Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At their 2022 organizational meeting, trustees appointed Jack Groselle as Trustee Chairman and Steve Pancost as Vice Chairman. In addition, trustees agreed to continue to meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the township’s new building. On a related note, Fiscal Officer Eric Hankinson noted that the township received an occupancy...
Hiram Twp News
At an emergency meeting in December, Trustees swore in Interim Fiscal Officer Jill Corbett, Shalersville’s current Fiscal Officer. Corbett stepped in after the untimely passing of Diane Rodhe on December 8th. Corbett agreed to assist the Township until such time that Trustees could appoint a replacement. At December’s regular Trustee meeting, which was held in the Township’s new building...
Re-Dedication Of Access Ramp To Hiram Christian Church
Hiram – With funding from a Hiram Community Trust Grant and the generous donations of its members, Hiram Christian Church recently repaired and increased the width of the access ramp to the front entry of the church. Hiram Christian Church has always been honored to host the community, whether the occasion is religious, musical, political, educational, etc. This renovation...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The annual Christmas party of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was held on December 13, 2021 at the home of Lisa Muldowney with a fine repast, featuring the legendary cheeseburger soup and an assortment of other delicacies. After the filling meal came a fun-filled exchange of “white elephant “ gifts. Among these were flags, a Nerf gun, B&D equipment, a plush...
Garrettsville Hiram Rotary News
Community enhancement was the keynote of the December 6, 2021 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club. First off was the discussion of the new bike racks (one is in Tom Collins’ driveway) to be arriving soon and to be installed by the village maintenance in both Garrettsville and Hiram. Second was the Santa Claus Project, wherein residents interested in having St....
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At a Special meeting, Council passed Resolution 2021-35, awarding a contract to Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. for Recycling Collection Service. As a result, recycling service in the Village and in Hiram Township will occur weekly, each Friday beginning on January 7th, and ask residents to continue using the recycling totes provided by the County. Please note...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The November 29, 2021 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary featured an informative and important presentation concerning a new program being organized in Portage County under the aegis of the Probate and Juvenile courts. Probate Court handles cases involving wills, guardianships and probation, among other things; Juvenile Court deals with legal cases involving individuals under the age of 18--dependency, abuse,...
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Kids of all ages will be thrilled to learn that Santa will be making a few stops in the area next Saturday, December 4th. The first Santa sighting will be in Hiram at 10:30 am when he joins the Kiwanis for family fun at their Pizza with Santa at the Hiram Christian Church Fellowship Hall (6868 Wakefield Road). The...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last meeting, Council approved a resolution allowing for the advertising for bids for a contract for the collection of recyclable materials within Hiram Village and Hiram Township. Bids were due by 1 pm on October 29th. Contracts are requested to cover the duration of three years, with an option for a two-year extension, to begin...
Hiram Student Crowned Junior Miss Agriculture
Hiram - As Portage County’s Junior Miss Agriculture, seventh-grader Layleh Furner has the opportunity to shine a light on agriculture in her hometown of Hiram. No stranger to the pageant scene, Furner traveled to over 50 local festivals during her reign as the Potato Festival Junior Miss in 2018-2019. At each festival, she picked up a special charm to...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - Since the July meeting, Trustees were informed that Portage County Solid Waste would be reducing recycling collection in both Hiram Village and Township to biweekly, as of August 2nd. According to Bill Steiner, Director of the Portage County Solid Waste Management District, the change is due to the organization’s inability to find drivers. Hiram Township Trustee Chairman...
Hiram Village 2021 Brush & Yard Waste Pick up Suspended
Hiram - At the July 13, 2021 meeting Hiram Village Council decided to indefinitely suspend the pick up of brush and yard waste. The suspension is effective immediately. Yard waste includes but is not limited to brush, leaves, twigs, branches and Christmas trees. Home owners are responsible for the disposal of their own materials. Per Village Ordinances there...
