The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio

Search finds no downed plane
Reports that an aircraft had crashed on frozen Lake Erie offshore of Conneaut couldn't be confirmed Monday night.
Culinary center cooking in Geneva?
With a $20,000 grant from Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County , Geneva will conduct a feasibility study for an educational wine and culinary center in the Geneva area, City Council decided Monday.
Madison schools seek renewal levy, bond issue
Madison Local Schools is going to the ballot May 4 in a do-or-die election for a segmented building project, Superintendent Rodger Goudy said.
Man assaulted during attempted robbery
A man assaulted a Super Kmart shopper while demanding money early Monday morning in the store’s parking lot, according to Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department deputies.
Parents with disabled children can get a break
For couples with a disabled child, putting the romance back into the marriage, even at Valentine’s Day, can be nearly impossible with all the stresses inherent to the relationship.
Walnut Beach to get city’s attention in ’10
Walnut Beach will get some attention this year, despite the city’s budget crisis.
Suspects surface in park vandalism
Two young men have surfaced as possible suspects in the vandalism that blighted the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark late last week, according to the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department
Woman robbed at gunpoint in driveway
Police on Monday nabbed a 17-year-old boy they say robbed a woman at gunpoint hours earlier.
Council told: Don’t cut legal services
City Council, in looking for ways to trim the municipal budget, shouldn't scrimp on its legal service, members were told at Monday's regular meeting.
County grand jury indicts 12
An Andover Township man was indicted for attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault and tampering with evidence stemming from a Dec. 31, 2009, incident in Andover Township, according to Ashtabula County Common Pleas court records.
SAINTS GO MARCHING FOR A WIN
In a sea of football fans, it was Patrick Haywood who stood out in the cheering crowd at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sunday.
Super hungry
The pungent smell of spicy hot sauce greeted customers at Rosemary’s Pizza in Geneva on Sunday evening, as the pizza parlor employees rushed from table to fryer and back again.
Conneaut and Erie team up in the interest of growth
A partnership that spans state lines is laying the foundation for the rebirth of Conneaut’s port, officials said.
SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1911
James Hamilton, of Lenox Township, is a fourth-generation farmer in the Hamilton family who has remained loyal to the Jefferson Milling Co., 168 E. Jefferson St.
WINTERFEST 2010
Bone chilling temperatures didn’t deter hundreds of people from taking part in the Geneva Winterfest Saturday.
Daniel Claypool: No tax-increase implementation before the vote
Ashtabula County Commissioner Daniel Claypool insists that when he voted during a commissioners work session Jan. 22 for the amended resolution to place the one-half-percent sales-tax increase on the May ballot, he did not want to implement the tax increase ahead of the vote.
Bill O’Neill announces another run against U.S. Rep. LaTourette
Democrat Bill O’Neill says his campaign against Republican U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette won’t be polite, but he’s eager to take on the veteran lawmaker from Bainbridge Township.
Man claiming police beat him appears in court
Stephen Boles charges he almost died from the beating he suffered at the hands of city police on Jan. 28.
City denies racial profiling arrest of Stephen Boles
“Deliberate lies.”
State rejects county’s sales-tax resolution
Ashtabula County commissioners Daniel Claypool and Joseph Moroski verified on Friday that the resolution to place an increase in the county’s portion of the sales tax on the May ballot has run into more problems as a result of errors made in the resolution by the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office.
Harpersfield Metropark hit by graffiti vandals
Vandals armed with cans of black spray paint went on a rampage at the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark, defacing signs and buildings with racial slurs, swastikas and obscenities.
Chapman’s Food Service closes its doors
Chapman’s Food Service, formerly located on State Road and in the Harbor, has closed after more than 30 years in business.
Conneaut firefighters don’t see need to tinker with department
City Council, which is talking of tinkering with the Conneaut Fire Department, isn’t giving last year’s overhaul of the department a chance, said the president of the local firefighters union.
Man claims police brutally beat him
The attorney for a 36-year-old city man, who claims police officers brutally assaulted his client Jan. 28, is filing a civil rights lawsuit against the Ashtabula Police Department.
Layoffs won’t hinder murder probe
Recent layoffs in the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department won’t affect the agency’s investigation into the Christmas Day stabbing death of an Ashtabula Township man, Sheriff William Johnson said Thursday.
