Eric Hrin

2 months ago | gazettenews.com | Eric Hrin

ASHTABULA - State Sen. Sandra O’Brien’s announcement that she has introduced legislation to eliminate the 2-percent bed tax is not sitting well with Ashtabula City Council. At council’s Feb. 3 meeting, City Manager Jim Timonere spoke about the matter. He referenced a column by O’Brien titled “It’s time to end the lodge tax” that appeared in the Jan. 30 edition of the Gazette. “If you saw in the Gazette, Rep.

2 months ago | gazettenews.com | Eric Hrin

GENEVA - You have to see the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo to believe it. Just ask Andrew Raymond, executive director of the chamber. “You don’t always realize how varied our business offering are, until you attend the Business Expo,” he said. “Also, businesses get a chance to not only show their services to the public, but they have a great venue to network amongst themselves.

2 months ago | gazettenews.com | Eric Hrin

GENEVA – Brooklyn Wesley exudes positive energy. The teenager enjoys being kind to everyone and serving as a role model. If someone needs help or guidance, she wants them to come to her. Now, as the new Miss Winterfest, she will have plenty of chances to share her goodwill in the community. The 16-year-old, a junior at Madison High School, was crowned with the title at the annual Miss Winterfest Pageant Saturday, Jan. 25, at Geneva High School. “It was amazing,” Brooklyn said.

Jan 24, 2025 | gazettenews.com | Eric Hrin

HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP – Local electrician Joseph A. Ortiz was shocked when he was presented the 2024 Citizen of the Year award by the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Jan. 15. “I was very surprised,” he said, when asked for comment. “They hid it from me very well. I had no clue that it was happening, but it’s a great honor.

Jan 24, 2025 | gazettenews.com | Eric Hrin

HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP – Harpersfield Township trustees are remembering their dedicated fiscal officer who served the township for nearly three decades. They’re feeling the loss of Sharon Rohrbaugh, 70, who passed away on Dec. 22, 2024. Trustee Jim Pristov said Rohrbaugh was “100 percent for Harpersfield.”“She fought for Harpersfield, and that’s dedication, 29 years of it, and it’s wonderful,” he said.