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	Pope promotes priest to bishop in Michigan 04/27/2013 CHAGRIN FALLS – Holy Week 2013 is one the Rev. David J. Walkowiak will not soon forget at St. Joan of Arc Church.
	From fighting their son’s battle to their own 04/27/2013 BAINBRIDGE – George and Sandy Weemhoff have spent more than 40 years being primary caregivers to son Greg, who was born in 1967 with cerebral palsy.
	School district seeks input on facilities plan 04/27/2013 CHAGRIN FALLS – A school facilities planning meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday that district leaders are telling residents is not only important that they attend, but imperative so they have a voice in the process.
	New state law tackles concussion problem 04/27/2013 She never collapsed. She never cried. She never lost consciousness.
	Beware of monsters eating political signs 10/18/2012 Political signs dotting the landscape as the Nov. 6 election draws near sometimes don’t stay around long.
	Group’s headquarters lives up to its mission 10/18/2012 MORELAND HILLS – Considered environmentally responsible and economically feasible, construction of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy headquarters is more than a symbol of its conservation mission.
	Income tax increase on ballot for roads 10/17/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – On Nov. 6, village voters will be asked to approve Issue 37, a 0.5 percent income tax increase to replace revenues lost when the state legislature repealed the inheritance tax earlier this year.
	Teens warned about thefts of pumpkins 10/17/2012 With Halloween approaching, pumpkins are appearing on porches and in front yards. In some communities, those pumpkins are ripe for pumpkin thieving, with many targeted for the annual pumpkin roll on Grove Hill in Chagrin Falls.
	Fairmount given short-term reprieve 10/17/2012 RUSSELL – The battle to save Fairmount Center from closing will continue until the end of the month. The center’s board of directors deferred a decision on closing the center at a meeting Saturday.
	‘Fame High’ wins David Ponce Award among more than 60 documentar 10/12/2012 RUSSELL – Winner of the David Ponce Award for best entry in the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival this year went to “Fame High,” the story of young performers as they chase their dreams through one grueling year at Los Angeles County High School for the
	Finance director to bring full-time role back to city 10/12/2012 PEPPER PIKE – Beginning Nov. 1, Steven Presley, finance director/tax administrator for Bay Village, will take over the reins in the same position for the city, Mayor Richard M. Bain said Monday.
	Ohio House candidates face off 10/12/2012 SOLON – Before any finger-pointing finish, last Thursday’s hour-long debate between incumbent state Rep. Marlene Anielski, R-Walton Hills, and challenger Anthony Fossaceca, D-Chagrin Falls, began with a moderate and indifferent tone.
	Rec district, center idea gains steam 10/12/2012 SOUTH RUSSELL – Members of the Chagrin Valley Recreation Council expansion committee presented its concept plan for a recreation center to Village Council Monday.
	Board to vote on closing Fairmount 10/12/2012 RUSSELL – After struggling with financial difficulties for several years, Fairmount Center board of directors will meet Saturday to vote on whether the center will be closed.
	Job growth focus of Kasich’s visit 10/04/2012 SOLON – Gov. John R. Kasich visited Solon’s industrial district Monday to deliver a message to the near 50 in attendance on the need to diversify the state’s economy and create an environment conducive to job creation.
	Public art, film on commission agenda 10/04/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – Two diverse subjects – accommodating public art and attracting the film industry – were discussed Monday by members of the village Arts Commission.
	Park levy would lower taxes 10/04/2012 A reduction in taxes will be the result if county voters approve a Geauga Park District levy on the Nov. 6 ballot.
	Locked drawer stops robbery 10/04/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – Police are investigating an attempted robbery Saturday of the Huntington Bank branch at 98 N. Main St.
	Son brings inspiration to film fest 10/04/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – The third annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, which began Wednesday and continues through Sunday, is much more than what it appears to be on the surface.
	US launches new campaign 09/27/2012 University School has launched a $100 million campaign – among the largest of any independent day school in the country – that includes a $10 million lead gift from the Lufton, Texas-based Thomas Temple Keeler Foundation. The gift, named in honor of Thoma
	Club helps seniors get computer literate 09/27/2012 From improving email skills and learning how to put photographs on a computer to backing up files, members of a computer club at the Solon Senior Center are gaining valuable knowledge.
	Disease cause of dead deer in area 09/27/2012 The appearance of deer killed by cars along the roadway isn’t unusual. What is unusual is that deceased white-tailed deer are showing up elsewhere in southwest Geauga County.
	Use of smart meters grows 09/27/2012 Smart meters are the newest technology being tested with customers of the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (CEI).
	Council ponders pet burials 09/27/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – At the request of the village’s board of cemetery trustees, council began considering Monday an ordinance that, if passed, would create a pet burial ground in an unused area of Evergreen Hill Cemetery.
	Library rezoning questions remain 09/27/2012 PEPPER PIKE – It’s a waiting game to see what happens next for the proposed new Orange branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL).
	Local documentaries to highlight film fest 09/27/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS � A display of flags from 23 countries went up along North Main Street on Saturday, signaling the highly anticipated Chagrin Documentary Film Festival that will run from Wednesday through Oct. 7.
	Drilling, fracking topic draws crowd 09/19/2012 RUSSELL – Interest was high on the topic of gas and oil well drilling and the process of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” at a forum last week at West Woods Nature Center, where it ended up being standing room only.
	Firefighter mementos brighten Charlie’s life 09/19/2012 AUBURN – The recovery has been remarkable in the three months since Charlie McMicken, 3, received a heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic.
	Merchants mixed on chain store 09/19/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – Is the opening of a chain clothing store good news for a village and its downtown merchants, the vast majority of which are unique, individually owned shops?
	Man’s life saved after heart attack 09/19/2012 Christopher McNichol was playing bass guitar on stage Aug. 30 at the Great Geauga County Fair when he felt dizzy. He fell flat on the stage before he could sit down.
	Animal farm fills vacant land 09/19/2012 BAINBRIDGE – Kelly Clark always has had a desire to farm, and now she is realizing that dream.
	Mayors can’t agree on dispatch location 09/14/2012 Chagrin Valley mayors didn’t get any closer to deciding where to construct or renovate a building to house a new regional dispatch center during a meeting Saturday.
	County helps ensure deeds will survive 09/14/2012 AUBURN – The Geauga County Good Deeds program is about to arrive in the township.
	Village works together for national award 09/14/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – It really does take a village to raise children in a safe and healthy environment. In this case, it’s the Safe Routes to School program that spearheaded community involvement.
	On a wing and a tag 09/14/2012 BAINBRIDGE � Visitors at Frohring Meadows had an opportunity to get up close Sunday to a fascinating natural wonder.
	Kids do eat fruits, vegetables 09/07/2012 Area schools have been proactive in offering healthier student lunches leading up to new USDA National School Lunch Program regulations that went into effect this school year. The new meal standards, the first in 15 years, mandate that students be offe
	Homeless find refuge among local churches 09/07/2012 Homeless families are finding shelter and hospitality in the Chagrin Valley as part of the Family Promise program of Greater Cleveland.
	Perfect ACT score all in a day’s work 09/07/2012 Alyssa Bryan of Bainbridge embodies everything that Hathaway Brown School hopes to foster in its students.
	New Joey’s hopes to open in December 09/07/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS - If all goes according to plan, Joey’s Restaurant, which was destroyed by fire in November, will reopen in a new location in December.
	Boy, 2, drowns during Beartown Lake outing 09/07/2012 AUBURN – Geauga Park District is awaiting a report from the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s office on the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy at Beartown Lake Reservation.
	Candidate’s manager booted out of meeting 09/07/2012 AUBURN – A meeting held by Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel last week ended with one person being asked to leave.
	Orange site favored by some for dispatch 08/30/2012 When several villages and a township meet soon to decide the location of a regional dispatch center, one fire chief believes Orange Village Hall campus offers “too many amenities and cost savings to ignore.”
	Police warn residents to keep autos locked 08/30/2012 Local law enforcement agencies urge residents to practice good crime-prevention habits in their back yards. Don’t make it easy for thieves, which means locking car doors, even when parked in the driveway.
	County returns ownership of two roads to township 08/30/2012 RUSSELL – It’s official. Ownership of Hemlock Point Road, as well as Hemlock Road, is back in the hands of the township.
	Girls’ supply drive aid refugee children 08/30/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – It’s fair to say refugee families coming to the United States have a lot more on their minds than gathering what to many may seem an exotic and baffling array of school supplies their children will need when school begins.
	River Walk suit settled as second filed by neighbors 08/30/2012 CHAGRIN FALLS – River Walk developer Robert Vitt found himself out of the frying pan and into the fire this week when one lawsuit against him was resolved as another was filed.
	Chief leaving behind legacy of innovation 08/24/2012 Thomas “T.J.” Hartman has delivered three babies, helped put out hundreds of fires and rushed to the scene of thousands of accidents.
	Suit over utility pole continue 08/24/2012 The Eighth Appellate District Court of Appeals in Cuyahoga County has ruled in the favor of a motorist seeking to sue First Energy and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (CEI) over the location of utility poles on Savage Road in Bainbridge.
	School remembers dedicated teacher 08/24/2012 A “force of nature” is how Ellen Weinstein describes her late mother, Alla Bogomolnaya, an Orange High School math teacher who passed away in May at age 55.
	Flaiz by surprise 08/24/2012 South Russell Councilman James Flaiz is preparing for what could be a life-changing event that was quite unexpected.
	Berets, cafes enliven ‘Gertie’s’ 08/21/2012 It’s Saturday night and the Valley Art Center has traveled back in time and place to Paris in the 1920s and ‘30s where artists and writers are gathered in the salon of their patron, mentor and confidant, Gertrude B. Stein.
	Blanchard now likes his odd 08/21/2012 While Solon resident Dale Virgil Blanchard may lack the statewide name recognition of other Democrats, he said his chances of winning the race for the 14th U.S. House District seat this November are “excellent.”
	Firm has favored spot for dispatch 08/21/2012 A site for Chagrin Valley dispatch services at Hiram Trail and SOM Center Road in Moreland Hills has been recommended by Horne and King Architects, which evaluated four sites.
	Township boards up house without notice 08/21/2012 Bainbridge Trustees called an emergency meeting Aug. 8 to address a safety concern with a vacant and structurally unsound house in the Chagrin Falls Park community.
	Joyce pick creates GOP chain reaction 08/21/2012 Changes are in store for Geauga County offices after a consortium of local Republican Party officials Friday chose Geauga County Prosecutor David Joyce to replace Rep. Steven C. LaTourette on the November ballot.
	Carriage gets OK to operate in village 08/21/2012 Ladybug Ranch has been operating its horse-drawn carriage on public streets in Chagrin Falls since early this summer. On Monday, Village Council made it official by granting the company a �taxicab� franchise.
	Financial problems threaten Fairmount 08/10/2012 Fairmount Center in Russell Township, founded 42 years ago, has provided the community with a place to expand artistic interests. Now, the center faces significant financial challenges and is asking for public involvement.
	Repeal worries trustees 08/10/2012 A decision by the Ohio General Assembly to repeal estate taxes in Ohio was ill-advised and will impact local communities, according to Russell Township Trustee James Dickinson.
	Sears-Adams saved by new owners 08/10/2012 The sale of Chagrin Falls’ once endangered Sears-Adams House closed Friday, but it will be a year before the new owners can move in.
	No charges filed, but teacher quits 08/10/2012 About two weeks after Gilmour Academy officials filed a police report concerning a student-teacher texting relationship, Adam Katz, the educator in question, resigned from his positions with the school.
	Film of local veterans shown in store window 08/02/2012 In the early days of television, it was common for crowds to gather in front of the local appliance store window to stare at the 7-inch screen of a black-and-white set put there to attract would-be buyer
	Night patrols keep police wide awake 08/02/2012 While most people are asleep at night, local police are on their patrols. They look for anything that is out of order, including vehicles where they do not belong.
	Park district keeps plugging with prairie 08/02/2012 Weather and other factors have caused some setbacks in the Geauga Park District’s development of a prairie and meadow at Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge.
	Even with new levy, taxes would be less 08/02/2012 The West Geauga School Board unanimously passed a resolution Monday to place a five-year, 2.75-mill permanent-improvement levy on the Nov. 6 ballot.
	Proposal for bike lanes hits bumps in boulevard 08/02/2012 Gates Mills Village Council has tabled an ordinance to create bicycle lanes on Gates Mills Boulevard.
	Community gives input on new library 08/02/2012 Bright, open and airy are some of the attributes community members want in a new library to be built in Pepper Pike, said Hallie Rich, of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.
	Democrats hound Lynch over taxes 07/26/2012 The Ohio Democratic Party is taking state Rep. Matthew J.D. Lynch, R-Bainbridge, to task over tax deductions on properties he owns in Bainbridge.
	Township's first park gets comforts unknown to settlers 07/26/2012 While Bainbridge now has four township parks, at one time, there were none.
	Restrictions weighed 07/26/2012 Outdoor storage and displays in Auburn are addressed in a zoning amendment being considered for adoption by Township Trustees.
	Study plods forward into municipal merger 07/26/2012 It's been a year since Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike and Woodmere agreed to study the concept of merging the four municipalities or sharing services, an idea advanced by Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald.
	Chagrin plans work on roads waterlines 07/26/2012 Road and waterline projects involving two main arteries were approved Monday by Chagrin Falls Village Council.
	Lander project will go 07/26/2012 Lander Road is scheduled to be replaced next year, perhaps beginning next spring.
	Pepper Pike is ready to make dispatch switch 07/18/2012 Pepper Pike's contract with neighboring Beachwood to provide emergency dispatch services will begin July 23, Mayor Richard M. Bain said last week.
	South Russell to try cheaper road sealing 07/18/2012 South Russell village will be using a method of resurfacing called "fogged chip sealing," which has not been used on its roads before, according to Mayor Matthew Brett.
	Film producer from Chagrin shoots scenes at alma mater 07/18/2012 Movie making will begin Friday in Chagrin Falls, when the cast and crew of the comedy "Toy's House" is scheduled to shoot key scenes inside Chagrin Falls High School.
	Former fire station gets township reuse 07/18/2012 After many years, Russell maintenance supervisor Jack Gallagher will have an officially designated building for his department.
	Road project full speed ahead despite confusion 07/18/2012 The good news is that work on Fairmount Boulevard in Hunting Valley could be completed by Labor Day, a month earlier than scheduled, Service Director Donald Cunningham told Village Council last week.
	Sliding road hits up budget for more 07/18/2012 After being repaired on one side, Hawksmoor Way in the Hawksmoor subdivision off Bainbridge Road in Bainbridge, now is slipping toward an embankment on the opposite side.
	Tax possibility seen in recreation district 07/11/2012 The Chagrin Valley Recreation Center's expansion committee is in the process of organizing a joint recreation district with hopes to announce its formation by the end of summer.
	100 homes proposed where nine permitted 07/11/2012 There are a lot of people who want to stay in Bainbridge, but they want to downsize their homes, architect Ronald Lloyd told Township Trustees Monday.
	New superintendent, school board look forward 07/11/2012 Despite differences of opinion among West Geauga School Board members, Geoffrey G. Palmer has agreed to a three-year, $133,000 annual contract as the district's next superintendent, effective Aug. 1.
	Chagrin picks income as way to hike taxes 07/11/2012 After weeks of deliberation, Chagrin Falls Village Council agreed Monday to ask voters for a 0.5 percent increase in the municipal income tax.
	New service center is in drawing process 07/11/2012 Construction documents for the new Orange Service Center could be ready for review by the village planning commission in the fall, Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said Saturday.
	Fire-station addition product of teamwork 07/11/2012 Auburn residents celebrated the July 4 holiday in more ways than one. In addition to the township's annual parade, an open house was held at the new addition to the Auburn Fire Station.
	Health-care ruling roasted and toasted 07/09/2012 Political pundits weren't so clear-cut about a victor following last week's Supreme Court decision to uphold most of President Barack Obama's health care law.
	Bus runs curbed to private schools 07/09/2012 The Chagrin Falls School Board decided last week to cut busing for students attending private schools in an move to save money.
	Bainbridge decides to remove fuel tanks 07/09/2012 Bainbridge officials plan to remove any underground fuel-storage tanks on township properties.
	Split decision isn't necessarily divisive 07/09/2012 The balance between openness and privacy teeter-tottered among West Geauga School Board members last week, when they emerged from an executive session and voted 3-2 to hire Geoffrey G. Palmer as the district's next superintendent.
	Not much increase seen in property reappraisal 07/09/2012 Preliminary reappraisal figures for residential properties in Cuyahoga County show Chagrin Falls with a 9.5 percent increase, but that won't mean much in terms of added income for the village.
	Plan for athletic fields eases parents' concerns 07/09/2012 Responding to parents' concerns over the state of ball fields on the Orange school campus, School Superintendent Nancy Wingenbach and other officials met recently to resolve some issues.
	Teen pleads guilty in school bomb threats 06/27/2012 One of the three teenage boys charged in connection with bomb threats made last November at Orange schools, pleaded guilty and has agreed to testify against the other two at trial, according to Mary Davidson, of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office.
	Sparks fly over West G decision 06/27/2012 The West Geauga School Board voted 3-2 Monday night to hire Geoffrey G. Palmer as the district's new superintendent, but no members of the public were there to witness it.
	Pepper Pike agrees on dispatch contract 06/27/2012 Emergency dispatch services provided by the city of Beachwood for the neighboring city of Pepper Pike could begin as early as July 23.
	Reservations aside, income tax favored 06/27/2012 Bainbridge Township and the city of Aurora are moving forward to collect income taxes from workers at the Marketplace at Four Corners shopping center in a joint economic development district.
	Safe, sound rules set in new building code 06/27/2012 A new zoning code is expected to be in effect in Moreland Hills by August.
	Living tributes take root at village park 06/27/2012 Some special trees are being noticed by people who drive by South Russell Village Park on Bell Road.
	Wind tower rises as blades awaited 06/21/2012 The Kenston School District's 750-kilowatt wind turbine finally broke ground last week with the installation of a 213-foot tower after more than five years of preparations and delays.
	Moreland Hills evaluates use of solar panels 06/21/2012 There are issues the village must consider in its regulations on solar panels, Moreland Hills Law Director Margaret Cannon said at last week's public hearing.
	Pepper Pike is top recycler in Cuyahoga County 06/21/2012 Pepper Pike was the top recycling community in 2011, said Diane Bickett, executive director of Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District, in a report released last week.
	New Orange branch library to open in 2014 06/21/2012 A new Cuyahoga County Public Library branch will be built in Pepper Pike near the Orange Senior Center on Chagrin Boulevard, made possible through a partnership with Orange School District.
	This Civil War uniform is one of many artifacts on display at th 06/21/2012 Chagrin Falls residents have been fighting in wars for as long as there have been wars - or at least as long as there has been a Chagrin Falls.
	Residents to be advised on their deeds 06/21/2012 Geauga County Probate Court, the county recorders office and Geauga County Bar Association are conducting a volunteer deed review for Geauga County homeowners.
	Cameras at Route 422 not for surveillance 06/13/2012 A concern registered by a Bainbridge resident involving possible surveillance cameras at Route 422 and Chillicothe Road (Route 306) was checked out by Township Trustees this week.
	Pepper Pike to vote on Beachwood dispatch contract 06/13/2012 Pepper Pike City Council is poised to vote on contracting with Beachwood for emergency-dispatch services at its June 27 meeting and the new partnership could be operational this summer.
	Chagrin school board member resigns 06/13/2012 After 11 years, Chagrin Falls School Board member Karen Penler is resigning at the end of the month because she is moving outside of the district to the Solon area.
	Merger study awarded $100,000 state grant 06/13/2012 A study to consider the question of whether Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike and Woodmere should merge and share services was bolstered when the state of Ohio awarded a $100,000 Local Government Innovation Fund grant last week.
	$5 million shortfall ahead without levy 06/13/2012 The May 2012 five-year forecast for the Kenston School District is predicting exactly what was predicted a year ago, a shortfall in fiscal year 2015.
	Chagrin board cool to demolition request 06/06/2012 A request to demolish part of a century-plus-old home at 106 W. Washington St. was tabled Tuesday by the Chagrin Falls architectural review board.
	Drafted restrictions cloud solar request 06/06/2012 The use of solar panels is to be discussed at a June 13 public hearing in Moreland Hills. Residents Judy Rosman and her husband, Dr. Michael Vogelbaum, are seeking to install solar panels on the roof of their home on Strawberry Lane.
	Long haul foreseen for zoning revisions 06/06/2012 Various elements of Bainbridge, from residents to developers, are giving planning firm Kendig Keast Collaborative an earful on what they envision for the township's future.
	Red ink is on hold with levy renewal 06/06/2012 The May 2012 five-year forecast for the West Geauga School District took an upward turn from last October, district Treasurer Michele Tullai said.
	Village projects get jump on storm-water control 06/06/2012 A rain garden and bio-retention area were installed last week in Gates Mills at no cost to the village.
	Heavy lifting worth it for local seniors 06/06/2012 Each year at this time, Auburn Township works with the Geauga County Department on Aging to help senior residents clean up their homes and yards of unwanted items. That can mean old refrigerators, televisions, appliances and more.
	Green-space buffer targeted for removal 05/30/2012 A Bainbridge Township-owned property along the eastbound exit ramp of Route 422 is the focus of a possible review.
	City may cut corners on Lander Road work 05/30/2012 Pepper Pike officials are considering a number of options for improvements to Lander Road.
	Traffic trends count for engineer's work 05/30/2012 Motorists can't miss the cables strung across the pavement on Pettibone and Chagrin roads in Bainbridge.
	More commercial zoning eyed at Moreland corner 05/30/2012 Developer Gerald Severin, of Moreland Hills, asked the village last week to put a referendum on the November ballot to rezone property he owns in front of his Moreland Mews residential development on Chagrin Boulevard.
	Age is no barrier for rider and horse 05/30/2012 In a recent trail ride for Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Bainbridge, William Mattlin, of Auburn, participated with the group.
	City Council unanimous in picking new member 05/30/2012
	Fracking foe drills for Auburn action 05/23/2012 Auburn resident Linda Zmek, a member of Network for Oil and Gas Accountability and Protection, urged Auburn Trustees Monday to create a moratorium on oil and gas wells. A petition to the Ohio Legislature is also a possibility, she said.
	Decision time nears on Woodmere police 05/23/2012 Woodmere Village Council is scheduled to vote next month on whether to contract with Orange village for police protection. The ordinance will be on third reading.
	Flags to be placed at veterans' graves 05/23/2012 Chagrin Falls American Legion Post 383 is inviting the public to gather at the entrance to Evergreen Hill Cemetery at 9 a.m. May 26 to join its veterans in placing flag at the graves of service men and women.
	School security put in collaborative view 05/23/2012 Russell Township Trustees said last week they want to give the West Geauga School District $20,000 for security cameras at Westwood School on Caves Road as a matter of public safety.
	Pedestrian bridge is not so fine for bike riders 05/23/2012 Strolling on the scenic walking bridge across the Chagrin River in Gates Mills isn't so peaceful when bicyclists are whizzing by, and there have been complaints about that, village Councilman Douglas Bletcher said.
	Reaction is mixed to branch's closing 05/23/2012 Chagrin Falls Postmaster Mark Gebler said his office is preparing for the closing of the Bainbridge branch on June 15. By June 16, the operations will be consolidated at the Chagrin Falls Post Office at 160 E. Washington St.
	Postal branch loses lease in Bainbridge 05/16/2012 The Bainbridge branch of the Chagrin Falls Post Office will close its operations on June 15.
	Tax talk in Chagrin tacks toward income 05/16/2012 Discussion by Chagrin Falls Village Council Monday left little doubt that a new tax issue will be heading for the November ballot.
	Township digs deep for contaminated soil 05/16/2012 Two fuel tanks at Bainbridge Town Hall were removed in 1992, but the township is till dealing with the effect of the leaks.
	Estate tax expands options for financing 05/16/2012 Due to higher-than-expected estate-tax revenue, Orange village has even better options than previously noted for paying for its planned new service facility, Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said.
	After delays, Bell Road improvements await funds 05/16/2012 South Russell Village Council will be reviewing the scope of plans for improvements to Bell Road at its May 21 meeting.
	Pepper Pike makes call for Beachwood 05/16/2012 After a four-month evaluation of emergency-dispatch options, Pepper Pike Mayor Richard M. Bain said Tuesday night the recommendation is to contract with the city of Beachwood.
	Police chief exposes school-safety issue 05/09/2012 Recent events at Chardon High School have caused the Chester and Russell police departments to re-evaluate their practices and procedures at West Geauga schools, Russell Police Chief Timothy Carroll said.
	Gurney School sets high goals, achieves them 05/09/2012 Gurney Elementary School in the Chagrin Falls School District is one of four schools statewide to win Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators hall of fame awards for 2012.
	Road cause narrows with take-back effort 05/09/2012 After listening to concerns about the widening of Hemlock Point Road, Russell Township Trustees voted unanimously last week to attempt to take back the road from Geauga County.
	On council 26 years, she stood her ground 05/09/2012 After 26 years of serving on Pepper Pike City Council, Paulette Morganstern couldn't hide a few tears at her final meeting last month.
	Community is vital part of Memorial Day 05/09/2012 It will take a village to raise the flag this Memorial Day, May 28, according to members of Chagrin Falls American Legion Post 383.
	Park system update is ready to hit trails 05/09/2012 Geauga Park District Director Thomas Curtin gave Russell Township Trustees an update May 2 on current activities at the county park system.
	Wiggle room sought in animal ordinance 05/03/2012 Teenager Rae Carleton went before South Russell Village Council last week with a request to keep a micro-mini pig as a pet in her house. The animals grow to about 40 pounds, she said.
	$16 million plan unveiled for rec center 05/03/2012 Plans for a $16 million Chagrin Valley Recreation Center in South Russell were unveiled Saturday during the organization's annual Back the Rec fundraiser.
	New superintendent isn't new to Chagrin 05/03/2012 After reviewing 30 applications and interviewing seven candidates for the superintendent's position, the Chagrin Falls School Board voted unanimously Monday to hire the district's former assistant superintendent, Robert Hunt.
	Kenston resets clock to let students sleep 05/03/2012 More sleep equals more achievement, according to Kenston school officials, and students will have the opportunity to prove that theory next school year.
	Police win applause, but money still talks 05/03/2012 The proposal to contract with Orange village for police protection is a drastic change, Woodmere village Councilman Benjamin Clark said Monday. "If I had much to do with it, the change would not occur."
	Finances loom large in mayor's address 05/03/2012 It's not a surprise that Pepper Pike has a revenue problem looming on the horizon, Mayor Richard Bain said in his recent state-of-the-city address before the Pepper Pike Civic League meeting. In the past, the city has had a spending problem, he said.
	South Russell opens door to rec center 04/25/2012 South Russell Village Council approved a resolution Monday expressing support for negotiating with the Chagrin Valley Recreation Center for a long-term lease on up to 17 acres of the 88-acre South Russell Village Park.
	'Not working out,' fire chief gets $34,000 04/25/2012 Orange village is paying former Fire Chief Bruce White more than $23,000 in earned sick and more than $11,000 in severance pay, according to the employment-separation agreement made last month.
	Developer withholds data on hillside soils 04/25/2012 Results of the geotechnical soils tests begun last fall on the West Orange Street site of the River Walk townhome development have yet to be shared with Chagrin Falls officials, village Engineer Timothy Lannon said Monday.
	West G staff cuts don't come easily 04/25/2012 In its ongoing budget-reduction efforts, the West Geauga School Board approved $300,000 in cuts earlier this month that will affect 25 teacher and staff positions.
	Woodmere wrangles over police contract 04/25/2012 With a proposal to contract with Orange village for police protection on second reading before Woodmere Village Council last week, past and current village officials continued to debate whether there are options.
	Funeral home wins Bainbridge approval 04/25/2012 A plan for a funeral home in Bainbridge will move forward after approval April 19 by the township board of zoning appeals.
	Governor's plan poses tough test for schools 04/18/2012 Reading guarantees, school performance and third-party teacher evaluations were among the education reforms outlined last month in Ohio Gov. John Kasich's mid-biennium review.
	Code update targets exterior maintenance 04/18/2012 Over the last year, Moreland Hills has been reviewing and drafting proposed revisions to the village's zoning code that was adopted in 1968.
	Leaner times seen ahead in Bainbridge 04/18/2012 Bainbridge Township Trustees are looking at how they can efficiently manage rising costs versus decreasing revenue in the budget.
	Spillway near listing on National Register 04/18/2012 The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board issued its recommendation last week that the Spillway property in Chagrin Falls be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
	After budget cuts, search is on for superintendent 04/18/2012 Difficult times make for difficult decisions, West Geauga School Superintendent Thomas Diringer said, and knew that would be case when he was hired on a three-year contract Aug. 3, 2010.
	Resistance continues over service facility 04/18/2012 While Orange Village Council is reviewing options for paying for a proposed service facility, some members are still questioning whether it should even be built.
	New service center has funding choices 04/13/2012 Funding proposals for the estimated $2.3 million Orange service center include using a combination of cash and financing, placing a 0.5-mill tax levy on the ballot or using all cash to pay for the entire project.
	After fall from cliff, couple find blessings 04/13/2012 David and Freia Ramsey, of Chester, are recovering from a 40-foot fall over a drop-off at Squaw Rock in South Chagrin Reservation in Bentleyville last Christmas.
	With estate-tax loss, Chagrin weighs levy 04/13/2012 With inheritance-tax revenues coming to an end Dec. 31, Chagrin Falls Mayor Thomas Brick said Monday, voters may be asked to fill that financial gap by approving "a modest levy" in November. Village Council discussed the possibility during a meeting to r
	Road-widening plan opposed by residents 04/13/2012 If Geauga County carries out a plan to widen Hemlock Point Road in Russell, Dr. Barbara Berkeley, who lives on the road, said, "We are afraid it will destroy the character of the neighborhood."
	Engineer lists roads due for maintenance 04/13/2012 A series of road repairs and replacement projects was recommended by Pepper Pike city Engineer Donald Sheehy at last week's road and safety meeting.
	Scouts put good deed into cabins at park 04/13/2012 Centerville Mills Park in Bainbridge is getting some welcome attention from Boy Scout Troop 101, which meets at Auburn Church. Led by Scoutmaster Wayne Burge, the troop is upgrading two of the cabins in the township-owned park off Crackel road.
	Trustee meets with mayor on JEDD at shopping center 04/05/2012 Bainbridge will be moving ahead with plans for a joint economic development district with the city of Aurora for the Marketplace shopping center. The goal is to provide a source of revenue for the township and city.
	Variances pose problems at Lander Circle 04/05/2012 Hope could be waning for representatives of a proposed Panera bakery/restaurant at Lander Circle between Pinetree Road and Chagrin Boulevard.
	Woodmere mayor’s spending limit on hold 04/05/2012 While it appeared it was a go that Woodmere Village Council would increase Mayor Charles E.
	Students send treats to landlocked troops 04/05/2012 Landlocked by mountains, sand, high temperatures and limited roadway access, U.S. troops in Afghanistan know all too well that comfort foods like desserts are at the bottom of shipment lists.
	Coyote encounter serves to keep park visitors alert 04/05/2012 Alyssa Martin has been jogging in Geauga Park District’s Frohring Meadows on Savage Road in Bainbridge for several years.
	Spillway to get national historic places listing 04/05/2012 April 13 looms large for Spillway Partners, the three man group seeking to redevelop the former Ivex paper plant on Cleveland Street in Chagrin Falls.
	Fracking opponents push for protection 03/28/2012 Auburn residents Linda Zmek and Traci Fee said it's time to institute protective measures against gas- and oil-well drilling in the township.
	Petition poses hurdle over police contract 03/28/2012 Woodmere Village Council placed on first reading with a 5-2 vote last week an ordinance to contract with Orange village for police protection.
	Chagrin house is up for endangered list 03/28/2012 The Sears-Adams House on the former Windsor Hospital property in Chagrin Falls could be on Ohio's registry of most endangered historic sites when that list is released May 10.
	Shooting range planned for Tanglewood Square 03/28/2012 Blake Frederick, owner of Sherwin Shooting Sports, of Eastlake, is pursuing plans to open a shooting range in Bainbridge.
	Former church eyed for dispatch center 03/28/2012 Locating a proposed Chagrin Valley dispatch center in an existing building on Orange village property could save $500,000 in construction costs, Orange officials said Saturday.
	Caution flags raised over early blooming 03/28/2012 Warm weather in the past few weeks has encouraged an early growing season, according to people who work with flowers, shrubs and trees.
	Gates Mills favors fracking regulations 03/21/2012 Gates Mills Mayor Shawn M. Riley and the village's gas well committee are encouraging residents to write to Gov. John Kasich, the Ohio Attorney General's Office and state legislators with their concerns about gas- and oil-well drilling.
	West G could trim fat from food budget 03/21/2012 West Geauga High School students don't eat enough school food, according to school administrators, and that could mean dramatic changes for next year's food-services plan.
	Blighted houses are target for demolition 03/21/2012 Safety and health issues connected to blighted houses in the Chagrin Falls Park neighborhood in Bainbridge have been raised in ongoing efforts to remove them.
	Conservation is goal in new headquarters 03/21/2012 The expansion and renovation of a home that once was a one-room schoolhouse built in the 1830s is progressing for the new headquarters of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy in Moreland Hills. It is scheduled to be completed this summer.
	Message on bullying: 'You can't get it back' 03/21/2012 In the age of instant messaging, bullying takes on many different forms, and some kids have taken their own lives, as well as the lives of others because of it.
	Steel plan replaces brick service center 03/21/2012 The design for the new Orange Service Center has changed over time, from a brick building that reflected the Georgian architecture of Village Hall to a more basic approach that features a steel pole barn.
	County seeks grant, has merger in focus 03/14/2012 A 500-page report and request for a $100,000 grant through the Local Government Innovation Fund of the Ohio Department of Development for a merger-shared services study are taking a different approach, according to Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald'
	Longtime owner laments raw deal with Tanglewood 03/14/2012 Dennis Romanini owned and operated Tanglewood Country Club in Bainbridge for 28 years. The golf course and club were constructed in 1967 as part of the Tanglewood Lake subdivision, and he bought it in 1981.
	Concerns exposed by West G survey 03/14/2012 While communications were the primary focus of a non-scientific community survey conducted by the West Geauga School Board in January, the results provided some other insight.
	$2 million 'no-frills' service facility eyed 03/14/2012 A "no-frills" version of a proposed Orange service center, estimated at $2 million, was introduced last week to the village planning and zoning commission.
	Fire-station addition ready to break ground 03/14/2012 Construction on a 14,000-square-foot addition to the Bainbridge Fire Station could begin within a few weeks.
	Woodmere mayor seeks vote on police contract 03/14/2012 Woodmere Mayor Charles E. Smith said Monday he wants to press for a vote at the March 21 Village Council meeting on a three-year contract with Orange village for police protection.
