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Axe throwing, fried cheese, sap runs: Geauga County Maple Festival attracts massive crowd (photos)
CHARDON, Ohio -- Thousands flocked to the Chardon Town Square on a cloudy and sometimes rainy Sunday to celebrate the final day of the Geauga County Maple Festival. The annual festival, which was founded in 1926 to market Ohio maple syrup, kicked off on Thursday afternoon. Each day consisted of dozens of family-friendly events. On Sunday, attendees were able to enjoy pancakes in the park starting at 8 a.m., along with the one mile and five mile sap runs.
10 most expensive homes sold in Geauga County, April 15-21
A house in Auburn Township that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Geauga County in the past week. In total, 19 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $388,495, or $205 per square foot.
Montville police: Can you ID this hit-skip semi?
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Montville police are looking to the public to help identify a semi truck involved in a hit-skip accident this week. According to police, on Monday shortly after 9 p.m., Montville officers responded to a hit-skip accident where the pictured semi rear-ended a car near Medina Road and Normandy Park Drive.
Lakeview Schools holds prayer vigil for seriously injured student
A community prayer vigil was held Saturday evening for a Lakeview Local Schools student that suffered a serious injury on Friday at track practice. Family and friends of Frankie Placanica gathered at the Lakeview High School Stadium. They offered prayer, love and encouragement to Frankie and his family during this challenging time.
Tornado damage cleanup efforts wrapping up in Windham
More than a week after a tornado ripped through a section of Windham Township, Portage County officials are preparing to turn over rehabilitation and tree clearing to homeowners. Ryan Shackelford, director of the Portage County Emergency Management Agency, said the Red Cross has offered temporary housing to nine affected homeowners....
Stars and Strides 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk set with events focused on veterans
Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity, in collaboration with Lakeland Veterans Center, recently announced the inaugural Stars & Strides 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, which will take place May 18 at Lakeland Community College’s H Building. This event aims to honor and support local veterans on Armed Forces Day, according...
Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity breaks ground in Chardon
Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its 98th home, this one in Chardon, as part of its 100th Home and Beyond initiative. Although the initiative is something Lake-Geauga Habitat takes pride in, it could not be done without community support, said Executive Director Michael Barb. “Our pace...
Geauga County Maple Festival plus 15 more things to do in Cleveland this weekend
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The weather is warming up in Northeast Ohio this weekend, creating the perfect opportunity to get out and have some fun. There is a plethora of events to choose from, from a time-honored family tradition in Geauga County to one of the biggest boat shows in the region.
Finding hope in your family’s autism journey: Cheryl Wahl
Guest columnist Cheryl Wahl lives in Chagrin Falls. There are moments in our lives that become etched in our memory, moments we never forget. Some are wonderful, joyful experiences; others might result from an emotional trauma or shock. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
High school scoreboard for April 26
Chagrin: Cimperman 3R, 2H, 2B, 3RBI, Stevens 3H, 2B, 1R, 3RBI. Records: Chagrin Falls 3-13, Cuyahoga Heights 1-10 Riverside: Granchi 2H, 3B, Davis 2H, 2B, 3RBI; Mayfield: Saltenis 1H, Pinzone 1H. WP: Davis (5-3) 5IP, 6K. Records: Riverside 12-8 (5-1 WRC), Mayfield 2-17 (0-7 WRC) Perry 7, Madison 3. Perry...
Retired Pa. police officer gets at least 7 years for fatal crash that killed Warren man
A Sharpsville, Pa., man on Tuesday was given a seven to 10½-year prison sentence and a lifetime driver’s license suspension after being convicted of charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and OVI for a fatal traffic crash that occurred late on Nov. 17, 2023, at the intersection of U.S. 422 and Ohio 305 in Southington.
Senior Trash Pick-Up Day set for Thompson Township
The 2024 Thompson Senior Trash Pick-Up Day will take place May 24 and all eligible residents of that township are asked to have items outside their home or garage May 23, the evening before the pick-up, according to a news release. To sign up, first, Montville residents must register and...
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