Ann Wishart

After more than a year, the dust hasn’t settled on the debate between Burton and Claridon townships regarding work Durkee Road residents want done on their street.

Claridon Township Road Supervisor Joe Stenger asked township trustees July 6 to establish a policy governing enclosed roadside ditches on residential properties.

Punderson State Park’s disc golf course parking lot was full June 7, testament to the growing popularity of a sport that combines skill, competition and plenty of time in the woods.

Public officials from Middlefield Village, Burton Village and Burton Township welcomed Ramon Arellano to the new location of his Kaballos Mexican Kitchen and Bar just before a storm blew through July 6.

Firefighters from multiple departments responded July 2 after the MK Hardwoods lumber mill at 14505 Madison Road in Middlefield Township caught fire several hours after employees had left for the day.

Although the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate went on recess for summer break before voting on House Bill 646, Middlefield Village Council continued its march toward delaying data center development in the village during its July 9 meeting.

Closing most of Geauga County’s 12 recycling drop-off centers may become necessary due to rising operating costs, Jen Jones said July 8.

Voters in the Berkshire Schools district will be asked to approve an additional 0.5% earned income tax on the Nov. 3 ballot following action by the board of education July 13.

Auburn Township Trustees, residents and the township zoning inspector engaged in a heated discussion July 6 over resident Nate Epprecht’s plans to build a motocross track on his R-1-zoned property at the intersection of Munn and Crackel roads.

Construction of the model home in the first phase of Heritage Pointe subdivision in Middlefield Village is slated for completion by July 21, with sales of the first 39 lots anticipated to begin about a month later, according to the developer.