Huge changes could be ahead
Conneaut City Council committee gave a cautionary thumbs-up Thursday night to actions that could ultimately revamp several areas of municipal government.
OHP seeks to curb impaired drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
With fewer Ashtabula County sheriff’s deputies on the road, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers will work hard to patrol the entire county for drunk and impaired drivers on Super Bowl Sunday, OHP Lt. Mike Harmon said.
OHP joins national campaign — offers Super Bowl Sunday tips
Pizza, nachos, hot wings and beer surely will fill in the commentary Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts go head to head with the New Orleans Saints.
County commissioners cut 3.5 positions from their staff
A permanent 2010 budget for the county should be ready for a vote next week, says County Administrator Janet Discher.
County approves temporary appropriations
The Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners dealt with a slate of routine business this week.
On Thursday, commissioners approved a 35 percent reduction of the load limits on Austinburg Township roads, particularly Forman Road, from Feb. 15 to May 15.
OHP no substitute for deputies, agencies agree
While Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are willing to lend any police agency a hand, they can’t replace 16 Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department deputies laid off earlier this week, said Lt. Mike Harmon, superintendent at the Saybrook Township post.
Ashtabula official upset about cuts in key services
A city official made critical comments Wednesday regarding Tuesday’s cuts in public services by the city manager.
Joseph Moroski plans to run for third term despite cancer diagnosis
As president of the Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners during 2010, Joseph Moroski knew he’d have a lot issues to deal with, as the county faces a huge revenue deficit.
West Prospect house fire is under investigation
Fire officials spent Wednesday investigating the cause of a West Prospect Road house fire that left a family homeless Tuesday.
Buckeye holds first of three Community Conversations
As the empty storefronts along the Ashtabula Towne Square concourse provided a silent reality check on the local economy, Steve Barkley on Tuesday evening painted a challenging picture of 21st century education and the global economy in one of those former storefronts.
GOTL police, fire departments collect $62,000 in grants
Village safety departments have been buoyed by more than $62,000 in grants for safety equipment, communications and technology.
Commissioners amend tax resolution, organizers drop referendum effort
The committee formed to hold a referendum on the proposed increase in the county sales tax withdrew its effort Wednesday.
“We would like to announce at this time that the commissioners have heard the will of the people and removed the early-April taxing language
Local teen celebrates 18th birthday with Punxsutawney Phil
Will Applebee, a Jefferson Area High School senior, was born on Feb. 2, which also happens to be Groundhog’s Day.
In celebration of his 18th birthday Tuesday, he and his mother, Patty Applebee, made the trip to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., to witness Punxsutawney Phil predict the end, or continuation, of winter.
People will decide tax
The Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners amended its sales-tax-increase resolution again Tuesday afternoon, aligning it with Board President Joseph Moroski’s steadfast stance of no taxation without first receiving the approval of voters.
County finances pass state, so far
Ashtabula County is not in a fiscal emergency, nor is it a candidate for fiscal watch.
City fire leaves nine homeless
A family of nine is homeless today after a fire swept through their two-story West Prospect Road home early Tuesday afternoon.
Barter House still thriving after 32 years
Alana Miller remembers selling her first item at her Dad’s store, Barter House, 1477 Bridge St., when she was only 5 years old.
OHP willing to help depleted sheriff’s dept.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is ready to lend a hand to the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department, which issued layoff notices to more than two dozen deputies this week.
Coroner’s office 2010 appropriation could force layoff of investigators
The Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners could be faced with huge autopsy expenses in 2010 if the coroner’s office budget is slashed to $230,000, says Richard Mongell, one of two investigators employed by the coroner.
County gives up Recovery Zone bonds Medina County to use the bonds for hotel, infrastructure upgrade
The County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to give Medina County its allocation of Recovery Zone bonds totaling more than $17 million.
Armeni is Conneaut’s top citizen for 2009
Penny Armeni, executive director of the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, is the city’s Citizen of the Year for 2009, officials said.
City residents to vote on income tax renewal
Residents will have the opportunity to decide if they want to renew the city’s 1.8 percent income tax for the next three years, come May.
Conneaut City Council will mull overhaul of departments
City Council members will discuss a potential overhaul of a handful of municipal departments at a finance and ordinance committee meeting Thursday night, said Councilman-at-Large Robert Naylor, committee chairman.
