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Staff Report Geauga County Treasurer Christopher P. Hitchcock has extended the due date for second-half 2025 real estate tax bills to Aug. 4, citing delays tied to state-level adjustments. Hitchcock said the Ohio Department of Taxation granted permission for the extension after updates related to House Bill 186 and inflation cap credit adjustments delayed delivery of the second-half tax figures to the county. "Taxpayers deserve to be given as much notice as possible to plan payment of one of the largest bills they receive every year, their real estate tax bill," Hitchcock said. "As the tax bill mailing depends on numerous factors outside our control, I have asked the Ohio Department of Taxation and received permission to extend the tax collection due date to August 4, 2026." Hitchcock said he chose to act early rather than risk a late change affecting taxpayers. "Last minute changes when such large amounts of money are involved just aren't fair, so I decided to act now rather than later," he said. Amended tax bills will be sent to the printer and mailed within the next 20 days, according to a June 24 press release from the treasurer's office. Taxpayers who do not want to wait for their bill by mail can access duplicate bills online at www.geaugatax.com or by calling or visiting the Treasurer's Office. Payments may be made by cash, money order, check or credit card. Credit card payments can be made by phone at 1-855-782-3909 or online at www.geaugatax.com. A convenience fee applies to credit card transactions. Taxpayers unable to pay their bill in full are reminded that payment assistance programs are available. For more information, call the Geauga County Treasurer's Office at 440-279-2000.
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Angel Arellano, 10, prepares to cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Kaballos Mexican Kitchen and Bar at 15015 Kinsman Road in Burton Township. His father, Ramon Arellano, right, is the restaurant owner. His sister, Anna, 7, is also pictured.
Kaballos Mexican Kitchen Open for Business
By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com 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. The crowd applauded as Angel Arellano, 10, used the Burton Middlefield Chamber of Commerce’s oversized ceremonial scissors to cut the red ribbon while standing beside his father in front of the
renovated restaurant. Before the ribbon fluttered to the blacktop, Burton Township Trustee Ken Burnett spoke. “On behalf of Burton Township, Ramon, we want to welcome you and your entire family, both See Kaballos • Page 9
Thistlethwaite, Krebs Earn All-Ohio Honors, Compete at Nationals By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com
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Cardinal sophomore Mason Thistlethwaite took 7th in State Championship in Columbus in 100 meter. On June 22nd he ran at The Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, NC and placed 76th out of 418 runners from across the country.
The Cardinal Huskies Track and Field Team had a great Spring season. Led by Mason Thistlethwaite, Olivia Krebs, and the 4 x 100m Boys Relay Team (Tor Eastlake, Joey Komandt, Joshua Miller and Thistlethwaite), five Huskies athletes competed at the OHSAA Div. V Track and Field State Championships on June 4 and 5 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University. In reflecting upon this excellent season which saw the Huskies compete both at the state and national level, Thistlethwaite said that the season was amazing. “(As the season continued) I
put more hard work into it,” Thistlethwaite said. “I set long term goals, which led me to being a three time District champ (100m, 200m, and Long Jump). So that gave me a lot of confidence going into Regionals.” In fact, at the OHSAA District Meet at Grand Valley High School from May 21 to May 23, Thistlethwaite's jump of 21 feet, 3 inches broke Rich Pelmonter's school record which had stood for 66 years. In addition, both Thistlethwaite (22.43) and Miller (22.47) broke the Cardinal school record in the 200m and qualified for the Adidas National Tournament. After winning the 100m, 200m, and Long jump at Districts, Thistlethwaite finished second See Track • Page 5
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Town Crier Gone Squatchin’ Bigfoot Festival
July 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bigfoot is coming to John’s Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Road in Middlefield. The family-friendly event features guest speakers Ed Wiland, Jim and Leona Florence, Jack Warren, Bill Rigby, Ernie Davieau and Brian Seech, along with music, vendors, contests, food and raffles. Visitors can pose for photo with Bigfoot and ride the Wildwood Express. Admission is free. Parking is $3. Raffle tickets are also on sale for a chance to win a 50-by-44-inch Bigfoot quilt/wall hanging. Tickets may be purchased at John's Country Nursery before the festival. For more information, call 440-632-0016 or visit johnscountry.net.
FGP Explorer Series
July 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Explore the Wonders of Punderson” at Punderson State Park Manor, 11755 Kinsman in Newbury Township. Join naturalist Vicki Solomon to explore a floating boardwalk on Ohio’s largest kettle lake, poor man’s mink, a pioneer mill site, a haunted mansion and the park’s nature center. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-5641048.
