COVID-19  forced the cancellations of many events designed to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. this year, but many are still reflecting on his life and impact on American society.

ROCK CREEK — Village hall has a whole new look after renovations spurred by the coronavirus pandemic were recently completed.

KINGSVILLE TOWNSHIP — The Ashtabula County APL has plans in place for 2021 after working through issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

GENEVA — All that is left of the 2021 Winterfest will be a snowman decorating contest due to the coronavirus pandemic, said Geneva Special Events Coordinator Margie Netzel and Geneva Business Association President James Santiago. 

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE — A remarkable summer and fall comeback from months of inactivity will allow the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake to end the year without taking a loss, said Ashtabula County Commissioner Casey Kozolowski.

Car dealers are happy 2020 is nearing an end, but are thankful the year ended better than expected with the coronavirus pandemic raging.

A little thing called COVID-19 cut short many 2020 travel plans, but two early-year journeys to Notre Dame and Penn State University provided some fun picture opportunities.

Preparations for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day were a tad different this year as the coronavirus pandemic continues to redefine normalcy.

HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP — The new hotel at Spire Institute is still in the plans for the first quarter of the year, said Co-Manager Richard O'Dell.

ASHTABULA — It has been 144 years and one day since the Ashtabula train disaster that left 92 people dead when a bridge collapsed over the Ashtabula River on Dec. 29, 1876.

Winery owners are making individual decisions regarding when to harvest grapes for ice wines in Ashtabula County during the relatively mild early winter.

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote, saying the chamber would "begin a process" to address the issue.

GENEVA — A transition of leadership was a key part of 2020  as long time Geneva City Manager Doug Starkey resigned his position for a county job and Orwell village administrator Joseph Varckette took his place.

Fitness experts are working to help people enter 2021 with a solid path to improve their overall fitness.

Christmas break has often been a special time for families to enjoy each other’s company and play games.

ASHTABULA — Volunteers spent time away from family and friends on Friday afternoon to make Christmas just a little brighter for an estimated 200 people.

ASHTABULA — Joyce Humphrey and her fellow owners at Hil-Mak's Seafoods Fish Market had the best sources for advice available as their first Christmas Eve as owners approached.

ASHTABULA — The holiday shopping season included a wide variety of experiences for area merchants and their customers.

Most winter tourism is on hold right now, but the Ashtabula County Visitors Bureau is looking for ways to increase interest during a challenging time for area business, said ACVB Executive Director Stephanie Siegel.

ORWELL — The Peace Light arrived at Chaffee Park on Saturday evening, but the trip was different.

ASHTABULA — Children won’t get a chance to belt out Christmas tunes from the G.O. Development Corp. stage this year, but presents will be under the tree.

ASHTABULA — Carmella Wilson expressed her thanks to workers at the Holiday Angels Helping Others drive-through distribution operation on Thursday morning after they placed gifts and food in her vehicle.