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County Administrator Ousted
Lights Still Out At Russell Community Center page 5
By Allison Wilson wilson@karlovecmedia.com
In a split vote, Geauga County Commissioners voted against reappointing Gerry Morgan as county administrator at their Jan. 7 meeting. Both commissioners Jim Dvorak and Carolyn Brakey voted Morgan “no” on reappointing Morgan, with Commissioner Spidalieri as the sole vote in favor. See Morgan • Page 5
Grendell Request For County to Pay Legal Fees Denied page 6 FACEBOOK PHOTO
In the picture above, a driver thought the ice- and snow-covered pond in front of Geauga Auto Repair on Ravenna Road in Munson Township was part of the driveway. GCSO reported everyone was safely removed from the Toyota Highlander without injuries.
First Snow Storm of the Winter Causes 35 Accidents
Staff Report
Thompson Township
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Pictured, from left, are new owner Anne Pohto, former owners Anita Stocker and Barbara Stocker, and Tom Robison, the nephew of a former owner.
The snowstorm that dropped up to a foot of snow on parts of Geauga County the morning and afternoon of Jan. 3 caused at least 35 weather-related accidents, according to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office blotter. Fortunately, most individuals
caught on the road during the storm got where they were going without incident — eventually. Chief Deputy Tom Rowan said there is often a delayed adjustment drivers have to snow storms. “Typically, when we get snow, people don’t adjust quickly to the driving required,” he said, adding, however, the 35 calls during the
Obituaries pages 12-13
Sheriff’s Sales & Legal Notices page 14
Classifieds page 15
See Storm • Page 5
Experts Offer Tips on New Year’s Goals Staff Report
By Allison Wilson wilson@karlovecmedia.com
See Stockers • Page 3
pages 10-11
‘It’s Never Too Late’
Beloved Restaurant Passes to New Generation Beloved local restaurant Stockers on the Park is under new management, with Anne Pohto taking over from previous owner Anita Stocker Jan. 1. The Stocker family, who owned the restaurant for around 40 years, announced the change in a Facebook post Dec. 26. “We are putting this building into the best of hands and we know
snow “wasn’t a major issue” for them to handle. Rowan urged drivers to prepare for winter weather by making sure the tires of their vehicles are in good shape, echoing advice from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Governor Mike DeWine,
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Ubuntu Wellness in Chardon provides a myriad of wellness classes, including restorative yoga and reiki workshops, as well as pilates, barre, zumba, individual massage and reiki services, and counseling services.
The spirit of the new year often brings with it a desire for change or growth, whether through setting goals for physical, mental or emotional wellbeing, learning a new skill or finally finishing a long overdue project. Area experts chimed in with some feedback on how people can best support their new year’s intentions, goals or resolutions. “Moving into the new year is always an opportunity to renew and to, you know, maybe not only renew, but restart again,” said Denise Musgrave, of Sunshine Yoga in Chester Township. “But not necessarily change who you are … a lot of people focus on changing like a new you and a new this. “No, what we want to do is maybe just move in (to the new See Resolutions • Page 4
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