O Canada
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians were treated to a unique look at what for some is Terra Incognita, our great (in more ways than one) northern neighbor, Canada...specifically, Dennis Guenther’s home province of Alberta (along with Saskatchewan and Manitoba, known as the Prairie Provinces). Names familiar to travelers, such as Lake Louise and Banff, Medicine Hat and Calgary shared map space with...
Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club met at the home of Mary Furillo on November 17th. Members answered roll call by answering "Do you believe in angels?" The program for the evening was presented by Maxine Nimtz on The Bishop’s Wife, a novel by Robert Nathan that was made into a movie in 1947. She focused on the character of Julia Brougham...
Mayor Lou Bertrand Delivers 2012 State of Hiram Village Address
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 that Hiram village government "is in stable financial condition, operating in an efficient manner and providing good service to...
Trading Life in the ‘Burbs for Life in the ‘Ville
Garrettsville - I was awakened this morning to the sounds of carriage wheels rolling along and the clip-clop of horses’ hooves as an Amish buggy passed by on the road in front of the house. As I rolled over for a few more zzz’s, I smiled to myself, thinking, “Some people have the ‘burbs. We have the ‘ville.” Having grown...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
And so it’s June for the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club. Here’s the lowdown on their official business. Stew Buchanan from Akron, District 6630 official public crier, brought announcements concerning Baseball Night for Rotary with the Cleveland Indians on July 29 and all of the festivities involved, reservations are due for next year’s 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation, Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary is...
UH Portage Medical Center to Host Annual Family Health & Safety Day on July 23
Ravenna– University Hospitals Portage Medical Center will host the 2016 Family Health & Safety Day on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the UH Portage Medical Center Parking Lot and the UH Portage Medical Arts Building. Family Health & Safety Day offers a variety of free family-friendly activities, safety tips, wellness screenings and educational materials that...
Big Brothers & Sisters Raffle Winner
Ravenna - The drawing for the Big Brothers & Sisters $10,000 Give Away was held on Saturday September 7, at the Kent State University football game. Because all 200 tickets were not sold, it was a 50/50 raffle with the winner and the agency each receiving $1850. And the lucky winner was…ticket #55, Triangle Pharmacy! Big Brothers & Sisters thanks everyone...
Newton Township Cemetery Association
Newton Twp. - The NTCA held its regular monthly meeting on May 16 at the township administration building in Newton Falls. Plans were made to resume the repair work on headstones at Pricetown Cemetery which is at the Pricetown Methodist Church. A tentative date of June 3 is scheduled for the work to resume and be completed that week....
Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls
Newton Falls - If you’ve thought about joining Kiwanis Club, you are welcome to attend a meeting at Covered Bridge Inn Restaurant, 22 W. Broad Street, Newton Falls. We meet Tuesdays for supper at 6:30 p.m., then begin the meeting about 7:15 p.m.; however, please note that we conduct bingo games at Laurie Ann Nursing Home and Allan Dell...
“Pirates of the Caribbean” Musician Returns to Geauga County
Middlefield - Pirate Musician Joshua Nelson will be performing at the Ye Olde State Renaissance Faire at Settlers’ Village in Middlefield on September 10, 11, 17 and 18. Nelson was born and raised in the small town of Burton before moving to Los Angeles, but his alter-ego Rillian Rauchbach has led a more unusual life. Rauchbach is an orphan who...
Newton Falls Back Pack Program
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community weekend food-in-backpacks program continues with your blessing and support and we thank you. Food donations continue to be brought to NF United Methodist Church, Big D’s Newton Grill, ASECU, and Healthy Treasures. Books to add to each bag weekly have been donated by NF Kiwanis Club, the Church Mouse, and Newton Falls...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are out and about again, with their annual--well, mostly--roadside clean-up on St. Rte 82 between Garrettsville and Hiram. You know the line,”the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”? Well, it sort of applied in this instance. Those that were able to show up--they definitely showed in fluorescent vests--(several auxiliary possibilities were unable to make it)...
All About Aurora Drive-It-Yourself Tour
Aurora - FREE FAMILY FUN – Prizes, Giveaways and More! A fun FREE way to learn more about Aurora and surrounding area businesses. On Saturday, July 20, 2013 "Tour Stops" will be offering activities, freebies, discounts and much more. Simply print a map from our website www.AllAboutAurora.com and start your adventure! Once you have completed the required number of...
Mantua K of C to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship
Mantua - Crestwood area boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. This is a fun, free activity for area youth to compete in a Free Throw (foul shot) competition for best of fifteen consecutive shots. The Knights of Columbus Free...
Garrettsville Summerfest 2011 Draws Record Crowds
Garrettsville - Summerfest brought the tranquil town of Garrettsville to life last weekend as record crowds jammed the downtown area for a weekend of fun. The rain didn’t keep folks from coming out to celebrate summer with style. Folks armed with umbrellas came out ready to celebrate the start of summer on Friday. Mayor Craig Moser declared the weekend...
