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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Middlefield Commission Asks Council to Rezone Former School Lot
Middlefield Village Planning and Zoning Commission voted May 11 to recommend village council rezone the former Jordak Elementary School property from general commercial to residential planned unit development.
Read this article »Growing a Legacy Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland Celebrates 75 Years
What began as a small group of women meeting in one another’s homes has blossomed into a decades-long tradition of horticulture, service and community beautification as the Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland marked its 75th anniversary over the past year.
Read this article »OSBA Starts Campaign on Property Tax Issue
The defeat of several school levies and income tax issues during Ohio’s May 5 primary election reflects growing public concern over property taxes, Cardinal Schools Fiscal Officer Dan Wilson told the board of education May 13.
Read this article »Grand Jury Indicts Mathews in Bainbridge Park Shooting Case
A Geauga County grand jury indicted South Russell resident Emmanuel Mathews May 15, charging him with attempting to cause physical harm when he reportedly shot David Mattai at Centerville Mills Park in Bainbridge Township last month.
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