The issues seem to be building in Linesville with the latest the resignation of Mayor Christopher R. Seeley, who resigned from his position as mayor on July 27th, a night when borough council met in special session.

Seeley had served as mayor since 2005, one of the youngest mayors in the United States at the time, Seeley just concluding his high school years. He was re-elected to a 4-year term in November of 2009.

Seley’s resignation came just weeks after long-time police chief George Davis retired from his position as contract talks were going on. Reportedly a main issue in the talks was the length of his contract typically 3 years.

An assault, involving juveniles, took place at the playground at Fireman's Beach in Conneaut Lake last week.

During the July meeting of the Regional Police Commission, Police Chief Todd Pfeifer reported that the assault took place in broad daylight with people on the beach.

“We had an incident this past week in regards to juveniles....at the playground, at Fireman's Beach, of a very serious nature, involving an illegal sexual act. The juvenile actor has since been charged with juvenile probation and is awaiting adjudication through them...”

The playground at Fireman's Beach was a main topic once again at the Conneaut Lake Borough Council meeting in July.

Beach Manager Mike Mihoci was in attendance in order to bring Council up to speed about all things beach. Since the playground is located on the beach, it fell under his jurisdiction, so to speak.

Parts of the wooden facility have been in disrepair for some time and Council imparted that they simply do not have the funds to repair or replace it.