Huntsburg Grange Concert
July 11, 6-8 p.m. Huntsburg Grange will celebrate America 250 and honor active-duty and retired veterans with a free concert featuring True Country band at the Huntsburg Bandstand. The museum will be open. In case of rain, the concert will be held in community center. For information, call 440-636-3052.
Bloodmobile
The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood donors to book appointments to keep the nation’s blood supply stable this summer. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment. • July 16, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 12-6 p.m. • July 22, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Picnic
July 18, noon to 5 p.m. Celebrate America's 250th birthday at a community picnic at the historic Century Village Museum in Burton. Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. The Great Geauga County Fair Band will perform at 1:30 p.m. Family activities, games and demonstrations will be held throughout the museum grounds. Food also will be available for purchase.
Hiram School Reunion
July 19, 1-4 p.m. The annual Hiram School Reunion will be held at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road in Burton. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Beverages, meat and table service will be provided. The reunion will celebrate the 65th, 70th and 75th class reunions. For more information or to RSVP, call Maryan at 330-569-7057, Barbara at 330-2963732 or Gary and Carol at 330-527-4457.
St. Mark Lutheran VBS
July 20-24, 9:30 a.m. to noon Children ages 3 (potty trained) through those entering fifth grade are welcome to register for “The Best Gift Ever” vacation Bible school at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Follow PackRat on a worldwide adventure exploring the Christmas story and learning why Jesus is the best gift ever. Camp is free and includes games, snacks, crafts and more. Registration is available online at tinyurl. com/BestGiftEver2026. For more information, contact St. Mark Lutheran Church at 440-729-1668 or mail@stmarkchester.org.
Taste Of Heritage
July 29, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Leadership Geauga is hosting Taste of Heritage at Geauga Park District’s Claridon Woodlands. The free event introduces retirees to Leadership Geauga's Heritage Program, which features behind-the-scenes tours, conversations with community leaders and local businesses, and opportunities to connect with other retirees while learning more about Geauga County. Attendees can meet Heritage alumni and learn about the program.
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Annual Community Yard, Trunk And Craft Sale Set for July 18 Submitted Mark your calendars for the annual Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Yard, Trunk and Craft Sale, set for Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main site will be Harrington Square, 15561 W. High St., Middlefield, but this sale is too big to contain to just one location. Shoppers can pick up a printed map at Harrington Square or download one from the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce website. The map highlights additional yard sales nearby at private homes and local stores offering tent and sidewalk sales, as area residents share treasures from their Middlefield Village homes. At Harrington Square, visitors will find
a variety of vendors selling everything from household goods and custom T-shirts to kids’ items and baked goods — something for everyone. Food will be available and all the shops at Harrington Square will be open. The Middlefield Chamber of Commerce thanks the sponsors who made this event possible: presenting sponsor Karlovec Media Group (Geauga County Maple Leaf, Middlefield Post, Chesterland News and Kirtland Chronicle) along with Schlabach Printing, Middlefield Bank, Willow Wash and Harrington Square for supplying the perfect venue. We appreciate the support of our community!
Back to School Help for Geauga Kids Registration is now being accepted for Help Me Learn Day, a school supply distribution program for low-income children sponsored by Geauga County Job and Family Services. The 20th annual Help Me Learn Day will be held Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morning Star Friends Church, 12555 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Pre-registration is required to participate. Identification in the form of a food
stamp card, Medicaid card or photo ID is required. Free clothing, student haircuts, dental screenings and eye exams will also be provided compliments of Morning Star Friends Church, Square Up Barbershop, Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, LaBarberia Institute for Hair and Chardon Family Eye Care. For more information or to register by July 31, call 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.
Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
America 250 in Your Parks
Geauga Park District is celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary with a variety of free programs inspired by America 250-Ohio, the statewide commemoration of the nation’s semiquincentennial, and Ohio Goes to the Movies. a signature America 250-Ohio initiative celebrating the Buckeye State’s rich film history. Among featured programs is American History in the Sky on July 10, from 7-8 p.m. at Observatory Park’s Robert McCullough Science Center. Explore America’s history through 10 astronomy-related stories and discoveries, followed by night sky viewing, weather permitting. Then, on July 13, Frohring Meadows will be the place to be for Monday FUN-Day: Big Games in the Park from 6-8 p.m. Visitors are invited to pack a picnic and enjoy giant outdoor games such as Jenga, Connect Four,
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yard dice, dominoes and more. Additional America 250-themed events include 250 Years of Eagles & Turkeys on Aug. 28 from 7-8:30 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center; exhibits and daily Monarch butterfly programs and tagging demonstrations during The Great Geauga County Fair, Sept. 3-7; and Family Night Campfire & Fun on Sept. 22 from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required only for Family Night Campfire & Fun. As part of Ohio Goes to the Movies, Observatory Park will host a free outdoor screening of “Superman” on July 11. Preshow activities begin at 6 p.m., followed by the movie at 7 p.m. on a giant LED screen. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, snacks, water and bug repellent. The celebration also extends to the park district's Nights Out in the Parks concert series, featuring American music. Performances are scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m. at Big Creek Park's Donald W. Meyer Center and include Bent String Band on July 25 and Big North Band on Aug. 8. Concerts move indoors in case of inclement weather.
