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JEFFERSON - Ashtabula County Treasurer Dawn Cragon announces that the 2nd Half 2018 real-estate tax bills were sent to the printer and should be mailed this week.

The Geneva Eagles were well represented at the division I state track meet.

ANDOVER – If you are looking for a fun activity or a chance to socialize with members of your community while reading books this summer, you may want to check out some of the upcoming June summer reading programs scheduled at Andover Public Library.(From June 7 edition).

JEFFERSON - Jefferson Village Administrator Terry Finger sat in the audience during the Jefferson Village Council meeting on Monday, June 3, offering himself a different viewpoint as he let his replacement give the administrator’s report during the meeting and sit in Finger’s usual seat.

Farmers’ Market starts Sunday

CONNEAUT AND GENEVA -- University Hospitals Geneva and Conneaut medical centers have received the Silver Award for Excellence from The Partnership for Excellence (TPE).  TPE annually honors Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia hospitals for healthcare performance excellence using the internationally recognized Baldrige Excellence Framework.  

ASHTABULA COUNTY - In December, Oliviah Brown-Hall, a 10-year-old girl who inspired many with her courage and zest for life even in difficult times, passed away after battling terminal brain cancer.

ASHTABULA COUNTY - The Ashtabula County Civic Development Corporation is preparing for its 2020 campaign, as the deadline to apply for funding concluded on June 1.

ASHTABULA COUNTY - The Ashtabula County Civic Development Corporation is preparing for its 2020 campaign, as the deadline to apply for funding concluded on June 1.

After sharing with someone that I am the Executive Director of the Ashtabula County Land Bank, I am often greeted with a phrase along the lines of, “interesting…what exactly does a land bank do?” Invariably I talk about the actual things we do, but it’s also important to share the bigger, broader goals of the Land Bank, as well as the impact our efforts have on communities in our county.

Ashtabula County Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

JEFFERSON - Registration remains open for middle-school students to explore manufacturing opportunities in Ashtabula County when the Summer Manufacturing Institute holds three summer camps in July.

PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP – The Board of Trustees held a public hearing for Zoning Case 18-ZC-04, a series of proposed text changes to Sections 14, 15, 16, and 17, with a recommendation for approval as modified at the May 21 meeting.

PAINESVILLE – Council continued discussion on nuisance animals which was initiated at the May 6 council meeting. A resident told a council member her neighbor would get groups of deer in his yard (18 in one photo) waiting to be fed.

MADISON VILLAGE – About five years since the initial planning began and 11 months after breaking ground at 181 Water Tower Dr. in Madison Village, Holiday Inn Express & Suites held a ribbon cutting ceremony May 23.

LAKE COUNTY – Some residents expressed some concerns related to House Bill 6 at the May 23 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Ellen Chamberlin of Willoughby stated the commissioners were part of a coalition which was placing advertising to promote passage of House Bill 6 aka the Green Energy Bill.

 The Pymatuning Valley Eagles defeated the Jefferson Red 14-4 in a junior league baseball game on Wednesday, May 30th.

 WILLIAMSFIELD – In celebration of summer and many of the students moving on to kindergarten, Williamsfield Preschool offered an end-of-the-year picnic for families that included Spider-man and Rapunzel from Spectacular Entertainment that afternoon as well.(From June 7 edition).

ANDOVER – Get ready to go on an African adventure this year, as Andover Christian Church will be presenting the theme “Roar” while highlighting though life is tough, God is good for its June 24-28 Vacation Bible School this year at 150 Stillman Avenue within Andover. (From June 7 edition).

COLUMBUS-It takes a large measure of success at lower levels to reach the pinnacle of success at the top of competitions in any sport.

 LINESVILLE - If you’ve been aching for a frozen treat or for fast food, you’ll be glad to know that The Next Right Thing: Sweet Treats and Cool Eats is now open for business at its location of 202 Penn Street within Linesville, Pa.(From June 7 edition).

SASEBO, Japan – Seaman Derek McManus, a native of Ashtabula, Ohio, knew he wanted to go see the world and expand his horizons. He chose to do it in the U.S. Navy.

ASHTABULA - After School Discovery’s Strive 4 Success program has come to a close for this school year but the reverberations from programming this year will last for years to come.

ASHTABULA COUNTY - In March of 2017, the Ashtabula County Substance Abuse Leadership Team formed to address the complex issues of opioid use, misuse, abuse and overdose deaths in the county, as well as to gather information for coordinated responses to all substance-abuse problems the county may face now and in the future.

MORGAN TOWNSHIP - With May being National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Ashtabula County commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing the disease and those who fight to increase awareness and prevention about it during their meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at the Morgan Hose Fire Hall.

 The Ashtabula County Track & Field and Cross Country held their annual Hall of Fame banquet on Sunday, May 26th at SPIRE Institute.

JEFFERSON - Head out to Giddings Park in Jefferson this weekend for the Ohio Fairy Gardening Festival.

ANDOVER – As a way of helping community members identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders, Andover Public Library offered an all-day Mental Health First Aid Training event to the community on Friday, May 31, through Bridge Health Services as taught by Bridget Swihart.(From June 7 edition).

MADISON TOWSHIP – The Board of Trustees made sure the residents of the Township were made aware they are appreciated at the May 14 meeting.

CONCORD TOWNSHIP – There was a lengthy public session as residents posed questions about real estate taxes, levies, Joint Economic Development District funds, and the proposed new fire stations at the May 15 Board of trustees meeting.
Tom Hach of Fay Road stated the Township’s senior population was increasing and he wondered how people would be able to afford tax increases in the future.