	Bentleyville pay hike met with resistance 03/08/2012 After months of discussions, the Bentleyville operating budget appears to be up by about $170,000, and village employees will get 2.5 percent pay raises across the board.
	Income-tax scheme would aid developer 03/08/2012 Bainbridge Township Trustees are ready to resume discussions and review options for a joint economic development district at the Marketplace at Four Corners shopping center off of Aurora Road (Route 43).
	Split board decision favors wireless plan 03/08/2012 With an unanticipated $384,000 in income from open enrollment for fiscal-year 2012, the West Geauga School Board voted 3-2 last week to move forward with a district-wide wireless Internet proposal.
	Traffic is key issue for Panera proposal 03/08/2012 Before the Pepper Pike planning commission considers five zoning variances that Panera Bread is requesting for a parcel at Lander Circle, a traffic study is the first step, Mayor Richard M. Bain said.
	Treatment plant bids for mercury variance 03/08/2012 The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency held a public hearing recently on a proposed modification to a permit for the McFarland Creek waste-water treatment plant.
	Justice still pursued in Salvador murders 03/08/2012 The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland haven't forgotten the 1980 rape and murder of Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and her colleagues, who were ministering in El Salvador.
	No easy solutions seen to gun violence 02/29/2012 In the wake of the fatal shootings at Chardon High School Monday, local law-enforcement officers said preventing gun violence is no easy task.
	Reality hits home in nearby schools 02/29/2012 Monday's shootings at Chardon High School that killed three students and wounded two others is not so much an eye-opener as it is a reality, according to officials in nearby school districts.
	'No true remorse,' driver gets prison 02/29/2012 Kelly Cox, 42, of Troy Township, has been sentenced to 9 1/2 years in prison for the death of Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Charles "Chip" Henry, of Auburn.
	North Street in line for longer sidewalk 02/29/2012 Chagrin Falls Village Council's streets and sidewalks committee agreed Monday to investigate sidewalks for the length of North Street to the village line and asked the village engineer for a preliminary plan and estimate.
	City officials warm up to saving energy 02/29/2012 Pepper Pike Councilman Scott Newell and city Building Commissioner Nino Monaco said they were convinced by the energy audits performed recently at their homes.
	Communities brace for estate-tax loss 02/29/2012 Communities are bracing for the time when the Ohio estate tax will be totally eliminated.
	Police department pros, cons, debated 02/22/2012 More than 60 people poured into Woodmere Village Council's chambers last week to voice their concerns about the possibility of contracting with Orange village for police protection.
	Killer bat disease hits Geauga park 02/22/2012 Bats are being killed off in the cave areas of the Geauga Park District's West Woods in Russell and Newbury townships from a deadly disease called white-nose syndrome.
	New home in future for historical society 02/22/2012 The Chagrin Falls Historical Society has entered into a purchase agreement for the Lawrence Building at 26 S. Franklin St., society President John Bourisseau announced this week.
	Police wages frozen; other unions lining up 02/22/2012 Wages will remain frozen the next two years for Pepper Pike police, according to an agreement approved by the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and City Council, Mayor Richard M. Bain said Monday.
	New row due to hoe for community garden 02/22/2012 There is an opportunity for the Gates Mills Plant-a-Row for the Hungry Garden to partner with the Gates Mills Environmental Education Center, Mayor Shawn M. Riley said at last week's Village Council meeting.
	Funeral home eyes vacant restaurant site 02/22/2012 A vacant restaurant building is being considered for a new use.
	'Hoarding' or clutter? Government in watching 02/15/2012 In an effort to gain some authority in prohibiting people from living in uninhabitable homes, Orange Village Council approved legislation last week, but not all members were on board.
	Fuel costs throw wrench in budgets 02/15/2012 While local governments can cut some projects when their budgets are tight, fuel is something they must have to run their vehicles.
	Accountability urged for gas, oil drilling 02/15/2012 Gates Mills Councilwoman Sandra Turner, who serves as treasurer of the Network for Oil and Gas Accountability Project, has come out in support of increase penalties and requirements for the drilling industry.
	Treatment plant near EPA's mercury goal 02/15/2012 An Ohio Environmental Protection Agency hearing for renewal of a discharge permit for the McFarland Creek sewage-treatment plant in Bainbridge is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at Bainbridge Town Hall.
	Panera Bread plans Lander Circle store 02/15/2012 Panera Bread is considering a location on Lander Circle for one of its stores, Pepper Pike Mayor Richard M. Bain told City Council last week.
	Two years coming, fire contract signed 02/15/2012 After two years of discussion, Bainbridge Township Trustees have signed a contract with the Bainbridge Fire Co.
	Burglary dragnet snags five so far 02/08/2012 Local law-enforcement agencies have been investigating multiple burglaries in the area in the last several weeks, including in Bainbridge and elsewhere in Geauga County.
	Old house protected, more funding sought 02/08/2012 The Chagrin Falls citizens committee is seeking donations in its quest to save the Sears Adams House on the former Windsor Hospital property from demolition.
	15 percent of budget on line for West G 02/08/2012 After recent failures to pass permanent-improvement levies, the West Geauga School District will attempt to renew a $3.7 million operating levy, Issue 7, on March 6.
	Police pact praised as questions raised 02/08/2012 If a deal is reached to provide police protection for neighboring Woodmere village, Orange Village Council President Mark Parks Jr. said last week, it's the essence of what regionalism is all about.
	Water, sewers push township zoning study 02/08/2012 Bainbridge Township is moving forward with a complete review of its zoning resolution.
	Law director expands Chagrin Valley presence 02/08/2012 Stephen Byron, who serves as law director for the villages of Chagrin Falls, Hunting Valley and Orange, added another feather to his Chagrin Valley cap last week.
	County study urges dispatch consolidation 02/01/2012 A new study recommends that the number of emergency dispatch centers by reduced in Cuyahoga County and that emergency 911 equipment be upgraded.
	Homeowners set to buy golf course 02/01/2012
	Levy campaign cites finances, academics 02/01/2012 The Chagrin Falls School District levy committee has scheduled three town-hall meetings to discuss an operating levy that will be on the March 6 ballot.
	Ready for rain, village digs into storm projects 02/01/2012 A rain garden and bio-retention basin are expected to be installed near Gates Mills Village Hall this spring, village Engineer Christopher Courtney said last week.
	Zoning fees called low, to increase in township 02/01/2012 With zoning fees in Bainbridge lower than in some area communities, township Zoning Inspector Shane Wrench said he has been reviewing them for possible changes.
	Driver's guilty plea give judge's family closure 01/25/2012 Troy Township resident Kelly Cox pleaded guilty Monday in Geauga County Common Pleas Court in the death of Geauga County Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Charles "Chip" Henry.
	Woodmere battles for its very existence 01/25/2012 Woodmere village is in a fight for its very existence, according to Mayor Charles E. Smith.
	Spillway is absent on sidewalk funds 01/25/2012 New sidewalks on Mill and Cleveland streets may be built this year without the immediate financial participation by Spillway Partners, according to Chagrin Falls village Engineer Timothy Lannon.
	Supreme Court run begins with victory 01/25/2012 Ohio Supreme Court candidate William M. O'Neill, of South Russell, will appear on the March 6 Democratic primary ballot. He had to challenge a ruling by the Ohio Secretary of State that he did not have enough valid signatures on his petitions.
	Despite lower tax base, village on solid ground 01/25/2012 Running on a platform of maintaining a high level of service during a time when the tax base is shrinking, Moreland Hills Councilman Stephen Richman has retained his seat as Village Council president.
	Bainbridge position goes to Solon retiree 01/25/2012 Bainbridge resident James Stanek retired recently as the city of Solon's public works commissioner. Now he will be using his knowledge in Bainbridge as the township's service director.
	Village may shut down police department 01/18/2012 Woodmere can no longer afford its full-time police department, village officials said, and they are considering an offer from neighboring Orange village to provide police services.
	'Time bomb' ticking toward cash explosion 01/18/2012 It's a "ticking time bomb," Bainbridge Trustee Jeffrey Markley said of the situation in the Hawksmoor subdivision, where the main road, Hawksmoor Way, keeps failing.
	Dispatch alternatives on call, mayor says 01/18/2012 Pepper Pike Mayor Richard M. Bain told City Council last week he is involved in at least three discussion on emergency dispatch service. Because they are preliminary talks, however, he said he doesn't want to reveal much until he has more details.
	From unlocked cars, valuables go quietly 01/18/2012 Residents would be wise to lock their car doors, even in driveways, according to local law-enforcement officers
	Board member resigns, but councilwoman stays 01/18/2012 Stanley Morganstern resigned from the Orange School Board Monday, saying he wants to spend more time in Arizona with his children and grandchildren.
	Landing thrills family of Black Hawk pilot 01/18/2012 Until recently, Auburn residents James and Teddi Davis had never seen their son Jeffrey Davis, a U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot, actually fly his aircraft.
	After cliff tumble, couple's recovery is uphill 01/11/2012 David and Freia Ramsey survived a fall over a cliff while walking on Christmas Day in the Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation in Bentleyville.
	Employees to dig deeper for benefits 01/11/2012 When it comes to health insurance coverage, Orange Village employees have it better than most, according to Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy.
	Kenston credit boost is $3 million bonus 01/11/2012 The Kenston School District already had a high-quality and low-risk credit rating, according to school officials, but, with a recent upgrade by Moody's Investors Services, it just got better.
	Park district targets deer in Bainbridge 01/11/2012 As the deer population rises in more populated areas, according to the Geauga Park District, it is working to control the damage the animals can create in the parks.
	One mayor draws line on merger talk 01/11/2012 While the process continues for Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike and Woodmere in the Cuyahoga County-sponsored merger study, one local village has no desire to be part of it.
	Lower home values may not reduce taxes 01/11/2012 New property values in Geauga County will be reflected in tax bills arriving this month.
	Survey reveals second thoughts about drilling 01/04/2012 A survey of Gates Mills property owners with connections to one or more of the 47 operating gas wells in the village indicated a nearly even split between continuing support for drilling and second thoughts about it.
	Question is when for Kmart closing 01/04/2012 Since an announcement was released last week that the Kmart store at Tanglewood Square shopping center in Bainbridge will be closing, customers have been asking about the closing date. The store has been serving the area since the early 1980s.
	Experience is at heart of deciding retire-rehire 01/04/2012 While the retire-rehire option for public employees has been the subject of debate elsewhere, when the subject was up for public hearing at a recent Kenston School Board meeting, only one person spoke up.
	156-home subdivision is ready to go green 01/04/2012 The Lakes of Orange development, which is being billed as the state's first green-certified residential community, is scheduled to begin construction this year. Orange village officials said they hope other builders and developers will follow suit.
	Beaver battle lines drawn at roadsides 01/04/2012 Beavers are attracted to the streams, tributaries and rivers of Geauga County, as one local road department is well aware of.
	Appeals issue leads to meeting in private 01/04/2012 Hunting Valley Village Council may continue its discussions next week on an ordinance that would remove council from hearing appeals by residents on such matters as planning and zoning commission decisions.
	Family, dog rescued after fall from rocks 12/28/2011 Christmas Day was no ordinary holiday for Chagrin Falls Fire Department and rescue workers and police officers from the surrounding area.
	Man celebrates in only house he ever called his home 12/28/2011
	Schools expect big savings on energy 12/28/2011 Energy efficiency improvements at Chagrin Falls schools are expected to make a major difference in cost savings over the next 15 years, school Business Manager Kurt Gabram said.
	Road supervisors wary of lull before the snow 12/28/2011 While snow has been light so far this winter in the Chagrin Valley, with the first significant accumulation this week, local road superintendents were not complaining. They know it will hit hard at any moment. And if Lake Erie doesn't freeze, the are
	School issues discipline in Orange bomb threats 12/28/2011 Students identified in connection with recent bomb threats at Orange schools are being disciplined appropriately by the district, high school Principal Paul Lucas said. But no arrests have been made, according to Pepper Pike police and the FBI.
	New Year's traditions will help ring in 2012 12/28/2011 People in the Chagrin Valley are gearing up for the New Year with special family traditions and resolutions. Compiled by Sali McSherry.
	Permits required for most soliciting 12/28/2011 Tough economic times have prompted some people to take to the streets with signs selling items or services, or asking for money. In Bainbridge Dec. 12, two people, a man from Kent and a woman from Mogadore, were soliciting for money at Market
	Pepper Pike debates audit 12/22/2011 A couple of members of Pepper Pike City Council questioned last week why a performance audit by the Ohio State Auditor's Office would be needed.
	Officials know law on accepting gifts 12/22/2011 Gift giving is in season, and many people like to give to their local government employees and elected officials. Most of the gifts offered are not pricey items intended to influence or gain favor. Trays of cookies and candies appear to be th
	'WHAAAT?!' broadcast to Kenston students 12/22/2011 WHAAAT?! That's the title of this semester's Bomber TV series Kenston High School students in Ryan Novak's mass media journalism class came up with for their daily morning announcements, which are broadcast throughout the school during homeroom
	Moratorium request denied by mayor 12/22/2011 Members of an ad hoc committee to save the 1844 Sears-Adams House asked Chagrin Falls Mayor Thomas Brick last week to grant a minimum six-month moratorium on demolition and enforcement of the building maintenance code. He declined both, for now.
	Gates Mills salutes its service director 12/22/2011 Getting to work almost an hour before his shift is just the beginning when it comes to Gates Mills Service Director William Murfello's dedication to the village for 40 years. And, he has no plans of retiring.
	Economic district talks expected to resume 12/22/2011 Local governments are seeking new revenue sources, and an example is Bainbridge Township pursuing a joint economic development district with the city of Aurora.
	Food pantry provides meals for 51 families 12/22/2011 Bainbridge Food for Friends pantry shelves were bare after serving 46 families with Thanksgiving meals last month. However, thanks to the generosity of the community, according to Frank Schnabel, treasurer of the pantry, the program was able
	Chagrin Falls gives workers 1.5% raise 12/14/2011 Chagrin Falls Village Council approved a 1.5 percent pay raise for all village employees Monday.
	Rescuer aids retriever who fell through ice 12/14/2011 Daria Classen, of Chagrin Falls, was walking her dogs in Riverside Park in the village Monday morning when the unthinkable happened. It ended as a "Christmas miracle," she said.
	Coach Pete Thompson forced to resign 12/14/2011 When Pete Thompson was hired as the 2011 head varsity football coach after 15 years of being an assitant in the Kenston program, he said he could not see himself anywhere else.
	Longtime councilman helped city grow 12/14/2011 In 28 years on Pepper Pike City Council, Clevis Svetlik has seen a community grow from a almost rural community that had a volunteer fire department and contracted with vendors for most city services.
	More slippage reported at W. Cottage St. site 12/14/2011 A recent inspection has determined that a rental home at 51 W. Cottage St. continues to slip, according to owner James Weingart, who attended Monday's Chagrin Falls Village Council meeting to ask that information be put on the record.
	Police watching for park vandals 12/14/2011 Vandals involved in damage to the waterfalls at Centerville Mills Park are being sought by police. The vandals spray-painted rock walls under the falls at the park, which is owned by Bainbridge Township.
	Sewing group helps mend many hearts 12/14/2011 A sewing group of five women more than 3,000 miles away found its way into Brenda Grauer's heart and soul.
	Search warrants used in bomb threats case 12/08/2011 Two search warrants were executed Tuesday at two homes in Orange in connection with bomb threats made to Orange High School, Pepper Pike police said.
	Fire cause accidental; restaurant to reopen 12/07/2011 Cause of the fire that gutted Joey's Restaurant last Wednesday remains under investigation and has been turned over to the building owner's insurance company, Chagrin Falls Fire Chief Frank Zugan said this week.
	Company representative tells of tower's value 12/07/2011 Bainbridge should be receiving more income from a cell tower located on township property, according to Michael Mackey, of Tristar Investors Inc.
	Animal response team undergoing training 12/07/2011 Bainbridge resident Barnee Woolf was in Joplin earlier this year after the tornado hit the area, working with the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
	Adams House board to try to identify use 12/07/2011 Members of the Mayor's Sears-Adams House Ad-Hoc Committee met for the first time Nov. 30 and agreed their immediate goal is to identify an appropriate use for the building, then attract the right user.
	Communities follow county salting policy 12/07/2011 Many communities in Cuyahoga County are following the sensible road-salting policy they have had for the past two years.
	Orange mayor wants plan for acquired land 12/07/2011 Orange Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy has a full plate of goals for next year.
	Russell resident runs for Ohio Supreme Court 11/30/2011 South Russell resident William O'Neill is setting out on the campaign trail, hoping to win a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court.
	Fire badly damages Joey’s Restaurant 11/30/2011 Smoke filled downtown Chagrin Falls Wednesday as firefighters from five fire departments battled a blaze at Joey's Restaurant at 44 N. Main Street.
	Bainbridge settles zoning issue 11/30/2011 Bainbridge Trustees approved a judgment entry agreement Monday that will settle a longstanding zoning case in the township involving Voproco Properties Ltd.
	Beware: Spice, bath salts might not be what you think 11/30/2011 Spice and bath salts sound harmless enough when speaking of the household variety. However, they also are street names for lethal drugs that are illegal.
	Fire station visit is thrill for kids 11/30/2011 Five-year-old twins Carter and Cohen Bonacci had an opportunity of a lifetime. On Nov. 26, they got to try on real fire gear and ride in a Bainbridge fire truck.
	Orange gymnasium completed 11/30/2011 It's been a long time coming with delays due to weather issues but construction on the new Ballard Brady Middle School gymnasium is completed.
	Township residents meet to talk over annexation 11/30/2011 Residents from most of the 42 households in the unincorporated part of Chagrin Falls Township met Nov. 30 to discuss what some see as a looming threat of annexation to Chagrin Falls village.
	Work on fire station surprises inspectors 11/30/2011
	Russell resident runs for Supreme Court 11/30/2011 South Russell resident William O'Neill is setting out on the campaign trail, hoping to win a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court.
	'Lighting of greens' kicks off yule season 11/23/2011 In Chagrin Falls, the holiday season gets officially under way with the annual "Lighting of the Greens" celebration at 6:45 p.m. today (Nov. 25) in Triangle Park. Mayor Thomas Brick will flip the switch on this year's downtown holiday lights.
	Linden Hall used to be private residence 11/23/2011 The Greek revival house on East Summit Street, known as Linden Hall in recent times, began life as the private home of Charles Sears, "a hugely significant figure in our history," according to a report by members of the Chagrin Falls Historical Socie
	Timmons, St. Joan get Blue Ribbon awards 11/23/2011 Out of 134,000 schools in the United States, 315 schools, including 266 public and 49 private schools, are 2011 National Blue Ribbon School award winners. Among those who received their awards in Washington, D.C., last week were Timmons Elementary Sc
	Gates Mills bridge to reopen Dec. 1 11/23/2011 Dec. 1 can't come soon enough for motorists who were used to traveling over the bridge at Old Mill and Chagrin River roads in Gates Mills.
	Defeated in judge race, trustee to stay involved 11/23/2011 Bainbridge Township Trustee Matthew Lynch said he will concentrate on his law practice now that he has lost his bid for the Geauga County Municipal Court judgeship.
	Restaurant success brings parking issue 11/23/2011 Business is doing so well at the Burntwood Tavern in South Russell, parking has become an issue at the site on East Washington Street.
	A tale of valor 11/23/2011 When Pearl Harbor was bombed nearly 70 years ago, on Dec. 7, 1941, Michael J. Schick, of Cleveland, was serving his second four-year tour of duty with the U.S. Marine Corps as a supplies sergeant in Shanghai, China. With the outbreak of the war with
	Mayor-elect focuses on financial stability 11/17/2011 From reviewing Pepper Pike's proposed budget for next year and looking for ways to gain financial stability, to dealing with ongoing negotiations with new city employees, Mayor-elect Richard M. Bain will have his hands full.
	Fire station addition proceeds in Bainbridge 11/17/2011 With passage of a fire levy Nov. 8 for operating expenses, Bainbridge Township Trustees are moving forward with plans for an expansion of the fire station.
	Fire station addition proceeds in Bainbridge 11/17/2011 With passage of a fire levy Nov. 8 for operating expenses, Bainbridge Township Trustees are moving forward with plans for an expansion of the fire station.
	Hawken grad donates $1.2 million to school 11/17/2011 Hawken School 1959 graduate Henri "Hank" Pell Junod Jr. is designating more than $1.2 million of his estate to the school's endowment to establish a named faculty chair in the history department at the Chester campus.
	Latest threat deemed not plausible by FBI 11/17/2011 An email threat Monday night that a biochemical agent was put in the ventilation system at Orange High School was deemed not credible and not plausible by the FBI and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, school officials said.
	Chagrin Falls resident turns 100, with a smile 11/17/2011 Nov. 19, 1911, Guglielmo Marconi sends the first wireless transmission between Italy and the New York Times. On that same day, a baby boy who would be named Davis Caldwell is born in a home on R Street in Washington, D.C.
	Kenston students, staff welcome 'brain breaks' 11/17/2011 One minute, students in Chris Vasil's mythology class at Kenston High School were taking a quiz on "The Odyssey" by the ancient Greek poet Homer.
	Cleveland attorney appointed to Senate 11/11/2011 John J. Eklund, a Cleveland attorney and a Munson Township resident, will serve in the unexpired term of the Ohio 18th Senate District.
	Retired police chief wins spot on board 11/11/2011 A victory by retired Bainbridge Police Chief James P. Jimison in the Kenston School Board race Tuesday means that school board President Joan Hamilton will be stepping down at the end of the year.
	Asbestos discovered in old bus garage 11/11/2011 Asbestos has been found in the old school bus garage next to the Russell Police Station. Now, Township Trustees are looking at remediation costs, estimated at $10,000.
	Two councilmen lose seats in Chagrin Falls 11/11/2011 Two Chagrin Falls incumbent councilmen, Adam Jacobs and Robert Williams, lost bids to retain their seats in Tuesday's election.
	High school in Orange shut by bomb threat 11/11/2011 On top of anxiety and worry, Orange High School students and staff will have to make up three days of school because of a bomb threat that closed school this week.
	Orange levy OK’d by West G loses 11/11/2011 Voters in the Orange School District handily approved its 5-mill operating levy Tuesday. Based on unofficial Cuyahoga County Board of Elections results, 3,508 voters, or 60 percent, approved the levy, and 2,366 voters, or 40 percent, voted against it.
	Mayoral winners: Bain, Mulcahy, Riley victorious 11/11/2011 No coin toss was necessary in a Pepper Pike rematch between the victor, former Councilman Richard Bain, and current Councilman Frederick Taft, this time in a run for mayor, with a vote of 1,877-762, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County
	Chagrin Falls board to talk levy options 11/02/2011 Chagrin Falls School Board will discuss its options for placing an operating levy on the ballot in 2012 at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Lewis Sands Community Room.
	Motions filed for woman charged in judge's death 11/02/2011 A pretrial hearing was held in Geauga County Common Pleas Court Monday for Kelly A. Cox.
	Ownership changes at Popcorn Shop 11/02/2011 After 62 years in the same family, ownership of Chagrin Falls' fabled Popcorn Shop is changing hands, and families.
	West G forecast shows gains and needs 11/02/2011 The October 2011 five-year forecast for the West Geauga School District shows an improvement from last May's forecast for several reasons, district Treasurer Michele Tullai told the school board last week.
	High school students help redesign signs 11/02/2011 One of the first things motorists see when entering a community are signs announcing the town's name.
	Moreland Hills mayor touts fiscal fitness 11/02/2011 With considerable improvements under its belt and no major projects immediately on the horizon, Moreland Hills is in sound financial shape, according to Mayor Susan C. Renda.
	Kenston schools built on Howard family land 11/02/2011 Kenston schools are built on land the school district might never have had if it were not for the Howard family.
	Auburn Township loses Supreme Court appeal 10/26/2011 Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal brought by Auburn Township concerning a winery operation on Shadow Wood Circle.
	Absentee voting ends Friday before election 10/26/2011 A window of absentee voting time will be shortened for the Nov. 8 election in Ohio.
	Firefighters to get Pepper Pike proposal 10/26/2011 Negotiations with Pepper Pike firefighters are in process, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Monday.
	Hunting Valley waits on permit 10/26/2011 It could be another month that Chagrin River Road (Route 174) remains closed in Hunting Valley, due to flooding issues in the lowest lying area in the village.
	Park center offers after-school tutors 10/26/2011 Chagrin Falls Park Community Center in Bainbridge offers Kenston Schools students who live in Chagrin Falls Park an after-school tutoring program.
	Beautification leader gets going-away present 10/26/2011 It was a bittersweet Tuesday for members of Chagrin Falls beautification committee who, on Oct. 18, put their village gardens to bed for the year and said goodbye to their leader Connie DeGood.
	Happy memories recalled of 'Park's' earlier days 10/26/2011 During a special "pink tea" event Oct. 15, held at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center in Bainbridge, those who attended took some time to reminisce, including about earlier days in "the Park."
	Regulations set for Internet cafes 10/19/2011 South Russell Village Council approved an ordinance Oct. 10 that enacts regulations for Internet sweepstakes cafes.
	Kenston opposes voucher expansion 10/19/2011 The Kenston School Board voted 3-0 Monday to adopt a resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 136, which significantly expands the use of vouchers to fund private school education. There was one abstention.
	Director rates festival 'very, very successful' 10/19/2011 Chagrin Documentary Film Festival 2.0 is in the books and by all accounts, artistic and financial, it was a huge success.
	Iron Pig club collects for servicemen overseas 10/19/2011 Members of the Iron Pig Motorcycle Club, Chagrin Valley Chapter, are planning to collect a truckload of items for troops serving overseas.
	Kenston commends ex-representative 10/19/2011 Kenston School Superintendent Robert A. Lee presented a special commendation at Monday's school board meeting to former state Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester, for his efforts in reducing budget cuts to the district.
	Zoning issue settled in bus shelter issue 10/19/2011 A zoning issue involving a 162-square-foot school bus shelter in the front yard of a home in Auburn is being resolved. Auburn Township Trustees unanimously approved a settlement Monday with the owners Drs. Deanne and Frank Costello, who live on Staffordsh
	Kenston grad, husband start clinic in Ecuador 10/19/2011 Kit Hooker Frank, a 1968 graduate of Kenston High School, is an occupational therapist whose mission is to provide limbs and braces for those who cannot afford them.
	Night work helps cut intersection tie-ups 10/13/2011 November is the target completion date for new lanes being built at the Route 422 interchange at Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Bainbridge.
	Awards luncheon, gala highlight film festival 10/13/2011 The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, which continues through Sunday, is highlighted by the Filmmaker Popcorn Awards Luncheon and Zombie Walk on Friday and the red carpet gala Saturday evening. Both events are open to the public.
	'Hardest working man' in Chagrin Falls retires 10/13/2011 If you live or work in Chagrin Falls and have ever received a package by way of UPS Inc., then you have met Mike Murie, the "UPS delivery guy" who retires today (Thursday) after 24 years of service to his village customers.
	Pepper Pike seeks zero-interest loan 10/13/2011 Pepper Pike is planning to request a zero-percent interest loan from state Issue 1 funding for work on Lander Road.
	Trustees want study of old bus garage 10/13/2011 Now that West Geauga School District has moved out of the old bus garage next to the Russell Police Station, Russell Township Trustees have asked the district to conduct an environmental study of the building.
	Orange junior authors self-published book 10/13/2011 Hallie Israel, a junior at Orange High School, has been working on a novel since the fourth grade. "Dear Mr. President," which she self-published in July, is a 360-page book about a girl pursuing political aspirations.
	Wet weather slows Auburn fire station 10/13/2011 Wet weather has slowed work on an addition to the Auburn fire station; however, Auburn Fire Chief John Phillips said construction has been moving forward on the 12,000 square-foot addition to the station on East Washington Street.
	Authorities give drivers deer warning 10/05/2011 It is peak season for deer-vehicle collisions, according to local law-enforcement officers, who often are the first to respond to such incidents. During this time of year, deer are highly active, especially at dawn and dusk.
	West G board sets enrollment cutoff date 10/05/2011 The West Geauga School Board voted 5-0 last week to set Oct. 15 as the cutoff date for accepting open enrollment students for the 2011-12 school year.
	Lawsuit filed over poles on Savage Road 10/05/2011 For more than two years, Bainbridge Township Trustees and the Geauga County engineer pushed to have the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. move utility poles back from the roadway on Savage Road in the township.
	West G gets grant to prevent bullying 10/05/2011 The West Geauga School District has received a $75,000 Safe and Drug Free School sustainability grant from the Ohio Department of Education.
	Spillway Partners push for historic designation 10/05/2011 Spillway Partners, the Chagrin Falls group planning to rehabilitate and redevelop the former Ivex paper plant property, are working with consultants on a National Register of Historic Places nomination.
	Residents say culvert doesn't stop flooding 10/05/2011 Flood-prone areas of Cedar and South streets in Bainbridge have been impacted by rainstorms in the past year.
	Shoplifting incidents keeping police busy 10/05/2011 Bainbridge police have been busy with a growing number of shoplifting cases at stores in the township.
	Former councilman's public service recalled 09/28/2011 A moment of silence was observed before Monday's Chagrin Falls Village Council meeting to honor the memory and community service of longtime village resident and onetime Councilman David E. Griffiths.
	Dedication delayed for Heritage Park 09/28/2011 Bainbridge Trustees have postponed a dedication ceremony of the new Heritage Park in Bainbridge planned for Oct. 1.
	Russell Trustees OK noise resolutio 09/28/2011 Russell is now one of the few townships in the state with a noise resolution.
	Professionalism is focus of Woodmere Council races 09/28/2011 Four candidates for Woodmere Village Council agree that a lack of professionalism within village government is a major problem and influenced them to run for office.
	Mayor sees benefit in architect's view 09/28/2011 The perspective a landscape architect could offer to the Orange architectural board of review would be beneficial to the planning and zoning process in Orange, a community that is a leader in the concept of environmental sustainability, Mayor Kathy U. Mul
	Councilwoman wants mayoral spending limit 09/28/2011 Pepper Pike Councilwoman Jill Miller Zimon asked her colleagues last week to consider limiting the mayor's spending, beginning next year.
	Pepper Pike approves anti-poaching protocol 09/28/2011 Pepper Pike City Council approved last week an anti-poaching protocol recommended to communities by Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald. All five council members present at the meeting agreed.
	Small schools played big community roles 09/22/2011 Early schools were an important part of the history of local communities. Their role fascinates historian Sylvia Wiggins.
	Pepper Pike keeps free trash pickup 09/22/2011 Pepper Pike will continue backyard rubbish collection without charging an additional fee, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said at last week's road and safety meeting.
	Residents: Timbering hurts their properties 09/22/2011 Residents in the Auburn's Maple Ridge subdivision expressed concerns Monday to Township Trustees about the timbering of about 41 acres adjacent to their homes.
	Kenston tries to find use for old textbooks 09/22/2011 It's difficult to find a school that will buy or accept old textbooks, Kenston school officials said Monday.
	Gates Mills plans candidates night 09/21/2011 How to control the deer population, whether there should be public access for fishermen on the Chagrin River in Gates Mills and if the village should explore combining services with other communities are a few of the questions that will be asked at candid
	Orange amphitheater work set for fall 09/21/2011 Work that would make Orange village's future amphitheater safe is scheduled to be done this fall. The amphitheater could be functional next spring for musical performances and other events, Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said.
	Timmons, St. Joan of Arc get blue ribbon designation 09/21/2011 Timmons Elementary School in the Kenston School District and St. Joan of Arc School in Chagrin Falls, have been named 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education based on their academic excellence.
	U.S. board member named Ohio regent 09/14/2011 Virginia M. Lindseth, of Hunting Valley, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Ohio Board of Regents, Gov. John R. Kasich has announced. Her five-year term started Monday (Sept. 12) and runs to Sept. 20, 2016.
	State senator picked to fill judge's post 09/14/2011 State Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester, will begin serving as Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court judge Sept. 21.
	Shopkeepers seek relief from zoning 09/14/2011 About a dozen shopkeepers came before Chagrin Falls Council Monday asking for immediate relief from zoning regulations they say inhibit business in an already tough economy.
	Health official says feral cats a problem 09/14/2011 Geauga County Health Commissioner Robert Weisdack said feral cats are a growing health concern in the county.
	Three students suspended for 'bullying' at game 09/14/2011 An incident at a Chagrin Falls varsity football game Sept. 2 prompted Superintendent William Koons to speak to the eighth-grade class.
	Kenston teacher wants bocce to be club sport 09/14/2011 All eyes in Kenston last week were on the groundbreaking for the new wind turbine just east of the tennis courts. Kenston is among the first three school districts in Ohio, and the first in Northeast Ohio, to start construction on a wind turbine.
	Linden Hall interests nanny school owner 09/08/2011 The owner of the Chagrin Falls-headquartered English Nanny and Governess School announced this week his interest in acquiring Linden Hall, the endangered and last original building on what was the Windsor Hospital campus.
	Orange levy group sets Sept. 27 forum 09/08/2011 Orange schools levy committee is hosting a forum at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Pepper Pike Learning Center.
	Recent storms bring local power outages 09/08/2011 Local power outages have been frequent as a result of recent storms.
	Former trustee sees hurricane's wrath 09/08/2011 He and his wife, Chris, now live in Emerald Isle, N.C., and face a different set of challenges during hurricane season.
	Moreland Hills assumes recycling duties, saves 09/08/2011 Moreland Hills Service Department will take over recycling duties in November for the company with which it had contracted, Mayor Susan C. Renda said last week. The village will save a significant amount of money, she said.
	Schools stay alert for head lice cases 09/08/2011 September is Head Lice Prevention Month, according to the National Pediculosis Association.
	Residents, officials 'blessed' after twister 08/31/2011 Residents and officials were counting their blessings last week after a tornado packing winds of 95 mph tore through Chester, Munson and Newbury townships.
	Court upholds ruling against wind turbine 08/31/2011 Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge David Fuhry has issued a ruling affirming Auburn Township board of zoning appeals' decision in regard to a proposal for a wind turbine.
	Bainbridge studies getting energy audit 08/31/2011 Saving on township utility bills is a way to save taxpayers' money, according to Bainbridge Trustees. Bainbridge Trustee Lorrie Benza said they are reviewing costs of heating, cooling and lighting at all the buildings in the township.
	Three area districts in Ohio's top 25 for pay 08/31/2011 Three local school districts had some of the highest teacher salaries in the state in the 2010-11 school year, according to Ohio Schools Magazine's August edition.
	Request to demolish Linden Hall withdrawn 08/31/2011 Developers of Chagrin Falls' Falls Walk subdivision withdrew their hearing request Monday for demolition of Linden Hall, the last remaining building on the former Windsor Hospital campus on East Summit Street.
	Sheriff on the hunt for a few good dogs 08/31/2011 Illness and death have reduced Geauga County Sheriff's Department canine unit from six teams of dogs and deputies to two teams.
