Star Beacon

06/09/2026

Hundreds of people gathered around railroad tracks across the county yesterday to see the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.

A fascination with steam train engines drew hundreds of people to railroad tracks from Madison to Conneaut Monday afternoon.

06/04/2026

Tomorrow's Star Beacon includes stories on area track athletes heading to the state tournament this weekend, township trustees from around the county attending a meeting on solar and wind power regulation, Ashtabula City Council discussing an expansion of the recycling program, and the county land bank receiving a grant to help fund new housing in the area.

05/21/2026

Tomorrow's Star Beacon includes stories on a new factory coming to Conneaut, Lakeside High School seniors touring district buildings before their upcoming graduation, Memorial Day events planned for Monday, and previews of upcoming district tennis matches.

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05/16/2026

Tomorrow's Star Beacon includes stories on the community remembering Don "Woody" Woodward and Bill Holden, Lakeside students raising funds to fight cancer via a color run, four people graduating from Conneaut Renewal Court, coverage of high school softball tournament games and the CVC track meet.

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05/11/2026

Tomorrow's Star Beacon includes stories on Mental Health Awareness Month, Geneva-on-the-Lake's parade opening the tourism season, Crow's Nest employees thanking the community for their support, and new leadership taking over later this summer at the county Department of Environmental Services.

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05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Tomorrow's Star Beacon includes stories on Tuesday's local elections, our May Home and Garden section, stories on the efforts of area nurses for National Nurses Week, local high school students who have decided to join the military being honored, and a public meeting on the planned Ashtabula County Safety Center.

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04/25/2026

Tomorrow's Star Beacon includes stories on the Jefferson Area Local Schools hiring a new superintendent, local schools fielding girls flag football teams, state legislators informing the Ashtabula Area City Schools capital budget funds cannot be used for reconstruction of Lakeside High School, a tree-planing to celebrate America250 and the Geneva School Board taking the next step for a new athletic facility.

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04/23/2026

Tomorrow's Star Beacon includes stories on the Grand Valley Local Schools preparing children for kindergarten, the county boys tennis tournament, the Ashtabula City Port Authority seeking a grant to remediate the Tannery Hill property, council meetings in Ashtabula, Jefferson and Orwell, and striking workers meeting with INEOS management on Thursday.