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Faith Matters
Historical Society Names New Officers
Fair Overcoming Fear Jesus had just arrived in Capernaum by At that point, Jesus told Jairus, “Don’t be boat. A large crowd quickly gathered around afraid; just believe.” Another translation puts Him. While He was still near the lake, a lead- it this way: “Fear is useless, what is needed er of the local synagogue fell at His feet and is trust.” They soon arrived at Jairus’ home pleaded earnestly for Jesus to come to his and there was loud crying and wailing from house. His daughter, who was 12 years old, those mourning the girl’s death. Jesus went was sick and dying. He was desperate and in and told them that the girl was not dead needed a miracle to save her life. No doubt, but “asleep.” They laughed at Him. he had heard of the healings being performed However, Jesus took Jairus and his wife, by Jesus. All his hopes depended on getting along with some of His disciples, to the place Jesus to where his daughter was ASAP. where she lay. Jesus then took the girl’s hand Along the way, a woman who and told her to get up. Immedihad suffered with menstrual ately she stood up and walked bleeding for 12 years, reached out around. The family was totally and touched Jesus’ clothing. She amazed and overwhelmed with believed that just a simple touch joy. Who was this miracle worker would bring the healing she so in their midst? badly yearned for. Her visits to As you reflect on your own life, doctors had not helped. Her condoes your faith typically overcome dition only got worse. With a mix your fears? We dare not allow our of faith and fear she reached out By Roger Kruse fears to undermine our faith. Jefrom behind Jesus, touching His robe secret- sus said that even faith as small as a mustard ly. Immediately, the bleeding stopped and seed was sufficient to move mountains. Plant she sensed that she was now free from her your faith into the soil of God’s great love and suffering. power. Jesus, the miracle Worker, is at hand Jesus knew that power had gone out to help you and deliver you from your fears. from Him and asked who had touched Him. Fear is indeed useless. It is a dead-end street. Likely, He knew who it was. However, it was Whereas, “Anything is possible for the one important to follow up with a conversation. who believes.” Jesus’ disciples were incredulous that Jesus God is good. His promises are true. As inquired about someone touching Him. After you face problems and hardships, the Lord all, the crowd was jostling all around Him. has the power to work purposely and powThe woman came and fell at Jesus’ feet, trem- erfully, if you love and have faith in Him. bling with fear. She had been ceremonially Trusting God is a powerful antidote to worry, unclean, forbidden to have contact with oth- anxiety and fear. Jesus said, “Don’t let your ers. Nevertheless, her faith overcame her hearts be troubled. Trust in God and trust fears. She told her story to Jesus and was also in Me.” Many times, I have prayed this commended for her faith. Jesus told her to go simple prayer out loud, “Lord Jesus, I put all on her way in peace. my trust in You.” Those who dare to let faith No sooner had this happened than a lead the way in the face of fear, will discover messenger from Jairus’ house brought the that God is ready to demonstrate His remarkbad news that his daughter had died. There able power. was no reason to bother the Teacher anymore. I can imagine Jairus was stunned by Roger Kruse has often found God’s peace such heart-rending words. If only they had and power by putting his trust in Jesus. Fears gotten to his daughter sooner. If only they may assail us, but “Those who trust in the Lord had not been interrupted and delayed along are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, the way. but abides forever.”
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The Bainbridge Township Historical Society recently elected its officers for 2026. Shown are (from left) Patty Willson, publicity; Mary Horvath, president; Samantha Schaedler, newsletter editor; Marlene Vieland, treasurer; and Sandy Paterek, hospitality special events. The officers will lead the society’s efforts to preserve and promote the township’s history.
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during D-Day. Peter Booth, a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 214, uses first-person accounts and his collection of memorabilia to detail what American soldiers saw and did on June 6, 1944.
