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...
Mantua’s Secret Attic Holds Treasures
Mantua - When Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) member Mary Hannah saw the vacant storefront on Prospect Street in the Village, she came up with a plan to revitalize a little portion of the Village she loves so much. She also thought it could be a great venue to give locals a unique shop to find some unusual items....
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The new president of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, Delores McCumbers, stepped up to the plate...er...the podium to begin her year at the helm of the organization at the July 11 meeting, at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, noon, sharp. The meeting began with the inauguration/installation of the new, but experienced, officers and president by installing officer and longest member, Jim...
A Loving Tribute To Charles Abraham
This past week we lost an important person in our community, Charles Abraham. Charles came to Garrettsville and started Charles Chevrolet & Oldsmobile in 1957. For Charles that was only the beginning. He set the ground work for his family and the business community in his 50 plus years in Garrettsville to build Garfield Plaza with his partner Max...
Road Issues Dominate Windham Township Meeting
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly schedule meeting with all the trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The meeting was called to order and the trustees approved the expenditures, and minutes from the June meeting. Road Supervisor Brian Miller reported that Mr. Isler removed the electric poles on the green and thanked him for helping with...
Paws to Shop, Rummage Sale for APL
Stop by Portage APL on September 27, 2014 from 11-3 for a rummage sale and help homeless animals. From small appliances and books to dog and cat supplies and household items, there’s something for everyone.
Portage Park District Holds Awards Dinner
The 17th Annual Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Benefit Dinner was held on Saturday, April 11, 2015, and a fine evening it was. The appetizers were contributions of local gourmet-type friends of the park district, using an array of locally-sourced foods. The music was provided by the semi-locally-sourced Byrne Brothers, Jay (of Garrettsville) and Greg (imported from the West Coast). ...
Rotary Fit-n-Fun Family Festival set for May 15th
It was “business as usual” for the members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary on May 2, 2016, meeting at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, 12:00p.m.—sharp! No funny business; just the usual stuff. Christian Crawford will also be attending RYLA sessions this summer. Information has arrived about the possible next Rotary Student Exchange participant, from Germany. Families are always needed to host these...
Great Geauga County Fair Promises Family Fun Over Labor Day Weekend
Burton - The Great Geauga County Fair is Ohio’s oldest fair, featuring more than 65 performers, acts, shows and contests, including the annual Fair King & Queen Contest. It’s an ideal family-friendly destination over Labor Day weekend, September 1-5, 9 a.m. to midnight daily. Since 1823, Geauga County residents of all ages have made their mark at the fair. In...
A Paranormal Historical Society Meeting
Windham - The spooky world of the paranormal is coming to the Windham Historical Society. At their monthly meeting on Monday, April 16, at 7 PM at the Brick Chapel, 9001 North Main Street, all interested listeners will hear how Windham once stood at the center of the world of psychic research. Local historian George Belden will present a talk...
Shaker Tree To Participate In “Shop Hop” Tour
Free gifts, a chance to win dozens of prizes and helping out the needy await customers walking through the doors of 10 area sewing stores during the dog days of August. The Second Annual Charming Quilt Shop Tour will be Thursday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 1. The tour takes shoppers to Cortland, Champion, Niles, Fowler, Garrettsville, Chardon and across...
At Derthick’s Farm, the Maze is Just a Kernel of the Story
Mantua - Locals were duly impressed by Derthick’s Corn Maze & Farm Experience last week, as not one, but two Cleveland news crews visited the over 200-year-old farm last Tuesday. Fox8’s Todd Meany was first to arrive, experiencing the farm and maze, finishing off his fun day on the farm with a ride on the bucking cow train. Later...
Putting a Face on Fracking–Farming & Films (Part Three)
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, involves blasting millions of gallons of water mixed with sand and chemicals into a well to break up shale and allow oil and gas to flow out. The practice has come to Portage County in a big way over the last 18 months, potentially fueling economic development, while sparking public concerns over the potential impact...
Fourth Annual PTO Chess Tournament Winners
Garrettsville - Sarah Bittence and Michael Baczkowski (pictured above) won their respective divisions for the annual 4th grade PTO chess tournament (pictures below). Congratulations to them both! The tournament was held over their lunch break for several weeks, and they recently competed in the finals. For the boys division, Michael Baczkowski defeated Luke Porter in the final match. For the...
Hiram Celebrates with Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
Once again, Hiram will be celebrating the birth of our country with a good old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The festivities will kick off on July 3rd, at 7:30 pm with a concert and family fun at the Hiram College Football Field. Swifty the Clown will be on hand to make balloon animals for the kids. At 9:30, weather...
Mantua’s Christmas Tour Starts This Weekend
Mantua - For the first time ever, the Rotary Club of Mantua is hosting its Christmas Tour of Homes during the first two weekends in December. While usually held in November, this year’s December tour of homes will help you get into the holiday spirit, giving you ideas for decking your own halls while it begins to look a...
