Demand for Senior Services Climbs as Geauga Population Ages

April 8, 2026 by Allison Wilson

The Geauga County Department on Aging is seeing an increased demand for its services, with one in three county residents now age 60 or older, Director Jessica Boalt told Geauga County Commissioners March 31.

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GGP Leadership Transition Signals Shift Toward Future

April 8, 2026 by Ann Wishart

Geauga Growth Partnership announced changes to leadership and bylaws during its annual meeting April 2 at The Hive in Bainbridge Township.

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‘When It Rains Outside, It Rains Inside’

April 8, 2026 by Allison Wilson

Ongoing leaks, water damage and operational disruptions at the Geauga County Safety Center prompted a statutory group March 31 to approve a multi-million dollar roof repair and replacement project officials said is long overdue.

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Recent Tornado Spurs Safety Reminders

April 8, 2026 by Allison Wilson

Last week’s tornado marked the ninth to hit Geauga County in the past 10 years, according to the Geauga County Emergency Management Agency.

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EF1 Tornado Strikes Russell, Newbury Townships

April 8, 2026 by Staff Report

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Russell and Newbury townships during severe storms that swept across Northeast Ohio March 31.

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Russell Trustee Apologizes, Withdraws Audit Request

April 8, 2026 by Staff Report

Russell Township Trustee Amy Heutmaker issued a public apology April 2 to Fiscal Officer Karen Walder for prior allegations regarding township financial practices, while Walder renewed her call for an independent review of those claims.

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Hunan by the Falls Temporarily Closed for Health Violations

April 7, 2026 by Allison Wilson

A South Russell Village restaurant will remain closed through April 17 after its license was suspended for two weeks following an April 2 hearing over repeated health code violations.

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Wisner Road Closed Indefinitely

April 6, 2026 by Allison Wilson

Wisner Road will remain closed for the foreseeable future after severe flood damage, Chardon Township Trustees said at their April 1 meeting.

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Ohio Supreme Court Sides with Geauga Sheriff in Records Case

April 3, 2026 by Staff Report

The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office in a public records dispute, finding the office did not violate state law when it declined to provide records the requester failed to prove existed during the time period sought.

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NWS Confirms F1 Tornado Touched Down in Geauga County

April 3, 2026 by Staff Report

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an F1 tornado touched down in Geauga County during severe storms that swept across Northeast Ohio on March 31.

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