer-songwriter Lea Marra opens with a declaration in “Makin’ a Livin’” that sums up her lifelong mission:
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Lelko Bids Farewell to Chardon Council
Chardon City Council member David Lelko attended his final council meeting May 14, saying goodbye to decades of service to the city through both elected office and administrative leadership.
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Commissioners Approve $3.2M Purchase of Library Admin. Building
A year after signing a letter of intent, the Geauga County Commissioners voted 2-1 May 12 to purchase the Geauga County Public Library’s Administrative Center for $3.2 million.
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