	Board member gives marrow for transplant 08/24/2011 An 11-year-old girl from Italy needs a bone marrow transplant. And Liz O'Neil, a Chagrin Falls School Board member, is a match.
	Historical society ponders Windsor buy 08/24/2011 The last remaining Windsor Hospital building on East Summit Street could be a new home to the Chagrin Falls Historical Society, or it could become rubble.
	Skin infection hits football team players 08/24/2011 Kenston Community Education has taken several precautionary measures after 11 students on the varsity white football team reported cases of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, last week.
	More nutrition, less cost goals of lunch program 08/24/2011 Healthier, more appealing foods in the lunch line, along with strategies to improve the bottom line, are ingredients in the new food service program in the West Geauga School District this year.
	Woman indicted in judge's death 08/24/2011 Kelly Cox, 42, of Troy Township, has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and several other offenses in connection with the May 23 death of Geauga County Juvenile Court Judge Charles "Chip" Henry.
	Paid garbage pickup favored in survey 08/24/2011 Paying for backyard rubbish collection is favored by a majority of Pepper Pike residents who have responded to a community survey.
	Paid garbage pickup favored in survey 08/24/2011 Paying for backyard rubbish collection is favored by a majority of Pepper Pike residents who have responded to a community survey.
	Paid garbage pickup favored in survey 08/24/2011 Paying for backyard rubbish collection is favored by a majority of Pepper Pike residents who have responded to a community survey.
	Performance scores improve in schools 08/24/2011 School districts in the Chagrin Valley had higher performance index scores on their 2010-11 state report cards compared to last year. The latest report cards were released this week by the Ohio Department of Education.
	Performance scores improve in schools 08/24/2011 School districts in the Chagrin Valley had higher performance index scores on their 2010-11 state report cards compared to last year. The latest report cards were released this week by the Ohio Department of Education.
	Phones, speed concern school bus drivers 08/17/2011 Use of cellular telephones while driving and exceeding school zone speed limits are among the concerns of bus drivers and transportation directors as they get ready to start school routes next week.
	Properties lose value first time in 20 years 08/17/2011 For the first time in at least 20 years, Geauga County is seeing a decrease in values for some residential and commercial properties.
	Tax amnesty program stirs council debate 08/17/2011 An Aug. 4 letter to the editor by Orange Councilman Edward Bonk, who opposed a tax amnesty program, sparked criticism at last week's Village Council meeting.
	Flooding issues hit again after storms 08/17/2011 Sunday and Monday were two more days in which Pepper Pike officials visited residents with flooding issues following the weekend rains.
	Chagrin Falls board OKs new grade scale 08/17/2011 In a 3-2 vote Monday, the Chagrin Falls School Board approved a new 10-point grading scale.
	ASM dome, offices on historic register 08/17/2011 ASM International dome with its offices in Russell Township is now listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
	Auburn Trustees go against the wind 08/17/2011 Regulations for wind turbines in Auburn will go back to the drawing board. That is, if the Auburn zoning commission chooses to start the process again.
	Recall vote possible if petitions stand up 08/11/2011 A recall election of Woodmere Village Council members could take place this fall if the petitions are deemed sufficient.
	Communities help pay for resource officer 08/11/2011 Five communities of the Orange School District will help pay for the school resource officer this school year, as they did last year, school communications coordinator Louis DeVincentis said last week.
	S. Russell seeking annex 17 acres 08/11/2011 South Russell village introduced an ordinance Monday that would set a process in motion to annex 17 acres in Bainbridge Township.
	West G board votes to stay in alliance 08/11/2011 Continued membership in the Alliance for High Quality Education, a consortium of about 60 wealthier school districts in Ohio, was questioned Monday by the West Geauga School Board.
	Kennel club honors search dog group 08/11/2011 John Swaney, of Burton, and his dog Ginger participated in training exercises Sunday on Geauga Lake Park's former campground property. It was part of their regular training for the Ohio Search Dog Association.
	Congestion forces reopening of one lane of main artery 08/03/2011 Traffic jams at the Route 422 interchange where construction is being done in Bainbridge forced Ohio Department of Transportation to reopen a closed lane on Chillicothe Road (Route 306).
	Signs warn motorists:Buckle up in Orange 08/03/2011 Signs are up at every entrance in Orange Village to remind motorists to buckle up, Police Chief Christopher Kostura said Monday.
	Pepper Pike employees to vote on unionizing 08/03/2011 Plans to unionize are moving forward for Pepper Pike employees.
	Police end investigation of fatal accident, suicide 08/03/2011 Bainbridge police have concluded an investigation of an accident that took place last December in which two Bainbridge residents died.
	Korean War veteran returns to S. Korea 08/03/2011 Not many war veterans have the opportunity to revisit the places where they fought and participated in combat.
	Sheriff investigates Adam Hall vandalism 08/03/2011 Auburn Township Trustees are hoping the culprits who vandalized the township's Adam Hall will be found and held accountable for damages.
	Orange to consider charter amendment vote 08/03/2011 Orange Village Council is scheduled to hear the third reading Aug. 10 of a charter amendment that would be placed on the November ballot.
	Charter review chairman raises River Walk issue 07/28/2011 Former Chagrin Falls Mayor Henry Bruner is suggesting that an amendment be made to the village charter requiring elected and appointed officials to read and follow the charter's instructions.
	Heat goes on, so does salt storage 07/28/2011 Not many people are thinking about snow in the summer's sweltering heat. However, those responsible for maintaining roads know 90-degree weather will not last forever.
	Paid garbage pickup would save $600,000 07/28/2011 A survey asking Pepper Pike residents whether they are willing to pay for backyard rubbish collection was to be sent out this week, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said.
	Hunting Valley forming estate tax committee 07/28/2011 Hunting Valley has a history of receiving sizable sums of estate tax revenue, but by 2013 that money will dry up with its elimination by the Ohio Legislature.
	Orange School Board OKs levy for ballot 07/28/2011 The Orange School Board unanimously agreed Monday on a 5-mill operating levy to be placed on the November ballot.
	Election rules stand, charter panel rules 07/28/2011 Chagrin Falls village's five-member charter review commission unanimously agreed July 19 to not recommend local election rule changes which had been suggested by the law department.
	Longtime councilman won't seek re-election 07/28/2011 Citing his growing family and business, Chagrin Falls Councilman Dwight Milko announced this week he will not seek another term in office.
	More money troubles foreseen for Pepper Pike 07/21/2011 "I do not believe at this point in time the city will be able to cut our way out of the financial issues we face," Pepper Pike Finance Director Loren Sengstock told City Council last week.
	Soil testing to begin on troubled hillside 07/21/2011 River Walk developer Robert Vitt said Tuesday he is in the process of hiring a soils engineer who will start testing on the West Orange Street hillside within two to three weeks.
	Kenston going greener with another grant 07/21/2011 The Kenston School District has received a $250,000 Race to the Top Innovative Grant for solar energy and science education.
	Auburn Fire Station addition gets go-ahead 07/21/2011 Auburn officials have received the go-ahead from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to start on the addition to the Auburn Fire Station. The department gave its final approval to a $2.5 million loan to the township to build the station.
	Bridge closure forces Gates Mills to adapt 07/21/2011 There could be a few exasperated moments for Gates Mills residents and guests on both sides of the bridge at Old Mill and Chagrin River roads due to the bridge closing.
	Status of prairie studied at Frohring Meadows 07/21/2011 Geauga Park District is studying the status of a prairie planted at Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge. A survey of the prairie vegetation is under way at the park off Savage Road. The goal is to obtain an idea of how the prairie plants are doing in the park
	Good news: Geauga getting 3 businesses 07/15/2011 Geauga County heard some good news last week on the economic front.
	Board will review new grade scale 07/15/2011 A new grading scale for seventh through 12th-graders could be approved by the Chagrin Falls School Board next month. If OK'd, it could become effective beginning this school year.
	Schools get 2-year cuts of $695,000 07/15/2011 Chagrin Falls schools will lose approximately $695,000 in the next two years due to cuts included in Ohio Gov. John Kasich's budget approved two weeks ago by Ohio legislators, school Treasurer Anne Spano said Monday.
	Schools select interim leader 07/06/2011 The Chagrin Falls School Board can take a deep breath now because Tuesday it hired long-time educator William Koons as interim superintendent, President Karen Wise said.
	Trustee, bear meet at dusk in backyard 07/06/2011 What looked like a big fluffy dog, turned out to be a bear in the backyard of Bainbridge Trustee Jeffrey Markley. A bear was spotted elsewhere in the township last week, including around the Lake Lucerne community.
	Bad weather delays gymnasium opening 07/06/2011 Completion of the new Brady Middle School gymnasium in Orange has been delayed until Sept. 30 due to complications stemming from the wet spring, operations director Phillip Dickinson said last week.
	Orange superintendent gets contract renewal 07/06/2011 Orange Superintendent Nancy Wingenbach's contract was renewed last week and runs through July 31, 2014.
	Cancer sufferer made last quilt for herself 07/06/2011 For years, Barbara Timmons, of Auburn, had sewn quilts and wall hangings for many others, including her six grandchildren.
	Merger talks welcomed with some reservations 06/29/2011 Orange Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said Tuesday she has no preconceived notion of whether merging with Moreland Hills, Pepper Pike and Woodmere will be beneficial.
	West G eyes two ballot issue in November 06/29/2011 The West Geauga School Board voted 5-0 Monday to take the first of a two-step process to put two separate levies on the ballot Nov. 8. The board approved a resolution of necessity to submit the levy requests to the Geauga County Auditor's Office to certif
	280-foot communications tower rises in park 06/29/2011 A new radio tower is standing at the western edge of Geauga Park District's Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge.
	Chamber office opens in renovated Town Hall 06/29/2011 Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chagrin Falls Township officials stood at the front door of Town Hall Thursday night, and with the simultaneous scissors snips, cut a red, white and blue ribbon and declared the 1848 building officially reopened.
	Plans in works, money awaited for forest preserve 06/29/2011 While it may be a couple of years away, a proposal to enhance Moreland Hills' Forest Ridge Preserve with additional trails, fishing docks, an observation deck, a children's natural play area, parking area and restrooms, is taking root, Daniel Fritz, chair
	City looks back outside for janitorial duties 06/29/2011 Pepper Pike City Council agreed with Service Director Robert Girardi to outsource janitorial duties, beginning in July, to save money.
	Group petitions for hearings before drilling leases 06/29/2011 An Auburn resident presented a letter and petition Monday asking the West Geauga School Board to not sign any new leases for oil or gas drilling without a public hearing.
	Another home crumbles above condo project 06/22/2011 The homeowners at 51 W. Cottage St. in Chagrin Falls said Monday they intend to file a lawsuit against developers of the neighboring Falls Walk condominium project, claiming hillside excavation has damaged their property.
	Snack-food maker bringing 50 jobs to S. Russell 06/22/2011 South Russell Mayor Matthew Brett told Village Council Monday that a manufacturing business planning to locate in the village is expected to bring 50 new jobs.
	Gates Mills prepares two renewal levies 06/22/2011 Gates Mills Village Council is scheduled to place two renewal levies on the November ballot.
	Local police will wait and see on guns in bars 06/22/2011 Law-enforcement officers said they are in a watch-and-see mode with the proposed law to allow those who hold concealed-carry permits to take firearms into restaurants, bars and stadiums.
	Ground to be broken for Kenston wind turbine 06/22/2011 The Kenston School District is moving ahead to break ground this summer for the installation of a new 750-kilowatt wind turbine.
	Russell gets lowdown on energy council grant 06/22/2011 In response to questions by Russell Trustees about Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council grant policies, Leigh Herington, executive director of NOPEC, said he would be happy to meet with them to explain the benefits.
	Search is on for new school superintendent 06/22/2011 Several changes are taking place in the administration at Chagrin Falls schools.
	School superintendent resigns in Chagrin Falls 06/15/2011 Chagrin Falls School Superintendent Stephen Thompson was hired by Willoughby-Eastlake School Board Monday to lead the district.
	Bainbridge goes it alone with $300,000-a-year dispatch 06/15/2011 The newly organized Chagrin Valley dispatch council is working on improvements and possible expansion of police and fire dispatch services. Those services cover Chagrin Falls Village, Moreland Hills, Orange Village, South Russell, Bentleyville and Chagrin
	Chagrin townhouse project raises more questions 06/15/2011 James Weingart attended Monday's Chagrin Falls Village Council meeting with questions about the impact of the West Orange Street River Walk townhouse development. He left with some answers but few specifics.
	Audit recommends Woodmere police downsizing 06/15/2011 Woodmere Village Council was scheduled last night (June 15) to discuss a performance audit of the police department that recommended reducing staffing levels by at least three officers and up to six of them. The measure could save the village between $92,
	Residents get little hope for saving post office 06/15/2011 The marketplace is changing, and the U.S. Postal Service has to adapt to those changes, according to Victor Dubina, a spokesman for the postal service.
	Pepper Pike dispatch future still on table 06/15/2011 A variety of options for handling emergency dispatch services and compensation for Pepper Pike employees is still on the table, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Tuesday.
	Township Hall progress shared with public 06/15/2011 An "open hall" celebrating the reopening of Chagrin Falls Town Hall will kick off at 5 p.m. June 23 at the hall, 83 N. Main Street.
	Winery wins court appeal against Auburn prohibition 06/08/2011 Auburn Trustees will ask the Ohio Supreme Court to hear the township's appeal of an 11th District Court of Appeals decision concerning a winery in the township.
	Mayor says Orange is 'in envious position' 06/08/2011 "Orange Village is in the envious position of being able to be a leader in collaborative efforts," Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said at last week's village meeting.
	Work to begin around Route 422 interchange 06/08/2011 Application of temporary pavement along Bainbridge and Chagrin roads will mark the official start of the Route 422 interchange work in Bainbridge.
	Gates Mills detours ahead for bridge project 06/08/2011 The Old Mill Road bridge at Chagrin River Road will be closed July 5 and probably reopen in October, Gates Mills Village Engineer Christopher Courtney said Monday.
	Russell notifies county of intent for sewer line 06/08/2011 Russell Township Trustees will be notifying Geauga County Commissioners of their desire to participate in a Geauga County project to extend a sewer line for the township and businesses at Chillicothe (Route 306) and Kinsman (Route 87) roads.
	New 'roots,' good weather boost Orange Jubilee 06/08/2011 The success of the Orange Jubilee this year was partly based on its location at the new community playground and park, Laura Guentner, director of Orange Community Education and Recreation Department, said Monday.
	New fire levy heads for Bainbridge ballot 06/08/2011 Bainbridge residents will be voting on a new fire levy in the fall. Township Trustees voted unanimously May 31 to place a 1.85-mill new continuing levy on the ballot.
	Senator pursues repeal of estate taxes 06/01/2011 State Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester, said estate taxes are a socialist and un-American attempt to distribute wealth.
	First full-time fire chief due to be sworn in 06/01/2011 Bruce White was scheduled to be sworn in last night (June 1) as Orange Village's first full-time fire chief. Robert Zugan was to be promoted to service director.
	S. Russell seeks to regulate gambling cafes 06/01/2011 South Russell planning commission is working on regulations on where Internet cafes can be located in the village.
	Gates Mills councilman announce mayoral run 06/01/2011 Gates Mills Councilman Douglas Bletcher, who announced his candidacy for mayor over the weekend, said the key challenges facing the village are "financial and functional."
	Bainbridge Post Office future still up in air 06/01/2011 With changes being considered for the Bainbridge branch of the Chagrin Falls Post Office, the U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. June 13 at Fellowship Bible Church in Bainbridge.
	New headquarters site plan partially approved 06/01/2011 The Moreland Hills planning commission approved parts of a site plan last week for Western Reserve Land Conservancy's new headquarters in the village, contingent on the village engineer's approval.
	Stream restoration due in former Kenston Lake 06/01/2011 Earth moving in the lake bed of the former Kenston Lake is due to get under way as the soils dry out.
	Car hits bicycle, claims Judge Henry's life 05/25/2011 In his role as Geauga County Juvenile and Probate Court judge, Charles "Chip" Henry worked to help the young people who went before him. "He just really cared for the kids and making their life better," Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge Forrest Burt
	Spending limit puts squeeze on Woodmere mayor 05/25/2011 Woodmere Mayor Charles E. Smith said Village Council has tied his hands and is adversely affecting daily village business by lowering the amount he is allowed to spend without council's authorization.
	Housing developer, township head to court 05/25/2011 An attempt to reach a mediated settlement between Voproco Properties Ltd. and Bainbridge Township failed last week. Now, the zoning issue is headed to trial in Geauga County Common Pleas Court.
	Chagrin picks up pieces on state pension edict 05/25/2011 Chagrin Falls Village Council voted 5-2 Monday on a plan which anticipates possible changes in Ohio law as it applies to how municipalities pays their employees' pension contributions.
	Russell raises $50,000 question over energy grant 05/25/2011 Russell Township Trustees have questions regarding a Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council grant. The energy-related grant, they said, has strings attached.
	Orange leads way on tighter seat-belt law 05/25/2011 "Cited when Sighted" isn't just a slogan. Orange Police Chief Christopher Kostura's play on words will be featured on signs at every entrance to the village and will be a reminder to citizens to buckle up.
	Area road projects bog down under heavy rainfall 05/25/2011 Area communities are behind schedule in their road projects due to rainfall, according to local road superintendents.
	Route 422 interchange project ready to roll 05/18/2011 Work on the changes to the Route 422 interchange area at Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Bainbridge is scheduled to begin in June.
	Pepper Pike, Woodmere discuss dispatch pact 05/18/2011 Pepper Pike could become the emergency dispatcher for Woodmere Village, if both municipal councils come to terms.
	Chagrin again tries for parking at park 05/18/2011 A new parking lot on East Orange Street, which could yield 30 additional spaces for the north end of town, was discussed last week by the Chagrin Falls parking commission.
	Mayor wants residents educated on storm water 05/18/2011 One of the Moreland Hills green commission's goals this year is to educate residents about storm-water management.
	Kenston calendar shift gets cool reception 05/18/2011 Despite some opposition voiced by parents at Monday's meeting, the Kenston School Board voted 5-0 to align its 2012-13 calendar with post-secondary institutions.
	'Coming Home' is theme for Orange Jubilee 05/18/2011 The all new Orange Jubilee "is coming home," said Laura Guentner, director of Orange Community Education and Recreation, which is hosting the event
	Old church is window to Auburn history 05/18/2011 Visitors walk through the arched doorway at the old Free Will Baptist Church in Auburn, and they are taken back to the 1800s.
	Local legislators would limit 'double dipping' 05/12/2011 State Rep. Richard Hollington, R-Hunting Valley, has introduced Ohio House Bill 202 in which he seeks to moderate the compensation package for retiring public employees.
	Orange mayor, council pledge of civility 05/12/2011 For the overall good of the village, it's important to project a positive image, Orange Village Council President Mark Parks said at last week's work session.
	Vigorous campaign ahead for Geauga judgeship 05/12/2011 Geauga County voters will choose from a slate of three candidates in November for Chardon Municipal Court judge.
	Chagrin to review employees' pension 'pickup' bill 05/12/2011 Chagrin Falls' administration and compensation committee will meet May 23 to review an ordinance which anticipates possible state mandates in how the village funds its employees' pensions.
	Alarms keep police, firefighters on alert 05/12/2011 Responding to burglar and fire alarms can be time-consuming for police and fire departments. Bainbridge Police Chief Jon Bokovitz said his department answers all burglar and panic alarms.
	Planning begins for new Orange service center 05/12/2011 Orange Village and Bialosky & Associates, of Cleveland, met last week to begin the process of preparing a master plan for the new service center on property adjacent to Village Hall.
	Russell reviews sewer-line recommendation 05/12/2011 Russell Township Trustees are reviewing a recommendation by CT Consultants for a sewer line to serve the immediate area around Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads.
	With home crumbling, couple sues downhill developer 05/04/2011 A Chagrin Falls couple filed a lawsuit in Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court April 28, claiming their home and property were damaged when a developer cleared a hillside below them.
	Buildings evacuated after truck yanks down wires 05/04/2011 Employees and customers at stores and offices were evacuated last week at a shopping center on East Washington Street in Bainbridge after electrical wires and transformers were pulled down by a truck.
	Moreland zoning code in line for major rewrite 05/04/2011 Moreland Hills' zoning code needs to be "entirely rewritten," Mayor Susan C. Renda said, and it's being reviewed and reformulated by a planning consultant.
	West Geauga cuts staff to avoid budget deficit 05/04/2011 The West Geauga School Board recently voted 4-1 for a reduction in force for financial reasons of certificated staff and 5-0 for a reduction in force for classified employees.
	Push to move Town Hall gets mixed response 05/04/2011 Russell resident Charles Campbell said Russell's historic Town Hall presents a serious safety hazard in its present location, close to the road at the northwest corner of Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads.
	University School gets $2 million donation 05/04/2011 University School in Hunting Valley has received a $2 million donation from 1953 graduate J. Richard Matson and his wife, Cornelia.
	Trustees back away from Senate Bill 5 repeal 05/04/2011 Bainbridge resident Terry Carson went before Township Trustees April 25, asking them to sign a petition to place Senate Bill 5 on the ballot for a vote.
	Trespassers take toll on Russell nature preserve 04/28/2011 A pristine nature preserve in Russell is being used by all-terrain vehicles, hunters and other trespassers, according to township officials.
	Pepper Pike restores most employee pay cuts 04/28/2011 Most Pepper Pike nonunion city employees' 10 percent pay cut was restored by City Council last week, retroactive to January, by a vote of 4-2.
	Chagrin may draw line on downtown banners 04/28/2011 In recent years, organizations wanting to advertise their events have asked the Village of Chagrin Falls for permission to string banners across South Franklin Street.
	New building planned for Get Go in Bainbridge 04/28/2011 Riser Foods, owner of Giant Eagle grocery stores and Get Go gas stations, is planning a major upgrade of the Get Go property in Bainbridge.
	Gates Mills land swap dies on second try 04/28/2011 Land along the Chagrin River bank will not be exchanged between Gates Mills Village and a property owner following a second go around earlier this month with a presentation by resident Thomas Quintrell.
	Federal mandate to bring bigger street signs 04/28/2011 Motorists will see some larger street-name signs as local governments replace old ones with reflective signs, complying with federal government mandates.
	Chagrin school administrator takes Streetboro job 04/28/2011 Chagrin Falls School District Assistant Superintendent Robert Hunt, referred to a "young rising star" by Superintendent Stephen Thompson last week, will lead Streetsboro schools beginning this summer.
	South Russell makes dire plea for tax hike 04/22/2011 No changes have been made to South Russell Village's 1 percent income tax since it was established in 1969. On May 3, voters will be asked to make the first change in 42 years by approving a 0.25 percent increase to the income tax.
	Painful cuts recommended for Pepper Pike 04/22/2011 Cuts in employee compensation packages and a road levy were recommendations made by the Pepper Pike citizen-based financial review committee to address the city's economic situation. Outside of the proposed levy, if cuts in the budget are appro
	With heavy move, state lays weight on local roads 04/22/2011 Russell Trustees are looking to reduce the wear and tear on township roads by reducing the number of trash-hauling trucks that use them. The trustees have been considering contracting with one rubbish company to provide trash pickup for all r
	Divided council approves full-time fire chief 04/22/2011 Bruce White will serve as full-time fire chief in Orange. "This will be of great benefit for our community and was accomplished with no increase in expense to the village's budget. It was, quite simply, an opportunity to reassign current personn
	Auditor warns more state funding cuts on way 04/22/2011 Geauga County Auditor Frank Gliha said local government officials should no longer count on money from the state by using the local government for their operating budgets. The funds have been cut for this year and will be probably eliminated by
	Chagrin schools to begin random drug sweeps 04/22/2011
	Historic Bissell House is called 'jewel of Bainbridge' 04/22/2011 Karl Kuckelheim, president of the Bainbridge Historical Society, said he sees the township's historic Bissell House as "a jewel of Bainbridge."
	Orange schools to lose millions from state 04/14/2011 The Orange School District could loss of an average of $2 million per year from the state for each of the next four years.
	Barren Auburn Corners is puzzle for trustees 04/14/2011 Auburn Corners at East Washington Street and Ravenna Road (Route 44) was once a thriving retail center.
	All-village valet service suggested 04/14/2011 At the suggestion of its volunteer consultants, the Chagrin Falls parking commission agreed last week to study the idea of an all-village valet parking service on weekend evenings.
	Gates Mills offers insight on gas, oil drilling 04/14/2011 When it comes to considering whether to sign a contract with a gas or oil well driller, these questions should be asked: How long will I be bound by this lease?
	Taxing scheme resurfaces for shopping center 04/14/2011 A joint economic development district is being proposed for Marketplace at Four Corners shopping center in Bainbridge. It would be the second time a proposal has been made for a JEDD between the township and the City of Aurora.
	New headquarters for land conservancy on track 04/14/2011 Moreland Hills Village Council was poised to consider issuing a conditional use permit to Western Reserve Land Conservancy last night (April 13).
	Despite objections, office rezoning approved 04/14/2011 New office zoning was recommended 10 years ago by a planner for Russell Township properties at Chillicothe (Route 306) and Kinsman (Route 87) roads. Last week, that move was approved in a 2-1 vote by Township Trustees.
	Carriers moving from Novelty Post Office 04/06/2011 With the U.S. Postal Service considering ways to cut costs, consolidation is taking place at some local post offices.
	Orange mayor makes case for full-time fire chief 04/06/2011 Armed with a business plan, letters and a list of reasons why it would be advantageous to make Orange Fire Chief Bruce White's position full time, Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy was prepared to discuss the issue again last night (April 6) at a work session.
	West Geauga meeting to give public its say 04/06/2011 West Geauga School Board members said they welcome the opportunity to have a community meeting April 11 to answer questions about issues facing the district. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria.
	Park vandalism may bring video surveillance 04/06/2011 After playing fields were damaged at Settlers Park in Bainbridge last month, the township is considering video surveillance to discourage further vandalism.
	Federal grant to help convert village treatment plants 04/06/2011 Moreland Hills is gearing up for the conversion of three of its four sewage-treatment plants into pump stations later this summer, village Engineer Jeffrey Filarski said Monday.
	Solar trash can faces bigger test in Chagrin 04/06/2011 The green and yellow trash receptacle in front of the Popcorn Shop in downtown Chagrin Falls is a solar-powered trash compactor dubbed "Big Belly."
	Federal, state grants for parks questioned 04/06/2011 The use of grants can put a burden on future taxpayers, according to Bainbridge Trustee Matthew Lynch, who questioned the use of such funding.
	Scaled-down jubilee drops carnival rides 03/31/2011 The Orange Jubilee is going back to its roots, Orange Community Education and Recreation Director Laura Guentner said last week.
	Chamber, township make $100,000 deal 03/31/2011 The Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce has paid Chagrin Falls Township Trustees $100,000 for the right to lease office space in Township Hall for the next 25 years.
	Geauga Lake zoning raises big-box issue 03/31/2011 The former Geauga Lake Park land in Bainbridge will be the focus of a study for an update of its zoning.
	Police get 1 percent in new union contract 03/30/2011 The long road to an agreement between unionized Pepper Pike police officers and Pepper Pike City Council was resolved last week with both sides unanimously approving a new contract.
	New approach posed for noise complaints 03/30/2011 Russell resident Thomas Warren said he's proposing a noise resolution that be believes everyone can live with.
	Kenston assistant hired as Perry superintendent 03/30/2011 Jack Thompson, assistant superintendent of the Kenston School District since 2007, has been appointed as superintendent of the Perry Local School District in Lake County, effective Aug. 1.
	Chagrin crowd told workers under attack 03/30/2011 The controversy over Ohio Senate Bill 5, which would restrict collective bargaining for public workers drew a standing-room-only crowd last week to the Chagrin Falls Library.
	City crews second-guessed for helping flooded residents 03/24/2011 The Pepper Pike Service Department was among those in the Chagrin Valley that helped homeowners out during the flooding that occurred Feb. 28.
	Dredging under way in Tanglewood Lake 03/24/2011 Owning a lake is a big responsibility, including monitoring its quality and retaining its recreational qualities, according David Kraninger, a resident of the Tanglewood Lake subdivision in Bainbridge.
	West Geauga staff cuts hurt, public says 03/24/2011 Several members of the public expressed their concern about staff cuts at Monday's West Geauga School Board meeting.
	Caves Road targeted for county takeover 03/24/2011 Russell Township Trustees are considering turning over Caves Road, now a township road, to the Geauga County Engineer's Office. In turn, the township would take on the responsibilities for Russell Road, currently a county road.
	Woodbran sewer rates pose village-state debate 03/24/2011 An attorney who practices public utility law and is familiar with how the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio regulates utility rates will be available to answer questions at the April 13 Orange Village Council meeting.
	All-day kindergarten returning with tuition 03/24/2011 School districts again will be able to provide all-day kindergarten on a tuition basis with the Ohio Legislature's passage of Amended Substitute House Bill 30.
	Eagles' comeback is Ohio success story 03/24/2011 An increase in the population of bald eagles in Ohio and locally is a "great and heartening success story," according to Harvey Webster, wildlife resource director at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
	Kenston poses question of earlier school year 03/16/2011 The Kenston School District is considering aligning its calendar with post-secondary institutions, School Superintendent Robert A. Lee said Monday. According to the calendar being considered for the 2012-2013 school year, school would start in mid-Aug
	Gates Mills asks why signs must be changed 03/16/2011 Gates Mills Village's street signs, with their black script on white background, may be quaint, but they won't cut it when new regulations from the Federal Highway Administration to increase their visibility takes effect. And that has some Village Counci
	Ice rink is on track to erect wind turbine 03/16/2011 After a review of a conditional-use permit for the Pond ice-skating rink's plans to install wind turbines, the Auburn Township board of zoning appeals last week approved the conditions. When originally approved in January 2010, the permit had a stipul
	Architect to proceed with Orange planning 03/16/2011 Orange Village Council voted 6-1 last week to approve a contract with the architectural firm Bialosky & Associates of Cleveland, to prepare a master plan for the new service center on the former St. Margaret of Hungary Church property. The village acq
	Mayor Brick announces run for third term 03/16/2011 Chagrin Falls Mayor Thomas Brick, 75, citing goals yet to be achieved, announced Monday that he will seek another four-year term in office. He said he made the decision after consulting with family, and he has received support from all seven members o
	Local officials say farewell, estate tax 03/16/2011 Members of the Chagrin Valley Intergovernmental Council are deciding whether to support a resolution that opposes the elimination of estate taxes. Russell Township Trustee James Mueller wrote the resolution and presented it at a meeting of the council
	Income-tax increase heads back to ballot 03/16/2011 With village revenues flat, South Russell voters will be asked May 3 to approve a 0.25 percent increase in the municipal income tax. Councilman Jack Binder said property-tax rates are fixed, and revenues for the village are flat, yet expenses, inc
	Bridge to close for two seasons 03/11/2011 The Old Mill Road bridge at Chagrin River Road in Gates Mills will be closed, beginning in June and through the next two construction seasons. The Cuyahoga County Engineer's Office said Monday it will advertise for bids on the project in the next couple o
	Old sewer 'bogeyman' still lurks in Russell 03/11/2011 Russell Township Trustees are considering the help of a consultant to look at options for providing sewer services at Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads.
	'Sexting' is latest crime of fashion 03/11/2011 A few years ago, predators hiding in chat rooms on the Internet were a major concern for parents and law-enforcement officials.
	New service facility set for design work 03/11/2011 Orange Village Council was to vote last night (March 9) on a deal with an architect to design a new village service center at the former St. Margaret of Hungary Church property adjacent to Village Hall.
	Sign limits modified for holidays, opinion 03/11/2011 Bainbridge Township Trustees approved a new sign regulation last week with some modifications. One of those modifications will "help save Christmas in Bainbridge," according to Trustee Matt Lynch.
	Hunting Valley riverbank stabilization set 03/11/2011 Work to stabilize a bank of the Chagrin River in Hunting Valley is scheduled to begin phase one of the project in the next couple of weeks.
	Concern runs deep for waste disposal 03/11/2011 State Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester, is preparing to introduce a bill that would place a moratorium on deep-injection wells.
	Rainstorm takes out old Gates Mills dam 03/03/2011 The low-neck dam just south of the Old Mill Road bridge in Gates Mills broke Monday morning, causing flooding on village-owned property and other damage.
	Flood waters rise fast then back off 03/03/2011 Local road departments and police dealt with flooding Monday, and roads had to be closed in some places.
	West G reductions target staff, services 03/03/2011 West Geauga School Superintendent Thomas Diringer provided details Monday on spending reductions.
	Headquarters plan gets farmstead look 03/03/2011 A preliminary concept for Western Reserve Land Conservancy's proposed new headquarters in Moreland Hills received approval Monday from the village planning commission.
	Russell trash talk would weigh impact 03/03/2011 The question of whether Russell Township will contract with a single trash hauler to serve residents remains on the table.
	Dining on parkland granted to restaurant 03/03/2011 Chagrin Falls Village Council unanimously agreed Monday to permit the owners of the former Mario's Spa building at 15 Bell St. to use a portion of the village's Bell Street Park for outdoor dining.
	Budget-balancing act now in waiting stage 03/03/2011 Pepper Pike's financial review committee won't meet again until March 21, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said last week.
	Proposed seat-belt law would be first in Ohio 02/23/2011 A proposed ordinance to make Pepper Pike's seat-belt law a primary offense drew some concern at last week's City Council meeting.
	Fee increase sought at downtown meters 02/23/2011 The Chagrin Falls parking commission agreed last week to recommend higher rates for metered spaces downtown as a strategy toward getter greater turnover.
	Snowplow complaints piling up this winter 02/23/2011 As snow has built up this winter, so have the complaints about snowplowing, according to Bainbridge Road Superintendent Wally Rudyk.
	Free police wanted for downsized force 02/23/2011 Bentleyville Mayor Leonard Spremulli is establishing an auxiliary police force, and the village is working to recruit about 10 officers for the unit, he said Monday.
	Interchange project on way this summer 02/23/2011 A project to ease traffic congestion at the Route 422 interchange in Bainbridge is on schedule for this summer by Ohio Department of Transportation.
	New election complaint turns tables in Orange 02/23/2011 Orange resident Frank Bona has filed a formal complaint before the Ohio Elections Commission, claiming that several campaign violations were made last fall by Friends of Orange Village.
	Russell beer sales aren't new after all 02/23/2011 The recent stocking of beer and wine at the Circle K convenience store in Russell, following a vote by residents to allow alcohol sales in Precinct C last November, stirred some conflicting memories.
	Future is up in air for Bainbridge post office 02/16/2011 The U.S. Postal Service district office in Cleveland is looking at possibilities for the Bainbridge branch of the Chagrin Falls Post Office.