David Haney named 23rd President of Hiram College
Hiram - The Hiram College Board of Trustees has appointed David P. Haney, Ph.D., as the 23rd president of Hiram College, effectively immediately. Serving as the interim president since fall 2020, Dr. Haney is an accomplished higher education leader with expertise in strategic planning. Dean Scarborough, chair of the Hiram College Board of Trustees, said the decision was due in...
Celebrate Independence Day in Hiram
Hiram - When Ed Frato-Sweeney and Willard Greenwood stepped down after many years of planning the family-friendly holiday events, then Covid-19 cancelled last year’s gatherings, it left a big void in the Village of Hiram. But just as countless first responders have stepped up around the country to help during times of need, the Fire and Police Departments in...
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...
Hiram College earns Tree Campus Higher Education® Recognition by Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Hiram College for its commitment to effective urban forest management with the Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition. The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management, as well as engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Hiram achieved the title by meeting Tree Campus Higher Education’s five standards,...
Hiram College Adds 11-Year to Basketball Roster
Hiram - Recently 11-year-old Haley Kimble celebrated a big win when she became the newest, youngest member signed to the Terriers Women’s Basketball team. According to Hayley’s mom Kelly Kimble of Thompson, Ohio, her daughter is a huge basketball fan. Several years ago, Hayley participated in a program through the Cleveland Clinic during which she met Darius Garland from...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last meeting, Resident Ann Patella noted that she’s taken on the task of creating a database of the veterans’ names and grave locations in preparation of the Village’s Memorial Day service at Fairview Cemetery. She noted that of the 250 veterans interned there, 22 graves could not be located and 18 were missing markers. She...
Spring Sale at Hiram Farm
Hiram - Mark your calendars for the annual Flower Sale at Hiram Farm -- Wednesday through Friday, May 5th, 6th, and 7th. Each day, the sale runs from 10 am until 3 pm. As in previous years, the sale will offer annuals in flats and pots, with your favorite spring blooms. From impatiens to geraniums; dahlias, Boston ferns, and...
Hiram College announces three new majors and enhanced online program
Hiram - Following an extensive review of academic programs, Hiram College is pleased to announce the addition of three new in-demand majors to join the list of existing degree programs available to students. Beginning in fall 2021, students enrolled on campus will have the opportunity to major in supply chain management, esports and gaming administration, and digital marketing. Supply...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the last meeting, Ed Frato-Sweeney noted that 2021 Commencement for Hiram College students will take place on May 15th. While only graduates will be allowed in Martin Field House for the ceremony, their families are invited to watch commencement via live stream on the football scoreboard at Charles A. Henry Field. In his Police Department report, Chief...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At the last meeting, trustees heard from residents Brian Tayerle, Ryan Dustman and John Osborn. They attended in order to volunteer their services to improve the baseball field at Hiram Rapids. Since no teams have used the field for some time, the infield became overgrown with sod and was in need of some TLC in order...
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...
Local Folks Grows Hope with Maple Syrup
It’s maple syrup season, and as Ohio is ranked fourth in US production of maple syrup production, it’s a sure bet you’ve seen trees tapped throughout the community. But did you know that a group of dedicated folks in Hiram are harvesting maple syrup to support farmers in communities around the world? For the seventh consecutive season, members of Hiram...
Portage Park District Acquires 325 Acres In Hiram Township
Hiram Township – Portage Park District recently acquired and has permanently conserved 325 acres in Hiram Township, formerly owned by the Carlisle Family. The property is located on the south side of State Route 82 and runs a mile south to meet the adjacent Headwaters Trail, a hike and bike trail between Garrettsville and Mantua. The property is also...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last regular meeting, Council heard from Lisa Taddei, a representative from Ohio Edison on the power company’s plans and specifications for power line improvements within the Village. Ms. Taddei noted that the easement requests presented to Village residents were part of a larger plan to modernize the system through Portage, Trumbull, Mahoning, and Ashtabula Counties....
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...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At their last meeting, Village Council passed several pieces of legislation. Among them, council approved Resolution 2020-33, a resolution submitting the question of renewing an existing tax levy to village voters. In addition, council also approved Resolution 2021-02, authorizing the Village Administrator to submit an application for the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) program for capital improvements to...