Street sign flap may prompt residents to meet
A “neighbors dispute” lies behind a flap regarding a no-parking sign on one of Conneaut’s lakefront streets, City Council learned at Monday’s work session.
Jefferson doing well financially
Amidst county-wide economic woes, Jefferson Village remains in the black.
Lamer will work for Ashtabula solicitor
A personnel change in the city prosecutor’s office will bring a familiar face from Conneaut to town.
Council delays salary cuts
Talk of how to fix the city’s budget maladies and the possibility of slashed salaries fired up Monday night’s City Council meeting.
Sheriff loses 27 employees
Today will be the last day of work for 27 Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department employees who have been laid off as a result of the county’s dire financial crisis.
It was Black Monday for many county workers
A budget hammered out by the county commissioners on Monday morning made the day a Black Monday for many county workers.
Councilman wants information sooner
Important news regarding the city, such as the recent resignation of Law Director Lori Lamer, is too slow to reach City Council members, Ward 1 representative Dave Campbell said at Monday's work session.
Ashtabula to demolish 20 vacant, derelict houses
Living in a home next to a vacant, run-down house isn’t pleasant.
Petition drive starts again as wrong date discovered
n its first week of activity, the referendum committee to put the sales-tax increase before voters garnered thousands of votes.
Problem is, the petitions that people signed had the wrong date on them, invalidating the effort.
Referendum backers question commissioners’ action
Members of a referendum effort filed with the Ashtabula County Board of Elections on Monday a request for an emergency hearing on the legality of a sales-tax-increase issue filed by commissioners last week.
Four hurt when gas lamp explodes at Geauga home
A gas-powered lamp exploded Saturday night in a house, sending a mother and three teenagers to area hospitals, according to firefighters.
Hartsgrove fire victims identified
A man who was house-sitting for a friend and his girlfriend were identified as the victims of a Jan. 24 fire on Ireland Road in Hartsgrove Township, officials said.
GOTL to vote on income tax increase
Village Council took the first steps toward a one-half percent income tax increase Monday night, quietly observing the first reading of an ordinance to place the measure on the May 4 ballot.
USING SNOW TO GO
The morning dawned clear and bright in Austinburg Township Sunday.
Hello from home
Baskets of treats and trinkets surround Jeanne Scott.
Christmas dog, puppies will be at APL storefront
Diane Carr tried her best.
Perpetual ROTTEN mood?
Perpetual ROTTEN mood? High unemployment. Astronom-ical utility bills. Insane health-care costs. Wall Street bailouts. Mean bosses. Elected officials who seem to care less. Crummy weather, crummy roads, crummy flu. Salt on your car, eating away at the finish; a loud-mouthed co-worker, her laughter eating away at your gut, day in and day out. — and she just got the raise in the office.governing dynamic,
Pastor seeks to unseat State Rep. Newcomb
The Rev. Robert Tarasiak has become the first Republican candidate to file with the Ashtabula County Board of Elections in the race to be state representative for Ohio’s 99th district, which includes all of Ashtabula County and northern Trumbull County.
GOTL lodge turns small profit in 2009
The Lodge and Conference Center at Geneva-on-the-Lake survived a challenging year and turned a small operating profit: $145,035.
Electric bills stun those who heat with Reddy Kilowatt
Rash of Dumpster fires plagues city of Ashtabula
An early-afternoon Dumpster fire off Lake Avenue luckily was spotted by a passer-by.
Glamour, GlITZ and fun
It might have been cold and wintry Friday, but fashion was hot at Ashtabula Towne Square.
Commissioners look to CFA for more money
Ashtabula County commissioners Daniel Claypool and Peggy Carlo asked the county’s Convention Facilities Authority, Friday morning, to give any available funds from the bed tax to the county to assist with lodge debt this year.
Fire damages Kingsville home
Fire A Fox Road couple stood out in the cold Thursday night after a fire broke out in their chimney, according to a firefighter’s report.damages Kingsville home
No budget yet
The Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners spent much of Thursday looking for pocket change with which to pay for big-ticket items.
Sheriff cuts to have big public impact
Both the Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff William Johnson seem to be arriving at a $4 million budget for his office in 2010, but the public-safety impact could be severe, even at that level.