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No registration is required. • July 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “The Astral Library” by Kate Quinn • Virtual, July 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m., “Witches Abroad” by Terry Pratchett
WWII D-Day Reenactment
July 21, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Those ages 15 and up can learn what it was like for soldiers to invade Normandy
July 22, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual Explore the newest resource, Weiss Financial Ratings, with the Weiss Financial Ratings team. This webinar helps guide those thinking about getting life insurance but unsure where to start through the decision-making process. Topics include the different types of life insurance, how premiums are determined, how to save money on premiums and more.
Community Meetings Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.) Huntsburg Township: July 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: July 23, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: July 9, 5:30 p.m.
– Recreation Committee, 6 p.m. – Finance Committee, 6:30 p.m. – Safety Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: July 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: July 8, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; July 22, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
Goodwill Donation Container Christ Church & Museum, Windsor Beginning in mid‑July, a Goodwill donation container will be placed at Christ Church & Museum at the corner of North Wiswell Road and U.S. Route 322 in Windsor. Please note: The Goodwill truck will be here one day only: Oct. 10. All items placed in the container will be picked up on that date. As the container begins to fill, Goodwill will be called and it will supply another one, giving everyone plenty of time to gather items they wish to donate. If you have ladies in the neighborhood with things to go, Windsor Historical Society President Lucy Bean will gladly come in one day with her trailer and pick everything up at once. For pickup arrangements, call Lucy at 440‑537‑9088. This project is being organized by the Windsor Historical Society.
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DDC Clinic Awarded $100,000 In State Capital Budget Staff Report DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children has been awarded $100,000 through Ohio’s fiscal years 2027-2028 capital budget, recently signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine. The funding will support expansion of the clinic’s laboratory infrastructure, strengthening its capacity to diagnose rare genetic disorders, according to a June 16 press release. Officials said the money will aid the continued growth of the clinic’s Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory and Family Heart Center, enhancing its ability to diagnose inherited heart conditions such as cardiomyopathy and Long QT syndrome. “Strengthening our laboratory infrastructure will help us expand diagnostic capabilities and better serve patients and families seeking answers,” said Dr. Heng Wang, the
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from page 1 in the 100m in the OHSAA Track and Field Regional Championship at Cuyahoga Heights High School on May 30. His time of 11.44 clinched a spot in the OHSAA Division V State Championship Tournament. In addition, Thistlethwaite also qualified for the OHSAA Division V State Championships in the 4 x 100m along with teammates, Tor Eastlake, Joey Komandt, and Joshua Miller. At the Division V Regional Championship, the 4 x 100m Relay Team finished third with a time of 44.07. However, not only did the 4 x 100m team qualify for the Division V OHSAA State Track and Field Championships, they also broke a Cardinal school record which had stood since 1994, bettering the previous time by .63 seconds. Thistlethwaite said that it was an amazing experience working with his friends throughout the season as they diligently made progress toward their record breaking 4 x 100m performance. In working to break the school record, Thistlethwaite said that honing their technique on handoffs was crucial in dropping the necessary time. “Mostly we tried to get our handoffs dialed in,” Thistlethwaite said. Relay team members also focused on staying low in the blocks rather than standing up too quickly as the race began, Thistlethwaite said. Also qualifying for the OHSAA Division V State Track and Field Championships was Cardinal Girls Track and Field Team member Olivia Krebs who finished third in the shot put and fifth in discus at Regionals. On June 4 and 5, the Huskies competed in the OHSAA Division V Track and Field Championships at Ohio State University. After qualifying for the 100m finals with a preliminary time of 11.27, Thistlethwaite finished seventh to earn All-Ohio Honors. “It was a great experience (to compete in the OHSAA State Track and Field Championships),” Thistlethwaite said. “The atmo-
clinic’s medical director, said in the release. He added growing demand for specialized genetic and cardiogenetic services would make the funding key to supporting earlier, more accurate diagnoses and advancing research. State Sen. Sandra O’Brien, R-Ashtabula, championed the clinic’s inclusion in the capital budget. “It is my hope that the funds received for DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children will help discover new ways to improve the lives of Ohio’s young people,” she said in the release. Founded in 2002, the nonprofit DDC Clinic serves more than 1,500 families and over 2,500 patients from 38 states and seven countries. The clinic launched its original Genetic Awareness Panel test in 2018. More information is available at ddcclinic.org.
