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Voters Talk With Candidates At October 13 League of Women Voters Forum

Kent - Voters will have the chance to question candidates running for national, county and state elected posts in the general election at the Voters & Candidates Face2Face Forum on Oct. 13. The League of Women Voters of Kent is organizing the event, with co-sponsorship from the Kent Lions, NAACP of Portage County, National Alliance on Mental Illness Portage...

Long View Required for Rebuilding Buckeye Block

Garrettsville - Good things come to those who wait. Keep that in mind as Garrettsville’s Buckeye Block sits vacant, waiting for funding, conceptualizing, planning, revisions, approvals, and infrastructure before the first ceremonial shovels hit the dirt, signaling an official start to the rebuilding process. According to primary property owner of the Buckeye Block Mike Maschek, “Even though we all had insurance...

Mantua Shalersville Fire Dept News

Mantua - At their last Fire Board meeting, Chief Matt Roosa shared that Jeff Fall turned in his letter of resignation. The Chief noted that Fall had joined the Department in 1983 and expressed gratitude for Fall’s nearly 37 years of dedication to the Mantua-Shalersville Fire District.  In other news, Chief Roosa noted that the Department had 10 applicants for...

Mantua Village Garden Club News

Mantua - The Mantua Village garden club has been hard at work with a couple of new projects. The first project evolved when members decided to spruce up the entrance to the Park Lodge, which was in need of a little TLC, before the potato festival. Then, just last weekend, the MVGC provided a “High Tea” in conjunction with...

Saturday in the Country in Burton Village

Burton - Come and spend a Saturday in the Country in Burton Village.  The last Saturday of June through September, the beautiful Burton Square will be filled with crafters, artisans, antiques, collectables, farmers’ market, and Amish bake sale. This is not a flea market, it is an upscale event and there will be no yard sale items.   Each Saturday...

J.A. Garfield Historical Society News

The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on July 18, 2022, in the historic Mott Building in downtown Garrettsville to discuss a number of pertinent topics. The JAGHS sign on the Mott Building should possibly be refurbished or replaced. Dave Brent of Willowleaf Studios, who was responsible for the Hat Shoppe sign, will be consulted, as will other sources. Estimates...

Message From Middlefield Mayor Garlich

Hello Middlefield Residents, I want to initially wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. I know personally, my time with family and friends has grown more precious. Social networking, that I often took for granted, is now special. I hope you use this holiday season to enjoy family and network with friends. We activated...

The Holden Arboretum Presents its Annual Goblins in the Garden Halloween Event

The Holden Arboretum announces Goblins in the Garden, its annual family-friendly, non-scary Halloween celebration. The fun runs from 10am -4:00pm on Saturday October 6 and Sunday, October 7. Little costumed guests are invited to trick-or-treat in a decorated garden setting during the daylight hours. Other activities include an afternoon of wagon rides, a scare crow row, cornstalk maze, straw...

Best Bang For Your Buck!

Do you have a telescope that’s just gathering dust someplace? Bring it in! Park staff will be delighted to help you get the most enjoyable astronomy experience out of your equipment during a daylight practice session – and offer a few maintenance tips while you’re there to chat. Observatory Park’s Bring In Your Telescope opportunity returns Saturday, June 25, between...

Progress At Mantua Center School

Mantua - “There is much community energy.  We have a need for a community center like this, to let people know what is available, and a connection to it.  Here is a place, a location where people can come in, find support for families, drug problems, a place for the Hiram College business incubator program, a space that could...

Mantua Township News

Mantua Twp. - At a recent meeting of the Mantua Township Trustees, the trustees approved a resolution to certify their jurisdiction of 37.09 miles of township roads. In similar news, they have also approved a list of zoning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in response to the increase in questions received from realtors and appraisers. The updated list has been...

Local author releases new book, Bash and the Chicken Coop Caper

Burton W. Cole will be part of the four-author book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at The Village Bookstore, 8140 Main St., Garrettsville. Store owner Ellen Eckhouse invites all to her quaint, old treasure trove of new and used books and teddy bears in downtown Garrettsville. Cole will also be enthusing with the kids of the summer reading program from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Garrettsville Public Library about the joys of writing. He will share his first “novel,” which he wrote when he was in fourth grade. Cole also plans to “try a writing exercise, read from the books, and laugh ourselves silly.” Books will also be availabe for signing.

Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll – 2nd Nine Weeks

Sixth Grade Shawn Barber, Gavin Bervish, Isaiah Consolo, Clay Dean, Payton Ihrig, Morgan Lovett, Christian Manista, Isis Post, Jared Purdy,  Kaylee Regan, Mercedes Riffle, Jessica Riley, Morgan Showalter,  Breena Smith, Seth Strausbaugh, Adam Thomas, Madison Wiley Seventh Grade Blaze Angle, Mason Angle, Jazelle Artman, Danny Chambers, Paige Collins, Abigail Forsythe, Brevin McCrae, Annetta Sanders, Ashley Simmons, David Stout, Dawson Swearingen, Megan Turk, Ericq...

Mantua Potato Stomp Race and Fun Run

The 37th Annual Potato Stomp race will take place on Saturday, September 12th.  The Potato Stomp is a classic road race through the scenic streets of Mantua Village and the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley.  There is a one mile Fun Run that begins at 8:30am and the 3.5 mile and 9 mile races begin at 9am. All races start at...