Oh, so cold!
Get out your mukluks, mittens and faux fur coats.
County gears up to include every resident in 2010 Census
A countywide meeting to mobilize all sectors of the county to promote the 2010 Census has been set for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11 in the commissioners’ meeting room of the Old Courthouse.
U.S. Census hiring temporary workers
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring staff to work in offices in Ashtabula.
Mentor Toyota dealer expects fast end to repair problems
An area Toyota dealer expects minimal impact from gas-pedal problems that forced the automaker to recall several models and temporarily suspend sales of eight models, including its most popular vehicles.
Driver robbed at Flying J
A tractor-trailer truck driver was robbed late Wednesday in the parking lot at the Flying J truck stop on Route 45 in Austinburg Township, according to Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department deputies.
Sewer project loan agreement signed
Ashtabula County commissioners approved a resolution Thursday to enter into a loan agreement for about $891,102 with the Ohio Water Development Authority.
Snowmobiles show off Sunday
Gary Hines is counting snowflakes, hoping for the soft white snow so famous — or infamous — in northeast Ohio.
Body found in police parking lot
Madison Township police are investigating a death that took place in their own parking lot.
Chimney fire in Kingsville
Kingsville Fire Department responded to a chimney and attic fire on Fox Road Thursday evening.
‘i-n-d-e-l-i-b-l-e’ VICTORY
As soon as Emily Tews was asked to spell “indelible,” she knew she was about to win the 2010 Ashtabula Area City School District Spelling Bee.
Sale of Lampson Reservoir moving along
For years, the Ashtabula County Metroparks Board has wanted to count the Lampson Reservoir among its holdings. Thanks to a partnership with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, that desire is moving toward reality.
Voters can uphold or sink sales-tax increase on May 4
Ashtabula County commissioners Daniel Claypool and Peggy Carlo have officially placed the sales-tax increase issue on the May ballot.
County to meet with state auditor’s rep
The Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners will meet with a representative from the Local Government Services arm of the State Auditor’s Office Tuesday to get a better understanding of what constitutes a true fiscal emergency.
Roaming Shores house fire still under investigation
The cause of a fire that destroyed a Roaming Shores home early Saturday morning is still under investigation, said Rome Fire Chief Ed Koziol.
Damages hearing in March on Julio’s blog complaint
A county judge has upheld a Conneaut councilman’s complaint against a local man he claimed posted defamatory messages on a Star Beacon Web site, according to court records.
Ashtabula County flunks according to its residents
Seventy-seven percent of Ashtabula County registered voters questioned for an economic steering committee survey, say the county is on the wrong track.
More questions than answers
Petitions for a referendum on the county sales-tax increase should be ready to circulate today, said members of a referendum committee that held a press conference at Henderson Memorial Library on Tuesday afternoon.
Local unemployment jumps in December
The county’s unemployment rate jumped to 14.2 percent in December 2009, portending even worse numbers for the new year as retailers typically add workers during the Christmas shopping season.
Orlando Bros. Golden Dawn is about family, community
Since 1977, Orlando Bros. Golden Dawn Inc., 281 Main St., has survived and thrived despite economic changes and big-box grocery store trends.
’Bula BOE seeks 4.9 mill operating levy in May
The Ashtabula Area City School Board of Education plans to vote Feb. 10 to place a 4.9-mill operating levy on the May ballot.
The levy is meant to bring an additional $2 million a year into the school district, Superintendent Joseph Donatone said.
Geneva family needs new apartment after fire
It was a real-life nightmare, Wendy Layton said, to watch firefighters break down the walls of her apartment.
PV BOE putting 6.97 mill replacement levy before voters in May
Voters in the Pymatuning Valley Area School district will see a 6.97-mill operating levy on the May 4 ballot.
City, Port Authority join forces for public restrooms in Harbor
Hold it.
Buckeye BOE officials meeting with architects
The Buckeye Local Schools’ superintendent and treasurer will meet with architects today to start the process of developing a master facilities plan for the district.
Attorney finds council job affects cases in Conneaut Municipal Court
When Conneaut attorney Robert Naylor joined City Council this month, he did so knowing his new job would mean fewer appearances in Conneaut Municipal Court.
