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Geauga County • August 5, 2025

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Good morning, Geauga County. The urban forest is getting a much-needed boost as Euclid secures a $50,000 grant to prune approximately 300 large tree-lawn trees throughout the community. This investment through Cuyahoga County's Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Program recognizes what many residents already know—that healthy trees provide essential environmental, health, and beautification benefits that enhance our daily lives.

From nurturing nature to supporting students, our community continues to demonstrate its commitment to care. Solon's inaugural "Tools for School" event on August 13 aims to fill an entire bus with essential supplies for local students in need. Meanwhile, a troubling incident at a Willowick daycare has resulted in serious charges against a worker accused of breaking a child's bone—a stark reminder of the trust we place in those who care for our youngest community members.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🌳 Euclid receives $50,000 grant to prune city's vital tree canopy. The funding from Cuyahoga County's Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Program will enable the maintenance of approximately 300 large tree-lawn trees throughout the community. City officials emphasized that a healthy urban forest provides essential health, environmental, and beautification benefits for residents. The grant, part of the Healthy Urban Tree Canopy's 2025 initiative, is administered by the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District. Euclid will soon issue Requests for Proposals to qualified vendors to begin the tree maintenance work.

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📚 Solon's first "Tools for School" event aims to fill a bus with supplies. The August 13 drive at Bicentennial Park invites community members to donate essential school items for local students in need. This collaborative effort between Solon Schools, the city, and Valtronic's employee-led outreach committee will distribute supplies through partnerships with Solon Rotary and Our Community Hunger Center. Superintendent Fred Bolden highlighted how this initiative demonstrates effective civic partnerships directly benefiting students. Requested items include everything from notebooks and pencils to disinfecting wipes and peanut-free snacks.

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😱 Daycare worker charged after breaking child's bone in rage incident. Mary Stewart, 47, allegedly grabbed a 4-year-old girl and roughly tossed her onto a cot, causing the child to fall and suffer a broken clavicle. The Euclid woman now faces felony charges of assault and child endangering following the May incident at Leaders of the Future daycare in Willowick, Ohio. The child's mother has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $25,000 in damages from both Stewart and the daycare. As a condition of her $5,000 bond, Stewart is prohibited from contacting the victim or any minor children who aren't her own.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Ranch dream with modern kitchen: Priced at $360,000, this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom ranch in Chesterland offers a newly remodeled kitchen, covered front porch, and a professionally landscaped 0.53-acre lot with fenced backyard gardens.
Real estate listing image Suburban paradise with pool: Priced at $285,000, this charming Bainbridge home offers a 4-seasons porch, spacious living room, renovated bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, and a pool with a robotic cleaner in the sought-after Kenston school district.
Real estate listing image Colonial Paradise With Pool: This colonial home is on the market for $480,000, featuring a saltwater pool, metal roof, and spa-like backyard with mature landscaping, all meticulously maintained by its first and only owner.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🦸 Aug. 5 - National Night Out: Join the National Night Out festivities at Chardon Square on Aug 5! Meet local law enforcement officers and mingle with live superheroes in this community-building celebration at 100 Short Ct St.
🥩 Aug. 7 - Wine & Steak Flight: Indulge in a culinary adventure at Heinen's Chardon! Savor a chef-prepared, five-course surf and turf feast featuring premium meat and seafood on August 7 at 402 Center St.
🍹 Aug. 08 - Fairmount Summer Mixer: Mix and mingle at Fridays at Fairmount on Aug 8, featuring special guest Nancy Benincasa, incoming West Geauga Schools Superintendent. Join the summer evening fun at Fairmount Center for the Arts in Novelty!
🎸 Aug. 08 - Cheap Trick Tribute Concert: Rock out under the stars with Those Men Inside My Brain as they bring Cheap Trick's greatest hits to Chardon Square on August 8. The free concert kicks off at 7pm—bring your lawn chairs!
🎸 Aug. 8 - J.J. Vicars Live: Rock out under the stars with J.J. Vicars at Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre on August 8. Catch this live performance at Chardon's beloved outdoor venue for a perfect summer night.
🎵 Aug. 9 - Raccoon County Music Fest: Toe-tapping tunes and tasty treats await at the Raccoon County Music Festival! Celebrate with live performances and fun activities on August 9 at Century Village Museum in Burton.
🧑‍🌾 Aug. 09 - Geauga Fresh Farmers Market: Fresh local bounty awaits at Geauga Fresh Farmers Market! Stop by this Saturday from 9am-noon to snag seasonal produce and artisanal treats at 5205 Chillicothe Road in South Russell.
🛒 Aug. 9 - Amish Country Market Ride: Join the ride to Amish Country Market on August 9! Meet at the Shell station (Brecksville and Rockside) for a 10:00 KSU with Road Captain George Hammond leading the way to Middlefield.
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