As the former Police Chief of this community for six and a half years, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to keep our residents safe—and what happens when our emergency services don’t have the ...

Gary Shidemantle has officially assumed the duties as police chief of the Conneaut Lake Regional Police Department, succeeding Todd Pfieffer, who retired.

Corey James Hanson, 30, of Spirit Lake, was charged with felony willful injury and interference with official acts, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct and assault on a peace officer.