Naylor goes to bat for Schaumleffel
City Council needs to be more accountable and not blame City Manager Robert Schaumleffel Jr. for Conneaut’s ills, said Councilman-at-Large Robert Naylor.
Judge Harris disputes budget figures, defends court
Thomas Harris, Conneaut Municipal Court judge, fired back Tuesday at a city councilman who publicly took issue with the court’s budget.
Nine people indicted by Ashtabula County grand jury
JEFFERSON — A Geneva Township man has been indicted on six different charges stemming from a Dec. 18 crash on Maple Road in Geneva Township that resulted in the death of Carri L. Shehan, according to Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court records.
Unemployment in Ashtabula County jumps to 14.2 percent
The county’s unemployment rate jumped to 14.2 percent in December.
How to order "Winter Memories"
$1 per copy. Please send a note titled "Winter Memories" and a check made out to the Star Beacon, PO Box 2100, Ashtabula, Ohio 44005-2100.
Smoke killed 2 Sunday
Smoke inhalation caused the death of the two people found Sunday morning in the house fire on 5434 Ireland Road, coroner’s investigator Rich Mongell said.
Assistance available to pay for heating
No one should have to go without heat this winter, thanks to the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Winter Crisis Program (WCP).
Falling temps freezes flooding
A return to winter weather should put a freeze on flood problems that popped up Monday in some parts of Ashtabula County, officials said.
City auditor: Budget shortfall constitutes fiscal emergency
Still stumped over ways to make up a projected $862,000 shortfall in the 2010 budget, City Council mulled the matter during a special meeting Monday night.
Area residents to be Olympic drivers
— Two area men are planning to spend much of February helping make the world’s dream come true at the Vancouver Olympics.
City Council defers action on court staff pay raises
Pay increases sought for Conneaut Municipal Court employees will come under scrutiny from City Council, members agreed at Monday’s regular meeting.
Geneva may host county emergency radio tower
A new tower may be constructed on city property to assist the multiagency radio communications system in filling in “blackout spots” in the county’s emergency radio system, Geneva Fire Chief Doug Starkey said.
TWO KILLED IN HOUSE FIRE
Hartsgrove Township volunteer firefighters found the bodies of a 46-year-old man and a 49-year-old female Sunday morning while sifting through the rubble of a house fire at 5434 Ireland Road, coroner’s investigator Rich Mongell said.
Horse fine, recovers from icy pond plunge
Rodger Dodger’s ears pricked forward and his hooves danced in the snow as Megan Stewart led him outside into the drizzle and slush Sunday afternoon.
Go jump in the lake
Some people dip their toes in tentatively, others run full-on into the frigid Lake Erie water for the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Regional public planning process for Ashtabula County proposed
An opportunity to use the varied talents of area planning specialists to work on projects across municipal or township lines is the goal of Ashtabula County Planning Director Albert Dispenza.
Wayne-Dalton’s acquisition by Overhead Door could be good for county
The recent acquisition of Wayne-Dalton’s door business by a competitor could be a good thing for the company’s Conneaut operation, said Joseph Mayernick, Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County’s executive director.
Semai honored after 50 years of service in Wayne township
Rotary phones were the high-end technology when John Semai first joined the Wayne Township Fire Department in 1960.
Department rescues horse from pond before party
A firefighter who was to be honored for 50 years of service to the volunteer fire department didn’t miss a horse rescue call about three and half hours before the celebration, said Wayne Township Fire Chief Jeff Thompson.
Richard Hornstein mulls future with Ashtabula County Board of Elections
After nearly three decades with the Ashtabula County Board of Elections, director Richard Hornstein may step out of the voting booth and into retirement.
Madison’s new school program to enrich student learning
Ashtabula Twp. park officials gearing up for big booking day
Shortly before 8 a.m. Feb. 15, township park officials expect to open the door to a crowd standing outside their office.
Fire does heavy damage to Roaming Shores home
Firefighters from four area departments battled a blaze at 45 Rome Rock Boulevard early Saturday morning, said Rome Township Fire Chief Ed Koziol.
Gunmen strike twice within 2 hours
Two armed robberies less than two hours apart Thursday night are being investigated by Ashtabula police and the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department.
H1N1 public clinic big hit in Conneaut
From babies to senior citizens, plenty of people took advantage of free H1N1 flu vaccine made available Friday afternoon through the Conneaut Health Department.