Windham Township Trustee Meeting
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting June 6, 2013 with all board members present. The trustees approved the minutes and expenditures. Commander Paul Fitzgerald was in attendance and asked if the American Legion could take over organizing and executing the Memorial Day Service in Windham. After some discussion, the trustees voted to allow...
Singing Weavers To Minister
Freedom Twp. - The Singing Weavers will be ministering at the First Congregational Church of Freedom on September 16 at 10:30am; a covered-dish dinner will follow. The Singing Weavers is a three-generation family group. They have been traveling and spreading God’s love through music and sharing the gospel for 40 years. Their ministry started in 1971 with Linda and Verlin Weaver...
Charles Chevrolet Donates to G-W (Garrettsville-Windham) Soccer Club
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, Charles Chevrolet provided G-W (Garrettsville-Windham) Soccer Club with equipment donations, an opportunity to raise and keep up to $10,000...
The Singing Weavers to Minister on March 16th
Freedom Twp - The Singing Weavers will be ministering at the First Congregational Church of Freedom on Sunday March 16 at 10:30 a.m. with a covered dish dinner following. The Singing Weavers is a three generation family group. They have been traveling and spreading God’s love through music and sharing the gospel for 40 years. Their ministry started in 1971 with...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - The March 1st meeting of the Hiram Township Trustees was opened by Mr. Brewer with the reading of the minutes from the February 15th meeting. Highlights from the gathering include the announcement that the new fire truck has been picked up and “is ready to go.” Firemen are being trained on driving the truck both during the...
Rotary Report
The members of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary recently hosted the assistant District Governor of District 6630, George Schumacher, for the induction ceremony confirming new members Caitlin Ellerhorst Lawless, Mary Ann Brockett, Tom Collins and Don Holtry (LDS corporate member). Schumacher highlighted the identity of Rotary International as a global network of community volunteers with both privileges and responsibilities. One million, two...
Winter and Spring Class Registration Open at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild and Arts Center
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild will be offering a wide array of classes for the upcoming winter and spring session. There are many favorite performing arts classes which will return along with a few new surprises. Perhaps you've always wanted to test your skills with Shakespeare. Adults and children will be offered the opportunity to experience the humor and...
Crestwood Primary School Celebrates Socktober
Mantua - Prompted by an online call to action from Kid President, who has shared such timeless advice as “open your heart more than your mouth,” and “create something that will make the world awesome,” students at Crestwood Primary School decided to celebrate the month of October by collecting socks for those in need. And they sure collected a...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians were still looking for students from James A. Garfield H.S. or Windham High School to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp to be held at Hiram College , June 12-16. Any interested individuals who will be seniors...or even juniors...in the 2011-2012 school year should contact a Rotarian ASAP. Best bet might be Delores McCumbers at McCumbers-Brady...
Free Income Tax Assistance For Veterans
Vienna - Military Veteran Resource Center (MVRC) will provide free income tax filing assistance for military veterans through April 15. MVRC, in partnership with the Ohio Benefit Bank, offers free electronic filing for federal, state and school district taxes. In addition, the program can help veterans apply for student financial aid, veteran’s education benefits, nutrition and childcare assistance, health coverage...
Popular Library Puzzle Exchange is Back
Ravenna - Reed Memorial Library has brought back its monthly Puzzle Exchange, modified to fit within current pandemic restrictions. “The monthly exchange is a longstanding library event and very popular with our community,” related Alison Shelley, Children’s’ Outreach Coordinator. “Everyone has really missed the puzzle exchange since COVID-19 hit. We’ve worked hard to bring this event back safely under...
Holiday Country Fair
Burton - Enjoy a day of holiday shopping in the country at a collaborative event featuring local talent, Amish craftsman and direct sales vendors. This event will take place at the picturesque Red Maple Inn at 14707 South Cheshire Street in Burton, Ohio. It will run on Saturday, November 30th and Sunday, December 1st, 2013 from 11 am to...
New Truck For Village Of Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The Village of Garrettsville recently purchased a 2011 Ford F550 4X4 Dump Truck which will replace the 1974 Ford F700. This is the first dump truck the Village has purchased since 2001. The ‘74 F700 will be offered for auction on Ebay for anyone interested. On the agenda for 2011 are the replacement of the police department’s...
Mayor’s Spring Update For The Village of Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The Portage County Engineer’s office is responsible for safety and maintenance for the two bridges on Liberty Street. The County Engineers have closed the Liberty Street Bridge between Center St and Park Ave. and the sidewalk/bridge near Water St and Liberty St. after their annual bridge inspection on Friday last week. Drivers on Liberty Street should use caution when...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Auditions
The open-call auditions are scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2015 at James A Garfield High School at 1 p.m. (Use event entrance) Contestants are asked to come prepared to sing an entire song without musical accompaniment.