	Chagrin hears call for regional dispatch 02/16/2011 Chagrin Falls Village Council placed on first reading Monday an ordinance allowing the village to participate in the newly formed Chagrin Valley Dispatch Council.
	Gas-well ordeal finally ends well 02/16/2011 It took three years to reach a settlement and finally closure for residents impacted by a leak from a gas well drilled off English Drive in Bainbridge.
	Curbing public input easier said than done 02/16/2011 Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Tuesday that the majority of City Council members in attendance last week are letting a small "group of dissidents hijack our meetings."
	Size matters in vote against bus shelter 02/16/2011 The Auburn board of zoning appeals denied an application Feb. 8 for a 162-square-foot square bus shelter in a resident's front yard.
	Orange trio waylays notification resolution 02/16/2011 An ordinance addressing the deposit-return process of the Orange Building Department was delayed last week on a 4-3 vote by Village Council. A five-vote super-majority was needed to suspend the three-reading rule and pass the ordinance that night.
	Church reaches out to neighbor in need 02/16/2011 After a fire caused damages to her house on Geauga Lake Road in Bainbridge Jan. 24, Karen Bartlett had to find a temporary place to live.
	Land conservancy eyes new home in Moreland Hills 02/09/2011 While there are design elements to work out, Moreland Hills is excited about Western Reserve Land Conservancy's plan to move its headquarters from Chester to the village, Mayor Susan C. Renda said.
	Noise ordinance isn't music to everyone's ears 02/09/2011 Mary Modroo, owner of farmland on Hemlock Road in Russell, told Russell Trustees she is opposed to adoption of a township noise resolution to regulate noise issues.
	Winter weather slows progress on new gymnasium 02/09/2011 Despite the cold weather, the steel frame for the new gymnasium at Brady Middle School is expected to be completed this week, Orange School District Operations Director Phillip Dickinson told school board members at a buildings and grounds meeting Monday.
	Fire-station project prepared for bidding 02/09/2011 Jim Dixon, construction manager for the Auburn Fire Station addition, said 80 percent of the documents that are required for going out to bid on the project are completed.
	Feud continues over notice on unclaimed deposits 02/09/2011 An ordinance addressing the Orange Building Department's deposit-return process was to be back on the table at last night's (Feb. 9) Village Council meeting, according to Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said.
	Jaycees honor Bainbridge businessman Lanza 02/09/2011 Members of the Chagrin Valley Jaycees honored Bainbridge businessman and community leader Frank Lanza Monday with the organization's Distinguished Service Award for 2011.
	Special volunteers advocate for children in need 02/09/2011 Pat Kane is a Bainbridge businessman. When he saw an advertisement seeking volunteers for the Court Appointed Special Advocate program of Geauga County Juvenile Court, "I didn't know what it was, but I was interested," he said.
	Two synagogues reach agreement to become one 02/03/2011
	West Geauga goes for school levy in May 02/02/2011 The West Geauga School Board voted at a special meeting last Friday to put a 0.95-mill continuing-permanent-improvement levy on the May 3 ballot.
	Trustees get message about sign amendment 02/02/2011 Based on concerns of Bainbridge Trustees, the township zoning commission is making changes to a proposed zoning amendment dealing with signs.
	Bowhunting takes 32 deer in Bentleyville 02/02/2011 Whitetail deer-hunting season in Ohio ends Feb. 6, and in Bentleyville, where bowhunting is permitted, there have been no incidents, Police Chief Timothy Pitts said Monday.
	Prohibition finally ends with Russell beer sales 02/02/2011 Beer is being sold in Russell for the first time since the Prohibition era.
	Orange Village closes on St. Margaret property 02/02/2011 Orange Village closed on the purchase of about 10 acres adjacent to Village Hall on Lander Road Jan. 21, paying about $80,000 below the appraised value of the two parcels.
	Heat escape identified at fire station 02/02/2011 An infrared thermal survey done at the Auburn Fire Station identifies just where heat is escaping from the building. The study was done in preparation for the township's project to renovate the station and construct an addition this year.
	Orange school levy coming after seven years 01/26/2011 To avoid future deficit spending, Orange School District Treasurer L. Gregory Slemons recommended Monday that an operating levy be placed on the November ballot.
	Resident poll on trash hauler called 'nonsense' 01/26/2011 Options for a single trash hauler for Russell Township will be pursued, according to two of the three Township Trustees.
	Council trio votes no, does it anyway 01/26/2011 After voting against an ordinance that would have required giving notice to residents and contractors regarding unclaimed funds, three Orange Village Council members decided to send out notices themselves.
	West G board votes 3-2 for $750,000 in cutbacks 01/26/2011 The West Geauga School Board voted 3-2 last week to reduce costs by $750,000 in the 2011-2012 school year.
	Marketplace pursues expansion for more restaurants 01/26/2011 Two new restaurants could become part of the Marketplace shopping center in Bainbridge.
	City sees cost savings with regional dispatch 01/26/2011 Pepper Pike could realize cost savings for its emergency dispatch services if a regional approach to provide a centralized center is taken.
	Barber for 51 years dies at his Chagrin shop 01/26/2011 Charles J. Fresenda, owner and operator of the Mug and Brush Barber Shop in the Chagrin Falls Shopping Plaza for 51 years, died doing what he loved -- cutting hair. He died Jan. 18 at the age of 80.
	Bainbridge seeks legal advice on Judson tax deal 01/20/2011 Bainbridge Township Trustees are seeking advice from their legal counsel on a matter involving a payment in lieu of taxes from the South Franklin Circle community.
	Pepper Pike considers fees, not tax increase 01/20/2011 While Pepper Pike's financial review committee did not have recommendations for City Council last week, Mayor Bruce H. Akers gave an overview of what the committee is considering.
	At 90, longtime resident misses home that exploded 01/20/2011 At 90, Rick Payne said he still would be making maple syrup, albeit lesser amounts, at his former home on English Drive. But he and his wife, Thelma, were forced to move from their longtime home in 2007, after a methane gas leak from a nearby gas and oil
	West G takes steps toward permanent-improvement levy 01/20/2011 The West Geauga School Board took the first step Tuesday toward putting a 1-mill permanent-improvement levy before voters on May 3.
	Scenic-corridor zoning to get homeowners' input 01/20/2011 Discussions over the creation of a scenic-corridor overlay district in Hunting Valley have been put on hold for 90 days.
	Auburn steps up to plate for recreation 01/20/2011 Auburn Trustees are working toward providing community recreational opportunities in the township with the park off Munn Road, near East Washington Street.
	EPA grant to fund Gates Mills rain garden 01/20/2011 Gates Mills plans to install a bio-retention basin and rain garden in the spring.
	Russell backs down on single-hauler contract 01/12/2011 Russell Trustees agreed last week to rescind a contract and bid to Waste Management Inc. for single-hauler trash service to the township.
	Spillway project adds restoration expert 01/12/2011 Spillway Partners, which is redeveloping the former Alcoa-Ivex paper mill in Chagrin Falls, said Tuesday it has signed a contract with the Ferchill Group.
	Settlement reached in gas-well incident 01/12/2011 A lawsuit involving Ohio Valley Energy, which was brought by homeowners in Bainbridge affected by leaking methane gas from a gas and oil well, is close to settlement. Bainbridge Township also joined the lawsuit.
	Mayor offers options for full-time fire chief 01/12/2011 Orange Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy presented to Village Council with options last week for the position of full-time fire chief.
	Local governments brace for state funding cuts 01/12/2011 Area officials are watching possible cuts to local government funds, which are distributed by the state to counties and communities.
	All-green housing seen in Orange future 01/12/2011 A developer said Tuesday that his proposed Lakes of Orange will be a "green" community.
	Cost of efficiency audit surprises trustees 01/12/2011 Bainbridge Trustees said they want to ensure that the township is operating efficiently by having a performance audit done of all its departments.
	Gas-well hazards should be priority, fire chief says 01/05/2011 Since Ohio House Bill 278 was enacted in 2004 and took away local control over gas- and oil-well drilling, the Gates Mills Fire Department has responded to 31 incidents at gas wells.
	Geauga Lake land generates talk but no action 01/05/2011 Questions on the status of the 600-plus acres surrounding Geauga Lake arose at the Dec. 27 Bainbridge Trustees meeting.
	City Council to discuss report on salaries 01/05/2011 Pepper Pike's financial review committee is due to offer recommendations to City Council at the Jan. 12 road and safety meeting, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Monday.
	Park board volunteers still going strong 01/05/2011 Settlers Park, built almost entirely by volunteers, was the first park in Bainbridge.
	Land preservation is goal for Moreland Hills 01/05/2011 A major goal for Moreland Hills this new year is to work with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to preserve land adjoining Forest Ridge, a passive park, on Chagrin River Road, Mayor Susan C. Renda said Tuesday.
	South Russell plans to be ready for disaster 01/05/2011 In the event of a disaster such as a devastating tornado, South Russell Village intends to be prepared.
	Addition to learning center due for unveiling 01/05/2011 The occupancy permit for a community activity room addition at Pepper Pike Learning Center is scheduled to be issued Friday, according to Laura Guentner, director of Orange Community Education and Recreation.
	'Grand dame of real estate' dead at 89 01/03/2011 Bebe Ober, a longtime Chagrin Valley Realtor who began her career in the early 1950s and was called the "grand dame of real estate brokerage" died Dec. 21 in Jacksonville, Ore. She was 89.
	Trustees walk ine line on egulating signs 01/03/2011 Bainbridge Trustees opted Monday to continue a hearing to Jan. 24 on proposed amendments to the township's sign regulations after issues arose over public-opinion and political signs.
	State school board ember 'disappointed' 01/03/2011 Kathy Keare Leavenworth, of Russell, is among 78 appointees of Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland who were rejected by Ohio Senate Republicans last week.
	Senator's move irks oth political parties 01/03/2011 Voters will have no say in who represents them in the 98th District Ohio House race for the next four years and that is not sitting well with the state's two major political parti
	Full-time fire chief ob faces opposition 01/03/2011 Orange Village Council has not discussed during a public meeting whether to make the fire chief's part-time job a full-time position, but two councilmen have said they are against it.
	Trash-hauler case ettlement reached 01/03/2011 A settlement concerning a single-hauler trash bid is expected to be addressed Jan. 5 at the Russell Trustees meeting
	Builders won't receive break on impact fees 12/22/2010 Reducing impact fees, also known as system-development fees, may not be the City of Chardon's answer to bringing more residential development.
	Trustees question opposition to trash plan 12/22/2010 Russell Trustees met in executive session Dec. 15 with Geauga County Assistant Prosecutor Sheila Salem to discuss a pending lawsuit over a contract for a single waste hauler for residents.
	Better bond rating to save on school construction 12/22/2010 Moody's Investors Service upgraded Chagrin Falls School District's bond rating to Aa1 last month from Aa2
	There's no fire-lane conspiracy, village insists 12/22/2010 A Chagrin Falls Village official said last week there is no conspiracy to make a Williams Street resident's life miserable.
	Village tries to ease health-insurance pain 12/22/2010 When faced with health-insurance options for Gates Mills employees, Village Council last week chose what it decided is the best of the bunch and will help with employees' out-of-pocket expenses.
	Early snowstorms take toll on calamity days 12/22/2010 An effort to increase the number of snow days allotted school districts is receiving a warm reception locally.
	Winter weather keeps fire departments b 12/22/2010 At this time of year, local fire departments brace and prepare for an increase in calls related to snow and cold weather.
	Indoor pool, fitness center in sights for Chagrin 12/15/2010 A bigger and better Chagrin Valley Recreation Center with indoor and outdoor pools and year-round programming is being explored by school and community leaders.
	Pepper Pike mayor to call it a career 12/15/2010 Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers said last week that he will not seek re-election next November.
	Area road crews battle early snowstorms 12/15/2010 Snowfalls like those experienced this week and last week are unusual this early in the season, according to local road departments.
	Chagrin readies bidding for dam project 12/15/2010 The Chagrin Falls Village administrator was authorized Monday to prepare a bid package for modification of the Spillway dam and stream restoration off Cleveland Street.
	Mixed messages sent regarding township signboard 12/15/2010 How useful are information signs put up by local governments?
	All schools closed, although one waited 12/15/2010 All school districts in the Chagrin Valley eventually closed on Monday due to inclement weather.
	New department strives for efficient services 12/15/2010 Bainbridge Trustees agreed Monday to proceed with establishing a township service department after discussing the issue for more than a year.
	Schools permitted fewer days off for snow 12/08/2010 Winter has not yet begun, but some local school districts already have used snow days.
	Police chief retires, but his name remains on duty 12/08/2010 Bainbridge Township's police station now has an official name. At a farewell event Nov. 30 for James Jimison, whose has retired as the township's first police chief, township Trustees Lorrie Benza, Matt Lynch and Jeff Markley presented him with a surprise
	Planned wind turbine already energizes students 12/08/2010 As the Kenston School District prepares to install a 750-kilowatt wind turbine on campus, students at Timmons Elementary School have been building turbine models out of blocks, learning about
	Moreland employees to get no pay raises 12/08/2010 Some municipal employees in Pepper Pike saw a decrease in salaries this year. Meanwhile, some government workers in Orange will see a cost-of-living increase next year. And in Moreland Hills, there will be no change.
	Legal advice awaited on Russell trash contract 12/08/2010 Russell Trustees plan to discuss issues concerning a complaint filed by a resident over contracting with a single trash hauler to serve the township at their Dec. 15 meeting.
	First sewer-rate increase in 23 years planned 12/08/2010 Orange homeowners connected to Woodbran Realty Corp.'s sewage-treatment plant are facing a rate increase in negotiations being held by the village and the company. Rates have not been increased in 23 years.
	Lessons learned at school boards conference 12/08/2010 Now in her 29th year on the West Geauga School Board, Sally Gillmore said last week that she has found her dozen or so trips to Columbus for the Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference helpful, engaging and interesting.
	New zoning district raises more than height issue 12/02/2010 The creation of a U-3 institutional district has been approved by Hunting Valley Village Council, allowing for buildings up to four stories or 60 feet high and restricting their coverage to 20 percent of the property.
	Money running out for Bainbridge parks 12/02/2010 Parks and recreation are a major public expense, according to Bainbridge Township Trustees, who are addressing the challenge in funding them.
	Miles-Harper project beats winter weather 12/02/2010 Roadwork throughout Orange Village, including most improvements at the intersection for Miles and Harper roads, has been completed this fall.
	Fire-station addition has room for debate 12/02/2010 Township Trustees authorized design documents Nov. 22 to be prepared for the Bainbridge Fire Station expansion. The project could cost about $2.2 million, although bids could come in lower, according to the architects.
	Body shop proposed in vacant dealership 12/02/2010 Orange Village Council was scheduled to vote last night (Dec. 1) on giving a special permit to an automobile collision-repair shop.
	$2 million gift honors father and his school 12/02/2010 University School alumnus Richard A. Horvitz, on behalf of himself and his family, has made a $2 million gift to the school in honor of his father, Leonard, of the class of 1941.
	Couple puts money on children's health 12/02/2010 Edmund and Laura Leopold, of Russell Township, have offered to donate dollar for dollar for the first $250,000 contributed to the local schools' Kids Move Smart campaign against childhood obesity.
	Ideas awaited on city's impending deficit 11/29/2010 Pepper Pike's community-based financial review committee has been meeting since October to go over numbers and options for the financially strapped city, which faces a deficit next year.
	Failing Hawksmoor Way takes toll on township 11/29/2010 A road problem in the Hawksmoor subdivision in Bainbridge is the subject of ongoing litigation between the township and the developer.
	After bond-issue defeat, West G faces decisions 11/29/2010 If the West Geauga School Board decides to put the 1.12-mill bond issue back on the May 3 ballot, they would have to take action in January, school officials said Monday.
	Noise complaints to get hearing in Russell 11/29/2010 Russell Township Trustees plan to hold a special meeting on the matter of dealing with noise, most commonly caused by loud music, all-terrain vehicles, barking dogs and shooting.
	Parent takes bullying into his own hands 11/29/2010 Kenston Middle School parent Dave Sanshuck is organizing a parents' forum on bullying, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Holy Angels Church, 18205 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge.
	Orange schools plan changes in physical education 11/29/2010
	Calls for Maple Hill sewers are less earnest 11/17/2010 South Russell Village Council members and Mayor Matt Brett met last week with residents of the Maple Hill subdivision to discuss sewers compared to septic systems.
	Grant pursued to ease Griswold Creek flooding 11/17/2010 Russell Township Trustees are moving forward to apply for a grant to study solutions for managing flooding and erosion along Griswold Creek. Chagrin River Watershed Partners will assist the township and property owners in finding a solution.
	Wider view to be taken on scenic corridor 11/17/2010 Discussions over the proposed creation of a scenic-corridor-overlay district in Hunting Valley will be put on hold for at least 90 days. The district was introduced in 2008 and was up for approval by Village Council.
	Successor is near for Bainbridge police chief 11/17/2010 Bainbridge Trustees are planning next week to announce a successor to Police Chief James Jimison, who is retiring.
	Supervision shortage seen on service department 11/17/2010 The Pepper Pike Service Department lost its assistant director, who took early retirement in June, while the superintendent is scheduled to retire at the end of December and three other employees took buyouts this year. None of the five positions has been
	Library levy to meet demand for longer hourse, new books 11/17/2010 One of the priorities for the Geauga County Library System with the passage of a 1-mill levy Nov. 2 will be to restore the 9 a.m. opening of its branches.
	Orange ready to move on purchase of church property 11/11/2010 After the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections certifies the Nov. 2 election results, Orange Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said, she will sign the contract with the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland for the St. Margaret of Hungary Church property. Election results wil
	Auburn farm owners appeal wind-turbine rejection 11/11/2010 Auburn residents Tom and Diane Jones have filed a complaint against the township, its zoning inspector and board of trustees in Geauga County Common Pleas Court. Attorney Jeffrey J. Snell, of Sagamore Hills, represents them.
	Chagrin Falls defense stymies Garfield 11/11/2010 The Chagrin Falls defense asserted a physical game plan with a blocked field goal and a goal-line stand during last Friday's Division IV, Region 13 wintry-like playoff game.
	New County Council prepares to take over 11/11/2010 The first briefing for the new Cuyahoga County Council held Monday focused on an overview of how the new form of government will be realized, Councilman-elect Jack Schron, of Chagrin Falls, said.
	Noise complaints may spur Russell resolution 11/11/2010 Russell Township Trustees are looking into a resolution to address complaints concerning loud and intrusive noise.
	Used school buses drive down costs for Kenston 11/11/2010 Just as many people believe it's economically prudent to purchase pre-owned cars, Kenston School District officials are finding that used school buses are the way to go.
	Adoption option gives parents greater connection 11/11/2010 Lindsey Huling, of Auburn, and Alex Dimitruk, of Bainbridge, both attend Bowling Green State University.
	Home-size requirements squeeze out some buyers 11/03/2010 Bigger is not necessarily better for some home buyers, according to Auburn Zoning Inspector Frank Kitko. He said he is working with builders on some square-footage issues of homes.
	After 86 years, greenhouses to close up shop 11/03/2010 A Hunting Valley institution since 1924, Daisy Hill Greenhouses will close Nov. 13. Like a secret garden that evokes the charm of an era gone by, it is cloistered within a private development of multimillion-dollar homes.
	Deficit projected in 2013 for West Geauga 11/03/2010 Loss of revenues and increased expenses will produce a deficit of $2.1 million by June 30, 2013, West Geauga School District Treasurer Michele Tullai told the school board last week.
	Rising costs are concern for fire-station expansion 11/03/2010 Bainbridge Township Trustees have reviewed preliminary concepts for a proposed expansion to the Bainbridge Fire Station.
	Fitness is smart move for Chagrin schools 11/03/2010 The Chagrin Falls School District's new Kids Move Smart program aims to elevate student wellness, transform schools and serve as a model program for the nation, Assistant Superintendent Robert Hunt told U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, R-Bainbridge, last
	Word awaited on Pepper Pike's financial fate 11/03/2010 Based on a preliminary budget, Pepper Pike is facing a $1.2 million deficit in 2011, according to city Finance Director Prashant Shah.
	Keeping roads in shape is full-time job 11/03/2010 Keeping roads in good shape is not only a full-time job, but it requires in-depth planning and team effort, according to Auburn Township Trustee John Eberly.
	New Moreland service garage nears completion 10/27/2010 The new Moreland Hills service garage is scheduled to be totally enclosed within two weeks and should be ready for use by the beginning of January, Mayor Susan C. Renda said Tuesday. A grand opening will be held sometime in January, she said.
	ATV damages connected to park neighbors 10/27/2010 All-terrain vehicles are causing erosion and other damage to the Upper Chagrin Preserve property owned by Russell Township.
	Kenston stretches last levy for seven years 10/27/2010 Kenston school officials said last week they will try to stretch the operating levy passed in 2005 to seven years through cost-saving measures.
	Pepper Pike may bill for Obama security 10/27/2010 Pepper Pike City Council agreed to send a $3,400 bill to the Democratic Party for security provided for a fund-raising visit by President Barack Obama Oct. 17 in Hunting Valley.
	Bainbridge makes 'demand' on gas-well lawsuit 10/27/2010 Bainbridge Township Trustees are seeking to get a lawsuit settled involving the Ohio Valley Energy gas- and oil-well incident that damaged water wells in the English Drive area.
	Education is in focus with trip to China 10/27/2010 Chagrin Falls school officials will focus on education and education reform in the United States and China when they attend next week's inaugural Confucius Classrooms Teachers and Leaders Summit in Shanghai, China.
	More federal, state funding sought for Safe Routes 10/27/2010 Chagrin Falls' Safe Routes to School backers are seeking another round of federal and state funding after Village Council approved a resolution Monday to support an application.
	Obamas visit valley to support governor 10/20/2010 A fund-raiser for Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, which was attended by President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, Sunday in Hunting Valley, drew about 350 people.
	I-271 is part of deal for new townhouses 10/20/2010 Pulte Homes, a national company, began construction this week of the first five-unit building in its 16-townhouses project parallel to Interstate 271 off Brainard Road at Sterling Lakes in Pepper Pike.
	Interchange project due 20 years later 10/20/2010 Traffic congestion could ease in Bainbridge when the Ohio Department of Transportation completes planned improvements to the Route 422 interchange at Chillicothe Road (Route 306).
	Film festival shines with hope for encore 10/20/2010 The guests ate, drank and were merry Saturday night as the they celebrated a successful conclusion of the first Chagrin Documentary Film Festival.
	Rejuvenating county is candidates' focus 10/20/2010 A Moreland Hills entrepreneur and a Pepper Pike councilman and attorney, who also is an entrepreneur, are vying for the District 6 Cuyahoga County Council seat.
	Fire contract awaits as expenses debated 10/20/2010 Bainbridge Trustees met with representatives of the Bainbridge Fire Co. last week to review a contract that expired Dec. 31, 2009.
	Efficiency, clarity sought through charter changes 10/20/2010 Orange Village has placed nine charter amendments on the Nov. 2 ballot, mostly housekeeping issues. Some were recommended by the charter commission to better clarify language and gain more efficiency.
	South Russell asks voters for income-tax hike 10/13/2010 In an effort to maintain current operating levels, but to minimize the tax burden on residents, South Russell Village representatives are seeking a 0.25 percent increase in the 1 percent municipal income tax.
	Voters control fate of Orange church purchase 10/13/2010 Orange residents will vote in the Nov. 2 election on whether the village should purchase an 11-acre parcel adjacent to Village Hall at a cost of $940,000 for a service facility.
	Trash-hauler contract approved, faces lawsuit 10/13/2010 In a 2-1 vote Oct. 6, Russell Trustees James Dickinson and James Mueller approved a contract with Waste Management Inc. to provide exclusive trash-disposal service to township residents.
	Spotlight shines on Chagrin as film festival opens 10/13/2010 The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival figures to be more than a cultural shot in Chagrin Falls's newly minted image as a full-fledged arts district. It could end up helping a lot of good causes.
	Townships prepare zoning for wind turbines 10/13/2010 Auburn and Russell townships are working on wind-turbine zoning, and Bainbridge Township may consider it. It is better to be prepared for proposals that will undoubtedly arise, township officials said.
	New wind turbine on horizon for Kenston 10/13/2010 The Kenston School Board agreed at a special meeting last week to investigate the possible purchase of one of the first mid-size wind turbines to come off the production lines in the United States.
	Housing starts take turn for better in Geauga 10/13/2010 There may be light at the end of the tunnel. Geauga County Chief Building Official Michael Mihalisin told County Commissioners last week that housing starts appear to be rebounding.
	Grocer's expansion heads to finish line 10/07/2010 An expansion project for the major tenant of Tanglewood Square shopping center in Bainbridge is nearing completion. The Giant Eagle store expansion is one of the larger commercial projects being overseen by the township zoning department.
	Wind turbine hits a bump in the road 10/07/2010 The fact that the Kenston School District purchased its wind turbine in Europe and had it reconditioned there may present an obstacle to receiving $630,500 in federal funds for the project.
	Expansion would aid fire-department needs 10/07/2010 Additional space at the Bainbridge Fire Station has been needed for several years, and that could happen starting next spring with an expansion.
	Film festival captures Chagrin Falls spotlight 10/07/2010 The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival is scheduled to run from Oct. 12 to 16 in venues large and small throughout the Chagrin Falls area. It officially opens with a wine and cheese reception Oct. 13 and closes Oct. 16 with a red carpet festival awards cer
	Big Dipper saved -- but where will it go 10/07/2010 New owners of Geauga Lake Park's Big Dipper roller coaster, Kat Jones and Harold Garmonsway, already are busy planning where the coaster will be relocated.
	Political signs get some slack, within limits 09/30/2010 Election time is always "sign season" for local communities. Sign-posting activities are in high gear. Bainbridge Township Trustee Lorrie Benza said political signs have been popping up, and the question is always, where?
	Graduate leaves University School $4.26 million 09/30/2010 University School in Hunting Valley has received a $4.26 million bequest, one of the largest gifts in its history, from the estate of James Williamson, of the school's class of 1934. The gift honors Mr. Williamson's father, Arthur P. Williamson, of the cl
	Numbers still don't add up for new police station 09/30/2010 Friends of Chagrin Falls Police chairman John O'Brien said Tuesday that his committee requested a recount of the Sept. 7 election, which saw another defeat of a police station bond issue.
	Communities line up for energy-related grants 09/30/2010 Local communities that are members of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council are applying for energy-related grants. The deadline is Feb. 28, 2011, and the grants are for up to $50,000.
	Changes to conservation districts are up to voters 09/30/2010 Moreland Hills residents will vote Nov. 2 on amending the village's residential open-space conservation districts, or U-4, that could include conditional uses such as passive parks and for environmental educational purposes.
	Local connection found to Underground Railroad 09/30/2010 There are many stories and legends concerning Underground Railroad activity in the Chagrin Valley, but actual documentation is sparse
	Students ready to put on walking shoes 09/30/2010 It's time to get the walking shoes out for Safe Routes Chagrin's annual "Walk to School Walk to Town" event for students in grades four through eight on Oct. 6.
	Plan for cluster homes loses round in court 09/22/2010 Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge Forrest Burt, in a statement from his bench Sept. 16, upheld a Bainbridge board of zoning appeals decision concerning a proposed cluster development on property off of Savage Road.
	Idea for downtown kiosk still bouncing around 09/22/2010 The Chagrin Falls arts commission decided Monday to take another look at placing an electronic informational arts and entertainment kiosk in the downtown shopping district.
	Auburn turns back appeal for wind turbine 09/22/2010 The Auburn board of zoning appeals determined last week that Auburn Zoning Inspector Frank Kitko did not err when he rescinded an agricultural exemption for a wind turbine.
	Payback for illegal tree cutting totals $15,000 09/22/2010 A carwash company locating an operation in Pepper Pike agreed at last week's City Council meeting to donate money and plantings in an effort to repair relations with the city.
	Single-hauler trash pact gets another review 09/22/2010 A proposed contract between Russell and Waste Management Inc. for trash-hauling service for township residents is being reviewed again by the Geauga County Prosecutor's Office.
	Single-hauler trash pact gets another review 09/22/2010 A proposed contract between Russell and Waste Management Inc. for trash-hauling service for township residents is being reviewed again by the Geauga County Prosecutor's Office.
	Passport processing pays off for libraries 09/22/2010 Passport processing has provided the income to open all branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on Sundays, according to library officials.
	Carwash told to pay for tree-cutting 'blunder' 09/15/2010 Some Pepper Pike City Council members said at last week's road and safety meeting they want a company that removed trees without permission to contribute money for a city beautification fund.
	Kenston Lake drains to become meadow again 09/15/2010 Kenston Lake in Bainbridge is releasing its hold on former farmland it swallowed up in the late 1950s. At that time, Linton Creek was dammed to create the lake in the new Kenston Lake community off of Bainbridge Road.
	Another Chagrin Falls school earns Blue Ribbon 09/15/2010 While school was closed last week due to Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, Chagrin Falls Middle School Principal Rebecca Holthaus sat at her desk watching Youtube for a very good reason.
	Geauga Lake land spurs talk of new zoning 09/15/2010 Planning ahead for the future use of 600 acres around the former Geauga Lake Park is an opportunity to make a "road map" to benefit the community, according to two Bainbridge Township trustees.
	One police officer is back, four still off 09/15/2010 Pepper Pike police officer Jason Winebrenner, who was laid off following budget cuts in March, has been reinstated and is scheduled to begin work on Sept. 20. Four other officers also were laid off in March, but one already returned due to another offic
	Pipes installed in ditches can present problems 09/15/2010 When pipes are installed in roadside ditches, problems can arise when they get backed up with silt, debris and even soccer balls.
	New gym exercises creative financing 09/15/2010 The Orange School District will be earning interest while it borrows money from an investment group to pay for a new gymnasium at Brady Middle School.
	Algae toxins draw warning at LaDue Reservoir 09/09/2010 Algae toxins, also referred to as blue-green algae, are creating concerns locally at LaDue Reservoir in Auburn and East Branch Reservoir in Claridon and Huntsburg.
	State's value added leaves Kenston schools behind 09/09/2010 For the 11 years the State of Ohio has been testing the proficiency of students, the Kenston School District has achieved a perfect score by meeting all standards, Superintendent Robert A. Lee said last week.
	Future of Geauga Lake land is on trustees' radar 09/09/2010 With the Geauga Lake amusement park in Bainbridge closed since 2007, the vacant land has remained unused. Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., of Sandusky, owns the land and has not sold any of about 600 acres, according to a company spokesman.
	Park district has numbers to counter critics 09/09/2010 A common refrain heard during opposition to acquiring the Fowler's Mill Golf Course for another park in Geauga County was that the existing parks get too little use.
	Many subdivisions enforce their own rules 09/09/2010 Sometimes deed restrictions in local subdivisions can be more restrictive than local government zoning. As examples, garage sales can be prohibited, and hanging clothes on clotheslines may be taboo.
	Township home rule could grab more power 09/09/2010 During a performance audit of Bainbridge operations, Township Trustees have asked for a review of limited home rule for the township.
	Trash bidding process raises questions 09/09/2010 Russell Trustees reviewed a proposed contract Sept. 4 for a single trash hauler to serve township residents. Waste Management Inc. was the winning bidder.
	Former mayor, wife fined in Orange election case 09/02/2010 Former Orange Mayor Joseph Dubyak and his wife, Kristin, and attorney David Gallup were fined $600 for two campaign violations in July, according to a transcript of the hearing obtained last week.
	Canyon Lakes defies Geauga building trend 09/02/2010 Home-building activity in Geauga County this year is up from 2009 but still slow, according to Geauga County Planning Director David Dietrich.
	Townhouse construction to begin in Pepper Pike 09/02/2010 Signs of new home construction will take place this fall at the Pointe in Pepper Pike after months of discussion and compromise between developer Forest City Enterprises and City Council.
	Trucks from Solon haul dirt into Bainbridge 09/02/2010 Trucks hauling excavation materials have been traveling on Bainbridge Road from a construction project in Solon into and through Bainbridge Township.
	Chinese students' visit is to 'typical America' 09/02/2010 Blair Jin, 16, of Linhai, Zhejiang Province in China, smiled when discussing his whirlwind visit to Chagrin Falls last week.
	Township to get state audit on its efficiency 09/02/2010 With the goal of "serving residents better" with more efficient government, Bainbridge Township Trustees said they intend to ask the Ohio Auditor's Office for a "performance audit."
	Teen follows dad's footsteps at FBI Academy 09/02/2010 Following in the steps of her father, Chagrin Falls High School sophomore Madison Hendricks ran four miles on the "yellow brick road" at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., this summer.
	Pepper Pike ends employee furloughs, keeps pay cuts 08/25/2010 Furloughs for Pepper Pike employees were eliminated by City Council last week.
	Law says townships rule on trash hauling 08/25/2010 Local governments have the authority to contract with single trash haulers, according to Bob Villers, director of the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District.
	Voters to decide fate of new police station 08/25/2010 Chagrin Falls voters will go to the polls for a third time Sept. 7 to decide whether to fund a proposed $3.9 million police station to be built on Solon Road, just north of River Run Park.
	Mayor recommends switch to full-time service workers 08/25/2010 The question over employing full-time vs. part-time service workers is up for debate in Bentleyville.
	West G school administrators get pay raise 08/25/2010 The West Geauga School Board voted 3-1 Monday to approve a 2 percent raise for 11 administrators and four supervisors. The raises are effective retroactively to Aug. 1 for administrators and July 1 for supervisors.
	Hoarding animals is familiar human disorder 08/25/2010 Those who work with animal welfare are familiar with incidents such as the one in Solon where 39 animals were found Aug. 13 in deplorable conditions in a home while the owners were out of town.
	Costs may delay Chagrin Boulevard resurfacing 08/25/2010 With a price tag of about $1.4 million, resurfacing Chagrin Boulevard in Moreland Hills is not turning out to be a top priority.
	Foreclosed shopping center sells for $6.3 million 08/18/2010 A sheriff's sale Aug. 12 of the Shops at Marketplace shopping center in Bainbridge was the largest sale in Geauga County in foreclosure history, according to Geauga County Treasurer Christopher Hitchcock.
	City may restore some of employees' lost pay 08/18/2010 Furloughs for Pepper Pike employees are on track to be eliminated, which for most city workers, excluding the police, add up to 15 percent of the 25 percent pay cut they received beginning March 1. All City Council members informally agreed on the measure
	City may restore some of employees' lost pay 08/18/2010 Furloughs for Pepper Pike employees are on track to be eliminated, which for most city workers, excluding the police, add up to 15 percent of the 25 percent pay cut they received beginning March 1. All City Council members informally agreed on the measure
	Valley schools open doors to 15,000 students 08/18/2010 Public schools in the Chagrin Valley will have some innovations, renovations and cost-saving measures waiting when they open their doors next week for the 2010-2011 school year.
