Garrettsville – Most of the time, doing excellent work on the job is merely meeting an expectation. But for James A. Garfield School District Treasurer Tracy Knauer, excellence at work has earned her a rare award from the Auditor of …
Read the full story »Have you been recently engaged or engaged for a while and have been thinking about planning your wedding? Perhaps you have been married a long time and would like to renew your vows. Whichever it is, why not consider being Garrettsville’s First Couple and get married or renew your vows right on Main Street Saturday afternoon, June 23, 2012 during Summerfest.
This year’s theme is “A Tribute to the Armed Forces,” however you do not have to be in the Armed Forces or have been in the Armed Forces to be considered. To be considered one will need to be available to participate in the weekend activities including Sunday’s Grand Parade, and willing to communicate regularly with the committee. Interested parties should send a letter to the committee and tell them why you think you should be this year’s “First Couple.” Letters will be received until March 31, 2012 and can be sent to the SummerFest Wedding c/o Weekly Villager at 8454 Windham Street Garrettsville. Ohio 44231. The committee will notify the winners by the end of April.
The first couple will need to provide their own attire and rings. The Summerfest committee will provide a basic wedding package including a limited number of invitations, flowers, a cake, photography, cake and punch reception, overnight accommodations, champagne toast and more. The couple will also have the opportunity to upgrade any item in the package at their own expense. Let us help make your special day fabulous. Questions can be directed to Michelle at the Weekly Villager 330 527-5761
Geauga County – A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Those residents of Geauga County who would like to vote an absentee ballot should make arrangements now.
In order to request an absentee ballot for the Election, …
Garrettsville– Charles Chevrolet, one of 28 Chevrolet dealers from the Cleveland area that partnered with local youth soccer leagues for the 2011 season, raised nearly $87800 in total donations from the dealership and private parties. In addition to monetary support, …
Garrettsville – Since oil/gas drilling can be associated with changes in well water quality, Garrettsville’s Board of Public Affairs has decided to be proactive in setting up a Water Monitoring Program for the Village’s water well fields. A proposal was …
Hiram – According to Hiram village custom, Mayor Lou Bertrand presented the 2012 State of the HiramVillage Address during the first regular council meeting in January. During the 106th annual meeting of Hiram Village Council on January 17, Bertrand reported …
Hiram – Hiram College has added 152 acres of protected woodlands and wetlands property as part of its James T. Barrow Field Station east of the college’s main campus.
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, a nonprofit conservation organization working in 14 northern …
On the second new moon after the winter solstice, the Chinese celebrate their new year. During this holiday gifts are exchanged, families hold reunions, and fireworks explode into the sky. In chinese, the name for their new year celebration is …
Windham - The weather didn’t stop the Second Annual Jeff Stanley Memorial Scholarship spaghetti dinner fund-raiser from being held on Friday the 13th before the basketball game with the Garfield G-Men. The dinner was a hit with both teams’ fans …
Only nine more months left until Christmas Walk 2012!
The official sites have not yet been set in stone but preparations will be beginning soon at most locations…and all over town…including the sponsoring organization, the James A. Garfield Historical Society. But …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to the 2012 Winter Water Safety Event at Berlin Lake. There’s no reason to stay inside, just because it is cold outside!
Like ice fishing? How about ice skating, sled riding, or …
LAF/SOMe, the Garrettsville Area Seniors Group is pleased to announce the following upcoming trips. Reservations are required and should be made by calling The Villager at 330-527-5761. Trips are open to anyone over the age of 21 who wants to …