J.A. Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll ~ Second Grading Period
3rd Grade Honor Roll - Caly Sutton, Emma DiSanza, Gabriel West, Brooklyn Lee, Jocelyn Hodge, Krystian Greiner, Emerson White, Nicholas Muldowney, Dominic Herrera, Kimberly Anderson, Jayden Lee, Michael Goodrich, Rylan May, Joshua Lee, Lillian Fields, Parker Tallent, Mason Devlin, Aiden Quesenberry, Isabella Wright, Lina Kaufman, Cole Lipstreu, Jackson Seaborn, Addison Hoover, Reese Hill, Shelby Clark, Hamilton Kissell, Timothy Tarnowski, Abigail...
Twentieth Century Club News
The February 6, 2020 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville was held at the home of Leah Schultz, with co-hostess Betty Clapp and butler Jack Schultz. Many members of the group were basking in the rays in Florida but those in attendance on an Ohio February evening were in fine fettle and excellent spirits. Roll call was answered...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The February 10, 2020 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club took place in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville at high noon; Brittany’s quick draw shot up any hunger pangs and the group covered the following topics : The local date for the 4-Way Speech competition will be March 2, with districts to be on April 11. There will be prizes...
JAG Schools to Celebrate "Family First Night" in March
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 we will celebrate something very dear to us…our families. Our third “Family First Night” will be held in our community on this night. Throughout the school year our lives become extremely hectic, which often causes us to sacrifice our family time in order to accomplish everything in our busy schedules. We are a community of...
Child Find Awareness
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 2, in...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The February 3, 2020 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was all business. The following topics were under discussion : There was a review of the treasurer’s report including explanations, itemization and projections for future activities. Involved with this was discussion of the G-H contributions to SummerFest, including photo ops, a history tour, a scavenger hunt with selfies and other possibilities...to...
Reverse Raffle At St. Ambrose Church
The St. Ambrose Church is holding their first Reverse Raffle on February 15, 2020 at Sugar Bush Golf Club -- proceeds to benefit the church improvement fund. Doors open at 6pm and a catered, Prime Rib dinner will be provided by Eisele Catering. There will be dancing available by DJ Jason Adkins and a cash bar. The grand prize...
Make A Wreath Fundraiser For Apple Tree Preschool
We are super excited about our new fundraiser this year for the Apple Tree Preschool! We have been offered an opportunity to have a one day crafting event with Gale Lane of DevineDesignsbyMG. She has been instructing classes and selling beautiful wreaths for years now. Mark your calendars and invite a friend or family member to come along, have...
Puzzle Swap at the Garrettsville Library
What can you do with a puzzle that you’ve already put together? Bring it to the Garrettsville Library and exchange it for one that is new to you. Drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on the first Saturday of the next two months- that’s March 7, and April 4- and bring your gently-used puzzles with no...
Diabetic Alert Dog Fundraiser
Garrettsville - Angels in the Innfield, Sky Lanes and Champion Lanes sponsored several fundraising events to provide Barbara Stauffer of Mineral Ridge with a Labrador Retreiver puppy named Athena Lynn to be trained to become her Diabetic Alert Dog within the next year. All of the adult leagues at Sky Lanes bought raffle tickets for prizes at the Chinese Auction....
Local Author’s Book on Gangster ‘Creepy’ Karpis to be Sold at Alcatraz
Ironically, 57 years after this infamous prison closed down, Alcatraz is more populated than ever. Now that it’s a museum operated by the National Park Service, nearly two million visitors enter it annually. Local author Julie Thompson’s book, The Hunt for the Last Public Enemy in Northeastern Ohio, will soon be captive on Alcatraz Island in the museum bookstore,...
Community Generosity Provides Smiles For Orphans
Some Garrettsville area residents may remember in May of 2015-2018 a used clothing drive throughout town focused on donating childrens’ summer clothing and shoes for an orphanage in Liberia. There were clothing collection containers set up at various locations in town including the Huntington Bank, Faith Evangelical Free Church, E&H Ace Hardware, and St. Ambrose Church. A local group...
“Saving a Piece of History”
Premiering Thursday, February 6th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network. Chef Robert Irvine tries to save a piece of history in Garrettsville, Ohio, by rescuing a restaurant in a 200-year-old mill. Shelli, the owner of Garrett’s Mill Brewing Co., is in over her head after her husband had to return to his trucking job to keep the business afloat. They...
Garrettsville Chamber Sets 2020 Schedule of Events
Garrettsville - The board of directors for the Garrettsville area chamber of commerce met last week to set the 2020 schedule of events and establish membership rates for the upcoming year. New for this year was the addition of a home-based business category. The board feels that many home-based businesses could find a great benefit from networking with other...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The January 13, 2020 meeting of the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram took place at noon in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville to deal with the following : Thoughts for the Doneley family. A report on the proceedings of the budget meeting, including a review of regular programs such as the Dictionary Project, scholarships, trash pick-up, RYLA, the bowling league, etc....