	Village responds to lawsuit with new zoning district 08/18/2010 Hunting Valley has plans to create an institutional district, or U3, in response to residents who filed a lawsuit claiming that Case Western Reserve University is using its property contrary to the village zoning code. The proposed U3 also would apply to
	Alcohol sales are up to Russell voters 08/18/2010 Voters in Russell's Precinct C will decide whether to allow sales of beer, wine and mixed beverages at the Circle K store at 14857 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), just north of Kinsman Road (Route 87).
	Fraud protections now in place at Kenston 08/18/2010 The performance audit of the Kenston School District released by Auditor of State Mary Taylor last week confirmed that the district has implemented changes to reduce the risk of fraud.
	Upgrades continue at Centerville Mills Park 08/18/2010 More activity is occurring at Centerville Mills Park, and Bainbridge Township is continuing to improve the facilities there, according to Dave Mitchell, township properties superintendent.
	Legal action sought over crude-oil spill 08/11/2010 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is pursuing legal action against a drilling company following a spill of 1,000 gallons of crude oil from a gas-well leak in Gates Mills on June 19.
	300-foot radio tower cleared for park location 08/11/2010 Radio coverage for police and fire departments is due to improve in the southwest area of Bainbridge with the addition of a 300-foot-high communications tower.
	Open mind urged on sharing dispatch services 08/11/2010 Councilman Shawn Riley, who chairs the Gates Mills safety committee, asked members last week to keep an open mind when considering alternatives for emergency dispatch services. Currently, the village has its own dispatch service.
	Scouts, rescuers commended after fall from cliff 08/11/2010 Tom Jones Jr., 17, of Bainbridge is being hailed as a hero for his actions in an incident at the Quarry Rock picnic area in Bentleyville.
	New superintendent hits West G floor running 08/11/2010 Thomas Diringer has 35 years of experience in education under his belt, but heading a new district can be "pretty hectic," he said after his first week as the new superintendent of the West Geauga School District.
	Communities chip in for school resource officer 08/11/2010 Orange School District school resource officer Todd Bennett is expected to be at work when school starts. His salary is expected to be paid for by the district and the communities that the school district serves, according to school officials.
	Safety comes first for kindergarten program 08/11/2010 Children gathered around Bainbridge police officer Jon Weiner and the department's search dog, Tango, as they made their presentation at the Chagrin Falls Safety Town program.
	Passing vehicles bombarded by golf balls for years 08/04/2010 Motorists would be wise to keep their eyes open for errant golf balls as they drive on Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Bainbridge. The road passes next to the eighth hole of Tanglewood National Golf Club.
	Orange animal-cruelty case heads to court 08/04/2010 Oral hearings are scheduled for Aug. 13 in Bedford Municipal Court in an animal-cruelty case involing 10 horses in Orange Village. But one of the defendants was arrested early Tuesday on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for a previous court da
	Sidewalk installation to cost property owners 08/04/2010 Sidewalks for Cleveland and Mill streets in Chagrin Falls will be funded in a variety of ways, including an assessment of property owners along the 2,375-foot-long route.
	Commercial building boom continues in village 08/04/2010 Signs of revitalization continue on a strip of East Washington Street in South Russell.
	Neighbors could get more notice on deer hunting 08/04/2010 Bentleyville Village Council is scheduled to vote Aug. 18 on proposed changes to its deer-hunting ordinance.
	Fire-station expansion plan takes shape 08/04/2010 Auburn Trustees are preparing to hire a construction manager for the addition to the township's fire station.
	Village volunteers battle invasive plant 08/04/2010 Garlic mustard has been called "Jack-by-the-hedge," "poor man's mustard" or "sauce alone." And it is killing other plants.
	Concerns raised over 300-foot tower in park 07/28/2010 A 300-foot communications tower planned at the Geauga Park District's Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge is intended to improve radio communications for police and fire personnel in the area.
	Different view offered for Mill Street boardwalk 07/28/2010 Chagrin Falls Village Council's streets and sidewalks committee got a look Monday at what a proposed Mill Street boardwalk could look like.
	Winds now blowing against proposed turbine 07/28/2010 An agricultural exemption issued by Auburn Township for a wind turbine has been revoked.
	Carwash builder jumps gun on tree removal 07/28/2010 Waterway Gas and Wash Co. jumped the gun early this month by cutting more than 20 trees, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Tuesday. However, an agreement to plant 24 evergreen trees as a buffer has been made, he said.
	Single rubbish hauler raises howls in Russell 07/28/2010 Russell Trustees approved a bid last week from Waste Management Inc. to handle rubbish hauling for all residents in the township.
	Gates Mills renewal levy heads for ballot 07/28/2010 Gates Mills Village Council agree unanimously last week to place a 3.5-mill renewal levy on the Nov. 2 ballot.
	Long meetings lead trustees to rethink schedule 07/28/2010 Bainbridge Township Trustees are seeking ways to improve the efficiency of their meetings, which have stretched to four and five hours.
	Police-station site shows no soil contamination 07/21/2010 A geotechnical consultant's sampling of soil from the proposed Chagrin Falls police station site off of Solon Road indicates no contamination, village Administrator Benjamin Himes said this week.
	Mayor seeks to build support for church deal 07/21/2010 For the past 15 years, Orange has saved inheritance-tax revenue for capital improvements, and now the village wants to purchase the former St. Margaret of Hungary Church, Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said last week. The village is not asking for a tax increas
	Park expenses reviewed as deficit looms 07/21/2010 As Bainbridge Trustees prepare the township's 2011 budget, they will deal with a deficit in recurring income for the general fund.
	Boy Scouts rescued after falling from cliff 07/21/2010 The Chagrin Falls Fire Department rescue squad was dispatched at 8:40 p.m. July 14 to the Quarry Rock Picnic Area in Bentleyville on a report that two Boy Scouts had fallen 40 feet from a ledge and were injured.
	Bio-retention basin, rain garden get funding 07/21/2010 Gates Mills is moving forward with a bio-retention basin and rain garden using an $87,525 grant the village is receiving from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Division of Surface Water.
	'Really big trees' go back in Russell history 07/21/2010 When settlers arrived in what would become Russell Township, which was created in 1827, they dealt with more than hardships of impassible roads and the threat of bears. They had to clear their way through forests to develop fields for planting.
	Zoning for open-space districts gets fine tuning 07/21/2010 Audience feedback at a public hearing last week about amending Moreland Hills' residential-open-space conservation districts served to further clarify the language of the proposed ordinance, Mayor Susan C. Renda said.
	State says there's no time to wait on failing dam 07/14/2010 Kenston Lake dam in Bainbridge is failing rapidly and needs to be drained as soon as possible, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Soil and Water.
	Petitioners seek lower Orange income tax 07/14/2010 An initiative petition to decrease the municipal income tax in Orange, beginning in 2012, was filed last week with the village.
	Court shuts down steel business in residential area 07/14/2010 Auburn Township has been successful in closing a business operating in a residentially zoned area. Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge David L. Fuhry turned down the request by Taylor May LLC and Summit Steel Corp. to operate in the residential neighb
	Office building razed on West Orange Street 07/14/2010 The blue office building at 32 W. Orange St. in Chagrin Falls, formerly owned by the village, came tumbling down on July 8 to make way for a 10-unit townhouse development.
	Firefighter goes to court to get job back 07/14/2010 After being discharged from the Bainbridge Fire Department, firefighter Mark Gless wants his job back.
	Citizens get dueling letters on income-tax vote 07/14/2010 Several Pepper Pike citizens for and against the proposed income-tax increase on the Aug. 3 ballot, have been writing letters to residents voicing their concerns.
	Russell police levy moves toward ballot 07/14/2010 Russell Township Trustees moved forward with placing a police levy on the ballot in November to help fund operations.
	Terminated official strikes back with lawsuit 07/07/2010 Former Bainbridge Zoning Inspector and Township Administrator Michael Joyce has filed a lawsuit against the township.
	New police chief reaches out in Woodmere 07/07/2010 After five months on the job, Woodmere Police Chief Terence Calloway has been working to positively change the perception of the formerly embattled police department.
	Injury accidents mount at Russell intersection 07/07/2010 Two different incidents involving vehicle collisions occurred last week at Music Street and Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Russell. One was still under investigation early this week.
	Kenston moves ahead for at-risk students 07/07/2010 The Kenston School Board passed a resolution last week approving the district's new family and civic-engagement plan.
	Old fire station gets chance at second life 07/07/2010 Russell's old fire station is getting new life, serving as expanded storage by township departments.
	Orange Village sets example for recycling 07/07/2010 Orange has become a model for other communities when it comes to recycling, according to village officials.
	South Russell plans higher income tax 06/30/2010 South Russell Village's income tax has been set at 1 percent for more than 40 years. It was first established in 1969, and it has remained at 1 percent ever since.
	Advantages seen in buying church property 06/30/2010 Should Orange Village purchase the former St. Margaret of Hungary Church property adjacent to Village Hall on Lander Road, it would be a win-win situation, architect Jack Bialosky, of Bialosky and Associates in Cleveland, said.
	More questions arise over wind turbine 06/30/2010 Answers to questions surrounding a proposed wind turbine in Auburn for agricultural use still are being sought, according to Geauga County Assistant Prosecutor Bridey Matheney.
	City makes push for income-tax increase 06/30/2010 Absentee-ballot voting began June 30 in Pepper Pike for the special election Aug. 3 on a 0.5 percent municipal income-tax increase that would end after five years.
	Checks and balances eyed over local budgets 06/30/2010 Multiple sets of eyes overseeing community budgets are needed for extra security, according to local officials.
	New Moreland Hills service center is on track 06/30/2010 Crews are ahead of scheduled on the construction and renovation of service facilities in Moreland Hills, Mayor Susan C. Renda said.
	Camera to put focus on cardboard recycling 06/30/2010 Local communities offering recycling services for residents are looking at options to serve them.
	1,000-gallon oil leak quickly contained 06/23/2010 An estimated 1,000 gallons of crude oil from a gas well leak in Gates Mills was contained before it entered the Chagrin River, village Fire Chief Thomas Robinson said Monday.
	Village, CWRU sued over use of farm 06/23/2010 When 75 people showed up in buses driving down a private narrow and winding road to attend a musical performance at Valleevue Farm, which abuts homeowners at Valley Ridge Farms, it was too much, residents told Hunting Valley earlier this month.
	Kenston to be on cutting edge with online courses 06/23/2010 The Kenston School Board plans to offer online courses through the Online School for Girls, President Anne Randall said Monday.
	Russell approves sewers for buildings 06/23/2010 Russell Township will proceed with planning for a sewer line along the south side of Kinsman Road (Route 87) to serve township buildings.
	After 90 years, beer could be here 06/23/2010 Russell Township's long-standing status as a dry community could change. It has not had sales of beer, wine or alcohol since the Prohibition era.
	Road, bridge levy heads for Bainbridge ballot 06/16/2010 Bainbridge voters will decide on a 2-mill road and bridge levy renewal in November after Township Trustees voted 2-1 last week to place it on the ballot.
	Federal bureaucracy slows Kenston wind turbine 06/16/2010 At a special meeting last week, the Kenston School Board approved a state energy-plan-grant agreement for $705,500 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds for the wind turbine planned on the high school campus.
	Dispatch move may not capture big savings 06/16/2010 In a preliminary report about whether Pepper Pike should keep its emergency dispatch center or contract with another municipality, consultant Thomas Lekan said the city must first undergo a "thorough financial analysis."
	Valley trails effort hits Bainbridge roadblock 06/16/2010 A community network of trails in the Chagrin Valley will not include Bainbridge Township. A map of trails had shown one on Chagrin Road and on South Franklin Street.
	Independent police-station review called suspect 06/16/2010 Chagrin Falls Mayor Thomas Brick said Monday that he had asked two independent firms to address issues connected with a proposed site for a new police station on Solon Road and to address two alternate ideas presented by the public.
	Neighbors want better notice on deer hunting 06/16/2010 The point of last week's Bentleyville Village Council meeting was to discuss recommendations to the village's deer-hunting ordinance, not to repeal it, said Councilman John Bourisseau, chairman of the streets and safety committee.
	Russell farm gains century designation 06/16/2010 Derwin "Dub" Hollis was born in the farmhouse where he lives on Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Russell.
	Plan for wind turbine stirs up neighbors 06/09/2010 A wind turbine will adversely impact residential properties, according to residents of the Lindsey Lane and Jennifer Lane subdivisions in Auburn.
	Adviser recants support for police-station plans 06/09/2010 In April 2009, Chagrin Falls Police Station advisory committee member Henry Piper voted to recommend that a new headquarters be built on village-owned property on Solon Road. Last week, he changed his mind.
	Area police go slow on speeding tickets by estimate 06/09/2010 Local law-enforcement officers said they are not about to start ticketing speeders based solely on their visual estimation of speeds.
	Church site called best for new service center 06/09/2010 In comparing two sites that could house a new Orange service center, Bialosky and Partners Architects said last week that the former St. Margaret of Hungary Church site adjacent to Village Hall is the best.
	South Russell zoning adds to personal services 06/09/2010 Some new uses are being included in South Russell Village's definitions of personal services. Village Council recently approved the planning commission's changes to the definition of personal services.
	Orange Library renovation, expansion plans premature 06/09/2010 The Friends of the Orange branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library were surprised and disappointed that the building is not being expanded, as was indicated, according to Richard Leskovec, president of the group.
	Momentum picks up for valley trails network 06/09/2010 A network of trails in the Chagrin Valley could someday link people and resources from one community to another.
	Swift-water rescue puts holiday on edge 06/02/2010 This Memorial Day turned out to be a holiday many involved in a water rescue will never forget. Douglas Wilber, who lives on Fox Hollow Drive in Russell, was at a family cook-out Monday at his brother Jack's house on County Line Road, also in Russell.
	Caretakers charged in horse-cruelty case 06/02/2010 The outpouring of support and care for 10 horses found sick and living in deplorable conditions on a farm in Orange Village has been amazing, according to Orange Police Chief Christopher Kostura.
	Injured sledder aims for safer conditions 06/02/2010 Since David Zavagno was injured on a Cleveland Metroparks sledding hill in March, he has been focused on improving the situation there.
	Despite cuts, $10.5 million deficit looms 06/02/2010 Kenston school officials said last week they are working to reduce costs and stretch the current operating levy as much as possible.
	Neglected properties weigh on townships 06/02/2010 Just what can townships do when houses and properties are neglected? Russell Township Trustees recently were asked to help out with a situation involving houses in various stages of neglect.
	Over 50 firefighters called to Pepper Pike blaze 06/02/2010 Over 50 firefighters from 13 departments battled a house fire May 27 on Gates Mills Boulevard in Pepper Pike which caused an estimated $750,000 in damage, according to Fire Chief Thomas Hartman.
	Lower-cost solution set for Cedar Street 06/02/2010 A new culvert pipe on Cedar Street in Bainbridge is being seen as a way to ease problems in the area that has been flood-prone since the 1930s.
	Ex-Kenston assistant treasurer sentenced to prison 05/26/2010 The sentencing of former assistant treasurer Geraldine Kanieski to prison last week brought comments and reflection from Kenston school officials.
	Police, fire departments switching to digital radios 05/26/2010 Police and fire departments in Geauga County are preparing to switch from analog radio systems to digital, and the change won't be without cost.
	Chagrin to try again for police station 05/26/2010 As he has done twice before, Chagrin Falls Councilman Richard Subel voted no Monday to placing a bond issue for a new police station before voters.
	Sterling Lakes, Pepper Pike reach agreement 05/26/2010 The City of Pepper Pike and Forest City Land Group agreed last week to amend an agreement to revise a development plan at the Pointe at Sterling Lakes. Neighbors who had opposed the plan now support concessions the company made.
	Windmill comeback to generate power for Auburn farm 05/26/2010 In the past, many farms relied on windmills to pump water. A farm in Auburn Township is going back to the tradition of using wind, this time for generating power.
	Orange schools hold off operating levy 05/26/2010 There won't be an Orange School District operating levy on the November ballot. The district has managed to extend its levy cycle for a third additional year, according to school board President Samuel Steinhouse.
	Ex-state Rep. Dolan seeks top county-reform job 05/26/2010 Chagrin Falls resident Matthew Dolan is the first to file petitions to run in the Sept. 7 primary for the Cuyahoga County executive position.
	Debate renewed over township administrator 05/20/2010 Bainbridge Trustees will decide if a township administrator should play a role in its organizational structure.
	Pepper Pike compromises on income-tax increase 05/20/2010 In a compromise at a special meeting last Saturday, Pepper Pike City Council unanimously agreed to place on the Aug. 3 ballot a 0.5 percent income-tax increase that would end after five years.
	West Geauga names its new school superintendent 05/20/2010 A "high-quality district" and "real unity of purpose" among the staff and community were what appealed to him about the West Geauga School District, veteran educator Thomas P. Diringer said Monday.
	Auburn Memorial Day founder to be missed 05/20/2010 Memorial Day ceremonies May 30 in Auburn won't be quite the same with the absence of Don May, lifelong township resident and inspiration for the annual event, according to those who knew him. Mr. May died last January.
	No minds are changed on Orange land purchase 05/20/2010 If it wasn't clear before, it was crystal clear at last week's Orange Village Council meeting that no one's going to change his or her mind about the purchase of the St. Margaret of Hungary Church, according to Council President Daniel Brown.
	Iraq War veterans to be parade's grand marshals 05/20/2010 All 190 members of the 135th Military Police Company, which served in Iraq, will serve again, this time as grand marshals of the Chagrin Falls 2010 Memorial Day parade and service.
	Laurel opens fitness center on Butler campus 05/19/2010 Laurel School's commitment to fitness and wellness of girls and young women was on view last week with the dedication of its new Alice Lehmann Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness.
	Vehicular homicide charged in pedestrian fatality 05/12/2010 Charges have been filed in connection with a fatal accident last December on May Court in Auburn. According to the police report, Jennifer I. Viafora, 48, was walking north at about 2 p.m. on May Court Dec. 17, when she was struck by a vehicle, also trav
	Cruelty charges pending after horses rescued 05/12/2010 Animal-cruelty charges are pending against two horse owner-caretakers in Orange, police Lt. Patrick O'Callahan said Tuesday.
	Timing debated for next police-station attempt 05/12/2010 Chagrin Falls Village Council agreed Monday to wait until its May 24 meeting to decide whether to try for a third time to pass a bond issue for a new police station.
	Costs stand in way of moving old Town Hall 05/12/2010 Moving Russell Town Hall from its site a few feet away from a busy intersection is something Township Trustees should pursue, according to Trustee Kristina Port.
	Decision due on income-tax increase 05/12/2010 A majority of Pepper Pike City Council members are on board with placing a 0.75 percent income-tax increase on the Aug. 3 ballot, and a formal vote was scheduled for last night (May 12), Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Monday.
	Geauga Fresh Farmers Market to open for season 05/12/2010 The Geauga Fresh Farmers Market will open May 22 for the season in the South Russell Village Hall parking lot at Bell and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads.
	Charges likely after oil spills into creek 05/06/2010 Self-described environmental and peace activist Cindy Graneto went to her spot at the old Mary Babcock place at Lander Circle to pray after church Sunday when she discovered a strong odor and an oily film over the creek water.
	Committee to take measure of new township park 05/06/2010 A design committee will oversee the finalization of plans for Bainbridge Township's new parkland at the former Bainbridge School site.
	Spillway group prepares to lower Ivex dam 05/06/2010 The Chagrin Falls board of zoning appeals last week unanimously recommended two variances for Spillway LLC, owner of the former Ivex property, so it can go ahead with plans to lower the dam.
	Police chiefs prepare Crime Stoppers program 05/06/2010 Geauga County police chiefs are preparing for a countywide Crime Stoppers program. The chiefs also are working toward an Amber Alert process.
	Regionalism study shelved after Pepper Pike pullout 05/06/2010 A study exploring the feasibility of consolidating services among four Chagrin Valley communities has put been placed on the shelf, according to mayors of Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange and Pepper Pike.
	Marketing junk called worse than just litter 05/06/2010 Unsolicited marketing materials lying around in driveways or in newspaper or mailboxes can be a concern not only for littering but for security reasons.
	Senior housing considered for Chardon acreage 05/06/2010 Chardon City Council will consider whether to send a rezoning issue to the November ballot to allow for construction of a 55-and-older housing development.
	Smoke detector saves South Russell family 04/29/2010 Jeanne Boral said she awoke Saturday to the sound of beeping on the first floor of her house on Manorbrook Drive in South Russell.
	New Chagrin police station heads back to ballot 04/29/2010 A slimmed down $3.95 million Chagrin Falls police station bond issue will go before voters for a third time Sept. 7, Mayor Thomas Brick said Monday.
	Bainbridge, like 'business,' to curb employee wages 04/29/2010 In a work session April 24, Bainbridge Trustees agreed on a major guiding point when planning for finances.
	Residents petition to stop deer-bowhunting program 04/29/2010 Bentleyville residents Cheryl and Tim Baker presented a petition to Village Council last week with signatures of residents who favor repealing the deer bowhunting ordinance.
	Park stewardship shift leads to issue of trails 04/29/2010 Russell park commission members said they are ready to take on ownership and monitoring of the Upper Chagrin Preserve off Fairmount Road.
	Beleaguered city faces crunch on road maintenance 04/29/2010 Pepper Pike cannot get by on $140,000 per year for its road program, Councilman Frederick Taft said last week.
	Park stewardship shift leads to issue of trails 04/28/2010 Russell park commission members said they are ready to take on ownership and monitoring of the Upper Chagrin Preserve off Fairmount Road.
	Village backtracks on church property purchase 04/21/2010 Orange Village Council voted 6-1 last week to repeal an ordinance to purchase the former St. Margaret of Hungary property because of a disagreement over restrictions imposed by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
	Loyalty reaps monetary rewards for school administrators 04/21/2010 For many years, teachers and other workers for public school systems have received step raises based on longevity. In some school districts, administrators also receive additional compensation for years of service.
	Federal grant pursued to restore Town Hall 04/21/2010 Chagrin Falls Township Trustee Thomas Florkiewicz said Monday that the restoration architecture firm of Chambers, Burge and Murphy, of Akron, has been hired to help plan for the restoration of Town Hall.
	Investments still paying off for Bainbridge 04/21/2010 Bainbridge Trustees took stock last week of township funds set aside in investment accounts and earmarked for upcoming projects.
	110-year-old walking bridge passes test of time 04/21/2010 An examination of the walking bridge across the Chagrin River in Gates Mills determined that, in general, it is in good condition, village Service Director David Biggert told Village Council last week.
	Kiosk to promote arts easier said than done 04/21/2010 Ways of getting out the word about Chagrin Falls' varied arts and cultural opportunities occupied much of the discussion at Monday's arts commission meeting.
	South Russell keeps careful watch on financial picture 04/21/2010 Like other communities, South Russell is looking at financial trends and future revenue streams.
	Waterline 'truce' disconnected for Laurel campus 04/14/2010 For 30 years, there has been a "simmering truce" between Russell Township and Geauga County Commissioners, according to Russell Trustee James Mueller, and it includes other townships in the county's western tier.
	New architecture guidelines account for history 04/14/2010 The Chagrin Falls planning and zoning commission worked for nearly three years on a design review procedure and regulations for the zoning code. Village Council voted unanimously Monday to make it official. Councilman Adam Jacobs, commission representati
	Fire company makes case for Bainbridge 04/14/2010 Before there was a Bainbridge Fire Department, the Bainbridge Fire Co. was founded and served the rural township. The fire company was incorporated in 1942, and it raised its own funds for operations. The fire apparatus was housed in what is now the Burn
	Team effort praised for Safe Routes grant 04/14/2010 Safe Routes to School team member Lorrie DiGiampietro thanked Chagrin Falls Village Council Monday for its help in obtaining $577,000 in grants for improvements that will help children walk to school more easily.
	New gas-well rules add some protection 04/14/2010 Recently passed Ohio Senate Bill 165 sets regulations dealing with gas- and oil-well drilling, dramatically ramping up enforcement procedures in the industry, according to Tom Stewart, executive vice president of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. The pub
	Residents relieved as city water flows 03/31/2010 After 2 1/2 years, residents who were relying on water in tanks set up at their homes in the English and Scotland drives area of Bainbridge are being hooked up to a city waterline.
	With petition tossed, Orange group tries again 04/07/2010 A referendum petition to give Orange residents a vote on the village's purchase of land was deemed insufficient April 2, but new petitions were being circulated over the weekend.
	Stolen road signs could cost more than money 04/07/2010 Stolen road signs can create havoc for drivers, especially when a stop sign is missing at a busy intersection.
	Chagrin awarded $577,000 for safe walking 04/07/2010 Chagrin Falls Village and the Chagrin Falls School District are being awarded a total of $577,000 in federal funds through the Ohio Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School program.
	With ball in its court, Auburn steps to net 04/07/2010 When Kenston Community Education needed a place for a new summer sand volleyball league for adults, Auburn Township stepped up to the net. Township Trustees gave approval to build sand courts at Adam Hall.
	Lacrosse matches help military families 04/07/2010 Chagrin Falls, Kenston, Solon, Hawken School and University School are participating in the third annual Fisher House Charity Lacrosse showcase April 24 at Hawken School in Chester.
	Past, future of fire company up for discussion 04/07/2010 Bainbridge Township Trustees and residents will have an opportunity to learn about the history and future of the Bainbridge Fire Department and the Bainbridge Fire Co. on April 12.
	Orange sees savings with church retrofit 03/31/2010 Orange Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy said the village would save between $950,000 and $1.5 million on construction costs for a new service center by purchasing the former St. Margaret of Hungary Church land.
	Kenston oversight lacking, audit finds 03/31/2010 An independent audit has found a significant deficiency in the Kenston School District's internal controls regarding cash disbursements during fiscal year 2009.
	Budget crisis draws fire from residents 03/31/2010 Residents want an explanation for the financial crisis that has struck Pepper Pike, leaving municipal employees with 25 percent pay reductions, canceling a road-maintenance program and other cost-cutting measures.
	Easier solution seen with septic systems 03/31/2010 An update of septic-system regulations being considered by the Ohio Legislature was presented in South Russell last week by state Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester.
	School district sees light in energy study 03/31/2010 The board of education wants to be able to compare apples to apples when it considers whether to move forward with a proposal for conserving energy and saving money, School Superintendent Stephen Thompson said Monday.
	Russell landowners nudged on sewer line 03/31/2010 A sewer line to serve Russell Township buildings and commercial properties is being planned at Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads.
	Russell police forego raises due to economy 03/24/2010 Russell police officers are foregoing raises this year at their own initiative. At the recommendation of the police department, Russell Township Trustees voted to extend the police union contract for a year with no raises involved.
	Changes coming for Kenston gifted program 03/24/2010 Scheduling students in the gifted program is still a work in progress, according to Kenston school officials, but some changes will occur next fall.
	Trustees cut regular meetings by half 03/24/2010 Bainbridge Trustee Matt Lynch has vowed to sit at the Bainbridge Town Hall every first and third Monday of the month, even if he is there alone.
	Pepper Pike weighs next steps with budget cuts 03/24/2010 Pepper Pike is ready to move onto its next task in reducing city expenditures beyond the 25 percent pay cut that most employees received earlier this month, according to council members Gail Mayland and Frederick Taft, who are co-chairing the city's long-
	Sledding hill's safety to get closer look 03/24/2010 The Cleveland Metroparks is reviewing the safety of a sledding hill in its South Chagrin Reservation in Bentleyville.
	Work to resume on historic McFarland House 03/24/2010 Work is to continue this spring on the historic Duncan McFarland House in Bentleyville, Councilman John Bourisseau said last week.
	Fire department lauded for ravine rescue 03/24/2010 The Bainbridge Fire Department and a crew of rescue workers were recognized for their service in an accident call last October in Bainbridge.
	Residents with ruined wells ready for city water 03/17/2010 Connections to a new waterline in Bainbridge to serve those whose wells were ruined by methane gas from a gas and oil well were to begin this week.
	Study recommends consolidating police services 03/17/2010 Consolidating police and dispatch services for Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange and Pepper Pike is recommended in a study conducted by Baldwin-Wallace College and released publicly Tuesday.
	Kenston cuts assistant principal to save money 03/17/2010 The Kenston School Board abolished an assistant principal's position Monday and laid off an administrative employee in what officials described as a cost-cutting measure.
	Park, fewer units now proposed by developer 03/17/2010 Forest City Land Group's latest proposal for the Pointe at Sterling Lakes in Pepper Pike includes the potential for a 4-acre passive park and decreases the number of units from 132 to 102.
	Chagrin Hardware store owner had colorful life 03/17/2010 Kenneth E. Shutts Sr., a lifelong Chagrin Valley resident and proprietor of the Chagrin Falls' oldest operating business, Chagrin Hardware, died March 12 from complications of pneumonia. He was 89.
	Husband files suit over pedestrian's death 03/17/2010 The incident in which an Auburn woman died after being struck by a vehicle on May Court in the township remains under investigation three months later.
	Waterline work baffles trustees 03/11/2010 Construction of a city waterline on Fairmount Road in Russell is being questioned by Township Trustees.
	Pay cuts, furloughs singal new era in Pepper Pike 03/11/2010 Pay cuts and furloughs adding up to a 25 percent reduction for all City of Pepper Pike employees, except the police department, became official when City Council approved the measures at a special meeting last week.
	Family helps nurse paralyzed dog back on road to recovery 03/11/2010 One family's dedication and refusal to give up on a paralyzed dog has resulted in what some are calling a "miracle."
	Meal expense leaves sour taste for trustee 03/11/2010 After having to pay $74 for a meal at an Ohio Township Association conference, Russell Trustee Kristina Port said she believes the reimbursement for food on trips for employees and trustees should be updated.
	Bone marrow drive may help with cure 03/11/2010 Lindsay Rawot, a 2005 Chagrin Falls graduate, has excelled in many ways. From earning a perfect ACT score to being voted Blossom Time queen to graduating from Duke University with a degree in civil and environmental engineering to becoming a patient and s
	Consolidations could save communities money 03/11/2010 The mayors of Moreland Hills, Orange and Pepper Pike want to analyze the potential and gauge public support for "merging borders as a single united municipality."
	Winery appeal loses most of its juice 03/03/2010 A case involving a winery in Auburn was the subject of a court decision last week as Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge David Fuhry upheld a majority of the township's findings regarding the operation.
	Father, son make separate snow rescues 03/03/2010 Larry Parsons and his son, Shaun, were in the right place at the right time.
	CVLT marks 80th with Chagrin's favorite son 03/03/2010 Chagrin Falls prodigal son and favorite former resident Tim Conway is coming home, at least for a little while sometime in early June.
	World burn record falls on Italian TV 03/03/2010 Stuntman Ted Batchelor successfully broke his Guinness World Record for full body burn before a live audience in Rome on Feb. 25. He surpassed his best by 19 seconds and could have gone longer if the flames had not begun to go out, he said.
	Employee's van catches fire outside restaurant 03/03/2010 A car fire under the front awning of Bahama Breeze restaurant on Orange Place in Orange caused $25,000 damage to the building at about 11 p.m. Feb. 23.
	Fire-company party becomes a hot topic 03/03/2010 A Bainbridge resident questioned funding for a party held by the Bainbridge Fire Company. Resident Gina Zahn told Township Trustees Monday the fire company held a holiday party last December, and she questioned using fire company money for the event. "It
	Town Hall at edge of road could be due for move 02/24/2010 Russell's historic Town Hall should be moved to a safer location, away from heavy truck traffic, according to one resident.
	Radioactive question posed on gas, oil drilling 02/24/2010 Bentleyville Councilman George Skipper, who testified last week to the Ohio House of Representatives Agriculture Natural Resources Committee, asked if there is reason to be concerned that gas- and oil-well drilling sites are not being tested for naturally
	$436,000 tax refund surprises local business 02/24/2010 Jonathan's Slain was in for a surprise when he opened an envelope from the Ohio Department of Taxation last Friday and found a check for $436,000 made out to his Fitness Together business.
	Fire department, fire company raise question 02/24/2010 Bainbridge Trustees will look at the structure of the township fire department and its fire company. Trustee Lorrie Benza was to meet with fire company President John Montville this week. She represents the trustees to the fire department.
	Three treatment plants scheduled for conversion 02/24/2010 Conversion of three of Moreland Hills' four treatment plants to pump stations is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year or the beginning of 2011, village Engineer Jeffrey Filarski said Monday.
	North Street project to tap federal funds 02/24/2010 Chagrin Falls Village's Council's streets and sidewalks committee recommended Monday that the village spend its $380,000 in federal funds on the rehabilitation of North Street.
	Naval Sea Cadet Corps has eye on township park 02/24/2010 Members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Akron Battalion, like Bainbridge Township's Centerville Mills Park so much, they are asking to use it on a regular basis.
	City employees face brunt of budget crunch 02/17/2010 "Tightening our belts, sacrifice, but no layoffs," while trying to minimize the loss of services is what the city is facing, Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers said at Monday meeting of the long-range strategic planning committee comprised of about 25 citiz
	Experts to study impact of draining Kenston Lake 02/17/2010 Bainbridge Township Trustees are considering two applicants for the job of studying the effect of draining Kenston Lake.
	Chagrin schools embark on China exchange program 02/17/2010 Chagrin Falls High School will participate this summer in a student-exchange program with a school in China as part of its "Bridge to the World" initiative.
	South Russell nears decision on single trash hauler 02/17/2010 South Russell will seek requests for proposals from trash haulers to provide trash-hauling service for the village.
	Gates Mills Community House rent rolled back 02/17/2010 The fee to rent the Gates Mills Community House was reduced after a plea from Councilwoman Mary Reynolds, who had objected to the increase that was approved last month.
	Tough economy adds to animal-rescue needs 02/17/2010 Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village and the Geauga County dog shelter are seeing more animals being given up and left as a result of the economy and home foreclosures.
	Orange Village takes lead on green building 02/17/2010 Orange Village is taking a leading role in the area by providing sustainable building guidelines for new construction.
	Candidate for Congress rails against 'politics of no' 02/10/2010 South Russell resident Bill O'Neill will challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette for the 14th District Congressional seat. The 14th district includes all of Geauga, Lake, and Ashtabula counties and parts of Cuyahoga, Summit, Trumbull and Portage
	Bigger Village Council again up for consideration 02/10/2010 Increasing the number of Moreland Hills Village Council members from six to seven was reintroduced last week by Council President Stephen Richman.
	Utility poles next to road are safety issue 02/10/2010 A matter of whether utility poles are too close to the roadway and pose a safety hazard on Savage Road in Bainbridge remains in question.
	Sterling Lakes townhouses due for decision 02/10/2010 Pepper Pike City Council is scheduled next week to decide on whether to grant variances to the developers of the Pointe at Sterling Lakes, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Tuesday.
	Kindergarten expectations have come long way 02/10/2010 What a difference 13 years have made in the kindergarten curriculum, according to Marilyn Kahle, principal of Gardiner Early Learning Center in the Kenston School District.
