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Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report

The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met remotely on May 6, 2020 to discuss the following: What to do about Memorial Day observances is being considered by Council and others normally part of the activities, possibly including live streaming, volunteer musicians to perform “Taps” and a recording of the Garfield Pride playing the National Anthem; more news later. The Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard...

Windham Township Trustee News

Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting with all pertinent parties in attendance. Guest Deborah Blewitt, administrator for Windham Village was there to ask the township if they could help pay a portion of the rent for the Windham branch of the Portage County District Library (PCDL) at the Renaissance Family Center (RFC). Currently, the village...

Mantua Village News

Mantua - At their last meeting, Village Council approved legislation authorizing an increase of $30 for sewer rates (Ordinance 2020-15) and an increase of $20 for water rates (Ordinance 2020-16). According to Mayor Linda Clark, the increases will generate roughly $192,000 per year, and will give the village a better chance for grants for much-needed repairs to the water...

Garrettsville Farmers’ Market to open as scheduled!

That’s right! We will open our summer season as planned (with some small adjustments) on June 4, 2020! There is much info and many recommendations for COVID-19. Thankfully, farmers’ markets are able to operate under the essential category identified by Governor DeWine and we believe that with added precautions, new procedures and proactive steps to protect market customers,vendors and volunteers...

State Budget Cuts Impact J.A. Garfield

Garrettsville - On Tuesday, May 5, Governor DeWine announced significant cuts to public education due to a shortfall in tax collections due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This will certainly have a direct impact here at JAG. I wanted to communicate to our community the impact of these cuts as well as address other questions you may have. The cuts Governor...

Portage Libraries Plan Phased Reopening

Portage County District Library is beginning its phased reopening procedure. While it will be some time before we are able to operate in the way that our patrons are accustomed to, we are taking steps to make sure that when we do open our doors, we will be able to keep our communities and our staff safe. We are currently...

Relapse Concerns During Pandemic

The isolation and economic distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic are creating a ripple effect of mental health issues. For individuals fighting addiction, the social isolation and additional stressors may lead to relapse. “Almost all relapses occur when the person is unable to effectively cope with urges or cravings to use,” stated Townhall II Clinical Director Rob Young. “Experiencing stress,...

United Way of Portage County Awards Grant to Offer Dinner for Front-Line Workers

Ravenna  –United Way of Portage County (UWPC) continues to support the needs our community during this health emergency. UWPC and The NEW Center team up to provide dinner for front-line workers in Portage County. The NEW Center at NEOMED was awarded $840 to feed dinner to University Hospital staff in Ravenna, as well as Rootstown’s Fire Department and EMT,...

Hiram College and Cuyahoga Community College form new pathway for honors students

Hiram College, in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), is pleased to announce a new articulation agreement that creates a seamless and sequential progression of academic courses from the associate level to the baccalaureate level for honors students.??  The pathway offers students direct acceptance into Hiram’s Eclectic Scholars program upon completion of the honors program at Tri-C with a cumulative...

Hiram Village News

Hiram - In an effort to protect citizens and prevent the spread of Covid-19, the April 14th meeting of the Village of Hiram Council was conducted as a remote meeting. While designated Department heads were permitted in Council’s Chambers, Council members and citizens were invited to access the meeting online via Zoom. As of the time of this article,...

Windham Teachers and Staff Parade Through The Community

Windham -  It was a wet, dreary day in a serene small-town that was interrupted by the sounds of blaring horns, cheers and sirens last Friday afternoon as the Windham Exempted School teachers and staff paraded through the community.  Onlookers could hear them coming long before they were seen, the students waiting for them, began cheering as the vehicles arrived....

Local Seamstress Uses Gift to Help Others

When Covid-19 became big news, local seamstress Debbie Chanson became aware that hospitals needed masks by a request made on Facebook. She reached out and was provided with a pattern and began making masks at no charge for EMS, Firefighters, Doctors, and Medical staff. Since that time, Debbie Chanson has made over 750 masks, with the goal of making...

Crestwood To Honor Graduates at Midway Drive-In

Mantua - Recently Dave McMahon, Principal of Crestwood High School, shared details on the graduation plans for the class of 2020. He noted that based on guidelines released on April 29th by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Board of Health, schools are not permitted to conduct face-to-face graduations at any time this summer. He noted that Crestwood is working...

May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Ravenna – Portage County Safe Communities, a program of Portage County Health District, reminds all vehicle drivers and all motorcycle riders to “share the road.”  Motorcycle crashes involving another motor vehicle continue accounting for nearly half of all motorcyclist fatalities in the United States. Motorcyclists are inherently at more risk than motor vehicles - lacking many of the same safety...

Windham Village Council News

Windham - Windham Village Council held their most recent meeting using Zoom. The meeting got off to a rocky start as there were a few problems with the link to Zoom. After getting all the technical bugs worked out, it was business as usual. The meeting was called to order with all council members, mayor, fiscal officer, and the village...

