Upcoming Library Events at The Garrettsville Branch
Garrettsville - On Tuesday, July 13 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm you are invited to attend a virtual Zoom webinar with Jennifer Bowen, Financial Advisor. Bowen will explain the basic steps of planning an estate and the importance of wills and trusts. Amy R. Turos, an estate planning attorney, will also be present during this event. The Book...
JAG Grad Attends West Point Academy
Garrettsville - “From an early age, we joked he’ll end up in the military because of how his mind works,” Mantua resident Jason Wysong noted. “We didn’t realize that would actually come to fruition,” his wife Carolyn added. They shared that that their son, Nolan, began considering attending a military service academy in eighth grade, and eventually selected West...
Garrettsville Idol Semi-Finalists for 2021 Announced
Garrettsville Summerfest recently held their auditions for Garrettsville Idol. Due to the pandemic, the committee felt it was better to do the first round of auditions virtually. Contestants were to upload a video of themselves singing acapella a song of their own choosing. The judges, Wendi Brown, Jackie Rinearson and Danny Deakins had the difficult task of determining who was...
Garrettsville Branch’s Adult Summer Reading Program
Summer reading program at the Garrettsville Library has begun. Adults are invited to pick up an adult summer reading log. Those who complete one challenge will get a small prize. Those adults who complete all three challenges will receive a larger prize as well as an entry slip into a drawing for a $50 fuel gift card drawing. Two...
Garrettsville Cemetery Committee proposes columbarium for Park Cemetery
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on June 9th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser and Tom Collins. In-person attendees present were representatives of the Portage County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski, Chief Deputy Ralph Spidalieri,...
GFN Firefighters Present Check To Hiram Farm
Members of the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District raised over $1,000 for the Hiram Farm through their Autism Awareness T-shirt fundraiser this spring. At a recent meeting, they presented a check in the amount of $1,050 to Hiram Farm representative Allison, who is pictured above with a group of our local firefighters. Thank you to everyone who...
Beloved JAG Teacher and Coach John Bennett Retires
Garrettsville - John Bennett, long-time teacher and coach in the James A. Garfield School District, shared that he’s been an athlete since the age of five, when he began playing baseball on the team coached by his father. He honed his skills, and played all the way through high school. He continued his athletic career at Hiram College, where...
DORA Explored for Garrettsville’s Main Street, Enacted at Special Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on May 12th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the meeting was held in person with no audience. The meeting was...
Garrettsville To Replace Water Main Lines On SR 88
Garrettsville - The Village of Garrettsville’s Board of Public Affairs and Water Department will be replacing water main lines along South Street (State Route 88) beginning in May, 2021, and continuing through November, 2021. The company performing the work, Woodford Excavating, could begin construction as early as Monday, May 17. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane and...
Red Cross In Need Of Blood Donations
As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic and people resume some of their normal activities, the American Red Cross needs your help to avoid a summer donation slump.Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood, and in most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine...
JAG Custodians Named “Villagers of The Year”
Congratulations to the James A Garfield Custodians who have been named “Villagers of the Year”! This amazing group didn’t just sit back and wait for things to fall into place, they set their minds to thinking outside of the box, adjusting and figuring out how to they could make a difference for others during the shut-downs and the unknown times...
James A Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The JAGHS met on April 19, 2021 for its first in-person meeting since May 18, 2020---HUZZAH! The group welcomed two new members, Tim Smith (hardly new to the area) and Linda Harring (in from Chagrin Falls). The treasury was reported to be healthy and the CD’s remain in their cozy financial institution. The meeting then opened up to...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Offering Farm Tour Series
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Farmers’ Market is excited to announce their first Private Farm Tour Series. Offering a chance to experience how food is grown and raised, these guided tours will include demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tastings, providing an inside look into the care, craft, and history of farming and agriculture. The first tour will take place on 4:00 -...
DORA, Trees, and Parks Topics of Discussion at Garrettsville Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on March 10th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the meeting was held in person with no audience. The meeting was...
The Groomer of G’ville Welcomes Pooches to Main Street
Garrettsville - The Groom Room of Burton is moving to Garrettsville, sporting a new name. Lisa Washabaugh is relocating her dog grooming service to historic downtown Garrettsville at 8116 Main Street. The Groomer of G’ville opens on May 5. After 14 years working in a veterinary clinic, 30 years as a groomer and eight years as a business owner in...
