Garrettsville Area Chamber will Host Masquerade Ball
Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their Third Bi-Annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Sugar Bush Golf Club located just outside of the city limits on State Route 88. The doors will open at 6 pm, with a catered dinner from Special Moments Catering being served at 7 pm. Tickets for the event are...
Bridging the Transition Gap for Students with Disabilities
Burton - On May 4, from 6 - 8 p.m. come in and learn successful high school-to-college transition strategies for young people with disabilities. Find out the five key transition skills that you need to have, know the differences between high school and college, eligibility requirements and accommodation descriptions. Plus, much more! Graduating high school seniors and recent graduates with...
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Ya got yer debt crisis. Ya got yer deficit crisis. Ya got yer health/obesity crisis. Ya got yer apes takin’ over the planet. What else can go wrong? OMG! It’s Rotary! Well, actually, it’s sort of systemic thing. Communal and fraternal organizations (not to mention churches) everywhere are facing declining membership and participation. Where once-upon-a-time every little town had its own...
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...
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...
Windham Expresses Their Love for Maruf
Windham - It was a “Make a Difference Day” like no other in Windham, this past Saturday. It was a cold, blustery fall day, but that did not deter 200-plus folks from coming out to express their love and appreciation for Maruf Awad, owner of the local Sparkle Market in Windham. Instead of doing something specific for the community...
Garfield Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees..Part 3
Garrettsville - The final Garfield graduate to be honored at the James A. Garfield Hall of Fame gathering on Saturday, April 30 is Robert E. Armstrong, member of the Class of ’65 and recipient of the nation’s third-highest military award, the Silver Star, presented for Conspicuous Gallantry in Action, for his actions in Viet Nam, January 28, 1969. He...
Wolfe Family Christmas Benefit
There will be a Christmas benefit for Blake Wolfe’s two children -- Landon (8) and Lily (5) -- on December 22nd at Skylane Bowling Alley at 9:00 p.m. There will be a scotch doubles for $40.00 a couple which includes 3 games bowling, shoe rental, pizza and unlimited draft beer. If you don’t want to bowl, you can come eat...
Be A Bird Friend
Bring birds into your life to make every day a Happy Bird Day by joining Geauga Park District Naturalist John Kolar, Senior Naturalist Dan Best, and Helen Hempal, owner of For the Birds, Wildlife and More in Chardon, on Saturday, February 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township. Your time will be...
Literary Musical Club
Nelson Twp. - The Literary Music Club had their meeting at Nelson Community center on March 14th. As a result of nice spring weather we had 6 members in attendance. Kathy Spolarch was our hostess; she had the tables set in a St. Patrick’s theme. We had three birthdays for March, Ann Spolarch, Kathy Spolarch and Sally Kittle. Iva...
RFC Is Recipient of $12,000 Grant
Windham - The Renaissance Family Center (RFC) in Windham was recently the recipient of a $12,000 grant from the ANH Foundation. The check was delivered to the center on November 3, 2014 by Allen Knight, head of press maintenance at the ANH Company in Windham, and Dave Apthorpe, plant manager of ANH, and Harry Amie, president of the United...
Hiram Firefighters Train With Simulator
Hiram - Hiram firefighters recently participated in emergency vehicle operations training with the assistance of a state-of-the-art emergency vehicle driving simulator. The simulator was rented from Cuyahoga Community College for the purpose of expanding upon each Firefighter's previous experiences and trainings. All Hiram firefighter are required to complete hours of driver’s training in each vehicle and an Emergency Vehicle Operations...
Pulitzer Prize Winning Writer Connie Schultz to be featured at Library
Pulitzer Prize Winning writer Connie Schultz will speak at the Geauga West Library on April 24, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Eykyn Room. Schultz was a nationally-syndicated columnist based at The Cleveland Plain Dealer. She won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for commentary and had been a finalist for the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in feature writing. She has written two...
James A Garfield High School Class of 2017
Valedictorians Christian Crawford • Joseph Emrick Lauren Jones • Jane Rader Riley Van Kirk • Mikhala West Heidi Wickli Jesse Arnett Marcus Arnett Robert Barnett Thomas Bissler Christopher Blewitt Elisha Bly Hayley Bolton Kyle Borrelli Francesca Bowman Alexis Brooks Brittany Brown Taylor Brown Dane Burrows Mark Butto McKenzie Carey Carter Chapman Emma Chinn Corin Colton Christian Crawford Marissa Cremers Courtney Cressman Cole Dean Mariah Dolan Faith Drabic Joseph Emrick Jr. Rose Englert Nicholas Ensinger Dalton Fall Nicholas Farkas Zachary Forsythe Alexander Fredrickson Mason Friess Brittany Gallagher Ashley Gibson Travis Gibson Alexander Good Samuel Gregg Tabatha Griggy Mary Hahn Kelly Hartman Jacob Hilliard Nicole Hood Austin Horn William...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The ladies and gentlemen of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club were pleased to host Ms Cheryl Warren, incoming District Governor of District 6630 ( Northeast Ohio) at their recent meeting on March 2. As it was their regular business meeting, their guest was able to get the lowdown on the many local projects and activities that Rotary pursues in the community.