Madison School District draws up plan for new schools
ASHTABULA COUNTY IN FINANCIAL PERIL
The Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to increase the county’s sales-and-use tax by one-half percent and place the issue before voters on the May ballot.
Sheriff says cuts would bring drastic change
Ashtabula County Sheriff William Johnson painted bleak pictures for the county’s township trustees Thursday evening and the public-hearing crowd Friday morning.
Sales-tax increase: questions and answers
What will the new sales tax rate be?
Residents sound off at commissioners
Residents who turned out to comment on the proposed sales-tax increase Friday morning had a hard time staying on track.
Conneaut port abuzz about possible growth
Short- and long-term lakefront enhancement plans dominated Thursday night’s Conneaut Port Authority meeting.
Conneaut sixth-graders get hands-on experience at KSUA
Conneaut sixth-grade students got a hands-on lesson on proper hand washing in the nursing department of the new Robert S. Morrison Health and Science Building at Kent State University-Ashtabula on Friday morning.
Ashtabula County District Library to put 2-mill tax levy on May ballot
The Ashtabula County District Library will place a 2-mill tax levy on the primary ballot May 4, the board of trustees voted unanimously Thursday night.
4-H leaders worry about future of program
The 218 volunteers with the county’s 4-H Club program are on pins and needles these days, and it’s not because they lead sewing clubs.
Auditor to commissioners: Protect sheriff’s budget
Ashtabula County Auditor Roger Corlett urged the board of commissioners Thursday to make every effort possible, including spending the county’s entire certificate of resources for 2010, in order to protect the sheriff’s budget.
Chamber opposes sales tax hike
The Ashtabula Area Chamber of Commerce, responding to the wishes of its membership, announced Thursday it’s against the proposed half-percent sales tax increase.
Deputies arrest two at scene of barricade
An Ashtabula Township man and his neighbor were arrested after a barricade situation that sent several county sheriff’s deputies to Cook Road early Thursday afternoon.
Apartment complex hit by fire
Wrapped in a blanket and her sister’s comforting arms, Wendy Layton watched helplessly from the road as firefighters knocked out walls and broke the windows to her apartment Thursday.
Man robbed, injured during home invasion
A Geneva man was robbed and bound at his West Tibbitts Street home late Wednesday evening, and police are searching for three suspects, Geneva Police Chief Dan Dudik said.
SSJP students learn about health careers at expo
Kayela Ray is very clear on her goals for the future.
Commissioners to try rebidding sanitary sewer relocation project
Resolutions passed by the Board of Commissioners will allow the relocation of county-owned sanitary sewer infrastructure to be rebid with new engineering specifications.
CHRC to host census worker tests
Tests for federal census-taker jobs will be given at the Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill St., in the coming weeks.
Victim’s sister to oppose murderer’s parole in May
A grieving woman asks for the community’s support to keep the man convicted of murdering her sister in prison.
Kingsville Township man to help with relief efforts
Tice Huffman leaves today for Haiti and a world of uncertainty.
Moroski pledges to vote no on sales tax increase proposal
Despite pleas from citizens and elected officials to support an emergency increase in the county’s portion of the sales tax, Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners President Joseph Moroski is sticking to his guns: No new taxes without a vote of the people.
Conneaut hopes cash flows from new water meters
A citywide water meter replacement program is under way in Conneaut, and officials hope the state-of-the-art devices sprout big bucks for the beleaguered budget.
GOTL petitions county to initiate property foreclosures
Village council is eyeing foreclosure actions on two properties, Geneva-on-the-Lake ad-ministrator Jim Hockaday said, in the hope of recouping funds owed to the village.
GOTL to consider one-half percent income-tax increase at Feb. meeting
Village council will consider putting a one-half percent income-tax increase on the ballot at a meeting Feb. 1, Geneva-on-the-Lake administrator Jim Hockaday confirmed.
Free financial aid event offered to those bound for college, technical schools
It is financial aid season, and anyone pursuing higher education in 2010 is invited to attend College Goal Sunday Feb. 14 at the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School.
ACCESS asks support of the community
The Ashtabula County Continued Education Support Services (ACCESS), 17 N. Market St., is a nonprofit organization that exists to assist parents and students with financial aid and scholarship information to help them succeed in their postsecondary education.

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