	Energy bills get high priority for school board 02/10/2010 Conserving energy will be at the top of the agenda for for Chagrin Falls School Board next month when an engineering firm presents its findings.
	Decision due on single trash hauler for Russell 02/10/2010 After several months of discussion, Russell Trustees are nearing a vote on whether to move forward with contracting with one trash hauler for the township.
	Experience goes way back for new state representative 02/03/2010 After 40 years away from the inner workings of Ohio state government, Richard R. Hollington Jr., of Hunting Valley, is heading back to the arena this week. He succeeds former state Rep. Matt Dolan, R-Russell, who resigned in January.
	Auburn ice rink plans two wind turbines 02/03/2010 Owners of the Pond ice-skating rink in Auburn Township are working to save on operating costs and use sustainable energy to reach that goal.
	Chagrin's Home Town organization dismisses director 02/03/2010 The executive director of the nonprofit organization Your Home Town Chagrin Falls has been dismissed in a restructuring move, according to board President Keith LaTore.
	Budget drain receives trustees' attention 02/03/2010 Bainbridge Trustees are taking an in-depth look at how to decrease operating costs of the township. They met in a work session Jan. 30 to discuss the issues in preparation for implementing a budget for the general fund.
	Moreland Hills holds its own on budget 02/03/2010 Moreland Hills revenues and expenditures will be about even this year, according to projections by cvillage Treasurer Prashant Shah.
	Geauga auditor expects tax-revision requests 02/03/2010 The Geauga County Auditor's Office is bracing for an influx of property owners seeking revisions of their real estate valuations.
	Councilman takes issues into village newsletter 02/03/2010 Gates Mills Councilman Douglas Bletcher acted alone when he wrote an article for this month's Pink Sheet, the village newsletter that was sent to residents Monday.
	Park district to notify neighbors of deer hunts 01/28/2010 Residential neighbors of Geauga Park District parks will be notified when deer hunts are taking place, and those parks will be closed.
	Layoffs loom as Pepper Pike faces tight budget 01/28/2010 Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers delivered sobering news about the city's 2010 budget at last week's City Council meeting.
	Parkside Church gains approval for expansion 01/28/2010 Parkside Church received approval from the Bainbridge board of zoning appeals last week to carry out plans for an addition to its building on Pettibone Road.
	Strategy proposed for vote on new police station 01/28/2010 To pass a bond issue for the Chagrin Falls Police Department, the message must be simple, according to an elections strategist who spoke Monday to Village Council. According to council's plans, the the issue will be on the ballot for the third time, eit
	Zoning inspector appointed in special session 01/28/2010 Bainbridge Township Trustees met in special session Jan. 23 to officially appoint acting zoning inspector Shane Wrench to the position of permanent zoning inspector.
	McFarland House restoration moves forward 01/28/2010 After years of hope that the project would move forward, the Duncan McFarland House in Bentleyville, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, will be resurrected.
	Second paramedic gives Russell added protection 01/28/2010 Russell Township Trustees approved a proposal last week by Fire Chief John Frazier to pay a second paramedic for the evening and early morning hours.
	Lawsuit stops gas-well drilling in Taborville 01/21/2010 A lawsuit filed to stop a gas and oil well from being drilled in the Taborville commuity of Auburn Township has been settled.
	Developer says it wants to cut Sterling Lakes losses 01/21/2010 The developer of Sterling Lakes in Pepper Pike said it wants to minimize its losses, which include monthly principal and interest payments as well as maintenance costs.
	State senator throws hat in ring for Ohio House 01/21/2010 State Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester, said he would file petitions Jan. 21 to run for the 98th Ohio House District seat.
	Parking demand to increase, supply decline 01/21/2010 The parking situation at West and River streets is likely to get worse with the addition of new retail and office tenants and the loss of parking spaces when a building is demolished, according to the chairman of the Chagrin Falls Village parking commissi
	New rubbish program already gets complaints 01/21/2010 The tentative launch date for Pepper Pike's new rubbish and recycling collection program is Feb. 1, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said at last week's road and safety meeting.
	Bainbridge committed to zoning, trustees say 01/21/2010 Bainbridge Trustees assured residents Monday that the township is adhering to its zoning.
	GOP money aids winners in Chagrin Falls Township 01/21/2010 Recently completed Ohio campaign finance reports indicate the winning ticket of Thomas Florkiewicz and Michael Wise in the Nov. 3 Chagrin Falls Township trustees race spent over $3 for each of the 1,902 votes they received.
	Dolan quits Ohio House, eyes Cuyahoga County race 01/13/2010 State Rep. Matthew Dolan, R-Russell, resigned his seat representing the 98th District this week. The district includes the eastern portions of Cuyahoga County and all of Geauga County.
	Chagrin condo plan draws earnest opposition 01/13/2010 Chagrin Falls Village Council's decision on three variances to permit a developer to build a two-family house on West Orange Street was postponed Monday following separate pleas from two residents.
	Kenston readies Ohio's first hybrid school bus 01/13/2010 Everything looked white on Monday as snow continued to blanket the Chagrin Valley. However, at the Auburn Fire Station, the Kenston School District was taking a major step to going green.
	New Orange councilman questions appointments 01/13/2010 As he did when he was a regular attendee of Orange Village Council meetings, newly elected Councilman Edward Bonk started his term last week by asking questions.
	New Orange councilman questions appointments 01/13/2010 As he did when he was a regular attendee of Orange Village Council meetings, newly elected Councilman Edward Bonk started his term last week by asking questions.
	Township Trustees are moving on without administrator 01/13/2010 With many projects in the works for Bainbridge, Township Trustees will be figuring out which ones they will follow up on and who will take them over.
	Deer-trapping program continues in Pepper Pike 01/13/2010 Pepper Pike's deer-culling program began Dec. 1 and will end March 1.
	$1.3 million project seeks leaks in sewer lines 01/13/2010 A project is due to begin to determine the condition of sewer mains extending from the McFarland Creek treatment plant in Bainbridge.
	New Woodmere mayor makes pitch for new direction 01/07/2010 Former major-league baseball player Charles E. Smith Jr., who was sworn in Sunday as the new mayor of Woodmere, pledged to take the village into a new direction.
	Insurance company driller over home explosion 01/07/2010 A lawsuit by the company that insured the home impacted by a natural-gas explosion on English Drive in Bainbridge has been filed against Ohio Valley Energy, of Austintown.
	Two-year township trustee sets sights on higher office 01/07/2010 Bainbridge Township Trustee Matthew Lynch announced Monday that he plans to file as a candidate in the May 4 primary for state representative in the 98th District.
	Gates Mills residents get option on trash pickup 01/07/2010 A five-year contract with Landmark Disposal, of Cleveland, begins this month for Gates Mills residents, who will deal directly with the company.
	One-room schoolhouse is lesson in history 01/07/2010 A one-room schoolhouse at Stafford and Munn roads in Auburn is being restored for new generations to appreciate. Built around 1858, it was sub-district No. 7 in Auburn's network of one-room schoolhouses.
	Communities await study on regional collaboration 12/30/2009 A final report about sharing services and regionalism among Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange and Pepper Pike has been delayed until January, according to Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers.
	Pond constructed in stream without approval 12/30/2009 A pond constructed within a stream in Bainbridge has received attention from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The matter is before the Bainbridge board of zoning appeals.
	With income decline, city eyes more savings 12/30/2009 Pepper Pike, with an annual operating budget of about $10 million, has reduced expenditures and realized savings through several city programs, according to a year-end report by Finance Director Prashant Shah.
	South Russell calls for moratorium on drilling 12/30/2009 South Russell Village Council is urging the state to place a moratorium on oil- and gas-well drilling in heavily populated residential areas until amendments are made to the Ohio Revised Code.
	Schools pursue ways to reduce energy use 12/30/2009 The Chagrin Falls School District is considering ways to conserve energy. The engineering firm Brewer-Garrett Co., of Middleburg Heights, conducted a preliminary analysis focusing on potential opportunities for energy saving and performance-contracting
	Salt supply plentiful as early winter goes easy 12/30/2009 Few people keep a closer watch on weather forecasts than road departments. For the past few weeks, they have been watching the weather reports and waiting for the snow to come.
	Russell wants notice on West Woods bowhunting 12/30/2009 Russell Township Trustees are asking the Geauga Park District to alert them when hunting takes place in the district's West Woods park. The request came after a resident expressed concern about recent hunting in the park, which backs up to her house in t
	New ownership raises Geauga Lake questions 12/23/2009 With the future of 500-plus undeveloped acres around the former Geauga Lake Park still undecided in Bainbridge, local officials are wondering how the changes in the ownership of Cedar Fair LP will affect the property.
	West Orange Street plan clears more hurdles 12/23/2009 A developer was granted variances for one of six residential structures planned for property on West Orange Street that formerly was owned by the Village of Chagrin Falls.
	Growing Parkside Church plans major expansion 12/23/2009 Since Parkside Church opened in 1993 in Bainbridge, the congregation has continued to grow. Now, the church is seeking to expand the facility to accommodate its members.
	Sterling Lakes presses for more townhouses 12/23/2009 Planning consultant David Hartt convinced at least one member of Pepper Pike City Council and Mayor Bruce H. Akers last week to reconsider Forest City Enterprises' new phasing plan for a portion of the Sterling Lakes development.
	Chagrin-area trail system gets attention 12/23/2009 A study of hiking and biking trails in the Chagrin Falls region will go forward with the approval of a $68,000 grant from Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. The grant was awarded for the Chagrin Falls Region Alternative Transportation Study.
	Volunteer firefighters get harder to find 12/23/2009 As Russell Township Trustees consider a request to hire another on-call paramedic for nighttime hours, they are faced with the reality that the future of volunteer fire service is changing.
	Russell braces for more gas-well drilling 12/16/2009 The specter of an increase in gas wells being drilled in Russell is a concern to Township Trustees, as well as residents.
	Dumpers endanger Bainbridge recyclng center 12/16/2009 If things don't improve at the Bainbridge recycling center, people could be looking elsewhere to take cardboard, cans, plastic and paper.
	Hunting Valley officer passes muster at FBI Academy 12/16/2009 A yellow brick in his office is a reminder for Hunting Valley Police Sgt. Tim DiPadova of his training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
	Traffic troubles still waiting for solutions 12/16/2009 Traffic congestion is a concern in Bainbridge and should be addressed, township Trustee Jeffrey Markley said.
	Dog-park effort gets new legs in Pepper Pike 12/16/2009 Fido and Spot need a place to run around and play in Pepper Pike, according to dog lovers who want to install a dog park.
	Drilling battleground reaches Taborville 12/09/2009 A proposal to drill a gas and oil well in the DTJ Taborville community in Auburn is being opposed by a group of residents.
	Failing septic systems get federal funding 12/09/2009 Moreland Hills mayor's assistant Dina Lelonis has been credited with helping to secure federal funding to replace six village residents' failing septic systems.
	Veteran councilman decries political tactics 12/09/2009 Orange Village Councilman Herbert Braverman had a few things to get off his chest at last week's meeting relating to negative campaign tactics and voter apathy.
	Commercial business grows in industrial district 12/09/2009 New businesses are being established in a district zoned for industry on East Washington Street in South Russell.
	Study finds perception of renters to be myth 12/09/2009 The perception that Chagrin Falls' number of residential rentals is bad for the community is incorrect, according to findings of Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School master of business administration students.
	Fire department gets go-ahead to increase staffing 12/09/2009 An increase in staffing for the Bainbridge Fire Department was approved Monday by Bainbridge Trustees.
	Wind blows Kenston way with $630,500 federal grant 12/02/2009 A $630,500 federal stimulus grant will pay most of the remaining cost of the planned wind turbine at Kenston High School and offers the possibility of making it taller.
	Gas-well royalties get free tax ride in Orange 12/02/2009 Additional safety regulations for oil-and-gas-well permit holders in Orange are now in effect, but the village won't tax royalties that residents earn from the wells.
	Park-district hunt worries neighbors 12/02/2009 A hunting session in Geauga Park District's Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge is taking place this week.
	Student's effort wins $64,000 EPA grant 12/02/2009
	Trail, pavilion eyed for new village park 12/02/2009 A scenic walking trail and a pavilion are among the recommendations for a 4.6-acre property at Hiram Trail and SOM Center Road (Route 91) that is owned by the Village of Moreland Hills.
	Trustees call for action on retire-rehire policy 12/02/2009 Bainbridge Trustees said Monday they are seeking to put a policy in place by the end of the year addressing a procedure for rehiring employees who retire.
	Smooth-running clinic delivers 1,700 vaccines 12/02/2009 It was smooth sailing at the H1N1 vaccine clinic held Nov. 21 at Orange High School.
	Tough sell, Sterling Lakes seeks change in plans 11/25/2009 Forest City Enterprises, which said it is having a difficult time selling residential lots and townhouses in Sterling Lakes in Pepper Pike, presented a new phasing plan for a portion of the development last week.
	Russell gives school-bus garage one more year 11/25/2009 Russell Township Trustees have approved an extension of the West Geauga School District's lease of property next to the Russell Police Station for its buses and maintenance garage.
	Village to try again for new police station 11/25/2009 The consensus among Chagrin Falls Village Council members last week was to put a bond issue for a new police station before voters for the third time, possibly next May.
	Election winners set to hit ground running 11/25/2009 Less than a week after candidates Beth Krause and Thomas Fussner were elected to the Kenston School Board, they headed to Columbus to attend the Ohio School Boards Association 2009 Capital Conference.
	Woodbran sewer rates to get outside review 11/25/2009 Plans for negotiations between Woodbran Realty Corp. and homeowners in connection with sewer rates are moving forward, according to action taken last week at the Orange Village Council meeting. The village is facilitating the negotiations.
	Mobile speed trailers put brakes on drivers 11/25/2009 Speed trailers are rated a top tool to keep drivers within the posted speed limits, according to local police departments. The trailers show the speed of a vehicle as it approaches the device on the side of the road.
	It's back to drawing board for police station 11/18/2009 The committee for a new police station in Chagrin Falls is deciding what to do after voters turned down the $4.5 million bond issue for a second time this year.
	City water is on way to gas-well victims 11/18/2009 Residents in the area of English, Scotland and Kingswood drives in Bainbridge, where methane gas escaped from a gas well, have been seeking a reliable source of water since 2007.
	More school levies lie ahead for West Geauga 11/18/2009 This month's renewal of a 3.53-mill, five-year emergency levy will help the West Geauga School District avoid a deficit in fiscal 2011 and 2012. However, flat revenues and state mandates are projected to cause the need for additional levies, according to
	Residents press city for cul-de-sac 11/18/2009 Residents of Windy Hill Drive want Pepper Pike City Council to move forward with making their street into a cul-de-sac, they said at last week's road and safety meeting.
	Driver pleads guilty in texting accident 11/18/2009 A sentencing for Bainbridge resident William T. Miralia, whose vehicle struck a pedestrian on Stoney Brook Drive in the township, is set for Jan. 8 in Geauga County Common Pleas Court.
	Moreland considers options for open space 11/18/2009 The Moreland Hills park commission is considering four options for the village-owned 4.6-acre property at SOM Center Road (Route 91) and Hiram Trail, chairman Daniel Fritz said Tuesday. The group was to meet later that day to discuss recommendations to V
	Trustee finds many new residents out of touch 11/18/2009 When Russell Trustee James Dickinson went door to door during the campaign for his recent re-election, he saw a need for educating citizens about what township government is all about.
	Councilman pushes for drinking law reform 11/12/2009 An amendment to Ohio's social host law was introduced in the state legislature and will be assigned to a committee by next week, Moreland Hills attorney and Councilman Stephen Richman said.
	Big Dipper earns historic designation 11/12/2009 Only a few components of the former Geauga Lake Park remain at the site on Aurora Road (Route 43) in Bainbridge. The historic Big Dipper roller coaster is among them, standing alone in the abandoned amusement park.
	Resident, officials take gas story to state 11/12/2009 Opposition to gas- and oil-well drilling in residential areas is a song that's been sung in the Chagrin Valley but state legislators need to hear it, according to area officials and residents.
	Residents not sold on overlay zoning 11/12/2009 Two Chagrin Falls Village residents spoke Monday during a public hearing on overlay zoning, which would permit residential use of an office-zoned parcel on West Orange Street.
	Village e-mail list can be kept private 11/12/2009 A request for Orange Village's database of residents' e-mail addresses was denied by village officials Monday.
	New veterans memorial pays tribute to old guard 11/12/2009 Eight years after a group of Geauga County veterans dreamed of a memorial for all those who served their country, that dream became a reality Sunday.
	When horses are in trouble, rescuer is there 11/04/2009 Faith Pescatore has a longtime passion for animals, and, when they are in need, she is there to help. She has been active in rescue organizations most of her life.
	Church members' vigil over closing thwarted 11/04/2009 About 15 protesters at St. Margaret of Hungary Church in Orange were thwarted in their attempt after Mass last Sunday to launch a vigil in opposition of the closing of the church parishioner Sue Csendes, of Solon, said Tuesday.
	Village's new garden could have been gas station 11/04/2009 A garden on South Russell Village property that was started 17 years ago recently was dedicated by the conservation committee of the Chagrin Valley Woman's Club.
	City delayed announcement of on police station 11/04/2009 The decision to suspend the contract for designing a Pepper Pike police station was made Oct. 21, six days before Mayor Bruce H. Akers sent a letter notifying residents.
	With new salt dome, Bainbridge ready for winter 11/04/2009 The Bainbridge Road Department is prepared for ice and snow that will come this winter. The department has the added benefit of a new salt dome that has a capacity to store 4,200 tons of road salt.
	School superintendent receives accolade 11/04/2009 Orange School Superintendent Nancy Wingenbach's educational expertise reaches well beyond the walls of the school buildings at the Chagrin Boulevard campus.
	Russell may expand recycling possibilities 11/04/2009 Russell Township is working on a greater range of recycling services for residents. Those services would include a collection of recyclable electronics and document shredding.
	Township sues over failing Hawksmoor Way 10/29/2009 Bainbridge Township has filed a suit in Geauga Common Pleas Court, seeking restitution for work the township must do to fix Hawksmoor Way, a road in the Hawksmoor subdivision.
	League of Women Voters pulls sponsorship of forum 10/29/2009 The League of Women Voters Cuyahoga Area withdrew its sponsorship of the Orange Village candidates forum scheduled for last night (Oct. 28), but the debate was not canceled.
	Local couple takes on Alzheimer's challenge 10/29/2009 South Russell residents George and Sue Roby are up front and open about what they face together in the future.
	New Pepper Pike police station on hold 10/29/2009 Design work for the new Pepper Pike police station has come to a halt, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said in an e-mail sent yesterday morning (Oct. 28).
	Private golf club can open to public 10/29/2009 Tanglewood Country Club, a longtime private club, will offer open or nonmember play, after being granted a change to the club's conditional use by the Bainbridge board of zoning appeals.
	Gates Mills fire chief pursues gas-well controls 10/29/2009 Gates Mills Fire Chief Thomas Robinson was preparing Monday to speak out about safety issues concerning gas and oil drilling at a state legislative hearing to be held in Columbus yesterday (Oct. 28).
	Senator won't give up fight against E-check 10/29/2009 State Sen. Timothy Grendell, R-Chester, is opposing continuation of what he called "the inconvenient form of E-check" in Ohio.
	Soldiers get big welcome home from Iraq 10/21/2009 Craig Miller, of Auburn, stood surrounded by his wife, Christine, and family Sunday, grateful and happy to be home. He was one of 170 members of the 135th Military Police given a welcome-home reception at Kenston High School in Bainbridge after returning
	Belt tightening in works for Pepper Pike 10/21/2009 Pepper Pike is tightening its belt by reducing remaining 2009 expenditures by the end of this year and reducing or deferring more next year, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said at last week's road and safety meeting.
	Flu vaccine is on way to Kenston schools 10/21/2009 The Geauga County Health Department plans to set up clinics in the Kenston School District to give students the vaccine for H1N1, or swine flu, Jay Becker, disease surveillance specialist said Tuesday.
	Houses on hold, developer takes out timber 10/21/2009 The Bainbridge Township zoning department was pursuing a restraining order this week to stop logging on private property off Tulip Lane in Dalebrook Estates.
	Downtown volunteers get their hands dirty 10/21/2009 All good things must come to an end, and that means Chagrin Falls village's downtown gardens that have been enjoyed by residents and visitors since April.
	Fire-access drive runs off easement 10/21/2009 Easements that allow firefighting equipment to access ponds and lakes are important in communities such as Russell, where fire hydrants are not common, according to Township Trustees and fire safety officials.
	Falling tax receipts concern council candidate 10/14/2009 Increasing the city's tax revenues, continuing a storm-water-management program and improving the way Solon markets itself are some of the issues cited by the two candidates vying for the Ward 4 City Council seat.
	Occupancy permits surprise senior community 10/14/2009 New housing starts will take a jump in Bainbridge, reflecting the building in progress at the South Franklin Circle senior-citizens community, according to township Zoning Inspector Michael Joyce. He said residents are moving into apartments and houses i
	Three streets called barriers to safe school routes 10/14/2009 There are three Chagrin Falls streets which present barriers to children who walk or bike to the Chagrin Falls Middle School and Chagrin Falls Intermediate School buildings, according to Safe Routes to School findings presented Monday to Village Council's
	Russell sewer line moves ahead despite doubts 10/14/2009 Russell Trustees moved closer to starting a project to put a sewer line on Kinsman Road (Route 87), east and north of Chillicothe Road (Route 306).
	Township Hall condition drawn into political fray 10/14/2009 Incumbents Steven Thomas and Diana Nazelli face challengers Michael Wise and Thomas Florkiewicz on Nov. 3 for two Chagrin Falls Township trustee seats.
	Public gets view of S. Russell cemetery plans 10/14/2009 South Russell residents had an opportunity Monday to make their views known about development of a new village cemetery.
	Per-pupil costs draw campaign criticism 10/14/2009 The Nov. 3 election will include a five-way race for three seats on the Orange School Board. School board members serve four-year terms.
	Lake at township park gets fresh stock of fish 10/14/2009 Almost 1,000 fish were introduced to the lake at Centerville Mills Park in Bainbridge last week. David Mitchell, township properties superintendent, said 500 largemouth bass, 300 channel catfish and 100 bluegill were placed in the lake off Crackel Road.
	Parking solution could ticket restaurant workers 10/08/2009 Several initiatives designed to immediately ease parking on Friday and Saturday nights in the River and West streets neighborhood were discussed during Monday's meeting of the Chagrin Falls parking commission.
	New fire station is news to Bainbridge Trustees 10/08/2009 Bainbridge Trustees questioned Monday why they have not seen any information from the Bainbridge Fire Department on expansion or building plans.
	Trash haulers make their pitches in Russell 10/08/2009 Russell Trustees are planning to meet with four local trash haulers to talk about options for contracting with one hauler for the township.
	Orange Village to open books on finances 10/08/2009 Residents interested in learning more about Orange's finances are invited to a meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Village Hall, hosted by Village Council's finance committee.
	Fire-station expansion looks to future 10/08/2009 A proposed addition to the Auburn Fire Station is geared to serve the fire department and community for the next 30 years and beyond, according to Fire Chief John Phillips.
	West Geauga superintendent to step down 10/01/2009 After 13 years leading the West Geauga School District, Anthony Podojil will step down from the superintendent's job Aug. 1, 2010, when his contract expires. The school board accepted his resignation Monday.
	Plan for radio tower in park heard loud and clear 10/01/2009 Emergency communications in the Bainbridge area of Geauga County will be substantially improved when a new tower is constructed in the township, according to Geauga County Sheriff Daniel C. McClelland.
	Chagrin loses $335,000 in West Orange Street deal 10/01/2009 If all goes according to plan, the first shovel of dirt will be turned in April 2010 for the long-awaited development on West Orange Street, Chagrin Falls Village Council learned Monday.
	Historic house moving from old hub to new one 10/01/2009 After many years in limbo, a decision is being made on the future of the historic Bissell-Tucek house in Bainbridge. Township Trustees are preparing to move the house to a location where the former Bainbridge School stood.
	Trash-pickup scooters to cut costs for city 10/01/2009 Beginning in January, Pepper Pike will change its rubbish-collection system to save money, but it won't affect the high level of service, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said.
	Despite address, there's no place like Novelty 10/01/2009 People who have Novelty post office addresses often have to explain when they are asked, "Where's Novelty?" They don't live in Novelty. They live in Russell Township.
	Boyhood tragedy shaped fire-safety mission 10/01/2009 When Ryan Shore was 6 years old, his best little buddy died in a fire. That event, he said, helped shape his life's work.
	Local governments fear estate-tax elimination 09/23/2009 A proposal to place an issue on the state ballot to eliminate estate taxes could affect local communities.
	New buyer makes West Orange Street bid 09/23/2009 Real-estate investor Robert Vitt has made a bid to acquire four Chagrin Falls Village-owned parcels on West Orange Street. Local businessman Lawrence Shibley, who had negotiated a purchase of the properties, has not been able to secure financing.
	Private country club pleads for public play 09/23/2009 Opening the former Tanglewood Country Club in Bainbridge to public golf play would help raise capital for needed improvements, according to new owner Marc Strauss, of Willoughby Hills.
	Report due on regional sharing of services 09/23/2009 A final report about sharing services and regionalism among the communities of Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange and Pepper Pike is on track to be completed by November.
	New cemetery proposed for South Russell 09/23/2009 After almost 40 years without a cemetery that could be used for burials, South Russell may develop a new burial ground at the village center. The village cemetery committee has been working on a plan for developing a cemetery on Chillicothe Road (Route 30
	Chagrin school captures national Blue Ribbon 09/23/2009 Chagrin Falls Intermediate School Principal Charles Murphy had a little fun with the staff and the rumor mill last week when he called an emergency after-school meeting.
	Retirement community welcomes first residents 09/23/2009 First residents of the new South Franklin Circle retirement community on South Franklin Street in Bainbridge began moving in this week.
	Interchange area due for traffic changes 09/16/2009 Representatives from the Ohio Department of Transportation outlined the latest plan Monday to alleviate traffic tie-ups at the Route 422 interchange at Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Bainbridge.
	Police lauded for role in handling protesters 09/16/2009 Due to heavy rain and a lightning bolt striking nearby, protesters outside of Park East Synagogue were thwarted in their efforts to demonstrate against homosexuality, Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers told City Council last week.
	Residents get insight into septic systems 09/16/2009 Residents on the western tier of Geauga County are being offered education about the large utility in their yards. The utility they have to maintain is the home's "sewage-disposal system," better known as septic systems.
	Idea raised for parking deck in Chagrin 09/16/2009 A preview of what parking commission members are likely to hear next week was offered Monday by the Chagrin Falls arts commission. That is the need for a parking structure.
	Tougher fence rules nixed in South Russell 09/16/2009 Residents can have strong opinions on fences. Because of complaints in the last few years, the South Russell Village planning commission looked at fences, including what is permitted.
	Residents get options on trash pickups 09/16/2009 Gates Mills residents will have the choice of having their trash picked up weekly or biweekly. And the cost will be less than last year.
	Rescue drill gets better reception in West Woods 09/16/2009 Two juveniles were missing, and the search teams Sunday at West Woods park in Russell went to find them.
	Deadline approaches for West G school-bus move 09/09/2009 The deadline is approaching for the West Geauga School District's use of the former Russell School site in Russell Township for its bus-repair garage and parking.
	Few students in valley see president's school speech 09/09/2009 At noon this Tuesday, President Barack Obama gave a 20-minute Webcast pep talk to school-age children across the country about the importance of taking responsibility for their education.
	Ohio's largest land trust to grow again 09/09/2009 The Western Reserve Land Conservancy, headquartered in Chester, Ohio's largest land trust, is set to grow again with the merger of Grand River Partners Inc.
	New stadium turf at Kenston set to kick off 09/09/2009 After two years of planning and fund-raising, the first phase of the Kenston community stadium project will be unveiled Sept. 17, just before the Bombers take on Wickliffe.
	Costs reviewed to resolve sewer infiltration 09/09/2009 An independent party will review a plan by Woodbran Realty Corp. that would minimize the financial burden on some Orange homeowners who need to make repairs to their sanitary sewers, Village Council President Daniel Brown said last week.
	Need for full-time fire chief discussed 09/09/2009 Bainbridge resident Julius Ferencie told Township Trustees Monday that rescue calls to the area of the Marketplace shopping center are increasing.
	Health-care vigil in Chagrin is peaceful 09/09/2009 Aside from some grumbling from couples strolling along Main Street on Sept. 2, the "Vigil for Health Care Reform" held in Triange Park in downtown Chagrin Falls was a quiet and peaceful event.
	Schools revisit policy for safety of runners 09/02/2009 An incident last month involving a Gilmour Academy cross-country runner who was hit by a car has prompted schools in the Chagrin Valley to reassess their policies regarding where runners train.
	Noise regulation is tough for townships 09/02/2009 Russell Trustees were asked recently what the township could do to help stop noise caused by dirt bikes.
	Guilty plea nets probation in church fraud 09/02/2009 Ruth Lewis, of Solon, who pleaded guilty to charges in connection with defrauding St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Bentleyville of more than $63,000, was sentenced Aug. 26.
	Bainbridge 'legal fund' put on defense 09/02/2009 A category of funds for Bainbridge Township's budget attracted the attention of the Geauga County budget commission.
	Bus service to Chagrin Falls is gone for good 09/02/2009 The Regional Transit Authority bus to downtown Chagrin Falls has been discontinued for good, RTA spokesman John Palaggi said Tuesday.
	Economy puts hurt on community center 09/02/2009 As with other nonprofit organizations, Chagrin Falls Park Community Center in Bainbridge is feeling the effects of the current economy.
	State files lawsuit against gas-well driller 08/27/2009 A lawsuit was filed Aug. 21 by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, seeking an injunction and civil penalty against gas-well driller Ohio Valley Energy, of Austintown.
	Gilmour runner hit by car on road to recovery 08/27/2009 A Pepper Pike teenager who is a member of the boys' cross-country team at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills was injured after being a hit by a car during practice Aug. 19 on Gates Mills Boulevard in Mayfield Heights.
	Search-and-rescue procedure ready for West Woods 08/27/2009 The Geauga Park District's West Woods in Russell is a mix of woods and rugged ravines.
	Pepper Pike faces possible drop in financial rating 08/27/2009 While Pepper Pike currently is on a sound financial position and is keeping its Aa1 rating by Moody's Investors Service, the city's financial position is expected to "decline significantly" following an anticipated fiscal shortfall this year, according to
	Retire-rehire policy has pros and cons 08/27/2009 Bainbridge Township Trustees are considering a policy concerning rehiring employees that are retiring. It is done in other communities, as well as in school districts, but not everyone has established policies.
	Village gains easement for path through Spillway 08/27/2009 Chagrin Falls Village Council voted Monday to acquire a 10-acre conservation easement through the Spillway property after the Western Reserve Land Conservancy conveys it to the village.
	Name aside, two trustees move on new park 08/27/2009 Work on Bainbridge's town center park on the site of the former Bainbridge School moved forward Monday with the vote of Trustees Linda White and Matthew Lynch.
	Geodesic dome may land historic listing 08/19/2009 ASM International will find out Aug. 28 whether the organization's geodesic dome and offices will be listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
	Parking-lot owner asked to stop towing cars 08/19/2009 Complaints about cars towed from a private parking lot on West Orange Street in Chagrin Falls were brought to the attention of Police Chief James Brosius after people went to the police station demanding their cars.
	Spend money faster, county tells Bainbridge 08/19/2009 Bainbridge Township Trustees are to revise their budget paperwork after meeting last week with the Geauga County budget commission. The message from at least one commission member was that the township is not spending its $6 million in investment funds
	Size of new home worries Hunting Valley neighbors 08/19/2009 Hunting Valley Village Council last week unanimously approved a proposed final plan for a house with a footprint of about 4,900 square feet and a pool at Charles Marotta's conservation development district. The architectural board of review had recommende
	Case made to expand Auburn Fire Station 08/19/2009 After studying several options for expanding the Auburn Fire Station, Auburn Fire Chief John Phillips said a two-story design appears the most promising.
	Old Brainard Road could get pedestrian paths 08/19/2009 Striping Old Brainard Road for pedestrian paths could be an alternative to installing paths on new Brainard Road at a cost of about $15,000, Pepper Pike city Engineer Donald Sheehy told the road and safety committee last week.
	Mobile computers help police stay step ahead 08/19/2009 Through funds raised by sales taxes in Geauga County, state-of-the-art mobile data terminals and cameras for police and fire vehicles are being distributed to police and fire departments in the county.
	Gas driller stalls on waterline mandate 08/13/2009 Ohio Department of Natural Resources was awaiting word this week from Ohio Valley Energy, of Austintown, on its plans to install a waterline in Bainbridge.
	Moreland Hills Council choice is unanimous 08/13/2009 Moreland Hills Village Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Paul Stanard to replace former Councilwoman Kelly Ovsek, who is moving to Michigan. Mr. Stanard was to be sworn in last night (Aug. 12).
	Auburn park gets $100,000 grant from state 08/13/2009 A state grant is helping Auburn Township move forward with the development of a community park. Trustee John Eberly said an Ohio grant of $100,000 was procured with the help of state Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester.
	Classrooms take shape for integrated preschool 08/13/2009 It's down to the punch list to complete renovations incorporating the integrated preschool program at the Pepper Pike Learning Center, Orange School District Business Manager Phillip Dickinson said last week.
	Park board lays down law on sports fields 08/13/2009 The Bainbridge park board is taking steps to develop a policy for use of playing fields at township parks. It is a "starting point," according to park board members, who have been seeking solutions to overused fields and increasing costs to maintain them.
	Orange Village considers rules for parks 08/12/2009 Orange Village Council is considering providing uniform guidelines for using village park facilities.
	Federal stimulus to fund road resurfacing 08/12/2009 Work was to begin this week on a project to resurface East Washington Street from Chagrin Falls Village line to Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Bainbridge. The roadway extends through a portion of South Russell Village.
	Businesses showing interest in sewer line 08/06/2009 A project to install a waste waterline on Kinsman Road (Route 87) in Russell is awaiting the go-ahead by township officials. Hopefully, work on the line will start in the fall, Trustee James Dickinson said.
	Orange schools outline plan for stimulus money 08/06/2009 The federal stimulus packages provides a boost to local funds for a limited period of time, Matt Deevers, Orange schools director of educational programs, said in a memo to the school board last week.
	Wanted: first tenant for new shopping center 08/06/2009 The nearly completed Moreland Hills Town Centre doesn't have any tenants, but Goodman Real Estate Services Group, of Lyndhurst, is working to entice tenants to the shopping center.
	For libraries, some news good, some not 08/06/2009 Solon Public Library branch manager Terri Pasadyn and customers have said they're pleased with the decision to keep the branch open on Sundays.
