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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
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Renovated Lake Shore Park pond opened
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — The upper pond at Lake Shore Park was officially reopened Friday morning after renovations were completed earlier this spring. 'Today we want to thank all of the you who are responsible for the renovation of the upper pond,' Ashtabula Township Park Commission Chairman Brian Hubbard said. More than 20 people attended the event, which included a ribbon cutting at the pond entrance. Hubbard gave a brief history of the park that started in 1906, and also discussed Indian Trails and Cederquist Park, which are owned by the commission. Hubbard said the two ponds have been at the park since its inception, but the last real work done on the ponds occurred in the 1930s, when members of the Civilian Conservation Corps worked on the ponds. He said the two ponds are signature elements of the park, and the lower one was overhauled in 2001. Plans were made for the upper pond shortly thereafter. The park faced some challenges and it was delayed. He said plans were prepared in 2018-19 but the coronavirus pandemic created challenges for the park, with supply and labor costs skyrocketing. Finances for the project were finally secured in 2024, with a donation from Civic Development Corporation, assistance from Smolen Engineering and capital from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Capital Improvement Fund secured with the help from State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur, Hubbard said. Andover Bank also provided funds to make sure the project happened, he said. Hubbard said a new lighted water fountain has been delivered and will hopefully be installed in the next several weeks. He said two black swans have been welcomed to the pond and more birds are likely to be added in the future.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Business
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CDC's 2025 campaign going well
The Civic Development Corporation's 2025 fundraising campaign is going well, with 73% of the $1.5 million goal raised so far. CDC Executive Director Amanda Tirotta said fundraising has gone well. 'We've had some conversations with some donors, and we're starting to expand our employee campaign, which is exciting,' she said. The CDC has received a lot of positive feedback about the campaign. 'There's a lot of excitement about all of the projects,' Tirotta said. 'Most of the feedback's been about the playground. We're really excited, and can't wait to see what's going to happen about that.' The projects included in this year's campaign are a playground in Jefferson, expansion and renovation of the Ashtabula Arts Center, marina infrastructure for the Conneaut Port Authority, an outdoor learning lab for the Ashtabula Area City Schools, Pickleball courts for Conneaut Township Park, a pocket park on Main Avenue in Ashtabula, new fitness equipment and amenities for the Ashtabula YMCA, and work on Carraher Field for Geneva Little League. The theme of this year's campaign is Embrace. 'We're happy to bring these projects to Ashtabula County,' Tirotta said. 'Of course, our board's been working hard at making contacts and getting donors to contribute and participate in Campaign 2025.' She said the CDC based this year's campaign on the results of a community assessment. 'They said they wanted to embrace what Ashtabula County was about,' Tirotta said. 'They wanted more opportunities here, and they wanted to embrace what we had here, and what was beautiful, and have more opportunities for family and fun and growth and communities and our future. 'So that's how our slogan was picked for this campaign. And so, we think with all these great projects, we're accomplishing that.' The CDC has had 13 successful fundraising campaigns since the organization was founded in 1959, she said. 'Alone, we can't really achieve these goals, but together, we can make a really huge difference and impact in the county,' Tirotta said. 'We appreciate everyone's support, no donation is too little.' She said the CDC counts on everyone to achieve its campaign goals. 'Fundraising is easy when you know you're not just asking for a donation — you're asking for an investment. Every dollar given to CDC is a return on your money,' Donny Chaplin, Grand River Rubber and Plastics President and Embrace co-chair, said in a press release. 'You see the impact, you see the results, and you see that CDC delivers on its promises. These projects aren't just ideas; they become lasting parts of our community for years to come. It's a donation you can be proud of.' Anyone interested in hosting an employee campaign or presentation can call Tirotta at 440-992-2336, or email her at info@ For more information on the campaign or to donate, visit