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary reflected on a number of things at their most recent meeting in the Hiram College Dining Hall. To wit : Jim Irwin’s account of the Tall Ships event in Cleveland sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cleveland—interesting but HOT. Local flooding…with pictures on cell phones, natch…and recollections of other flood events. Discussion of the names of those with some interest...
Crestwood Primary School Became Candy Factory
Mantua - Crestwood Primary School was transformed into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory last week, as students celebrated the completion of their annual One Book, One School program. The transformation, based on the 1964 book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, was the culmination of several weeks of study, where teachers and students read the book aloud and...
2013 Calendar Contest Underway
Calling all amateur photographers in the JAG School District, it is time to sort through and find the perfect picture. The 4th annual photo calendar contest is now underway. Do you have that one amazing photo you took that you want everyone to see, but you aren’t sure how to go about it? Well, submit it to The Garrettsville...
Christmas in the Woods is Here
The 19th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods, at Shaker Woods, in Columbiana, Ohio, will be held October 12-13 and 19-20, 2013. The festival will host more than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. The exhibitors will demonstrate their crafts and sell...
Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day A Success!
Garrettsville put on its best green last week as folks were determined to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with style during the Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration sponsored by the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event brought everyone out of winter’s hibernation to celebrate the holiday that has everyone claiming be Irish, even if it is only for...
Portage County Soap Box Derby Hosting Derby Racing Clinic
Mantua - The Portage Soap Box Derby is hosting an introduction to Derby Racing Clinic on April 24th, at 4808 East High St., Buchert Park, Mantua, Ohio. The clinic will be held at the first pavilion at the park from 1-4 pm At the clinic those persons attending will have an introduction to Derby racing, see a derby racecar assembled,...
Adopt A Garden At Century Village
Burton - Geauga County Historical Society's Century Village in Burton, Ohio is eagerly seeking dedicated, interested gardeners to join its volunteer gardening team for the coming year. Gardeners will have the opportunity to "adopt" and tend their favorite garden from a choice of 25+ available plots. Garden choices range in size from the very tiny (urns, kettles, containers), to...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville - More Family Week prep for the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary--Carolyn Miller, liaison with the Windham Schools, outlined her very thorough plans and procedures promoting all phases of the operation. She’s an organizer! Other facets of the festivities--recognition for couples married fifty years or more (seeking nominations), contests (and judging of same), prizes, sponsors, Fun Day activities--all came in for...
Annual Sap’s-A-Risin’ Celebration is a Sure Sign of Spring
Middlefield - It’s hands-on, educational, inspirational and celebrational! Bring your family and friends out to Geauga Park District’s Sap’s-A-Risin’ for a taste of how maple sugaring has evolved since the Native Americans, then a taste of the sticky stuff itself. Sap’s-A-Risin’ is held from Noon - 4 p.m. on March 9, 16 and 23 at Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes...
Crestwood High School Hosts 8th Grade Information Night
Mantua - About 400 parents, teachers, current and incoming high school students attended Crestwood High School’s first ever 8th Grade Information night, Feb. 15 at Crestwood High School. Forty-five different high school groups participated in the event, ranging from academics to extra-curricular and co-curricular subjects. Many of the tables that the high school students created for the student showcase...
Mantua Township Resident’s Issue Resolved
Mantua Twp. - After the Neighborhood Development Services, Inc., demolished an abandoned home next door, Deeanna and Thomas Barkett purchased the vacant lot, which was adjacent to their property, at Sheriffs sale in the fall of 2013. In January 2016, the Barketts were notified that an assessment of $9,000 — more than they paid for the property — was...
First Book – Portage County Accepting Book Grant Applications
Ravenna – First Book – Portage County announced today it is accepting book grant applications from community groups and nonprofits. This spring, First Book – Portage County plans to grant out approximately 1500 new books to programs in Portage County. Teachers and directors of local preschools, day care, after-school, tutoring and mentoring programs are encouraged to apply on behalf...
Hiram PD Receives Grant
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department recently received a $500 “Step Outside” grant from the Ohio Department of Wildlife. The grant award will be directed toward a community program called, “Cops and Kids” Fishing Day. The event will be free of charge to anybody who attends. The intent of “Cops and Kids” Fishing Day is to bring community children...
Blossoms & Butterflies
Make your reservation today for the 15th annual Friends of WomenSafe Spring Luncheon, “Blossoms & Butterflies.” Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in the Banquet Room at St. Mary’s, 401 North Street in Chardon. Hear guest speaker Natalie Saikaly Ronayne, Executive Director of the Cleveland Botanical Garden, tell us about the interesting things happening at the Botanical Garden. The doors will open...
Village Piecemaker’s Quilt Club to Raffle “Village Square” Quilt
The Village Piecemaker’s Quilt Club has created this beautiful queen size quilt (95” x 112”) called “Village Square”. This quilt, which is being raffled, will be on display at the Weekly Villager office (8088 Main Street, Garrettsville) during the Garrettsville Summerfest. Tickets for the quilt are 6 for $5 or $1 each and will be available at the...
