South Russell Village Council Considers Levy for Bell Road Pathway
The South Russell Village Council is considering placing a 0.81-mill additional levy on the November ballot to help fund a proposed pedestrian pathway along Bell Road, but some residents have voiced concerns about traffic safety and higher property taxes.
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Chardon City Manager Highlights Growth, New Projects
Chardon is growing steadily, investing in new community projects and expanding services while maintaining its small-town character, City Manager Ben Young told local business owners during the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City presentation May 20.
Read this article »Clay Target Shooting Earns Varsity Status in Chardon
Clay target shooting is now considered a varsity sport in Chardon Schools after the board of education approved the change May 18.
Read this article »County Recognizes Elder Abuse Prevention Month
The Geauga County Commissioners passed a resolution May 28 recognizing Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and highlighting the ongoing work of adult protective services in the community.
Read this article »GGP Economic Forum Speaker Bullish on Market
Nationally-recognized market strategist Matt Orton, of Raymond James, painted a hopeful economic picture during the Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual Economic Forum May 28.
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Grand Jury Indicts Smetana on 12 Charges Including Rape
Steve Smetana was indicted on 12 charges, including five rape charges, each a first-degree felony, by a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury May 27.
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Motorcyclist Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash in Auburn
A Mantua man was killed in a two-vehicle crash May 28 on U.S. Route 422 in Auburn Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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‘A ‘Thank You’ That I’ll Never Forget’
For 80-year old Vietnam War veteran Rusty Ruckel, a recent Cleveland Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. became more than a visit to the nation’s memorials — it became the homecoming he and many other veterans never received.
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County Weighs Options for Exit From 470 Center St.
As Geauga County officials continue searching for a way to move the last remaining departments out of the old offices at 470 Center St., determining how to do so has become somewhat of a puzzle.
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A New Canvas: Artist Cuts Ribbon on Local Studio
Geauga County artist Yvonne Delgado Thomas officially opened the next chapter of her life May 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Vonnie’s Art Studio on Ravenna Road in Munson Township.
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