European-Style Winter Market Coming to Chardon Square

April 16, 2026 by Allison Wilson

Chardon City Council approved an agreement with the Chardon Square Association authorizing a winter market community event April 9, following weeks of debate and uncertainty.

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Middlefield Village Wins Lawsuit Against Former Employee

April 16, 2026 by Ann Wishart

The Village of Middlefield has secured a judgment of more than $38,000 in a civil lawsuit against a former employee who defaulted on a promissory note, Mayor Ben Garlich said April 9.

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Four Injured in Hit-and-Run Buggy-Truck Accident

April 16, 2026 by Staff Report

The driver of a pickup truck that struck an Amish horse-drawn buggy on Bundysburg Road in Parkman Township April 11 before fleeing the scene will be facing charges for the incident, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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Fires Destroy Shop, Vacant Home in Two Townships

April 14, 2026 by Ann Wishart

Fires in Montville and Burton townships destroyed a home and a shop within the past week, but no injuries were reported, according to fire officials.

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Supporting the Game: Preston Sports Raffle Benefits Student Athletes

April 8, 2026 by Haley Adams

For the fourth consecutive year, Preston Superstore will help support student-athletes at Cardinal Local Schools in partnership with Cardinal Athletic Boosters by donating a vehicle to be raffled off at the last home game of each football season.

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New Chardon Library, Office Complex Clears Key Approval

April 8, 2026 by Emma MacNiven

The Chardon Planning Commission approved a final development plan April 2 for a combined Geauga County Public Library branch and administrative offices.

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St. Helen School Breaks Ground on $7.7 Million Expansion

April 8, 2026 by Emma MacNiven

St. Helen School at St. Helen Catholic Church in Newbury Township broke ground April 2 on a $7.7 million renovation and expansion project designed to modernize facilities and expand classroom space.

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Chester Survey Results Push to Preserve Rural Character, Fix Commercial Blight

April 8, 2026 by Emma MacNiven

The Chester Township Land Use Plan Committee held a public forum March 31 at Mayfield Church to solicit additional feedback from residents on the future of the township.

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Ribbon Cuttings Mark Geauga Credit Union Merger

April 8, 2026 by Ann Wishart

Dozens gathered April 1 in Burton and Middlefield to mark the merger of Geauga Credit Union into 7 17 Credit Union, a move officials said will expand services while maintaining local relationships.

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Claridon Trustees Eye JEDD Amid Property Tax Debate

April 8, 2026 by Ann Wishart

The possibility that Ohio voters could approve a constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes in November has township officials looking for ways to replace potentially lost revenue.

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