	Fraud investigation under way in Kenston treasurer's office 08/06/2009 Bainbridge police and Kenston school officials have confirmed that an investigation is taking place regarding possible fraud and theft in the school treasurer's office.
	Moratorum comes to late for well on village land 08/06/2009 An orange plastic fence surrounds an open space in the median of Gates Mills Boulevard in preparation for the drilling of a well.
	Busy interchange due for relief in 2011 07/29/2009 The Ohio Department of Transportation is moving forward on plans for additional road lanes at the Route 422 freeway interchange in Bainbridge.
	Bike paths return to Orange planning table 07/29/2009 When Orange Mayor Kathy U. Mulcahy looks back at 47 votes that didn't swing her way and kept the village from installing bike paths almost a decade ago, she said, she has regrets.
	Veteran Chagrin councilman announces retirement 07/29/2009 Twelve-year Chagrin Falls Village Council veteran James Watterson announced Monday that he will step down from his position Aug. 31 and will not seek re-election in November.
	Planning still up in air for Geauga Lake land 07/29/2009 As former Geauga Lake Park land remains up for sale, its future use is unknown.
	Overnight camps dropped for sixth-graders 07/29/2009 Brady Middle School's sixth-grade camp will not include three overnights next year.
	Detective has badges to show for his hobby 07/29/2009 South Russell police Detective David Viezer has been collecting police and sheriff department badges for over eight years.
	Another challenge to green space expected 07/22/2009 A new owner of a small parcel in front of Tanglewood Square shopping center in Bainbridge may challenge its green-space designation.
	Lander Circle carwash receives green light 07/22/2009 A new carwash and gas station will be built at Lander Circle after Pepper Pike City Council unanimously approved variances with conditions last week for Waterway Gas and Wash Co.
	Proposed police station again gets smaller 07/22/2009 The second floor and $1.4 million have been shaved off an earlier revised proposal for a new Chagrin Falls police station.
	Auburn Corners could leave its 'signature' 07/22/2009 Auburn Township residents viewed a concept for long-range development of Auburn Corners during a July 15 presentation at Adam Hall.
	Chagrin River Road reopening delayed 07/22/2009 It's going to be another few weeks until Chagrin River Road (Route 174), south of Wilson Mills Road, will be open, according to Gates Mills Service Director David Biggert.
	Dam testing delays Kenston Lake draining 07/22/2009 A project to drain the Kenston Lake dam in Bainbridge came to a temporary halt last week.
	Bigger, better service garage moves ahead 07/22/2009 The Moreland Hills service garage renovation and addition are moving forward in phases, Mayor Susan C. Renda said Monday.
	Ex-employee pleads guilty in $63,000 church scam 07/15/2009 Solon resident Ruth Lewis was a beloved member of the St. Martin's Episcopal Church family in Bentleyville, and it's sad what has happened, Junior Warden Robert Ware said Monday.
	Taborville residents blindsided by gas-well plans 07/15/2009 A plan for drilling a gas and oil well in the DTJ Taborville community in Auburn Township has some residents concerned for their water wells and property values.
	Mayor frowns on alternative police-station plan 07/15/2009 A Chagrin Falls architect and resident has offered plans for a smaller police station that would expand the department at its present location and cost less than the proposed $4.5 million building on Solon Road.
	Old jail cell is history in basement renovation 07/15/2009 An old jail cell in the Bainbridge Town Hall basement will have a new life. Instead of inmates, it will house historic zoning records in the renovated area.
	Opponents say police station being rushed 07/15/2009 Pepper Pike City Council was to vote last night (July 15) on almost $1 million in contracts for the design of a new police station.
	West Geauga lays groundwork for renewal levy 07/15/2009 The West Geauga School Board voted 4-1 to send two scenarios for emergency levy renewals to the Geauga County Auditor's Office to certify millage amounts.
	South Russell group is on mission for trails 07/15/2009 Members of the South Russell Multipurpose Trail Foundation are working toward funding their mission of building trails through the village.
	$500,000 federal stimulus funds school psychologist 07/09/2009 The Orange School District will receive over $500,000 in federal stimulus grant funding to hire a director of student support services, a newly created position at the district.
	Police-station cost reduction debated 07/09/2009 Chagrin Falls Village Council is to decide July 27 whether to ask voters to approve a slimmed-down bond issue for a new police station in November.
	Black bear makes rounds, hits local bird feeders 07/09/2009 An evening visitor in Bainbridge took some residents by surprise last week.
	Office building neighbors protest tree cutting 07/09/2009 The line between clear-cutting trees on a commercial lot and saving mature trees was at the crux of a disagreement between neighbors on Pinetree Road in Pepper Pike.
	With eye on economy, Russell defrays raises 07/09/2009 It's a sign of the times as Russell Trustees will put off pay raises for employees, they said this week. Traditionally, the township gives its employees cost-of-living adjustments, according to Trustee James Mueller.
	Idling trucks raise pollution discussion 07/09/2009 A proposed ordinance that could help lower emission pollution is geared toward engine-idling trucks, Orange Councilman Carmen Centanni said at last week's work session.
	After 35 years, veterans give up VFW hall 07/09/2009 For 35 years, Solon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1863 has called its site on Pettibone Road in Bainbridge home.
	Chagrin Boulevard detour isn't over yet 07/01/2009 Chagrin Boulevard is expected to reopen July 18, Moreland Hills Village Engineer Jeffrey Filarski said last week.
	School razing to make way for 'front stoop' 07/01/2009 Bainbridge Trustee Matthew Lynch unveiled a plan Monday for a center-of-town project that he said would serve as the township's welcoming "front stoop."
	Orange officials' pay raises back on table 07/01/2009 A public hearing on salary increases for Orange Village Council members and the mayor will be held at 8 p.m. July 8 at Village Hall.
	Kenston reverses position on French 07/01/2009 After hearing from students and parents about the importance of retaining the French language in the curriculum, Kenston School District officials have reversed their decision to phase it out.
	Hunter Jumper Classic returns to Moreland Hills 07/01/2009 Beginning July 4, the Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic is a long-standing tradition that culminates in the Cleveland Grand Prix horse-jumping competition July 12.
	Recycling abuse stretches township patience 07/01/2009 Some people who take cardboard and other items to the Bainbridge recycling center off Haskins Road are treating it like a dump, according to township Trustee Linda White.
	Tree-cutting restrictions aren't clear-cut 07/01/2009 While Pepper Pike City Council is seeking to address the issue of clear-cutting trees, some members said they want to consider the legislation further.
	Homeowners vote to buy Tanglewood course 06/24/2009 Homeowners in the Tanglewood Lake subdivision in Bainbridge have voted loud and clear that they want to pursue purchasing the Tanglewood Country Club property off Chillicothe Road (Route 306). A majority agreed to changing the community deed restriction
	New programs, income proposed for old school 06/24/2009 A Bainbridge Community Center could be a hub for the township, and it could be housed in the former Bainbridge School, according to Kenston Community Education President William Doak.
	Senlac lots raise land-bank questions 06/24/2009 Chagrin Falls Village Council's facilities and services committee is not ready to recommend that the village institute a land-bank program and has postponed discussion of the matter until members can study the proposal.
	New radio tower to ease Geauga 'dead zones' 06/24/2009 Communications for police and safety forces in the western end of Geauga County are expected to improve with the elimination of "dead zones" when a new radio tower in Russell Township goes on line this month.
	Libraries brace for big state funding cut 06/24/2009 Libraries across Ohio could lose 50 percent of their state funding if a proposal by Gov. Ted Strickland is passed by the legislature as early as the end of this week.
	Estate sale follows end of tragic lives 06/24/2009 Some 1,000 people attended a sale of items last week in the Russell house of the late Jeffrey and Jennifer Hovinen.
	Gas-well royalties taxed by Gates Mills 06/17/2009 Gates Mills Village Council last week unanimously approved taxing the royalty income from gas and oil wells.
	Park district battles prairie invasions 06/17/2009 Geauga Park District's Frohring Meadows park in Bainbridge has become a popular draw for walkers and joggers.
	Pepper Pike Council opposes nursing home 06/17/2009 In an informal straw vote last week, Pepper Pike City Council opposed plans for a skilled nursing and rehabilitative residence.
	Pepper Pike Council opposes nursing home 06/17/2009 In an informal straw vote last week, Pepper Pike City Council opposed plans for a skilled nursing and rehabilitative residence.
	Laurel School campus ready for gas well 06/17/2009 Drilling of a well on a portion of Laurel School's Butler campus in Russell and Chester was expected to begin this week.
	Survey tells tale on police-station defeat 06/17/2009 Mayor Thomas Brick and other village officials are looking at results of a survey sent to Chagrin Falls residents last month as they decide about a second bond issue for a new police station.
	Neighboring communities study shared services 06/17/2009 In keeping with the concept of sharing services and regionalism, Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange and Pepper Pike are taking part in a collaboration study.
	Township takes aim at dilapidated houses 06/17/2009 Dilapidated houses in the Chagrin Falls Park neighborhood in Bainbridge soon could face the wrecking ball.
	Sports fields score with residents, groups 06/11/2009 Community sports fields could be the most popular place in Bainbridge Township these days.
	Owner, committee on opposite side of meters 06/11/2009 A Chagrin Falls property owner last month asked the Chagrin Falls streets and sidewalks committee to approve the removal of the two remaining parking meters on the South Main Street side of his building.
	Drilling opponents give ODNR earful 06/11/2009 Most people who packed the Gates Mills Community House for a meeting last week said they were not in favor of drilling for gas and oil in residential areas.
	Club may be resold,leased to developer 06/11/2009 Homeowners in the Tanglewood Lake subdivision in Bainbridge will vote on whether to proceed with an offer to buy Tanglewood Country Club in Bainbridge from the new owner.
	Landowner's variance is 'just the beginning' 06/11/2009 Chagrin Falls Council approved a variance Monday which may permit homes to be built on the hill below Bentleyville Road.
	Motorists creating Route 422 shortcuts 06/11/2009 Timing of a traffic light at Chagrin and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads in Bainbridge is causing tension for motorists who wait in traffic for the light to turn green.
	Swine-flu case downplayed by health board 06/04/2009 A 14-year-old eighth-grade girl in the Orange School District was diagnosed with a confirmed case of H1N1 flu, or swine flu, last Friday. No other cases were suspected within the school district, Christopher Kippes, of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health,
	Septic-system costs, impact debated 06/04/2009 Debate over proposed state regulations for septic systems continues in Columbus.
	Kenston faces higher costs, less state funding 06/04/2009 Gov. Ted Strickland's proposed budget contains public school initiatives and funding changes that will significantly impact the Kenston School District, according to Paul O'Connor, chairman of the Kenston citizens advisory committee.
	Village keeps eye on revenue ups and downs 06/04/2009 To offset reductions in income-tax revenues due to the economy, South Russell Village, like other communities, is watching its income and spending.
	Going green gets green light in Orange 06/04/2009 "Orange Goes Green" isn't just a tag line.
	Route to Auburn winery still worries neighbors 06/04/2009 The Auburn board of zoning appeals addressed zoning issues recently at a proposed winery off Shadow Wood Circle.
	Carwash proposed for Lander Circle 06/04/2009 Waterway Gas and Wash Co. may be coming to Lander Circle in Pepper Pike. It would replace the BP gas station at 30299 Chagrin Blvd.
	Residents near gas leak still live in fear 05/28/2009 James and Frances McGee, of Bainbridge, live with a large tank in their garage, from which they draw water for household use.
	Graduates step up at valley high schools 05/28/2009 Gilmour Academy presented diplomas to 110 students during the school's 60th commencement last Sunday at the ice arena on the Gates Mills campus.
	Trustees see green with single trash hauler 05/28/2009 One trash hauler not only could save residents on costs of rubbish collection, but it could help make the township a greener community, Russell Trustee James Mueller said.
	When students talk, Orange schools listen 05/28/2009 The Orange School District is taking the time to listen to students, said Matthew Deevers, director of educational services.
	Motorists teed off at errant golf balls 05/28/2009 One thing most motorists don't expect to encounter on the highway is wayward golf balls.
	County-government reform is on track 05/27/2009 The most recent general consensus of a group of Greater Cleveland leaders is to change Cuyahoga County's form of government to an elected executive and council, Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers said Tuesday.
	Now, stadium committee seeks township loan 05/27/2009 Members of the Kenston stadium committee will seek a loan to help pay for a planned artificial-turf field at Kenston High School in Bainbridge. They are hoping that loan will be made by Bainbridge Township.
	Septic-law foes overreact, legislator says 05/21/2009 State Rep. Matthew Dolan, R-Russell, said this week that he hopes to clarify what he termed misstatements concerning Ohio Senate Bill 110. The bill contains proposed regulations for septic systems. An alternate bill, Senate Bill 100, also is being propose
	Nursing-home proposal gets chilly reception 05/21/2009 A skilled nursing home and rehabilitative residence was proposed in Pepper Pike last week, but elected city officials did not welcome it with open arms.
	No-pay motion silences 'volunteer' talk 05/21/2009 Orange Councilman Herbert Braverman made a motion and held the sole vote for reducing Village Council's compensation to zero at last week's meeting.
	Lack of control dogs South Russell park users 05/21/2009 South Russell officials are asking dog walkers to be considerate to others when using the new South Russell Village Park off Bell Road and East Washington Street.
	Memorial Day speaker reached soaring goals 05/20/2009 James L. Hayhurst, who was a member of the U.S. Air Force Academy's parachute team and later an Air Force pilot and instructor, will be Monday's Memorial Day speaker in Chagrin Falls.
	Residents asked for input on old school 05/20/2009 Kenston Community Education is seeking answers on whether the community wants to save the former Bainbridge School on Chillicothe Road (Route 306).
	Township to absorb costs of dam removal 05/13/2009 A project to remove a dam and lake in the Kenston Lake subdivision in Bainbridge is now a township responsibility.
	Volunteerism motion intended to make point 05/13/2009 It may have started as a tongue-and-cheek comment by Orange Councilman Herbert Braverman at last week's work session. But he said he would introduce a motion to eliminate Village Council members' salaries at last night's regular meeting (May 13).
	Single trash hauler weighed by Russell 05/13/2009 Russell Township is looking into contracting with one trash hauler to reduce costs and wear and tear of trucks on roads. Township Trustees are reviewing the pros and cons of such a contract.
	Theater asks village for help with parking 05/13/2009 The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre has asked the Village of Chagrin Falls for help in finding parking for its patrons, according to Councilwoman Janis Evans, who chairs Village Council's streets and sidewalks committee.
	Golf course future hung up in rough 05/13/2009 The future of Tanglewood Golf Course in Bainbridge is in question.
	Chagrin Boulevard resurfacing to begin 05/13/2009 The resurfacing of Chagrin Boulevard (Route 87), from Interstate 271 to Lander Circle is scheduled to begin May 18 and be completed in August, according to engineer Donald Sheehy.
	Local woman sets sights on gun trafficking 05/13/2009 For Bainbridge resident Lori O'Neill, executive director of Citizens for Safety Ohio, preventing gun trafficking is a full-time mission.
	Area firefighters complete intense training 05/06/2009 Five local firefighters were among the 23 recent graduates of the Ohio Fire Executive program geared toward fire chiefs and officers.
	Dueling consultants dig into river buffer 05/06/2009 The Chagrin Falls board of zoning appeals heard dueling consultants give opposite opinions last week on the viability and profitability of a proposed subdivision along the Chagrin River below Bentleyville Road.
	West Geauga enrollment to be less open 05/06/2009 Except for current students and their siblings, there is a 99.9 percent likelihood that the West Geauga School District will not accept new students through open enrollment for the next year, according to School Superintendent Anthony Podojil.
	New restaurant plan puts squeeze on neighbor 05/06/2009 A new restaurant is being proposed for a long-vacant building in South Russell.
	School-funding alternatives explored 05/06/2009 The Chagrin Falls School Board will consider several alternative-funding opportunities for the district. Subcommittees of a group of 32 volunteers presented several alternatives Monday, including a traditional property tax with a permanent-improvement le
	Federal dollar signs get in trustees' eyes 05/06/2009 With federal stimulus money available, Bainbridge Trustees said Monday, they will attempt to bring some of those funds to the township.
	Volunteers still needed in case of flu pandemic 05/06/2009 Officials from Chagrin Valley communities met at Pepper Pike City Hall last week to discuss strategies for dealing with the possibility of an influenza Type A H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic spreading to the area.
	Private-dam payment scheme stirs up watershed 04/29/2009 Who should pay taxes for a project to drain a private development lake in Bainbridge? That question is being responded to by some residents in the watershed who have been notified of a hearing on the matter.
	Condo addition considered for Spillway 04/29/2009 Residential condominiums may be added to the Spillway commercial complex off Cleveland Street on the former Ivex paper plant property, according to Spillway partner Robert Darden.
	Maple Hill encounters sewer resistance 04/29/2009 Some homeowners in the Maple Hill area of South Russell have recommended putting "the brakes on" a project to install sewers in their neighborhood.
	Woodmere pays $1.3 million lawsuit settlement 04/29/2009 Woodmere Village paid $1.3 million to former Police Chief Lamont Lockhart and his attorney, Subodh Chandra, according to a settlement agreement signed and filed by U.S. District Court earlier this month.
	Students tap into bottle-waste stream 04/29/2009 Last Sunday's warm afternoon turned out to be the perfect time for a water tasting.
	Moreland gets $1 million grant for sewer upgrades 04/29/2009 Moreland Hills is one of nine Cuyahoga County entities to receive funding for water-pollution-control projects.
	Russell corner in line for sewer decision 04/29/2009 Russell Township Trustees said they will take a vote May 6 on whether to proceed with a plan for a sewer line at Chillicothe (Route 306) and Kinsman (87) roads.
	Waiting 16 months for water, residents want answers 04/22/2009 Residents who attended the meeting last week with Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials said they were seeking answers to what has happened to them and their future. Some described it as a time bomb.
	Poor impression seen at Russell center 04/22/2009 Russell resident Ben Sustin told Township Trustees last week he is worried about the impression made by the township's center at Chillicothe (Route 306) and Kinsman (Route 87) roads.
	Architects bid for new Pepper Pike station 04/22/2009 The Pepper Pike architectural review board will review 16 firms that submitted their qualifications to design a new police station for the city.
	Country club gets change to change course 04/22/2009 Tanglewood Country Club, a longstanding private club, will open to temporary nonmember play. The Bainbridge board of zoning appeals approved the modification last week to the club's conditional-use permit from the township. Private membership also is req
	Kenston says 'non' to 'parlez vous' 04/22/2009 About a dozen people, including students, parents and alumni, told the Kenston School Board Monday that the French program should not be phased out of the district's curriculum, as currently planned.
	Habitat volunteer, 85, takes new plunge 04/22/2009 At 85, Robert Gibson is in excellent health and is an active volunteer for Geauga County Habitat for Humanity.
	Fire chief pursues tougher controls on gas, oil wells 04/15/2009 Gates Mills Fire Chief P. Thomas Robinson has been on a mission to make gas wells safer. He is working with village officials and the Gates Mills safety committee to make changes in the regulations.
	Winery owner downplays neighbors' fears 04/15/2009 A winery can be a positive addition to the area, according to Jay Schabel, who, with his wife, Elizabeth, own property in Auburn where they plan to open one.
	Winery owner downplays neighbors' fears 04/15/2009 A winery can be a positive addition to the area, according to Jay Schabel, who, with his wife, Elizabeth, own property in Auburn where they plan to open one.
	Fire levy ready for Pepper Pike ballot 04/15/2009 Pepper Pike residents will vote on a 4-mill replacement fire levy May 5. It would cost property owners about $122 annually for each $100,000 of property valuation and generate about $1.64 million a year, according to city Finance Director Prashant Shah.
	Students hit pavement for artificial turf 04/15/2009 More than 400 Kenston High School students are getting involved with a project to install artificial turf at the school's stadium in Bainbridge.
	Moreland Hills turns attention to parks 04/15/2009 Moreland Hills Village Council was scheduled to vote on ordinances last night (April 15) to formalize the parks commission and establish the council committee as a whole.
	Progress casts shadow over historic house 04/15/2009 John Bissell arrived on the shores of America in 1629 from England. He was the first of a long line of Bissell family members who had an influence on local development. One of his descendants, Justus Bissell, settled in Bainbridge Township in 1818.
	Owner seeks to spread costs on lake draining 04/09/2009 A project being considered to drain Kenston Lake in Bainbridge is expanding outside the borders of the Kenston Lake subdivision off Bainbridge Road.
	Proposed Orange raises stir discussion 04/09/2009 A vote on whether to raise the salaries of Orange Village Council members and the mayor may be three months away, but it didn't thwart discussion of it last week.
	Russell business owners to learn sewer costs 04/09/2009 Property owners who could be affected by a proposed sewer line at Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads in Russell will have an opportunity to review the plans and discuss costs.
	High school cafeteria is going 'green' 04/09/2009 The Orange School District is combining "green" technology and "green" thinking as it moves forward with updating the high school commons, also known as the cafeteria.
	Black bears, bobcats focus of teacher's grant 04/09/2009 The question of whether there is a resident population of bobcats and black bears in this area is still being decided.
	Police chief makes case against teen drinking 04/09/2009 As a safety officer, Gates Mills Police Chief Steven Szeredy said, he knows only too well the problems associated with underage consumption of alcohol.
	Land conservation could nix town center 04/09/2009 Bainbridge Trustees are considering placing a conservation easement on 29 acres the township owns behind Town Hall. It was part of a 50-acre purchase made by previous trustees from Anthony Campane.
	Governor invited to discuss gas-well woes 04/02/2009 Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has been asked to meet with residents in Bainbridge whose properties and water wells have been affected by a leaking gas well.
	Fire rips through downtown Chagrin Falls store 04/02/2009 Mary DiBlasi said Tuesday that she was writing an e-mail in the back room of her brother's clothing shop when she noticed the smell of roasted marshmallows. She sent her message and began walking to the front room of J. DiBlasi's shop in downtown
	Auburn firefighter's heroism recognized 04/02/2009 When Auburn firefighter Jamie Lukas arrived on the scene last year where three people were trapped in a fuel tank in Auburn, he climbed in without hesitation to help.
	Homeowners may get help on sewer repairs 04/02/2009 Residents in the Orangewood subdivision who were told last fall that they had to remove all clean-water connections from their sanitary-sewer system, have been given more time to sort out the issue. In some cases, residents could face thousands of dollars
	Upfront costs sought for sewer project 04/02/2009 Residents of Maple Hill Drive in South Russell have voted to go forward with installation of sewers in their development off of Bell Road.
	Church to reopen, but arson still unsolved 04/02/2009 The main sanctuary of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Bentleyville is scheduled to be open in time for Easter, April 12, after extensive restoration, the Rev. Howard Humphrey said Monday.
	Wind turbines face zoning regulations 04/02/2009 Townships in Geauga County soon could be considering zoning regulations for wind-power structures.
	ODNR director may get special delivery 03/26/2009 Bainbridge residents whose water wells were contaminated by a gas- and oil-well leak could be sending some bottles of their water to Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Sean Logan to sample.
	Pepper Pike slows down on road projects 03/26/2009 Pepper Pike's road program is estimated to cost about $950,000, including $358,000 for the total reconstruction of Brandywood Drive, city Engineer Donald Sheehy said last week. Last year, the city spent about $1.2 million on road improvements.
	Interchange gridlock slows emergency runs 03/26/2009 Bainbridge fire officials are seeking safer access for fire and rescue vehicles traveling through the congested area of the Route 422 freeway and Chillicothe Road (Route 306) when responding to emergency calls.
	Future of open enrollment is in jeopardy 03/26/2009 A Newbury resident who has two children at West Geauga Middle School expressed concern Monday about eligibility as the district faces the possible loss of state funds for open enrollment.
	High water closes gates on Chagrin River Road 03/26/2009 Flooding issues in a low-lying area of Chagrin River Road (Route 174), south of Fairmount Boulevard, have led Hunting Valley officials to close the road this winter between seven and 10 days.
	Preschool, dance studio planned at Milbar site 03/26/2009 Owners of a dance studio and a preschool are making plans to open their businesses at the former Milbar building site on East Washington Street in South Russell.
	Wind turbine clears Hunting Valley hurdles 03/18/2009 University Farm on Fairmount Boulevard in Hunting Valley will be home to a wind turbine that could provide 80 percent to 90 percent of the farm's energy needs.
	$10 million wish list to be prioritized 03/18/2009 Bainbridge has $6 million in estate-tax money to spend. However, Township Trustees already have a list of $10 million worth of possible projects.
	Federal spending bill includes money for Spillway 03/18/2009 A spending bill signed into law March 11 by President Barack Obama contains $380,000 in federal funding for infrastructure improvements near the Spillway project in Chagrin Falls, village officials learned last week.
	Benefits seen with single trash hauler 03/18/2009 South Russell is considering a plan in which the village would contract with one trash hauler. Village Council met last week in a special session to consider the matter.
	Electricity drives Chagrin Boulevard closing 03/18/2009 It's not Moreland Hills' choice to close Chagrin Boulevard east of Chagrin River Road to and Bentleyville Road beginning March 30 for three months, village Engineer Jeffrey Filarski said last week.
	Auburn's Taborville to celebrate Czech heritage 03/18/2009 Volunteers at DTJ Taborville in Auburn Township have been busy painting and preparing the community's hall for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the DTJ organization. DTJ in Czechoslovakian means working men's gymnastics union.
	Windsor site cleared as home buyers line up 03/12/2009 Falls Walk, a 38-home cluster development on the grounds of the former Windsor Hospital on East Summit Street in Chagrin Falls, is proceeding as planned and already has attracted reservations for 18 lots, according to developer Gary Spaeth.
	Protection urged for conservation easements 03/12/2009 Special zoning to ensure further protection of lands with conservation easements in Russell has been suggested by township Trustee James Mueller.
	Church offers highest bid for Auburn School 03/12/2009 Auburn School, which served as a church for the last 14 years, will continue in that capacity after last week's public auction, pending approval by the Kenston School Board.
	Trail promoted for South Russell connections 03/12/2009 A multipurpose trail in South Russell could provide residents a connection to all parts of the village and even to neighboring communities and park districts.
	'Mr. Gates Mills' left his mark on village 03/12/2009 Known as "Mr. Gates Mills" by his friends, Mauro Novello, 82, who died on March 8, is being remembered for enriching the village he called home for over 40 years.
	Pepper Pike mayor touts county reform 03/04/2009 Cuyahoga County government is cumbersome and inefficient, Pepper Pike Mayor Bruce H. Akers said last week.
	Bainbridge breaks with valley police group 03/04/2009 The Bainbridge Police Department broke with a longtime tradition this month, opting not to rejoin Valley Enforcement Group for 2009.
	Housing plan runs into river buffer 03/04/2009 The Chagrin Falls board of zoning appeals will wait to hear from the Chagrin River Watershed Partners before considering a variance that would allow 14 homes to be built within an extended river-buffer zone.
	Russell zoning official closes out 30-year career 03/04/2009 Almost 30 years ago, Russell resident Matthew Galemmo felt called to be involved in his community, he said. He and his wife, Gail, had lived in the community about 10 years.
	Orange homeowners get word on inspections 03/04/2009 Orange Village is putting out the word that point-of-sale inspections are required. Village Council approved the ordinance in December in a 4-3 vote.
	Halls of Auburn School beckon bidders, memories 03/04/2009 In preparation for an auction of Auburn School in Auburn, the Kenston Board of Education hosted a walk-through last week for potential buyers to inspect the building.
	Llamas are latest rescue for humane society 02/25/2009 Rescue Village is a veritable Noah's Ark at times, providing a safety net for animals that have included pigs, chickens and goats, along with cats and dogs. Now, four llamas have found temporary haven at Geauga Humane Society's shelter in Russell Townshi
	Schools still catching up with technology 02/25/2009 The days of teachers writing on chalkboards and students sitting at old-style desks are taking a back seat to more relevant approaches to learning. New and emerging Web technologies are connecting children in ways like never before, through blogs, soci
	New anchor store approved for shopping center 02/25/2009 The Shops at Marketplace North in Bainbridge is set to grow again. A request for a setback variance by McGill Property Group for a new 104,237-square-foot anchor store for a "major national retailer" was approved Feb. 19 by the township board of zoning
	Citizens get involved with emergency responses 02/25/2009 A little thing like a snowstorm didn't stop members of the Pepper Pike municipal emergency-response corps from meeting last week. The team has over 50 active members.
	Restaurant lights up, but permit in dark 02/25/2009 A fixture constructed to light up a restaurant driveway in Bainbridge might be serving the purpose, but according to township officials, no permit was obtained to construct it. The owner of North Woods Grille at 16381 Chillicothe Road (Route 306) install
	Slope work to close Chagrin Boulevard for three months 02/25/2009 Those who travel on Chagrin Boulevard to and from the Village of Chagrin Falls will encounter a detour beginning in April, because the road will be closed.
	Midnight search brings firefighters to oil-well leak 02/25/2009 Searching in the dark with flashlights last week, firefighters from Chagrin Falls and Bainbridge were able to locate the source of an odor in an area off Snyder Road. They found it deep in the woods at the location of a gas and oil well on property there
	$50,000 donation boosts stadium project 02/18/2009 Members of the Kenston community stadium committee said this week they are optimistic and looking forward to completing the artificial-turf project by fall.
	House vacancies, repair citations increase 02/18/2009 Last year, the Pepper Pike Building Department reported 20 vacant or abandoned houses, and, in 2007, there were 25, Building Inspector Nino Monaco told City Council last week. There were just one or two reported in the previous three years, he said.
	Fire diver plans another world record 02/18/2009 Four years after setting a Guinness world record for his full-body burn, Ted Batchelor is preparing to take on a new challenge.
	Survey shows majority support school tax 02/18/2009 The Chagrin Falls schools alternative funding committee of 32 volunteer members is tentatively scheduled to offer recommendations on school funding options and reform to the board of education in March.
	Most Auburn roads due for work this year 02/18/2009 Taking care of Auburn Township roads is a team effort, and everyone involved with that care has input, according to Trustee John Eberly.
	Kenston expects no help from governor's plan 02/18/2009 Kenston School Superintendent Robert A. Lee said last week he doubts whether Gov. Ted Strickland's proposal for school funding will make a difference for the school district. "I don't think we'll be any farther ahead economically than we are today," he sa
	State school funding uncertain for West Geauga 02/18/2009 West Geauga School Superintendent Anthony Podojil said last week that he's waiting to see what is actually written into the state's biennium budget bill to fully evaluate Gov. Ted Strickland's new proposals on education. While he sees many good ideas in t
	Waterline wait wears on gas-well neighbors 02/11/2009 Residents in the English and Scotland drives and surrounding area whose water wells were impacted by a methane gas leak from a nearby oil and gas well are awaiting word about a waterline to be installed on Bainbridge Road.
	Orange Council gets more say on choosing architect 02/11/2009 Orange Village Council will have the opportunity to review two architectural firms' proposals for a new service facility following a discussion last week at a work session.
	Trustee seeks to protect land around Town Hall 02/11/2009 Bainbridge Trustees will seek professional advice on placing a conservation easement on 29 of the 50 acres the township owns surrounding Town Hall. Trustee Linda White said Monday she would like to talk with a consultant regarding the process of a conser
	Tree protection rooted in Pepper Pike 02/11/2009 Good luck trying to cut down a tree in Pepper Pike. You better have a good reason, Mayor Bruce H. Akers said. For the ninth year, Pepper Pike was named Tuesday as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation, he said.
	Woman again found guilty in teen drinking 02/11/2009 In a trial last week, a woman whose Bainbridge home was used for a teenage drinking party was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Geauga County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division.
	Technology specialist wins top state honor 02/11/2009 With her Blackberry never far from her side, Mary Ann Guidos, of the Orange School District, earned the statewide 2009 Technology Integration Specialist of the Year Award from E Tech Ohio, a state agency.
	Bainbridge turns down support for stadium 02/04/2009 The answer Monday was no to the Kenston community stadium project in a 2-1 vote by Bainbridge Township Trustees. As it stands, they will not contribute township estate-tax funds to the stadium project.
	$100,000 begins Pepper Pike technology upgrades 02/04/2009 Pepper Pike's outdated communications and information-technology systems and lack of storage space has prompted City Council to move forward with a plan to build a new data network and telephone system.
	Mayor is upbeat about state of his village 02/04/2009 South Russell is in good shape financially and with its services to residents, according to Mayor Matthew E. Brett. He gave his "state of the village" address recently to Village Council.
	Orange High School cafeteria due for update 02/04/2009 The Orange High School commons, also known as the cafeteria, may have been groovy in 1970, but it needs to be updated.
	Cost cutting slows down mail delivery 02/04/2009 If some residents in the 44022 and 44023 ZIP code areas are noticing a change in the time in their usual mail delivery, there is a reason.
	Former admiral anchors Jaycees' award 02/04/2009 Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William O'Donnell was named this year's Chagrin Valley Jaycees Distinguished Service Award recipient before a full house Monday night at Raintree Restaurant in Chagrin Falls.
	Marketplace wants payback with income tax 01/29/2009 McGill Property Group's proposal for a joint economic development district for the Marketplace at Four Corners shopping center in Bainbridge would bring economic benefits to the township, according to Matthew McGill.
	Opponents question police-station review 01/29/2009 Pepper Pike resident Maryanne Lutjen questioned Mayor Bruce H. Akers about whether a citizens review committee had a quorum at last week's meeting.
	Area schools reroute foreign-language approach 01/29/2009 At Reynoldsburg High School near Columbus, German language students have collected nearly 900 signatures in an online petition to continue German classes at the school. German is scheduled to be dropped next year because of budget cuts. The students pla
	Sewer-line extension still subject to debate 01/29/2009 Russell Township Trustees are awaiting a report on the costs for installing a sewer line at Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads. It would serve some commercial properties, as well as township offices, in the area.
	Legal expenses to get more council scrutiny 01/29/2009 Bentleyville Councilwoman Wendy Gillund asked last week for a monthly summary report from the assistant law director, who is paid a monthly retainer. She said it could be similar to the engineer's monthly report.
	Park board weighs in on new stadium turf 01/29/2009 Construction of an artificial turf field at Kenston High School in Bainbridge would not affect the use and therefore would not cause revenue to fall in Bainbridge parks, according to information gathered by the township park board.
	Word gets out on Orange inspections 01/29/2009 While point-of-sale inspections are now effective in Orange Village, the question is how residents and Realtors will be apprised of the new ordinance.
	Spillway depends on voters', schools' support 01/21/2009 Spillway Partners have two more hurdles to cross before they can proceed with their plan to redevelop the former Chase Bag-Ivex property on Cleveland Street in Chagrin Falls.
	Pettibone Road closing detours church traffic 01/21/2009 Construction work on Pettibone Road in Solon is creating an impact on traffic in Bainbridge. The city is widening the road east to the Geauga County line and the boundary of Bainbridge Township.