sphere was (great). All of it was just fun. I tried to soak in as much as I possibly could.” To earn All-Ohio Honors in the 100m at the OHSAA Division V State Track and Field Championships, Thistlethwaite was focused on having great technique out of the blocks at the start of the race. “(In the preliminaries), I just knew I had to get a good block start because most of the year, they haven't been the best,” Thistlethwaite said. “So I just tried to push out as fast as I could and then get to my top end speed, and I did that and I qualified (for the finals). Then in the finals, I just wanted to be in the top 8, and my goal was to beat one kid, and I got seventh, so I beat two. And then next year, (my goal is) top five or top three.” Krebs also earned All-Ohio Honors by placing fourth in the shot put at the OHSAA State Championships with a throw of 41 feet, 3 inches. With excellent performances this season, Thistlethwaite, Miller and Krebs qualified for the Adidas National Track and Field Championships from June 18 to June 21 at North Carolina A & T University in Greensboro, North Carolina. At the Adidas Nationals, Krebs finished on the podium and in 6th place in the shot put. Competing in the 200m at the Adidas Nationals, Thistlethwaite finished 76th out of 418 runners with a time of 22.47, while Miller was 96th (22.56). During the summer months, Thistlethwaite has continued to compete. In fact, he most recently took first in the 50m (6.29), and second in the 100m (11.41) and 200m (23.05) at the Cleveland Track Classic at Spire Institute in Geneva on June 28. As Thistlethwaite heads into his junior year season of track and field, he is focused on continuing to jump further and lowering his times in the 100m and 200m. “My goals for junior year, in the 100m, I want to get down to a 10.8, 10.7,” Thistlethwaite said. “Long jump, I want to hit 22 or 22.5 feet. In the 200m, I would like to rebreak the record and run like a 21.8 or 21.9.”
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Physical Therapy for Back Pain: Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery By Dr. Adam Cramer, PT, DPT Between 60-80% of Americans will experience chronic back pain at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common occupational disorders in the country, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The good news: Most chronic back pain can be treated effectively without surgery. At MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield, we help clients find lasting relief by gradually improving strength and mobility through ex- Cramer ercise, allowing them to resume their normal activity level. We use a combination of treatments to accomplish this. Physical therapy paired with specially prescribed motor control exercises, which only a licensed physical therapist can prescribe, has shown significant success treating chronic low back pain by improving neuromuscular control of the spine and making it more stable and stronger. Chronic back pain is rarely a quick fix, but physical therapy aims to correct the underlying dysfunction, not just treat the symptoms. We also bring relief using an advanced treatment called Intramuscular Stimulation or Dry Needling. This procedure requires specialized training and targets muscle function to improve tissue healing and is especially effective when back pain is linked to an underlying injury. Thin, solid filament
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needles deactivate trigger points within the muscle, which are known to contribute to pain, poor muscle function, reduced circulation and reduced flexibility. Hands-on manual therapy is another effective option, including myofascial release, massage, soft tissue mobilization, stretching and range of motion work. A 2011 study in the Journal of Internal Medicine found manual therapy helped back pain patients function even six months later. After 10 weeks, more than one-third of patients receiving manual therapy reported their pain was much better or gone, compared to only 1 in 25 taking medication alone. Avoiding orthopedic surgery starts with seeing an independent Doctor of Physical Therapy whose only focus is helping you avoid the operating table. Physical therapy is not something that can be done on your own or by another type of practitioner; it takes the trained eye of a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy to properly assess, diagnose and treat your pain. No referral is needed in Ohio for physical therapy, so you can skip seeing a physician or surgeon. Call MyoFit today for an initial consultation and start moving forward pain free. Dr. Adam Cramer, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pain specialist, and lead Doctor of Physical Therapy at MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield. Call MyoFit at 440-632-1007 if you would like to avoid orthopedic surgery for your pain. MyoFitClinic.com
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Hershey Montessori School students will help establish and maintain a working beehive as part of the Whole Kids Foundation Bee Grant program.
Hershey Awarded Bee Grant Hershey Montessori School has been selected as a recipient of the Whole Kids Foundation Bee Grant, in partnership with The Bee Cause Project, bringing hands-on pollinator education to its Middle and Upper School campus. The Bee Grant Program empowers schools and nonprofits to create hands-on learning experiences through educational beehives, pollinator gardens and curriculum that inspires curiosity and environmental stewardship. With this support, the school will install a Langstroth hive in late spring, led by Farm Manager and Mentor Melanie Blake and
Ben Dallman, with assistance from staff and students. The project will actively engage students in establishing and maintaining a working hive while learning about the vital role bees play in the food system and environment. “We’re thrilled to give our students the chance to connect with nature in such a meaningful way,” said Yvonne Delgado Thomas, Director of Development. “This grant will help them understand the interconnectedness of our entire ecosystem.” The Bee Grant Program has awarded more than 1,100 grants, reaching over 1.4 million students nationwide. For more information, visit wholekidsfoundation.org/beegrant.