Light Up Garrettsville Winner Announced
Garrettsville - This year VP Realty hosted ‘Light Up Garrettsville’ which was an opportunity for local residents to decorate their property for the holidays and share with the community. By being part of the contest, the homes were listed on a map that was provided online and at local venues for residents and visitors to explore the town of...
Mystery of Snowflakes Book Hike at Library
Garrettsville - Portage County District Library’s Garrettsville location is partnering with Portage Park District to present a program for preschool and early school age children, accompanied by an adult. Please join us for a “Mystery of Snowflakes Book Hike” on Wednesday, January 29 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Bring your favorite little learners to this “Owlbert- approved” Owlet...
Garfield PTO Hosts Spaghetti Dinner & Student Art Show
The James A. Garfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is a fully insured, non-profit volunteer organization made up of individuals consisting of parents, teachers and business owners in our community who come together to support and enrich the lives of our students. Over the last 3 years the PTO has provided over $100,000 in financial support to the students...
Fall & Stebbins Automotive, Inc. Earns Trust Award
Mantua - Dean Stebbins Sr. from Fall & Stebbins Automotive, Inc. of Mantua, OH received the American Towman Trust Award in Atlantic City on December 61h, 2019 at the world’s largest trade show for towing professionals, the American Towman Exposition. A towing company that receives the award was nominated by a third party organization in the towing trade who...
Crafting with Marian’s “Personalized Reusable Water Bottle”
You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Personalized Reusable Water Bottle” program at the Garrettsville Library on Saturday, January 18 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Participants will use glass paint, sponges and brushes to upcycle a glass bottle. It is a fabulous way to repurpose to help save the planet from excess discarded materials as well as provide...
Curtains Up Theater Presents “Distance”
Garrettsville - Reading the cover of the play “Distance” by Jerre Dye immediately draws the reader into the drama. Alzheimer’s is taking Irene Radford further and further away from the people in her ever-devolving world. It’s a shifting world where the past becomes the present, the present becomes the past, and the future remains a terrifying mystery. Meanwhile, life...
JAG Schools Earn Elite Academic Award
James A. Garfield Local School District was recently awarded what may be one of the most highly regarded academic awards in school history. The District has been named to the 10th Annual AP District Honor Roll. This achievement for Garfield is due to expanding opportunities and improving performance for Advanced Placement students. The AP District Honor Roll recognizes school districts...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The January 20, 2020 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society opened with the acceptance of a donation from Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services: a 1910 cemetery deed (#517) for the late Julius Betow--most interesting, following the recent Cemetery Series presented by the society. Many thanks. Other business included mention of dues for the Intermuseum Council and coming...
Brosius Road Park Just Got Safer With AED Donation
Garrettsville - A life-saving donation was made during the December Village Council meeting last week when an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) was presented to Community EMS by the Garrettsville Youth Softball/Baseball League for installation at the Brosius Road Park. This device was furnished by the Kenny Evans Foundation, which raises money to purchase and distribute AEDs throughout Portage County. League...
Shop with A Cop is Heart-Warming Success
This past weekend, the Hiram and Garrettsville Police Departments held their 8th annual “Shop with a Cop” Christmas Program. This worthy program enabled the a dozen families from both the Crestwood and J.A. Garfield School District make the holidays a little brighter. On Saturday morning, children brought their Christmas lists to Target in Streetsboro where they were pair up...
NGCC Food Pantry Celebrates a Season for Giving Thanks
Garrettsville - As we say good-bye to another year the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our volunteers and community partners for their support in 2019. Your financial gifts, food drives, campaigns and volunteering enables us to provide food to our friends and neighbors in the Garfield school district that...
Vote For Your Favorite Display
‘Tis the season for holiday lights! Many homes located throughout the area have entered the first annual ‘Light Up Garrettsville’ contest sponsored by Lauren Patrick of VP Realty. Participating houses have been listed on a map for people to follow through town and then vote for their favorite lighting display. The house with the most votes will win a...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on December 11th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Fiscal Officer Deb (Glass) Wordell, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty and Tom Collins. Councilperson Chris Knop was absent. Minutes from the November 13 meeting were reviewed, and approved with an amendment correcting a paragraph...
Santa Pub Crawl a Success
Garrettsville - Christmas celebrating began just a little early, as bout 70 folks took to the streets of Garrettsville this past Saturday to help raise funds for Garrettsville Summerfest in the Annual Santa Pub Crawl. The 70 “dressed in their best” or as some would say, worst Christmas outfits -- left Skylanes Lounge (first stop on the crawl) to...
Winter Safety & Calling a Snow Day
Winter is now upon us in northeast Ohio and, like dressing for winter, a few more layers are necessary when it comes to keeping students safe! Here are a few facts to follow that will ensure a safe winter season for our students. Transportation Patience is key when the weather turns bad. With road conditions changing quickly, extra time may be...
