Eyes to the Skies
April 10, 2024 by Cassandra Shofar

Geauga County Celebrates Historic Eclipse

Cheers echoed across the county April 8 as spectators from near and far gazed upon the totality of a truly momentous solar eclipse.

Cheers echoed across the county April 8 as spectators from near and far gazed upon the totality of a truly momentous solar eclipse. The historic event drew a crowd of an estimated 2,500 to the Geauga County Fairgrounds for a watch party hosted by the Geauga Park District, said Kathy Shimer, office manager for Destination Geauga. “I talked to a lot of people. They came from Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Youngstown and Erie,” she said April 9. “There were a lot of kids. It was a great day to bring the family. Geauga Park District did a fantastic job showcasing the fairgrounds...