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Steeplechase Canoe Race: The Tradition Lives On

May 11, 2012 - Denise Bly Steeplechase Canoe Race: The Tradition Lives On

 In 1967, according to the legend, the steeplechase race began because of a disagreement between two friends over the price of a cup of coffee.
The disagreement was between Archie Martin and the late “Doc” Foster. The disagreement turned into a …

Garrettsville Council seeks Resident Input on Switching to Curbside Recycling

April 27, 2012 -

Garrettsville – As most Garrettsville residents are aware, the Village maintains a recycling drop-off center at the Service Garage parking lot on Water Street.  Village Council is currently exploring the possibility of switching from the drop-off center to curbside recycling …

Keeping Kids Safe

April 27, 2012 -

The Garfield MVP’s Keep our Kids Safe Committee will be very busy over the next few months.  The committee is working hard towards their goal of having  security cameras installed for the 2012/2013 school year in the parking lots of …

J.A. Garfield Historical Society News

April 27, 2012 - Iva Walker

Garrettsville – Pack up your favorite unique or antique mail and your forks, the James A. Garfield Historical Society’s May meeting will focus on postcards and pie, a show-and-tell with a twist.  If you’ve got a postcard with a pie …

Author Richard A. Markwardt, Ph.D. Book Signing Event

April 22, 2012 -

Come out and meet the author  Richard A. Markwardt on April 28th at 1 p.m. at the Village Bookstore, 8140 Main Street in Garrettsville.
Markwardt, a resident of Garrettsville,  will be available to sign copies of his book, Sometimes Life Just …

Garrettsville Council Report

April 22, 2012 - Chris Gerez

Garrettsville – Village Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on April 11.  Minutes from the prior meeting, revenue, expenditure, cash balance, and income tax reports were all reviewed.  Motions to pay the bills and accept the minutes were …

Facet Salon & Spa Bring New Dimensions to TLC

April 22, 2012 - Estelle R. Brown Facet Salon & Spa Bring New Dimensions to TLC

Garrettsville  – Step into Facet Salon & Spa at the Total Lifetime Care complex at 1 Memory Lane, and you almost feel like Dorothy entering the Emerald City. Only it’s not garish. You just feel like you’re not in Kansas …

Youth Bowling News

April 13, 2012 -

Kassie Fedor’s 387 was the high series last week for the 9:00 Trio League.   Kassie just edged out Eric Lawless who shot 377.  Star of the week was Wilson Jackson.  Wilson was 111 pins over his average of 72, with …

Garrettsville Chamber Announces Community Yard Sale

April 13, 2012 - Denise Bly

Mark your calendars. The Garrettsville Area Chamber’s 19th Annual Community Yard sale is slated for May 5 & 6, 2012, beginning at 9am until 4pm. So start cleaning out the closets and get ready to make some cash on those …

Now Accepting Business of the Year Nominations

April 10, 2012 - Michelle Zivoder Now Accepting Business of the Year Nominations

The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Garrettsville Economic Development Group are excited to announce the 1st Annual Business Awards.   These awards will be presented during an Awards Event in August.
To be nominated for an award, the business must …