Geauga’s Shrinking Farmland
Planning Commission to Hold Forum July 15 Staff Report Anyone concerned about the state of farmland in Geauga County may attend the Farmland Forum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 15 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds Youth and Livestock Building, 14373 N. Cheshire
St. in Burton Township. Sponsored by the Geauga County Planning Commission, the forum will provide fodder to update the county’s Farmland Preservation Plan, according to a flier from the commission. “Since the early 1980s, cropland in the County has decreased by 13,917 acres (33%),” according to the flier. An open house is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Community input is requested to help identify agricultural trends and challenges, opportunities for farmland preservation and priorities for future agricultural polices and programs. A brief overview will be presented at 6:30 p.m. and visitors are welcome to view the self-guided informational displays on agriculture, development, zoning, land use and more. A question and answer session is planned.
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HISTORY FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK
Windsor's Elk Hotel Comes Down, Taking a Piece of History with It By Lucy Bean president, windsor historical society Windsor's early industry was shaped by its remarkable sandstone quarries. Warner's Hollow, nearly a mile long and almost 100 feet deep, created a natural divide between Windsor and the original Windsor Village. Its size made bridging impossible, which is why Route 534 never crossed the true center of the township. Hezekiah Skinner built one of the first grain mills at Windsor Mills, powered by a dam across Phelps Creek. The mill served the community for decades before being torn down in 1924. As settlement grew, the quarries became Windsor's major industry. A narrow-gauge railroad carried carloads of sandstone from Warner's Hollow to Burton Station, where it connected with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and continued to the Pittsburgh Stone Co. Some of the darker sandstone used in Pittsburgh buildings came directly from Windsor's high-grade stone. Windsor stone also traveled closer to home. Sandstone from the Windsor Mills Quarry was used to build the Trumbull County Courthouse in the 1890s, where it has stood the test of time. Crushed stone from local quarries formed the base of roads from Huntsburg through East Orwell. When quarrying slowed, the deep waters of the abandoned pits supplied ice for Carter's Creamery at Windsor Center. Long before the quarries, Native Americans traveled these ridges and waterways.
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your immediate family and your employees, to Burton Township,” he said. “We look forward to many years of your success at this great location. The history of this location is very strong and we really look forward to bringing that spirit back to our community. Welcome to Burton Township on behalf of the township trustees and Burton Township residents. Thank you for choosing Burton Township.” During a brief interview, Arellano said he learned from a friend the building, formerly the Amish Country Kitchen at 15015 Kinsman Road in Burton Township, was available for lease. After just a few months of renovations, the restaurant opened quietly several days before the grand opening, serving dishes from its extensive menu. The restaurant is open seven days per week, Arellano said. A sign at the entrance informs customers Kaballos is working to obtain a liquor license. After the restaurant in Middlefield Village burned more than a year ago, Arellano opened a smaller restaurant in Newbury Center and sold a limited menu from his food truck. The truck was first parked in Middlefield Village and more recently operated in the Burton Township restaurant's parking lot while renovations were underway. Meanwhile, his core staff remained loyal, waiting for him to recover from the catastrophic fire. “Everybody stayed with me. Nobody left,” he said Monday. An accidental electrical fire destroyed
Built in 1870 at the corner of Ohio 534 and U.S. Route 322 in the Windsor Corners District, the Elk Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It later became a popular antique shop, a restaurant named the Switching Post and had residential apartments on the second floor. (Photo courtesy: oldhousedreams.com)
Generations later, the land near the old quarry sites became home to the 4-H camp, where local youth learned outdoor skills and leadership. The same landscape that once supplied stone for buildings and roads became a place of learning and community. Stone from the quarry on Stoneville Road helped build culverts, bridges and early highway improvements throughout the county. Stewart's Quarry also played a major role, with horse-drawn stone wagons moving loads through Windsor. By 1890, the stone company was a major economic force, building homes for its workers and supporting conKaballos Mexican Restaurant in Middlefield Village on the morning of April 13, 2025, but no one was injured, according to previous reporting. Ava Gough, an employee of the restaurant since March 2021, started a GoFundMe page for Arellano and his family. “It’s more than just a job, it has truly been like a second home,” Gough said on the GoFundMe page. “Kaballos is a warm, welcoming, family-oriented place. Ramon is a true family man with a deep love for his community. He and his loved ones pour their hearts into the restaurant every single day.” Arellano remodeled the restaurant in 2023, filling it with personal touches, including a hand-painted mural created by his father, she said. “When I say this is a family business, I truly mean family,” Gough said in the interview. “This restaurant has been a beloved staple in the Middlefield community for as long as I can remember.” Rebuilding the original structure was not financially feasible because of the high cost of construction, property owner Larry Shibley said. In December 2025, demolition of the charred structure on the 0.8-acre property began, with large green containers parked in the snowy parking lot to hold the remnants of the popular family-owned eatery. Shibley said in a Dec. 17 phone interview he had leased the restaurant to Ramon and Maria Arellano two years earlier. In the aftermath of the fire, he said he hoped the site would be leased to someone interested in starting another business. The former Middlefield Village restaurant site remains available for lease, according to a sign posted on West High Street.
