Retired Geauga County Sheriff Daniel Claire McClelland, 67, died Wednesday after a long illness, officials from the sheriff’s office announced.
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools will welcome a new superintendent into the premier district come July.
CHAGRIN FALLS — Village Council on Monday approved the Chagrin Valley Jaycees’ Blossom Time plan for an autumn fest but denied the organization’s request to offer alcoholic beverages in a tent during the four-day event.
Area high school students 16 years and older could get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine within the next two to three weeks, according to health officials.
WOODMERE — A fresh crop of representatives joined Woodmere Village Council last week to fill the seats of the four members who were recalled earlier this year.
One Solon councilman asked that pressure be put on the owner of the former Liberty Ford property to clean up the vacant site on Aurora Road and tackle any remediation, according to documents obtained by the Times.
Chamber director leaving post
SOUTH RUSSELL — The Planning Committee last week began discussions on establishing a budget for keeping track of village property and equipment.
Design work for the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools’ transportation department could begin as early as this July or August.
Solon Mayor Edward H. Kraus is encouraging city residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and is helping to get the word out.
Work on the Swine Creek Reservation Improvement Project in Middlefield is expected to begin this spring after the Geauga Park District Board on Monday awarded the contract to Hummel Construction.
Chester Township Trustees last week agreed to continue funding a resource officer at the West Geauga Local School District for three more years.
The Chardon Hilltoppers baseball team was riding a high after a wild game against Western Reserve Conference rivals the Kenston Bombers on April 7 when they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh to walk it off. It seemed that Chardon was be…
The Chagrin Falls Tigers girls lacrosse team was preparing to play their season opener on April 5 against the Hudson Explorers. Their previously scheduled season opener against the Hawken Hawks had been canceled due to the snowstorm that greeted Northeast Ohio on the first day of April.
After a promising start to the 2021 season Chagrin Falls Tigers baseball head coach Michael Sweeney said that that he couldn’t have asked for a better start from his team. Despite losing a handful of seniors in the lost 2020 campaign Chagrin Falls was still returning the bulk of its pitching…
Chagrin Falls Tigers boys lacrosse coach Paul Corto said he knew that the 2021 season was going to present a unique challenge. The goal remained the same as ever which was to repeat as Division II champions, but the four-year head coach expressed that the Tigers would have their work cut out…
Director of Curriculum and Instruction Karen Moore presented details of the Orange City School District’s extended learning plan at the Board of Education meeting on Monday. This program will include targeted experiences for students who are behind or at risk of failing a course. The program…
The Berkshire Board of Education Monday approved a resolution allowing the superintendent to modify graduation requirements when appropriate for members of the class of 2021. This move is in line with the state legislature’s recent adoption of Substitute House Bill 67.
Lady Comets endure growing pains as they drop twin bill to Aurora
A town hall meeting slated for next week will lead to the final recommendations for a Solon Connects plan, which aims to provide walkability and mobility throughout the community.
Former resident looks for Moses Cleaveland trees throughout Solon
SOUTH RUSSELL — Village Engineer Eric Haibach met with South Russell Village Council Monday to discuss the Chagrin Lake dam that has fallen into a state of disrepair due to the overflow of heavy rain.
Health consultant and community activist Laverne Gore is the sole Republican so far vying for the District 11 Congressional seat vacated by Marcia Fudge.
With tentative plans in place, Chagrin Falls High School seniors can look forward to walking across the stage in person for their graduation this May, as well as hitting the dance floor at prom.
A 6.5-mill levy for the Kenston Local Schools will be on the May 4 ballot, school officials said. The levy is a combination of 4.75 mills for operating expenses and 1.75 mills for permanent improvements.
BAINBRIDGE — Township trustees Monday approved a one-year $5,500 contract for the installation of two Flock Safety license plate readers along Route 43.
BENTLEYVILLE — The village may join neighboring communities in the installation of roadway cameras.
The sign that the Village of Chagrin Falls is ready to return to normal, following a year when COVID-19 closed or canceled most events, came Monday when Village Council approved several requests for use of local parks for a number of different activities.
ORANGE — A diverse group of village residents gathered last week for the inaugural meeting of the Orange Village Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Bike enthusiasts — listen up! The city of Solon is looking for you.
After postponing its formation last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Solon City Council last week approved the appointments to a volunteer Charter Review Commission.
Plans for a 2022 BrewFest are in the making.
Plans are moving forward for improvements to Veterans Legacy Woods park grounds as well as getting the banquet hall ready for events early next year.
James W. “Bill” Patterson of Chester Township is now the 25th president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and now holds the highest elected office in Ohio’s most influential and largest farm and food organization.
One Solon councilman asked that pressure be put on the owner of the former Liberty Ford property to clean up the vacant site on Aurora Road and tackle any remediation, according to documents obtained by the Times.
Area Muslims next week will begin marking their second year of Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic, taking a holiday traditionally rooted in gatherings of community, friends and family and giving it a virtual twist.
Despite the snowfall last week, the Solon Service Department has its sights set on spring.
The Village of Aquilla is on its way to become a township – at least on paper – after the Geauga County Commissioners acknowledged and accepted the municipality’s petition to detach from Claridon.
After countless hours of working with venues and collaboration with the student body, Chardon High School’s outdoor commencement ceremony is expected to take place at 7:30 p.m. on May 28 at Chardon Memorial Field.
Geauga County residents will notice some new gear when they head to the voting booths this November.
While the U.S. Congress continues to push toward voting law changes and efforts to federalize elections, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose continues to speak out in trying to protect states’ authority.
The speed at which COVID-19 vaccine doses are becoming available to people in Ohio has taken two major steps.
Charter panel studies issues
Long before politicians coined the phrase, a young radio actor by the name of Orson Welles was reporting his own brand of “fake news” in a now-famous radio broadcast convincing the public that a Martian invasion was underway in New Jersey.
Berkshire High School seniors have reason to celebrate this year. Graduation for the class of 2021 is scheduled to take place in person at the Geauga County Fairgrounds on June 1.
Chagrin Valley and Geauga County public school superintendents have varying views on a proposal in the state legislature that would reform annual report cards to districts.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s idea to simplify orders surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic does not mean the state plans to eliminate restrictions.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has called on major corporations to stop the growing problem of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards.
An Aurora resident was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and OVI following a SUV-pedestrian accident on March 26 in Bainbridge where a man was killed, according to Chardon Municipal Court records.
Local high school singers can audition for Menorah Park’s Shining Star CLE 2021 competition to win up to a $10,000 college scholarship. High school students from various northeast Ohio counties, including Cuyahoga and Geauga, are eligible to compete. The first-place winner will receive a $10…