Tight Margin in Auditor Race May Require Recount
The race for Geauga County auditor was too close to call following the May 5 primary election, with just four votes separating incumbent Chuck Walder and challenger Joe DeBoth.
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Russell Fiscal Officer Announces Resignation, Blames Board Friction
On the evening of the Primary Election, Fiscal Officer Karen Walder submitted her resignation to Russell Township Trustees, citing a lack of willingness to change financial processes and an inability to carry out her duties following what she described as unfounded accusations.
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New Bainbridge Meijer Opened Doors May 6
Shoppers will have gotten their first look at the Bainbridge Township Meijer Supercenter May 6, as the retailer opened its doors with expanded grocery options, modern features and design elements honoring the former Geauga Lake Amusement Park site.
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Chardon Planning Comm. Gives Car Condo Greenlight
While the City of Chardon has plenty of housing for people, a condo for cars may be an unfamiliar concept.
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Centerville Mills Shooting Case Heads to Grand Jury
South Russell Village resident Emmanuel Mathews, who was recently charged with felonious assault, appeared May 5 in Chardon Municipal Court for a preliminary hearing related to the April 21 shooting of David Mattai at Centerville Mills Park in Bainbridge Township.
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JFS Seeks Foster Families as County Marks Awareness Month
Geauga County Commissioners passed a motion April 28 recognizing May as Foster Care Awareness Month at the request of Geauga County Job and Family Services, as the agency continues efforts to recruit additional foster families.
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Hambden Breaks Ground on New $8.75M Fire Station
Bright skies provided an ideal backdrop May 4 as officials and community members gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Hambden Township’s new fire station.
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Art Show Fundraiser Fuels LWV Growth, Programming Efforts
What began as a fledgling art sale fundraiser last year may become the League of Women Voters of Geauga’s flagship charity event as the group prepares for its second Democracy by Design on June 13.
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DDC Clinic Leads in Identifying Rare Genetic Disorders
The Amish community experiences a higher prevalence of rare health conditions, said Eli Miller, executive director of the DDC Clinic, following the Middlefield State of the Village address April 21.
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Mind Challenge Gives Seniors a Way to Stay Sharp, Social
What began as an effort to get seniors out of their homes and engaged with others has grown into a regionwide trivia-style competition designed to keep minds sharp and communities connected.
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