	Majority on board for new police station 01/21/2009 A majority of members of the Pepper Pike master plan citizens review committee who attended a second meeting Monday are on board with the proposed police station.
	Now up for sale, old Auburn School stirs memories 01/21/2009 Everybody knew everyone is the way those who attended the old Auburn School in Auburn Township remember their days at the country school.
	Benefits of new street sweeper debated 01/21/2009 Gates Mills Village Council voted 5-2 last week to approved the purchase of a street sweeper at a cost of $166,000.
	Expansion weighed for Auburn Fire Station 01/21/2009 The Auburn Fire Department is researching a possible expansion project for its station on Washington Street.
	Winning lawyer defends constitutional rights 01/15/2009 An incident involving an underage drinking party in Bainbridge was more about constitutional rights than teenage drinking, according to Chagrin Falls attorney David Maistros.
	Mayor, former mayor endorse Spillway project 01/15/2009 The Spillway Partners redevelopment of the Ivex property on Cleveland Street was the subject of Monday's public input session.
	Renovation under way at learning center 01/15/2009 Work began last week on the Pepper Pike Learning Center that will house the integrated preschool program, communications coordinator Louis DeVincentis said Tuesday.
	Stadium group asks Bainbridge for $600,000 01/15/2009 Bainbridge Township Trustees will consider a request by the Kenston stadium committee, an organization working to build a new sports stadium and artificial turf athletic field at Kenston High School. The committee presented its request Monday to trustees
	Old Auburn School offered for sale 01/15/2009 The Kenston School Board approved a recommendation Monday to sell the 60-year-old Auburn School at 11051 E. Washington St.
	Regionalism downplayed with new police station 01/15/2009 While the concept of communities sharing resources was discussed by the Pepper Pike master plan citizens review committee last week, it did not extend to a shared police department, according to Mayor Bruce H. Akers.
	Geauga couple have up-close seats for inauguration 01/15/2009 Bainbridge resident Janice Carson is looking forward to a great birthday celebration this year. Her birthday is Jan. 20, the same day as the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
	Appeal rejected on Bainbridge police search 01/07/2009 The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to hear Bainbridge Township's appeal of an 11th District Court of Appeals decision regarding the 2007 raid of a juvenile drinking party.
	Lawsuit cost skyrocketed as Woodmere balked 01/07/2009 The Village of Woodmere could have paid $50,000 to former Police Chief Lamont Lockhart in November 2007 and have been done with it. The village could have settled the lawsuit that focused on the claim that Mayor Yolanda Broadie retaliated against Mr. Lock
	Bills on way for Gates Mills rubbish collection 01/07/2009 In an effort to make up for a projected $400,000-plus budget deficit for 2009-2010, Gates Mills Village residents will begin the new year with bills for their trash and recycling service. Resident Mary Ann Kish said she is on a fixed income and plans to
	ODOT says left-turn lanes are on track 01/07/2009 A plan for easing congestion at the Route 422 interchange at Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Bainbridge is moving forward. The latest proposal has passed first muster at Ohio Department of Transportation's headquarters in Columbus.
	Advantages seen in switch to pumping stations 01/07/2009 While Pepper Pike and Moreland Hills were not awarded state Issue 1 capital-improvement funds, the two communities are still planning to convert waste-water treatment plants into pump stations. The communities were notified last month by the state that t
	Middle East crisis hits close to home 01/07/2009 "Had I not been there, I would have been much more panicked," Beth Rosenberg, of Pepper Pike, said after returning home last week from Israel.
	Foreclosures add to furntiure bank 12/30/2008 Feed My Sheep, founded and directed by Joan Nemeth, of Russell, is in its sixth year distributing food to those in need all over Northeast Ohio.
	Former quarterback is thrown for a loss 12/30/2008 Auburn Zoning Inspector Frank Kitko filed a complaint recently in Geauga County Court of Common Pleas for injunctive relief against the Auburn Ladue LLC, owned by former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar.
	Chagrin River Road house meets wrecking ball 12/30/2008 A village-owned house in the Gates Mills downtown area, which is next to the library, was razed this week following a motion by council members at their last meeting.
	Right-of-way obstacles can become legal issue 12/30/2008 Obstructions in a road right of way can be not only hindrances to local road crews, but liability for the property owner as well.
	Tenure benefits Chagrin Valley teachers 12/30/2008 Maintaining high-quality teachers is crucial to school districts in the Chagrin Valley, according to school officials. Hiring practices, evaluations for tenure and assuring that every student is receiving a quality education are high priority, they said.
	History branches out in effort to save tree 12/30/2008 Russell resident Peter Rogers has a long involvement and interest in preservation of local history. Now, he is hoping to preserve the wood from a black walnut tree that also has a long association with township history.
	Retirement breaks up brother-sister team 12/23/2008 Kathleen Bedoe has always looked up to her older brother, Patrick Mahon. When she was a child over 25 years ago, she used to hang around the Orange Fire Station with her brother and the "guys" who were paid volunteer firefighters at that time. So, maybe
	Daisy Hill waterline is ahead of schedule 12/23/2008 The reconstruction of the Daisy Hill water system in Hunting Valley is a month ahead of schedule, with construction work expected to be completed by the end of January.
	Old police station prepared to come down 12/23/2008 Russell's old police station holds a lot of memories for many, especially those who worked there. The building, a former produce barn, at Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads is empty now. It once was used for some township offices and th
	'Early winter' delays sanitary-sewer project 12/23/2008 While most of the northwest-quadrant sanitary-sewer project in Pepper Pike is completed, a portion of it has been delayed due to an "early winter" Mayor Bruce H. Akers said last week.
	Stadium project gets praise but not funding 12/23/2008 Following a presentation last week by members of the Kenston stadium committee, Auburn Township Trustees said they support the project, but it's not something that taxpayers should be responsible for.
	Senior-living project rises in Bainbridge 12/23/2008 South Franklin Circle, a senior living community, is taking form on a rise overlooking South Franklin Street in Bainbridge.
	Much smaller police station now on track 12/17/2008 Chagrin Falls Mayor Thomas Brick said Monday that it's his desire to keep costs for the proposed new police station on Solon Road at $2 million or less. He noted that the original estimate for the station was about $6 million.
	Zoning compromises subject of debate 12/17/2008 Bainbridge Trustee Matthew Lynch said he wants stricter enforcement of the township's zoning. Trustees discussed that issue Monday with Lorrie Sass, a member of the board of zoning appeals. They reappointed her to a five-year term on the board.
	Jury awards ex-Woodmere chief $2 million 12/17/2008 In his closing argument in U.S. District Court Monday, attorney Subodh Chandra painted a picture of Woodmere Mayor Yolanda E. Broadie as being "intoxicated with her own power." She told employees she had the right to hire, fire, demote and transfer, he s
	Balanced growth is project's objective 12/17/2008 Bainbridge Trustees are considering a plan that would support priority development and conservation areas in the township.
	Close vote goes with Orange inspections 12/17/2008 Point-of-sale inspections will begin next year in Orange Village. The ordinance was approved on a 4-3 vote by Village Council last week, with Councilmen Mark Bram and Carmen Centanni and Counciwoman Frances Kluter opposing it.
	More protection eyed for smaller streams 12/17/2008 Following a public hearing set for next month in Hunting Valley, Village Council plans to vote on an ordinance that would offer an extra layer for protecting smaller streams.
	Video arraignments save police trips to court 12/17/2008 Instead of driving arrested individuals to Chardon for a court arraignment, Bainbridge police officers can save time and costs with a video-arraignment system at the police station.
	Tanglewood plan jolts shop owners 12/10/2008 An expansion of the Giant Eagle supermarket is being proposed at the Tanglewood Square shopping center in Bainbridge. If the plan is carried out, it will mean the shuffling of some shops along the south side of the main shopping-center building.
	Firefighters know drill for gas wells 12/10/2008 With 45 gas wells operating in Gates Mills, fire officials there have taken extra steps to be prepared in the event of emergencies.
	Chagrin won't yield 10-foot strip of park 12/10/2008 No deal. Owners of the former Mario's spa building on Bell Street will not get 10 feet of Bell Street Park for an extension to the building.
	Stadium group says it benefits community 12/10/2008 The use of some of Bainbridge Township's estate-tax funds for proposed Kenston High School stadium upgrades and the installation of artificial turf is still in question.
	Salt stockpile sought following early snows 12/10/2008 Following a discussion about the uncertainty of road-salt availability and delivery times, South Russell Village Council took action Monday to ensure an adequate supply.
	Orange makes inroads, sets pace for recycling 12/10/2008 Driving through Orange Village on a day when the recycling carts line the streets brings a smile to Village Council President Daniel Brown.
	Special police units pursue dues increase 12/10/2008 Valley Enforcement Group, a network of law-enforcement officers from area communities, is "always there when you need them," according to those who have had to call them for emergencies.
	Rep. Dolan defends family's gas drilling 12/03/2008 State Rep. Matthew Dolan, R-Russell, said last week that he will meet with Bainbridge Trustees to discuss the drilling of a gas and oil well on the Golf Dome property in the township.
	Agreement puts cap on road-salt crunch 12/03/2008
	Trustee comes around to idea for intersections 12/03/2008 Auburn Trustees continued discussion Monday about the idea of installing roundabouts at certain intersections in the township.
	Estate-tax boost eases Pepper Pike debts 12/03/2008 Pepper Pike has received about $2.75 million in estate taxes through October, according to Finance Director Prashant Shah, making this the highest year since 2
	Housing starts lag in Geauga County 12/03/2008 Activity definitely has slowed for the Geauga County Building Department with the lagging economy, but there's still enough business to keep busy, according to department head Michael Mihalisin.
	Magistrate advocates stiffer adult penalties 12/03/2008 More than 40 percent of the nation's estimated 10.8 million underage current drinkers were provided free alcohol by adults, according to a recent report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
	Retail plan squeezes green space at Geauga Lake 11/26/2008 A concept plan for a shopping center on 30 acres of the former Geauga Lake Park was reviewed Nov. 19 in Bainbridge.
	Thieves target vehicles parked in Metroparks 11/26/2008 A rash of vehicle break-ins has plagued the 16 reservations of the Cleveland Metroparks for the past two months, according to Dianna Kall, public information specialist for the district's ranger department.
	Ursuline nun arrested again during protest 11/26/2008 Ursuline Sister Diane Therese Pinchot said Monday she wants justice served for the 1980 rape and murder of Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and her colleagues, who were ministering in El Salvador. Sister Pinchot, 63, a member of the congregation at the Ursu
	Jailed business man has new outlook 11/26/2008 While a zoning issue in Russell put businessman Thomas Sloe behind bars for 30 days, he said this week, he believes there was a greater purpose to his being there.
	Restaurant planners pursue slice of park 11/26/2008 The former Mario's spa building could become a restaurant if the Village of Chagrin Falls agrees to sell a section of Bell Street Park to developers.
	Geauga fire investigators can breathe easier 11/26/2008 When Timberfire restaurant burned down in Bainbridge, the Geauga County fire-investigation unit was on the scene within minutes. Unit members were also at an auto-shop fire last May in Auburn. The team is called out to fires around the county, searching
	'Keeping good roads good' Auburn's priority 11/26/2008 In a report involving the repair rating of township roads, Auburn Trustee John Eberly said the plan is to spend the bulk of the funds on "keeping the good roads good. Then we will try to take some of the money and improve the bad roads."
	Ex-officials sue Bentleyville for attorney bills 11/19/2008 Former Bentleyville Mayor Michael Canty and three former Village Council members have filed lawsuits in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas against the village.
	Bowhunting plan won't fly in Pepper Pike 11/19/2008 There will be no bowhunting in Pepper Pike following a discussion and informal vote last week by City Council
	Sidewalk issue sidetracks Windsor plan 11/19/2008 A preliminary plat plan for the 38-lot Falls Walk subdivision on the former Windsor Hospital property was approved unanimously Monday by the Chagrin Falls planning and zoning commission.
	Parents get lowdown on teen drinking, drug use 11/19/2008 Parental attitudes about the acceptance of alcohol have a major impact on whether teenagers will drink, according to James C. Adams, chief executive officer of the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services.
	Cluster-housing plan besieged by lawsuits 11/19/2008 A second lawsuit was filed last week over a proposed cluster subdivision on 50 acres off Savage Road in Bainbridge.
	Gates Mills closes doors on summer day camp 11/19/2008 The Village of Gates Mills will no longer host its yearly summer day camp. Village Council discussed its discontinuation last week.
	Single trash hauler sought for Russell 11/12/2008 Russell Trustees are seeking a way to reduce the wear and tear of rubbish-hauling trucks using township roads. They also are considering lowering the cost of trash pickup to residents. They will meet with trash haulers and with Geauga-Trumbull Solid Wa
	Moreland Hills ready to choose architect 11/12/2008 Moreland Hills Village Council is preparing to choose an architect in the next month for the new service garage, Mayor Susan C. Renda said Monday. No new taxes are anticipated for the project. Construction of the facility, estimated at $2.3 million, is
	Election inspires Chagrin Falls Park neighborhood 11/12/2008 It took a long time coming, but change is here, according to Joseph Sanders, a resident of Chagrin Falls Park in Bainbridge who is active in the community center there. He spoke of last week's election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United S
	Obama gains ground among valley voters 11/12/2008 By 25 votes, John McCain supporters in traditionally Republican Chagrin Falls Village lost to Barack Obama supporters in the presidential race last week, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. The vote was 1,242-1,217
	Rubbish pickup may be first cut for Gates Mills 11/12/2008 Gates Mills Village Council was to consider a recommendation this week from the village's finance committee regarding a projected $400,000-plus budget deficit. The finance committee deliberated for nearly two hours Saturday on ways to compensate for the
	Spillway proposal moves toward ballot 11/12/2008 An ordinance listing additional uses for the Ivex property was passed by Chagrin Falls Village Council Monday, setting the stage for a Feb. 3 special election. The decision was not unanimous. Councilman Richard Subel opposed it, saying he wanted to see t
	Geauga Lake eyed for big-box sprawl 11/12/2008 One of the first proposals for the use of the former Geauga Lake land in Bainbridge is being reviewed by the township. The Richard E. Jacobs Group has an option to buy about 30 acres of the former Geauga Lake Park land, according to Bainbridge Trustee Je
	Alcohol tests widen at area high schools 11/05/2008 Alcohol testing at school events is being conducted by several local school districts.
	Pumpkin-roll smash leaves man critical 11/05/2008 This year's Chagrin Falls pumpkin roll on Halloween eve turned tragic for a Solon man who was struck by an unidentified pumpkin-sledding youth.
	Gas-well fears reach new neighborhood 11/05/2008 Concerns about safety and well-water contamination have prompted residents near a proposed gas and oil well in Bainbridge to voice them to state and local officials.
	Wells may be added to Orange inspections 11/05/2008 Orange Village Council is scheduled to vote next week on an amended version of an ordinance requiring point-of-sale inspections. A major addition to the legislation would require that water wells be inspected.
	'Tough decisions' ahead for South Russell 11/05/2008 It will be a conservative 2009 in terms of spending for the Village of South Russell. Councilman John Binder, who chairs the finance committee, said last week that a "rough stab" at the 2009 budget by the committee showed a decline in revenue of over $10
	Take driller out of control, trustees say 11/05/2008 After almost a year, the situation involving methane gas in the aquifer and in water wells on English Drive and surrounding areas in Bainbridge is yet to be resolved.
	Caution signal out for winter driving 10/29/2008 Orange, Moreland Hills and Pepper Pike are in shape for the beginning of the winter season with road salt, but conserving will be a priority, because of the limited supply for Greater Cleveland communities.
	Aerial photos put properties in focus 10/29/2008 Local zoning, police and fire departments in Geauga County now have 360-degree pictorial views of buildings and houses in their service areas.
	Alcohol tests check use at school events 10/29/2008 No students tested positive for alcohol at the Chagrin Falls homecoming dance earlier this month, according to School Superintendent Stephen Thompson said.
	Junk-car complaints on idle in Taborville 10/29/2008 A resident of the Taborville community in Auburn appealed to Township Trustees about junk and unlicensed vehicles on properties in the neighborhood.
	$924,000 state grant pursued for sewage 10/29/2008 Pepper Pike and Moreland Hills have applied for state Issue 1 capital-improvement funds to help pay for the conversion of sewage-treatment plants to pump stations
	Blake's eyes new life with fewer restraints 10/29/2008 The Chagrin Falls planning and zoning commission voted 4-1 last week to recommend a new occupancy agreement between the village and Paul Seegott, owner of the Blake's Restaurant property on River Street.
	Old station holds key for carpool program 10/29/2008 Russell Trustees learned last week about the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency's Ride Share program and the Geauga Transit program.
	Home near gas well on brink of explosion 10/22/2008 For the past 10 months, Bainbridge resident Irvin Mesmer said, he and his wife, Joanne, have been living with the uncertainty of whether they will ever have safe drinking water.
	Hunting Valley may create scenic corridor 10/22/2008 The Village of Hunting Valley has taken another step to preserve its scenic beauty, focusing on a stretch of Chagrin River Road.
	Local schools called 'victim of success' 10/22/2008 The new $40 million Kenston High School, which opened in August 2006, is being financed through a bond issue passed by the community in 2002. The 228,000-square-foot facility, located on 60 acres at Bainbridge and Snyder roads, features a 745-seat auditor
	Driller backs off threat to conservancy, village 10/22/2008 A mandatory pooling order for land owned by the Village of Gates Mills and the Gates Mills Land Conservancy to enable Cutter Oil to drill a well on Chagrin River Road led to scurrying last week by village officials. Village Council held an executive sessi
	Residents issue ultimatum on road paving 10/22/2008 Residents of the Red Raider subdivision in Russell told Township Trustees last week the roads need improvement. They would like to see the 30-year-old subdivision's roads paved soon, possibly within a year's time, they said.
	New unmarked police car faces roadblock 10/22/2008 The question of whether village police officers should use their own vehicles and be reimbursed for mileage for administrative trips generated discussion and debate last week by South Russell Village Council.
	Pepper Pike to continue deer culling 10/22/2008 Pepper Pike City Council agreed last week to continue the city's deer-culling program, which uses clover trapping and the captive-bold method of euthanizing the animals. It will run from Dec. 1 through March 31, 2009.
	Road-salt supply is on slippery slope 10/15/2008 Keeping roads clear of ice and snow this winter is expected to cost more than last season, according to local road and service departments. The rising costs of fuel and asphalt also will impact their operations, they said.
	Court rules for Chagrin in garage case 10/15/2008 In an 18-page ruling Oct. 8, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court and found that Chagrin Falls Village did not violate due process in resident Holly Chandler's garage case.
	Benefit run in park on village fast track 10/15/2008 A request from the Chagrin Falls Boosters to use South Russell Village Park for a benefit run on Thanksgiving Day generated debate Monday by South Russell Village Council. Discussion centered on the need for additional police officers to help with traffi
	Tradition goes poof in 'powder-puff' game 10/15/2008 An incident at an annual "powder-puff" event in Bainbridge ended with reported assaults and police charges.
	Grave responsibility may fall on township 10/15/2008 The question has been raised about whose responsibility it is to repair gravestones that are deteriorating at Auburn Township's two cemeteries.
	Valet proposal turns to sharing expenses 10/15/2008 The Chagrin Falls parking commission was taken out of mothballs Monday to hear a proposal for valet service at Blake's and Gamekeepers restaurants and the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre. The service would ease the parking crunch in the area of River and W
	Flood assessments would drain residents 10/15/2008 Bainbridge Township Trustees said they did not hear support Monday from residents of Cedar and South streets for property assessments to solve flooding problems in the neighborhood. Trustees met with residents to discuss possible assessments for a projec
	Closing school for Jewish holidays is matter of numbers 10/08/2008 Whether local districts close schools on the Jewish high holidays has to do with the numbers, school administrators said last week.
	Police departments put money on firing ranges 10/08/2008 Continual training in the use of firearms ranks among the highest priorities for their departments, according to area police chiefs. Officers regularly practice at a number of firing ranges, both indoor and out.
	Refund weighed for Bainbridge taxpayers 10/08/2008 Bainbridge Trustee Matthew Lynch said Monday that he wants to use a portion of the township's $6.5 million in estate taxes for tax relief to township taxpayers
	Sewer-line proposal divides trustees 10/08/2008 Russell Township will move forward on a study of a sewer line that would serve the township and business owners on the north side of Kinsman Road (Route 87).
	Sewer extension on track in Pepper Pike 10/08/2008 The northwest quadrant sanitary-sewer project in Pepper Pike is moving forward, with construction scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. About 200 homes are being converted from septic
	Septic-system inspections planned in Orange 10/08/2008 Orange Village Council is scheduled to vote next month on an amended version of an ordinance requiring point-of-sale inspections.
	Auburn Corners study approaches target 10/08/2008 By year's end, a report from Kent State University's Center for Urban Design on development options at Auburn Corners should be complete, Auburn Trustee Michael S. Troyan said last week.
	ODOT spins wheels on interchange woes 10/01/2008 Despite Ohio Department of Transportation promises to provide relief for the Route 422 freeway interchange at Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Bainbridge, frustration continues for motorists.
	Shoe tree stumbles upon Chagrin relocation 10/01/2008 Bainbridge Township's famed "shoe tree," which recently was taken down for the Savage Road reconstruction, has taken root in Chagrin Falls, if just temporarily.
	Police station impact minimal, city says 10/01/2008 It will be up to Pepper Pike residents Nov. 4 whether to rezone residentially zoned land just east of the City Hall complex to accommodate a public building.
	Old house crunched by much older tree 10/01/2008 Most people are back to normal after the winds from Hurricane Ike blew through Ohio on Sept. 14, leaving many without electricity for days and with downed trees in the yards. But William and Karen Thailing are far from their daily routines.
	Old house crunched by much older tree 10/01/2008 Most people are back to normal after the winds from Hurricane Ike blew through Ohio on Sept. 14, leaving many without electricity for days and with downed trees in the yards. But William and Karen Thailing are far from their daily routines.
	Power outage causes meltdown at ice rink 10/01/2008 While much of Auburn Township lost power in the windstorm of Sept. 14, leaving residents without water from their wells, one area business had more water than it wanted.
	Russell businessman faces 30 days in jail 10/01/2008 For several years, Russell Township and Russell Automotive in Russell have wrestled over zoning issues in court. Now, Assistant Geauga County Prosecutor Rebecca Schlag is asking the Geauga County
	Local schools powerless to save for snowy days 09/24/2008 School officials were ready to hook up a generator at West Geauga High School the afternoon of Sept. 16, when the power came back on.
	Cluster decision hit from both sides 09/24/2008 At least two appeals by residents have been filed to challenge the Bainbridge board of zoning appeals decision on a cluster subdivision plan off Savage Road.
	Elected finance position is on way out 09/24/2008 Bentleyville Mayor Leonard Spremulli introduced an ordinance last week that would turn the duties of the village clerk-treasurer, an elected position, into an appointed office of fiscal officer.
	No tenants yet, but Moreland plaza on way 09/24/2008 Moreland Hills Towne Centre is expected to open its doors late next spring or early summer, according to Al Wangenheim, vice president of building for Solon-based Davis Development Group.
	Village goes slow on Ivex rezoning 09/24/2008 Former Chagrin Falls Mayor B. Richard Bodwell asked Village Council Monday to table new zoning uses for the former Ivex property in his Cleveland Street neighborhood.
	Cemetery plan takes uneasy step forward 09/24/2008 South Russell Village Council approved a motion Monday authorizing expenditures of up to $4,750 for preliminary engineering, including continued concept design and estimates, for a municipal cemetery.
	Easing of sign rules up to Pepper Pike voters 09/24/2008 Pepper Pike voters will have an opportunity to vote Nov. 4 on amended commercial sign regulations in commercial districts. Introduced by Councilwoman Paulette Morganstern, the proposed amendments seek to spell out specific sign regulations that must be a
	Wicked winds wipe out power for days 09/19/2008 Chagrin Falls resident Richard Hutchinson returned home Sunday to find a giant scycamore tree in the middle of the second floor of his house at 511 N. Main St. "I was coming from out of town and found out about it at 11 p.m.," he said.
	Ex-mayor objects to lively Ivex plans 09/17/2008 Former Chagrin Falls Mayor B. Richard Bodwell predicted Monday that his Cleveland Street neighborhood would become like Cleveland's "Flats" if the village's planning commission rezone the Ivex paper-mill property.
	City backs off Lander Circle reconfiguration 09/17/2008 Pepper Pike officials have decided not to pursue plans to reconfigure Lander Circle, and the city has put the possibility of a traffic light at South Woodland and Lander roads on the back burner.
	Private roads seek cost break on snowplowing 09/17/2008 Hunting Valley Mayor John D. Wheeler told Village Council last week that he has been approached by various homeowners associations to take a "fresh look" at policies involving snow removal on private roads.
	Perceived conflict explained by trustee 09/17/2008 Bainbridge Trustees attempted to clear up questions Monday over contracts on township projects related to River Road Park and a cemetery expansion.
	Naming rights for park will have to wait 09/17/2008 South Russell Mayor Matthew E. Brett said the village's parks committee had discussed the idea of silent bids for naming rights of the front field at South Russell Village Park. The committee had contemplated that taking place during the annual fall festi
	Closing bittersweet for Dink's workers 09/11/2008 Dink's Colonial Restaurant owner Dennis Zdolshek said, Tuesday there was no good way to announce the closing of the Chagrin Falls landmark, but he did try to inform as many longtime employees as he could prior to making the decision.
	Without health levy, local funds may be tapped 09/11/2008 The Geauga County Health District is seeking voters' approval for a 0.2-mill replacement levy on the November ballot. The health district budget is feeling the effects of the poor economy, said Russell Trustee James Mueller, who is the township represent
	More gas, oil drilling set for Moreland Hills 09/11/2008 A third gas- and oil-drilling operation is scheduled to begin in Moreland Hills next week, according to Mayor Susan C. Renda. Two other sites, at Chagrin Valley Country Club and at Charles Lang's Chagrin River Road property, have been drilled, she said la
	Black widows uncovered in Chagrin sewer 09/11/2008 Mark Davis, foreman with the Chagrin Falls Utilities Department, was in for a surprise last week when he flipped a manhole cover on Bradley Street and found a black widow spider staring him in the face. Mr. Davis said he was sure he had found a black wid
	Sewer issue has community 'deeply divided' 09/11/2008
	Digital age hits full speed in Chagrin schools 09/11/2008 It's the digital age, and Chagrin Falls schools are working to infuse technology into classrooms through a new professional-development technology program called the Chagrin Falls Digital Academy. The objective is to have the 51 participating teachers wh
	Public housing caught in neighborhood cross-fire 09/11/2008 Chagrin Falls Park residents in Bainbridge have sent letters to the Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority asking for help with issues they said involve the agency's apartment units. About 30 letters were sent to GMHA, according to DeAnna Tenney, direct
	Petition against sewers fails legal scrutiny 09/03/2008 As it stands, a referendum issue aimed at placing the question of extending sanitary sewers in the Maple Hill subdivision before South Russell voters next November will not move forward.
	Trustees say running township too much for them 09/03/2008 Running the day-to-day activities in a busy township could require a township administrator to oversee them, according to Bainbridge Trustees.
	Inheritance taxes going fast in Gates Mills 09/03/2008 Although the Village of Gates Mills budgets $350,000 each year in inheritance tax receipts, money is going faster than it is coming in, village Finance Manager JoAnn Lechman said.
	Six members enough, Moreland Council says 09/03/2008 Moreland Hills voted 5-1 last week against a recommendation by the charter review commission that would increase the number of Village Council members by one.
	School officials differ over 'value added' 09/03/2008 Some school districts in the Chagrin Valley indicated that they are pleased with the new "value-added" measure on the state report card. Other local school officials said the state is not providing enough information on how those values are calculated and
	Wildlife drawn to Geauga's Frohring Meadows 09/03/2008 Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge is a model for the slogan, "If you build it, they will come." Linda Gilbert, naturalist with the Geauga Park District, led a group of nature enthusiasts recently around Frohring Meadows off Savage Road.
	Chagrin zoning board says 'art' is not art 09/03/2008 The Valley Art Center could appeal to Chagrin Falls Village Council for variances on a proposed mural with the word "art" on two exterior walls of its newly renovated building on Bell Street. The association is encouraging townships to take advan
	Valley schools open with more security 08/27/2008 Higher security, more Chinese courses in some districts and increased lunch prices across the map marked the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year. School started this week for the Chagrin Falls, Kenston and Orange districts and last week for the West G
	Wide changes feared for former country road 08/27/2008 Residents of Savage Road in Bainbridge are bracing for a road project they say is not only unwelcome but is unneeded. They are opposed to the widening of the 1.2-mile stretch of road that links Chagrin Road and East Washington Street.
	Pepper Pike takes next step on expansion 08/27/2008 Pepper Pike City Council voted 6-1 last week to move forward with a request for qualifications for a proposed City Hall expansion, beginning with a new police station estimated at $6.5 million. Six council members agreed that the city should pay architec
	Village sees benefits in Cleveland water deal 08/27/2008 Following a presentation last week to Bentleyville Village Council by Cleveland Water Department Commissioner Christopher Neilson, Mayor Leonard Spremulli said he intends to introduce legislation next month regarding an amendment to the water agreement.
	Practice burns create potential hazards 08/27/2008 Practice burns provide valuable training for local fire departments, but, in some cases, they can create hazards. They also are becoming more expensive to conduct because of environmental requirements, according to firefighters.
	Soccer league has goal for South Russell park 08/27/2008 South Russell Village Council authorized the mayor and fiscal officer to enter into an agreement with the Chagrin Soccer Association last week for use of South Russell Village Park for soccer practice this fall. The organization will use the 10 acres of
	Geauga fire chiefs pursue regional efforts 08/27/2008 Geauga County fire chiefs are seeking a detailed study of sharing equipment and even personnel by area fire departments. The goal is to save taxpayers money and improve services, according to the fire chiefs. "It's a proactive approach," said Scott Hild
	Village mandated to join drilling pool 08/20/2008 Orange Village is going along with a resident's request to allow a drilling company to use a portion of village-owned right of way after a hearing with Ohio Department of Natural Resources. At a hearing Aug. 12 with the ODNR Division of Mineral Resources
	New owners tout plans for riverfront 08/20/2008 It's been a busy week for the three-man Spillway Partners group, new owners of the old Ivex paper mill property on Cleveland Street in Chagrin Falls. Last Friday, the partners, Darren Wyville, William Phillips and Robert Darden, took possession of the pr
	Bigger Moreland Hills Council recommended 08/20/2008 Increasing the number of Village Council members in Moreland Hills from six to seven has been recommended by the village charter review commission. After studying the idea for five months, the commission reported to council last week. Committee chairman
	Bumpy road lies ahead for Gates Mills 08/20/2008 Despite the failure of two levies for streets, roads and bridges in Gates Mills, the village still needs to be able to do the work, Councilman Jerry Tone said last week. A total of $400,000 is needed annually to replace and repair the roads, he said. Mr.
	Traffic at interchange frustrates township 08/20/2008 As many motorists sitting in traffic express frustration with the traffic situation around the Route 422 freeway interchange in Bainbridge, Township Trustees said, they are waiting for solutions from the Ohio Department of Transportation. Trustee Jeffrey
	Brakes put on South Russell sewer vote 08/21/2008 Strict time requirements have not been met in the effort to place the question of extending sanitary sewers to Maple Hill Drive before village voters in November, South Russell Mayor Matthew E. Brett reported Monday. "If all goes forward, this will go be
	Great Lakes benefits seen in Geauga too 08/21/2008 The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and the Chagrin River Watershed Partners are working to create an awareness of the Great Lakes and how important they are to residents of the region. "It's a fantastic resource," said Rachel Webb, of the
	Road levy is tough sell for Gates Mills 08/13/2008 Gates Mills resident Mary Ann Kish said she has voted twice against the village's first streets, roads and bridges levy. She cited several reasons for her position, including the status of village finances, as well as the fact that many longtime residents
	Kenston Lake grant depends on money from homeowners 08/13/2008 Who will pay for the balance of the reclamation of Kenston Lake in Bainbridge, if it is permanently drained? Township Trustees and property owners are wrestling with that question. A grant is available from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for th
	Petitioners resist sewer extension 08/13/2008 Residents opposing South Russell's recent request to Geauga County Commissioners to extend sanitary-sewer service to the Maple Hill Drive subdivision have taken to the pavement. About 15 residents went throughout the village and collected 250 signatures
	Orange weighs septic-system inspections 08/13/2008 Orange Building Inspector Louis Hovancsek has been hammering away for point-of-sale limited inspections in the village. He told Village Council last week that there were two or three situations last year in which the Cuyahoga County Board of Health per
	Colleagues' quick actions save life 08/07/2008 Quick thinking helped save the life of a Bainbridge Township employee, according to the Bainbridge Fire Department. When Bobbie Nichols, township bookkeeper, and Shane Wrench, assistant zoning inspector, noticed Donald Mitchell, Town Hall property superi
	Landscapers face growing pains over visas 08/07/2008 Local landscaping companies are facing a cutback in their work forces, that could affect their ability to plan their services for next year. And, they say, affect local economy. John and Mary Wheeler own Wheeler Landscaping in Auburn, and Mrs. Wheeler is
	Municipal Center-plan draws mixed reviews 08/07/2008 A $15 million, four-phase master plan for Pepper Pike's Municipal Center received mixed reviews from the 175 residents who attended the project unveiling at Congregation Bethaynu on July 31. But the one item most agreed upon was that the city needed to d
	Lander Circle plans 07/30/2008 A meeting intended to discuss a proposal to redesign Lander Circle in Pepper Pike with abutting business owners last week drew the public as well. It was incorrectly reported two weeks ago that the meeting was to be open to the public. According to May
	Senator puts heat 07/30/2008 Concern is growing over gas- and oil-well drilling near homes in Northeast Ohio. State Sen. Timothy J. Grendell, R-Chester, met last week with members of the Northeast Ohio Gas Accountability Project to discuss what can be done to change Ohio law. Kari M
	Auburn stuck 07/30/2008 Auburn Township officials are seeking a recommendation from the Geauga County Engineer's Office for ways in which to address what will need to be a "massive repair" on Ascot Lane, Trustee John Eberly said last week. He said that there is "a
	Russell still hungers for food service 07/23/2008 Russell zoning does not permit food preparation or restaurants. Some say the township needs a place to drop in where there is seating to order a cup of coffee and a sandwich. Resident Charles Campbell said he supports a change in zoning that wou
	Waterline considered for police station too 07/23/2008 As a Geauga County waterline is being considered in Bainbridge to serve residents whose wells were affected by methane gas leaking from a gas well, the township is considering its impact on the area. And if a waterline is installed, Township Trustees s
	City Hall project cost set at $14.5 million 07/23/2008 Pepper Pike City Council is considering a proposal to expand the City Hall complex in phases. The first phase would be construction of a police station at an estimated cost of $6.5 million.