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...
James A Garfield Historical Society News
The November 18, 2019 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society was preceded by a board of trustees’ meeting which covered a number of maintenance and financial business items later reported to the membership at the full meeting. These included moving a CD from Home Savings to Middlefield Bank, work needed on the Mott Building’s basement steps and...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The November 25, 2019 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club was focused on upcoming events, the first of which was the distribution of dictionaries to students in the James A. Garfield third grade and to third graders in the local Amish schools as well. The Dictionary Project will have its 2019 finale on November 26 in the Garfield Elementary...
Book Club Meeting at Garrettsville Library
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet on Tuesday, December 17 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the meeting room. This month’s selection is The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson. In the aftermath of World War II, despite the rationing and harsh winter in 1947 London, plans are underway for the...
Garrettsville United Methodist Church presents Christmas Cantata
The Music ensembles of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church will present an evening of seasonal inspiration on Sunday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at 8223 Park Ave., Garrettsville. Three bell choirs--Chancel I, Chancel II and Jesu Bells Youth Bell Choir--will be participating, under the direction of Mrs. Jeanette Poole and Mrs Linda Fall. Their selections will be...
J.A. Garfield High School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
12th Grade 4.0 & Above - Joseph Ball, Kaylie Bates, Hannah Bittence, Mason Cebulla, Hannah Chartier, Talon Cline, Jenna Conley, Ilene Flaherty, Laina Galayde, Kyleigh Grandon, Karlee Huter, Joshua Kent, Cameron King, Sara Kittle, Colton Klatik*, Michael Martin, Ryan Matulewicz*, Joshua McCullough*, Meghan McDougall, Jilleena Moore, Anna Morrissey, Lillian Oles, Chloe Pfile, Bryar Veon*, Phillip West 3.4 & Above - Austin...
#ShopSmall – Garrettsville Plans A Fun-Filled Saturday!
It’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements. Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses in lieu of trekking to nearby shopping malls. On Saturday, November 30th, organizations and merchants in Garrettsville will kick off the holiday...
People Tree Sharing Program Sign Ups
People Tree Sharing Program will be having sign ups for the Annual Holiday basket give away DURING NGCC FOOD PANTRY HOURS at the YMCA -- November 27, 9 am - noon. **Please bring proof of residency and report cards or birth certificates if any kids 14 and under are in the household. Any questions e-mail Garrettsvillepeopletree@gmail.com or call Dee Synnestvedt...
Garrettsville Celebrates Small Business Saturday
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday. Check in with us at Cellar Door to receive a swag bag of goodies, exclusive deals and coupons from local businesses and breakfast! This event is only while supplies last. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Small Business Saturday map and agenda as well! You’ll be able...
GHS Grad Recognized as “Woman Of The Year” at University of Pittsburgh
The “Woman of the Year” title was awarded to Dr. Jasmine (Talameh) Luzum this November at the University of Pittsburgh for all of her achievements in medicine. She graduated in 2002 from J.A. Garfield and was the Valedictorian, continuing her education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, graduating six years later Magna Cumme Laude. Jasmine worked as a...
Holiday House Lighting
The season’s most awaited event is here! Let your inner Griswold shine this year and enter the annual Holiday House Lighting contest! Participating houses will be indicated on a map for people to follow through town along with a voting form. The house with the most votes wins a prize pack from local businesses! Register online at: https://forms.gle/uNGRWN89vaLqws7N7 Voting for the best...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Mayor Patrick recently took an opportunity to recognize Deb (Glass) Wordell, village fiscal officer and former council member, for her “outstanding service to the Village of Garrettsville, and the community as a whole.” Resolution 2019-25 recognizes her time on council (January 2016-June 2019), her service on the Streets, Parks and Sidewalks committee, implementation of the new village website, and spearheading the annual volunteer clean-up day in the village.
James A. Garfield Elementary School Honor/Merit Roll 1st Grading Period
3rd Grade Honor Roll: Brooklyn Lee, Joshua Lee, Emma DiSanza, Mason Devlin, Dominic Herrera, Caly Sutton, Gabriel West, Nicholas Muldowney, Krystian Greiner, Jocelyn Hodge, Emerson White, Hayden Rininger, Kimberly Anderson, Lillian Fields, Jayden Lee, Michael Goodrich, Aiden Quesenberry, Colten Workman, John Kristoff, Parker Tallent, Shya Henry, William Thompson, Abigail Fergis, LIna Kaufman, Rylan May, Addison Hoover, Reese Hill, Cole Lipstreu,...
James A. Garfield Middle School Honor/Merit Roll 1st Grading Period 2019/2020.