NGCC Launches “0 to 100” Campaign
Garrettsville - NGCC wants to share with you an exciting new campaign called “0-100” that will help us reach many more individuals who are in need of our services. Currently, NGCC is open to the public four days each month to serve individuals who attend or reside in the James A. Garfield Schools community. In the last two years, we...
Virtual Voter Forum
League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County is hosting a Virtual Voter Form on April 7th at 7 pm. The forum will present new tax issues on the ballot for the May 4th election that impact the communities we serve which are Aurora, Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Shalersville. Register to attend the webinar by visiting https://www.northernportagecountylwv.org/ or...
Garrettsville Hiram Rotary welcomes Roger Hollis
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club welcomed Roger Hollis to their March 15, 2021 zoom meeting to speak about a start-up organization named FishMySpot, recently formed to encourage outdoor activity--specifically fishing-- and youth participation in non-screen learning in nature. The idea is to have small groups (four or fewer people--parents and/or grandparents accompanying kids, for instance) enjoying time together and catching fish...
Electric Vehicles Gain Support in Garrettsville
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on March 10th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the meeting was held in person with no audience. The meeting was...
Garrettsville Wrestling: 2 for 2 at State
This past weekend, two J.A. Garfield wrestlers travelled to Marion Harding High School to compete in the OHSAA Individual State Wrestling Championships and both left as All-Ohio wrestlers after a grueling two day tournament that pitted them against the best in the state at their respective weights. Hunter Andel, a sophomore, qualified at the 145 pound weight class. He won...
April Is Autism Awareness Month – Let’s “Light It Up Blue”
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District invite the community to join them as they “Light It Up Blue” for Autism Awareness Month ~ a fundraiser to benefit the Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community. Hiram Farm is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Jennifer Bowen, from the Mantua office of Edward Jones Investments and a member of the Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce, zoomed in to present information on putting Performance into Perspective, as regards a family’s or an individual’s financial objectives. This leaned on the three R’s : Relevant, Realistic, Reviewed, when it comes to determining what is needed, what is the...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on February 10th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Larry Beatty, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the meeting was held in person with no audience. The meeting was...
The Nominations for ‘Villager of The Year’ are in…
As we all dealt with the ever changing world of Covid in 2020, we saw the best (and sadly, sometimes worst) of people. Some just dealt with things, moved on and waited to see what was coming next, while others refused to just sit back and wait. Our community has some amazing people who set their minds to thinking outside...
Child Find Awareness
Garrettsville - Child Find is an effort by the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children, to ensure all children from birth to 21 with disabilities are identified, located, and evaluated as required by the individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. Ohio school districts, serving ages 3-21, work with Help Me Grow, serving children birth to...
Garrettsville Area Chamber Sets 2021 Schedule
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met in a hybrid manner on Wednesday, January 20th for the annual organizational meeting. The 2021 membership packets have been mailed and are due back by February 15th. If you have not received a packet, please contact the chamber at 330-527-2411 or visit our website at garrettsvillearea.com to download...
Who Will Be The Villager of The Year?
The Weekly Villager, in conjunction with the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce, is looking for “The Villager of The Year”. As we all dealt with the ever changing world of Covid in 2020, we saw the best (and sadly, sometimes worst) of people. Some just dealt with things, moved on and waited to see what was coming next, while...
Local Man Shares UFO Experience – Part II
You’ll recall from the first part of Joe’s story, which appeared in the December 25th issue, where he shared what he experienced one night on Shanks Downes Road on his way home from work. You’ll remember that Joe set the phone aside, and didn’t think about them again until he sat down to remove old contacts and download photos...
People Tree Sharing Program Gives Thanks!
What a year 2020 has been. The needs in our community have never been greater and the generosity of our community rose to meet the challenge. Wednesday, Dec 9 saw a drive thru distribution of Christmas gifts, food, personal items and coats at the Faith Free Evangelical Church on Windham Parkman Road. With the help of the Church, Sky Plaza...
Giving Thanks from NGCC
This holiday season, amidst the vast uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, NGCC has a great deal to be thankful for. Our community is a generous and special place, our volunteers give unconditionally and our patrons always demonstrate a genuine thanks for the services they utilize. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped NGCC...