struction of a local hotel. The hotel, known as the Elk Hotel, stood for many years as a familiar landmark in Windsor. For just 15 cents, a traveler could get a room for the night, breakfast in the morning and a fed horse waiting outside. As time passed and the hotel declined, the building found new life in many roles. It served as part of the post office, later became a blacksmith shop, then a grocery store and finally an antique shop and restaurant known as The Switching Post. Today, June 4, 2026, this grand old building is being torn down and hauled away. With it goes a large piece of
Windsor's history. For me, watching the Elk Hotel come down has been harder than I expected. It's a big building, and it held so many stories long before I ever came along. I keep thinking about all the footsteps that went up and down those stairs, all the people who stayed in those 34 rooms and all the years it stood there like it would last forever. Seeing it in pieces now tugs at me. I know everything has its time, but it's still sad to watch a place with that much history disappear. I'm grateful I got to see it standing, and I'm even more grateful we can keep its story alive.
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Amish Kidnapping Suspects Could Be Tried Together Staff Report Should last October’s Amish home invasion and kidnapping case go to trial, three of the suspects will be tried as co-defendants, according to filings in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas. Ricky Martin, William Hatfield and Randall Cromer, all of Canton, face a variety of charges related to alleged burglary, theft, kidnapping and assault. A fourth suspect, Bradford Hosler, also of Canton, pleaded guilty March 16 to aggravated robbery and kidnapping, both first-degree felonies. His sentencing has not yet been scheduled. According to court filings, Hatfield rejected a plea offer extended in June. Hosler, Hatfield and Cromer are accused of violently ransacking an Amish family’s home in search of money. They allegedly attempted to abduct the family’s 8-year-old
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child as they left the residence and threatened to kill him. The three were each charged on nine counts: aggravated burglary; aggravated robbery; three counts of kidnapping, all first-degree felonies; felonious assault, a second-degree felony; theft, a fifth-degree felony; and two counts of assault, first-degree misdemeanors. Hosler’s remaining charges will be dismissed by the state upon sentencing. Martin, a former Amish taxi driver, is al-
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leged to have helped plan the crime. He faces six charges related to complicity: aggravated burglary; aggravated robbery; three counts of kidnapping, all first-degree felonies; and having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony. In early June, Assistant Prosecutor Nick Burling filed a motion to join the defendants for trial, arguing they are alleged to have been involved in the same offenses. “Co-defendants Hatfield and Cromer are both charged in identical indictments, and
they are both alleged to have been present at the residence and been involved in committing the crimes that occurred there,” Burling said. “Co-defendant Martin is alleged to have planned the offenses, directed the others on what to do, led them to the residence and met up with them after the incident.” While Martin’s indictment differs from Hatfield and Cromer’s, that isn’t a barrier to trying them together, Burling said. “The evidence against all the co-defendants is the same,” he said. “If the cases were tried separately, the same witnesses would be called by the state in each case; this includes the possible need to call the 8-year-old boy at three trials if the cases are not joined.” An order to consolidate, joining the cases for trial, was filed June 22. A continuance order filed June 30 set Oct. 26 as the first day of trial.
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Geauga County Airport
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Addition of New Hangar By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com
The ribbon cutting June 25 for the 12,000-square-foot T-hangar at Geauga County Airport in Middlefield Township was a celebration of years of planning and perseverance, said Geauga County Airport Manager Ric Blamer from inside the spotless structure. “This hangar has been on our plans forever,” he told a crowd of about 30 public officials and board members on a rainy Thursday morning. Blamer credited the Geauga County Airport Authority (GCAA) Board of Directors and Geauga County Commissioners for supporting the project, which broke ground in April. Also the treasurer and secretary for the GCAA, Blamer said the $1.3 million T-hangar has been in high demand among pilots wanting space for their aircraft. “Our wait list has been as high as 52. We get three to four calls a week,” he said. “This helps our financial position. That money can go back into other buildings.” Being able to rent space for 10 expensive aircraft adds money to the airport coffers, Blamer said, adding the money funds more growth as the facility adds buildings and services for area pilots and the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. “This will move the airport forward,” he said, noting it is more than just the new hangar space that people use. “There is an incredible demand for pilots and (aircraft) mechanics.” As an aviation hub, Geauga County Airport draws young people to its youth programs where they learn many skills and become more involved in the local aviation culture, Blamer said. The ripple effect of more air traffic means businesses and industry have quick access to their distant partners and the Middlefield area becomes more attractive to investors, he said. The airport creates connections far and wide.
