Geauga County Courthouse Expansion Completed, Ribbon-Cutting Set

County officials to celebrate the modernization and expansion of the historic courthouse in Chardon.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:41pm

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Geauga County, Ohio will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 7th to mark the completion of the county courthouse expansion project. The expanded and modernized facilities are designed to accommodate growing space needs while preserving the historic 1869 courthouse building on Chardon Square.

Why it matters

The courthouse expansion has been a major county building project, modernizing court facilities and addressing space constraints, while maintaining the historic character of the original courthouse structure that serves as a landmark in downtown Chardon.

The details

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place immediately following the April 7th county commissioners meeting, which has been moved to the new courtroom inside the expanded courthouse. The event will continue at the nearby Heritage House with additional remarks and programming. County officials have invited state and federal elected leaders, judges, and other community members to attend, and students from Chardon High School will participate through a band performance and leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • The April 7th commissioners meeting will begin at 10 a.m. instead of the usual 9:30 a.m. start time.
  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place immediately following the April 7th commissioners meeting.
  • The expanded courthouse project has been in development for several years as part of the county's efforts to modernize court facilities.

The players

Geauga County

The county government overseeing the courthouse expansion project in Chardon, Ohio.

Judge Carolyn Paschke

The judge whose courtroom on the second floor of the new courthouse expansion will host the April 7th commissioners meeting.

Amy Bevan

The Geauga County Administrator who discussed details of the ribbon-cutting ceremony and expansion project during a recent commissioners meeting.

Chardon High School

The local high school whose band will perform and student class officers will lead the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the celebration.

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What they’re saying

“We really see this as a culmination of a very large project and really a community event.”

— Amy Bevan, Geauga County Administrator

What’s next

The ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration on April 7th will mark the official completion of the Geauga County Courthouse expansion project.

The takeaway

The expanded and modernized Geauga County Courthouse in Chardon preserves the historic character of the original 1869 building while providing updated court facilities to meet the community's growing needs. The ribbon-cutting event showcases the county's commitment to maintaining its architectural landmarks while investing in infrastructure improvements.