Bill DeBus
The News-Herald
Willoughby, OH, United States
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Skokstudio Vocal Instruction in Mentor enjoying success with in-person, online instruction
While Skokstudio is achieving success, Skok said there is still room to grow its student roster. One of Skok’s goals is to raise the profile of Skokstudio Vocal Instruction in Lake County. → Read More
Geauga County church pastor indicted on sex charges that allegedly involve children
A Geauga County grand jury indicted Dennis W. Laferty on seven criminal charges. That announcement was made March 10 in a news release issued jointly by Geauga County Prosecutor James Flaiz and Gea… → Read More
Fairport Harbor reviewing measure to regulate Airbnb, Vrbo rentals
“I figured we’d give a 30-day window and present it at the next council meeting with the intention of having three readings on the ordinance and a public hearing,” Manross said, at the … → Read More
Justin Levine selected to fill vacancy on Fairport Harbor School Board
Fairport Harbor School Board received applications from eight district residents who wanted to finish Fazekas’ current term, which expires Dec. 31, 2023. → Read More
Visitors, tours increased at Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse in 2022
Last year, 3,338 people visited the museum and lighthouse, according to the annual report. That figure represented an increase of 646 visitors, compared with the 2,692 people who came to the museum… → Read More
Fairport Harbor mayor discusses economic development projects
Manross delivered his annual speech at the Fairport Harbor Senior Center, prior to Village Council’s regular February meeting. A video of the event was shown in real time and has been archive… → Read More
Perry, North Perry villages increase pay for police officers
“Due to the fact that the police departments have been working together, the desire was to get both of them on the same wage scale and competitive with other communities,” said James O&… → Read More
Madison Township trustees approve hiring new police officers
After trustees approved the revised lateral-entry document, they agreed to hire two police officers who have worked full-time in other departments. These patrolmen were appointed to replace two ful… → Read More
Lizzie Caruthers of Madison Village builds blessing box for Girl Scout Gold Award project
Girl Scouts who are aiming to earn the Gold Award must choose, design and complete a project that addresses a community issue and proposes a way to solve it, Lizzie said. → Read More
Madison Township government leaders will explore ways to use 2023 NOPEC Energized Community funding
NOPEC offers Energized Community Grants to help its member communities implement energy savings or energy infrastructure measures. → Read More
North Perry Village using American Rescue Plan Act funds for purchase of two new police vehicles
The village is putting $92,970 in American Rescue Plan Act money toward the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab truck and a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV. → Read More
Fairport Harbor Civic Club Founders Day Dinner will take place on March 2
Along with a catered meal and a guest speaker, the annual dinner features an awards program, highlighting outstanding performance during 2022 in various categories. → Read More
Donations sought to help Madison Township family devastated by Feb. 12 house fire
Lake Erie Church has set up a fund to receive financial contributions for James and Alexis Welch and their three children. The church, located at 2300 Hubbard Road, also is serving as a drop-off po… → Read More
Progress being made on Madison Village’s sanitary sewer project – News-Herald
As of Feb. 13, Chivers had installed a little more than 1,000 feet of the new sanitary sewer main line, Lubonovic said. The company started construction on the endeavor in early December. → Read More
Perry Village zoning report provides tally of permits issued, homes purchased for early part of 2023
In the report, Perry Village Zoning Inspector Jim Watson said he issued five zoning permits between Jan. 7 and Feb. 5. → Read More
Progress being made on planning for 2023 Perry Fall Festival
The Perry Area Joint Recreation Board Festival Steering Committee is finalizing the budget for this year’s event, which is slated for Sept. 9. → Read More
North Perry Village establishes new fund for donations for community picnic
North Perry resident Bryce Tischer, who serves as Picnic Committee chairman, said it’s a wise idea to direct all donations into a Community Events Fund that’s part of the village govern… → Read More
Madison Village resident Rick Fike achieves success in pursuing hobby of archaeology
Fike has spent considerable time in hunting for artifacts and achieved success in finding many items used by Native Americans. In addition, Fike is diligent about conducting research to verify the … → Read More
North Perry terminates program to reimburse qualifying businesses for specific utility expenses
Council, during its Feb. 2 meeting, voted unanimously to repeal a 17-year-old ordinance that set up the reimbursement plan as an economic development incentive. → Read More
Traditional amusement rides returning to Fairport Mardi Gras in 2023
Lisko Family Midway Amusements will provide and operate carnival-style rides and games at this year’s Fairport Mardi Gras, according to an announcement on the event’s Facebook page. → Read More