Windham Fire Board Purchases Scot Air Paks

Windham - Windham Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly-scheduled meeting recently with all members of the board present. Chief Clair Simpson reported that Warren Fire Equipment was out to conduct bench tests on the Scot Air Paks.  They determined that several of the current air paks are out-dated and the cost to replace them would be  $4,442 for...

Nelson Township News

Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of October, held Wednesday, October 18th were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Joe Leonard, Mike Elias, and Kevin Cihan; Anne Mae VanDerHoeven, Chuck Vanek, and Sandy Huzl. After the meeting was called to order Finney presented the trustees with the minutes of the prior meeting. Upon...

Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m.  The Society is located at 6549 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna Ohio.  The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a power point presentation by Barb Petroski. The topic will be What Mistakes to...

JAG Historical Society News

The James A. Garfield Historical Society is looking for a secretary. Interested volunteers should come to the next regular meeting on March 18, 2024, pencil sharpened, ready to “get historical”, saving the records of the organization–that’s historical from the get-go. C’mon down and get started. The biggest topics at the JAGHS right now are the Time Capsule Opening Event–July 6,...

Garfield G-Men football blows past Brookfield, caps undefeated season

The G-Men celebrate in the endzone following sophomore Brandyn Bogucki’s 60yd touchdown against Campbell Memorial. Photo: Benjamin Coll/Garfield Schools

“It was a credit to Keegan Sell, and he will have multiple records by the time he leaves here, but he will be the first one to tell you we are not into the individual stuff as much,” Moser added. “Those things happen when the teams are playing well, but it is certainly something he can be very proud of.”

ODNR Holding Informational Meeting

Heard about “Injection Wells”?  Wonder what they’re all about? ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources) will hold a public informational meeting on May 30 from 5:30 TO 7:30 at the Pine Tree Lodge, Wingfoot Lake State Park, 993 Goodyear Park Blvd., Mogadore, OH 44260.  This meeting is ODNR’s response to citizens’ questions about seven injection wells  for shale drilling waste...

Middlefield Wheelchair Collection

Middlefield - On Saturday Aug. 27, 2011, the Sparrow Christian Bookshop in Middlefield will be collecting manual wheelchairs, canes, crutches, and walkers for the Joni and Friend’s, Wheelchairs for the World program, between the hours of 9 a.m. 2 p.m.   Since 1994, the Wheels for the World ministry has presented the Gospel by delivering wheelchairs and Bibles in developing...

Garrettsville FD Press Release: Historic District Fire

At 1: 15 PM on Saturday, March 22nd, The Village of Garrettsville suffered a fire of catastrophic proportions involving the historical area known as the Buckeye Building, situated on Main Street, in the heart of downtown Garrettsville. Garrettsville's ladder truck. one pumper/tanker, and one tanker were all on scene and beginning fire suppression within six minutes of dispatch alerting...

News From Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard

Garrettsville - On April 1, 2019 the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard began serving clients at our new location in the Garrettsville YMCA building on Park Avenue. Our clients now make use of the handicap-accessible event entrance at the rear of the building, and register/wait in the convenient lobby. Community Partnerships Monthly expenses for rent, phone, and utilities have been greatly reduced through...

Newton Falls Perennial Garden

Newton Falls - Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls would like to thank several donors who helped us create the perennial garden at the corner of Broad and Center Streets.  Newton Falls TOPS donated 17 perennials after their plant sale.  Mayor Lyle Waddell donated time, labor and water as we set up our garden.  Susan Holub and Chris Drake donated...

Much Ado…

Rotary Report Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary soldiers are putting together the program for the February Family Week activities.  A great addition will be the participation of Dr. Bittence, she  of the coming Robinson Memorial-associated medical facility in Garrettsville, who will be available to “meet and greet” as well as offering a mini health fair--blood pressure checks, etc.--to those in attendance at the...

Geauga County 2014 Triennial Update

Geauga County Auditor Frank J. Gliha announces that 2014 is a Triennial Update year for Geauga County. Based on our analysis and analysis of the Ohio Department of Taxation we have come to the conclusion that the property values set in 2011 have met the goals and standards sought by the Ohio Department of Taxation for the 2014 Triennial...

News From Garfield Schools

James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2017-2018 program year policy for free and reduced meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested...

Hannah Salgado captures fourth straight gymnastics state bid

Aurora Greenmen senior Hannah Salgado wants to end her high school gymnastics career the right way. She will get that chance after earning her fourth consecutive individual berth to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state gymnastics meet by finishing as the runner-up at the district meet, scoring 36.575 points last Saturday evening at the Berea-Midpark Middle...

Always In Bloom To Host Health Fair

Nelson Twp. - Always In Bloom located at 10027 Silica Sand Rd., Garrettsville will be hosting a Health Fair July 21 - 23. Speakers  include: Janet Hahn of Sweetbriar Farms; Maureen Brawn; Tara Winland of Elderberry Trail Farm;  Angela Kohler Shafer; Margery Cleary & Antoinette Gomez of Young Living Essential Oils; Angie Smithburger of  Always In Bloom; and Mindy Nuhfer...

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