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The Geauga County Airport Authority Board of Directors and county officials cut the ribbon to the new hangar at the Geauga County Airport June 25. Participants were, from left, Ben Nicastro, Greg Gyllstrom, Chip Hess, Robert Schloss, County Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri, Middlefield Mayor Ben Garlich, Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand and airport manager Ric Blamer.
“A mile of highway will get you just a mile, but with one mile of runway you can get anywhere,” Blamer said. “We don’t have a mile of runway but you can still get anywhere from here.” Robert Schloss, GCAA president, thanked board directors Chip Hess, Greg Gyllstrom, Dave Hostetler, Ben Nicastro and Tim Randles. He also recognized Blamer. “We couldn’t do it without him,” Schloss said. A number of organizations contributed to the recent airport updates. “One of these is the (Geauga County) Board of County Commissioners. Without Ralph (Spidalieri) and his support we wouldn’t be here. He made it happen,” Schloss said. “It’s our goal to continue making improvements and be the best county airport in Ohio.”
Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week ending June 26 and period June 28-July 1, 2026, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Sharon A. Hoopes, Clay Street, to Maria J. and Daniel D. Miller III, $70,000. (15.01 acres) Michelle Dedek, 17452 Huntley Road, to David W. Bender, Rebecca Bender, David W. Bender Jr. and Uria D. Bender, $600,000. (17.98 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Ervin E. and Barbara J. Miller, Burton Windsor Road, to Andrew A. and Mary Alice Yoder, $35,000. (12.10 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Erin Therese Krebs, 15229 Timber Ridge, to Melissa A. Stark, $330,000. (0.21 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Ella N. Byler, 17742 Tavern Road, to Jacob M. Yutzy, $225,000. (5.23 acres) Jo Ann M. Perko (TOD), 17885 Madison Road, to Stephen M. Perko, $328,000. (5.45 acres)
Patty Fulop, airport outreach coordinator, detailed the airport’s history since 1967 and the funding sources for the hangar project, including the Federal Aviation Administration, Geauga County Commissioners and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
She also said airport use has increased as the GCAA has made improvements and upgrades, leading to about 50 operations a day at the facility. “These buildings have always been on our master plan,” she said.
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Caregiver will come to your home. Personal care and light housekeeping. Certified with references. 440-3131804. Need something hauled? 40-ft gooseneck trailer. Insured with the ability to haul anything up to 8,000 lbs. Contact Dominic 330-623-3329. Offering Junk Removal and Demolition: 440-883-9124. Taxi Driver: 2022 F350 Super Duty, extend cab, 6 seats, tows any trailer. Local or long distance. Call Brian Morgret 440-650-9385. Buckeye Landscaping looking for new clients for upcoming season. Services including mowing, mulching, pruning, spring/fall clean-ups, also snow plowing. Call 440 883 9124.
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PETS & ANIMALS 5-month-old pygmy goat buck. $75. 440-321-8152. For sale: 2-year-old chihuahua male. Very friendly, very energetic. Up-to-date on shots. $250. Call or text 440563-1797. “Winston” is a beautiful orange & white feral cat who needs safe barn home. He’s already neutered & vaxxed. Call Rebecca 440-321-2485
REAL ESTATE Investment properties with current long term tenants. Each property has 4 bedroom house. Three properties to choose from. Cash Only. $89,900 each. Call 440563-8195. 4194 Helsley Fusselman Rd, Southington. $765,000. Horse farm, 12 acres w/additional land available, barns, lg indoor arena, 3800-sqft house w/7 bedrooms. Kathie Lutz 330-687-5900 or Ryan Neal 330687-0622. Private Investor paying cash for homes/land in any condition. Call or text Brian today at 440-346-0161 for a No-obligation offer. No repairs needed. Fast closings. .34-acre Bainbridge lot on 306, part of Lake Lucerne community with amenities. Tap into utilities: gas, electric, sewer, private community well. SAVE BIG! 75k. 440-574-1599.
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