Portage County farmer supports local 4-H through America’s Farmers Grow Communities
Ravenna – Local farmer Carrie Pfeiffer-Fiala has directed a $2,500 donation to the Outlaws 4-H. Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the group assist members in their farming, along with educational endeavors related to the education, training and promotion of animal husbandry. Thanks to the support of farmers across the country, more than $3.2 million is...
Windham Library Announces Contest Winners
Windham - Windham Library is pleased to announce the winners of the National Library Week contest, “Guess how many books are in Windham Library”. Zachary Clemente won the adult basket and Jacob Tucker was the winner of the kid’s basket. Congratulations to both lucky winners! For more information, call the Windham Library at 330-326-3145. The library, located at 9005 Wilverne...
Robinson Health System Becomes Part of University Hospitals
Ravenna - University Hospitals has completed all actions necessary for the full integration of Robinson Health System into the UH health system effective June 1. “Together we have new and exciting opportunities to serve the residents of Portage County and surrounding communities,” said Thomas F. Zenty III, CEO of University Hospitals. “We look forward to growing and enhancing Robinson’s services...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville - Don Havener and his hiking of the Appalachian Trail were the focus of the program at the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club on Monday, March 28, 2016. The retired teacher, coach, hardware merchant, tire guy set out on the hike as a journey of faith and of giving back to the Northern Ohio Parkinson’s Support Foundation. His goal was...
Newton Falls Kiwanis present race check
Newton Falls Kiwanis president Linda Hrenko is shown with City Manager Jack Haney, Karen Car from the Senior Van, Labor day race directors Vonda Vencel and Jenn Riehl. In their hands is a giant check in the amount of $5,059 which is the profit from the 2011 Labor Day race. Congratulations to all the sponsors, runners, and volunteers that made...
Newton Township Cemetery Association News
Newton Twp. - The Newton Township Cemetery Association will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Newton Township Administration Building on Arlington Road in Newton Falls. The meeting is open to the public. The association does reading and documentation of the gravestones in the seven township cemeteries and also does the repair work...
Iron Eagle Martial Arts of Mantua Celebrates One Year In Business
Mantua - As of January 2013, Iron Eagle Martial Arts of Mantua celebrated one year in business! They offer classes in Traditional Taekwondo and Krav Maga (an Israeli self-defense system focusing on hand to hand combat) for beginner and advanced martial artists and specialized self-defense seminars, as this is at the core of what they teach. Chief Instructor Steve...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville - The members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club are getting their stuff together. Organizing is the name of the game. Task sheets, planning outlines, continuity, transparency, alacrity are all part of the plans. They’re hoping to promote the student exchange programs of Rotary, having found such success with Jessica Lyons and the Lyons family this year with her experiences in...
Mantua’s Art & Wine Festival This Weekend
Mantua - If you’re looking for a fun and unusual way to spend your Saturday, check out Art on the Hill in Mantua. Each year, local and regional artisans come together on a chosen day each July to line both sides of East Prospect Street in the Village of Mantua to sell their handmade art. This year, that day...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians met in the Hiram College Dining Hall on October 21, 2013 to hear from District 6630 Governor Bob Johnson of the Middlefield-Burton Rotary Club; Assistant Governor George Schumacher of the Aurora Rotary Club was also in attendance. They made announcements of events upcoming on November 3 at Doogans in Aurora and on November 9 at the DoubleTree...
Say Yes to the Dress…and Other Goodies
For the second time this year, local folks had the opportunity to shop for clothes, shoes and accessories at a free clothing give-away event last Saturday. Although plentiful inventory rivaled many thrift stores, the free event was held at the Mantua Center Christian Church. At the height of this spring event, a line of young ladies waited patiently to try...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report – June 22, 2015
Time marches on and so does the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram. The meeting on June 22, 2015—first full day of SUMMER—featured reports from two young ladies who had participated in Rotary youth programs. Megan Ryser was the local recipient of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award, which took her to Baldwin-Wallace University for what she termed “a life-changing” experience. It was...
Peachy-keen!
Garrettsville - The last Garrettsville Cruise Night of the season was just peachy, thank you very much. Joe Leonard got to take his “new” fire engine out for several spins, with passengers and the ever-popular plush dalmatian on board. The band was keeping things lively, interrupted at intervals by the inimitable Jerry Kehoe announcing winners of various raffles--prizes from...
Windham Historical Society News
Windham - The Windham Historical Society is back in business after the stunning success of the Windham Bicentennial celebration in July, in which the Society was an active partner. The next meeting is Monday, October 17 at the Brick Chapel on North Main Street, where year-long activities will be planned. Tentative plans call for a Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff, an...