High Honor Roll (4.0) 8th Grade: Zoey May and Grace Scirocco Honor Roll (3.5-3.9) 7th Grade: McKenna Alai, Autumn Andrews, Zach Bierer, Serena Blohm, Tessa Burnworth, Noah Byler, Hallie Cebulla, Nicholas Edic, Kaylee Ellison, Simon Fergis, Kolby Fresch, Preston Gedeon, Savannah Gibson, Kyla Grace, Moriah Hatfield, Aidan Hill, Brody Justice, Abigall Kaufman, Danny Kepich, Hannah Kernig, Tyler Lutz, Alana Martin, Ollie May,...
Revisit Yesteryear with New Collection of Old News Clippings
Garrettsville - Local history buffs, this one’s for you! Did you know that Garrettsville was the prime cheese-producing center of Ohio in 1877? Or that the best maple syrup in the world came from here in 1893? Or that Garrettsville had the most secret societies statewide in 1899? Or that James A. Garfield once engaged in a shooting match...
Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale
Garrettsville - The Friends of the Garrettsville Library will hold their quarterly book sale November 13-16. There will be a “Special Friends Preview Sale” on Wednesday, November 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (you can join the Friends for $5.00 at the door) and then the public sale continues as follows: Wednesday, November 13 from 12:00 pm to...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Date Change for 2020
Garrettsville - Many of us are getting ready for winter to arrive in Ohio, however the Garrettsville Summerfest Committee has been busy planning for next year’s summer event. The committee will travel to Sandusky this weekend for workshops, meetings, seminars and to look at entertainment options for the Summerfest 2020 event. 2020 will mark the 16th year for Garrettsville Summerfest...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The October 21, 2019 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society recorded a generous donation toward the restoration project at the Old Baptist Cemetery and a favorable report on the annual visit by third graders from the James A. Garfield Elementary School as well as an affirmation on the part of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church to be...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The October 28, 2019 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was focused on final details of the upcoming Reverse Raffle. Accounting for tickets still out, tickets sold and specifics of steak or chicken for dinners (Thursday deadline), last-minute arrangements and supplies--all small but important items were being addressed. The regular Wednesday meeting will go on as usual. Tickets are still...
Planting Begins at the JAG Prairie
Garrettsville - When Garfield students returned to school this fall, they noticed a large patch of grass on the hillside that borders State Route 88 had turned brown. Soon, the community learned that the site had been prepped to create a native plant-filled prairie -- a green space to be used as a land lab for learning during the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The October 21, 2019 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club was a fairly free-form activity presided over by Amy Crawford and largely focused on the upcoming Reverse Raffle, as well as a visit by SummerFest organizer Aaron King. As regards the Reverse Raffle : Sponsorships are coming in and are still available (There are never too many.). The staff at...
Twentieth Century Club News
The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on October 3 at the Eagle Creek home of hostess Joyce Fashing, who was assisted by co-hostess Karen Ziarko. The meeting was conducted by vice president Jane Hill, since the president was in Idaho--maybe snowed in. The roll call was to be answered by giving the respondent’s name as...
Lady G-Men Soccer Has Strong Chance at PTC Title
The Lady G-Men Soccer team heads to Hartville this Saturday to stake their claim on the PTC League title. The game kicks off at 11:00am at Lake Center Christian. If the ladies win or tie with the Tigers they will claim the league title—an achievement that hasn’t been accomplished since 2006
Crafting with Marian’s “Book Pumpkin” at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Book Pumpkin” program at the Garrettsville Library on Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. You’ll learn how to make a festive pumpkin- using old books- to decorate your home. This is an innovative use of old books, so join us and lets craft. Seats are limited for this popular...
Garfield G-Men 7-0 in Season
Congratulations G-Men on your continued winning streak. Tonight the boys crushed the Rootstown Rovers with a final score of 38-25. This year's team is the first to go 7-0 in 30 years!
Garfield High School Celebrates Homecoming
G-Men pride is in no short supply on the James A. Garfield campus. Garfield High School kicked off their homecoming celebration on Friday, October 4th with the first of five spirit days with “Meme Day” which had the students dressing as their favorite internet joke images. Spirit week concludes with a school-wide pep-rally in JAG Stadium on Thursday morning. The...
Restaurant: Impossible Needs VOLUNTEERS!!! Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Company
Restaurant: Impossible is coming to Garrettsville on October 23rd & 24th! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals that would love to work with Robert Irvine and his talented renovation team as design and construction volunteers on the show! Volunteers may be any licensed or certified individuals in painting, crafting, constructing, remodeling, cleaning, decorating etc. (depending on your skill set). We are...
Old Garrettsville Cemetery Undergoing Restoration
Garrettsville - Have you ever been to the historic Old Baptist Cemetery on Maple Avenue in Garrettsville? If you have, you may not recognize it today. The small Baptist Cemetery has been undergoing a restoration this summer and has had about 19 stones repaired, straightened, cleaned, and placed upright again. Ten obelisks have been straightened as well. This work was...