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report

The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram zoomed into action online with the usual suspects in attendance electronically.  Items under discussion included the following :  The status of the summer Snack Pack program remains in flux but G-H Rotary will still be involved.  Grant applications for the district are in the process of being updated.  This coming year’s budget is being adjusted...

Hiram College announces enhanced services, changes to summer and fall semesters

Hiram - With physical distancing recommendations likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future, Hiram College is leveraging its small size and low-density environs to make real-time and future-focused decisions. To promote the health and well-being of its students, as well as the success of the institution, the College is pleased to announce many changes beginning summer 2020....

Woodcarver Donates Custom Furnishings to St. Ambrose Church

Garrettsville - Back in the days of Moses, God called upon master craftsmen and woodworkers to dedicate their giftedness for His purposes and the greater good. From the ancient tabernacle to the Ark of the Covenant and all the tabernacle’s furnishings, every detail was carried out by the craftsmen God appointed for the task. Today, skilled craftsmen still hear...

JAG To Celebrate Seniors During The Month Of May

Garrettsville - The JAG Graduation Committee has put plans in place to celebrate the Class of 2020 beginning this week and culminating  with a special graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 31st at 2pm.   Starting this week, Garfield teachers will be delivering yard signs to every senior’s yard.  Parents are encouraged to take pictures of thier kids next to the...

Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market Changes Look for Safety

South Russell – Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will have a new look when it opens for its 18th Season on May 9, the Saturday before Mother’s Day. In keeping with tradition, the market will have a free plant for mothers who attend on Opening Day. However, visitors can expect many changes this year, as the market responds to the...

United Way of Portage County Awards Grant to Kent State University Design Innovation

United Way of Portage County (UWPC) has recently began accepting applications to address emerging needs of organizations in the community due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant provides funds for non-profit programs and public school districts, making sure they have supplies needed to support the overwhelming need in our community. Kent State’s Design Innovation is responding to...

Windham School Board News

Windham - Due to technical difficulties I was unable to log in and attend the virtual Board of Education (BOE) meeting, however through email the superintendent brought me up to speed on what I missed and also answered some questions I had about how the district is running on the COVID -19 Protocol.  The board passed a resolution on COVID-19....

9-Year Old Donates to United Way of Portage County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

Ravenna – Provision Honey, a charitable project led by 9-year old, Isaac Waldeck, made a $850 donation to the United Way of Portage County (UWPC) COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. The donation was generated from the sales of the local, Midwest honey. Isaac launched Provision Honey this past Thanksgiving with the goal of raising money for charities targeted toward those...

Crestwood High School Yearbook in Search of “School from Home” Submissions

The Crestwood High School Yearbook staff is working hard to complete the yearbook during the COVID19 crisis. The end of a school year is typically a busy time for the staff, but especially this year when students are not able to go to school. The staff came up with a way to document this difficult time in the yearbook...

County Officials Provide Covid-19 Update

Last Thursday, local media were invited to attend a conference call led by Portage County Commissioner Kathleen Clyde. The call included Portage County Health Commissioner Joseph Diorio and other County stakeholders and provided insight about the status of the County’s response to Covid-19. According to Diorio, County his staff has been working tirelessly during this global health crisis. He noted...

Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard Continues To Fill Area Need

The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard is thankful for the monetary support and food donations we have been receiving.  Your support has allowed us to make a tremendous impact in the JAG community.  Working with the Akron Canton Foodbank and local retailers, we have been able to stretch these funds -- every $5 donation we receive pays for 20 meals...

Garrettsville Family YMCA Offers Child Care For Area Essential Employees

Garettsville -  The Garrettsville Family YMCA was granted a special pandemic day care operating license and has been able to operate their childcare service for the essential employees in our area. This has provided much needed relief for many parents who are unable to perform their jobs from home.  “We are delighted to provide this service to essential employees,” said...

Vacant Building Gets New Life in Mantua

Mantua - If you’ve been in the Village of Mantua recently, you’ve noticed that a variety of projects have been steadily progressing in spite of Covid-19.  Those who were saddened at the closure of the Chase Bank branch last May will be pleased that the old space is being renovated for new life. According to Mantua Village Mayor Linda Clark,...

Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come – Application Deadline Extended!

The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) provides funding to assist landowners in preserving farmland.  The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity.  The Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, with assistance from Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), is a Certified Local Sponsor to administer...

2020 OX Roast Fair Cancelled

Mantua - On April 16th, Fr. Ed Stafford, pastor of St. Joseph Church, issued a letter announcing the cancellation of the Ox Roast Fair for 2020. These are not normal times, due to the global impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic, affecting the lives of all people throughout the world. There is so much uncertainty right now that it requires...

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