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...
Investing in Future Leaders with AHLI Program Partnership
“This is why they go into education! Our instructors are eager to share their knowledge and to spark interest among students in a significant, meaningful way.” This comment by Kent State Geauga and Regional Academic Center Assistant Dean Dr. Susan Emens could apply to the faculty’s approach to Kent State University students at the Geauga Campus, but she is...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met with new members, representatives Jerry and Virginia Calley from the Johnson Farm on September 23, 2019 to conduct minimal business—Rotary International & District obligations paid up, arrangements for the Roadside Clean-up on Friday, September 27 (with lunch at Mc D’s), Happy Bucks in celebration of the season (changed to Autumn), football, the weather—then on to...
WVFD Board Considers Incentives and Holiday Pay
Windham - The WVFD met for a rescheduled monthly meeting recently. The rescheduled the meeting was due to the fact that the chief needed to be out of town for his full-time job on the date of the regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was called to order with all board members, fiscal officer and Chief Rich Gano in...
Hiram’s First Responders Receive Gifts
Hiram - The Hiram Firefighters Association was pleased to receive a grant in the amount of $2,500 from The Monsanto Farmers Grow Committees program earlier this summer. The Association chose to use those funds to purchase SEEK handheld thermal imagers. Jack Groselle of Groselle Farms filed the grant application; Mr. Groselle selected the Hiram Fire Department as the community...
Crestwood High School Students Continue Cuyahoga River Clean-Up
In the middle of June, 1969, the Cuyahoga River burst into flames when a spark from a passing train flew down and ignited debris on the surface of the river. Although fires on the river were common at the time due to industrial waste and high levels of water pollution, it was this event that served as the...
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program Thank You’s & News
Newton Falls - With the help and support of Newton Falls Schools, churches, and the community, the NF Community Backpack Program has continued to serve children of our schools. This project is meant to supplement a child’s meals and snacks. We are ready to begin again for the new school year. We would first like to thank our...
Training Session at Old Baptist Cemetery
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Cemetery Association is sponsoring a training session on cleaning old gravestones at the historic Baptist Cemetery on Maple Ave from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, Oct. 5. Tim Foor, who has been working on repairing the broken and tipped stones and obelisks at the cemetery for several months, will be teaching the correct and safe...
Burton Public Library October Events
The following events will take place at the Burton Public Library, 14588 West Park Street, Burton, OH 44021. Please call the Burton Public Library at (440) 834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org for more information. Kids Storytimes - For children 0 to 5 with a caregiver September 9 through November 22. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. No registration. See website for...
Ravenna On Display
Ravenna - What a day of community representation is being planned for you to come out and experience all Ravenna on the Rise has to offer! So much festive Fall fun will be on Saturday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Annual Ravenna On Display. The event will be held indoors at the High School...
Friends of Melana Continue the Search for a Cure for Children’s Brain Cancers
Garrettsville - Every year for the past nine years, Friends of Melana (FOM) has held a 5K race to help fund research on childhood glioma treatment. The race is run annually at Garrettsville Summerfest and this year was the 9th year for the race. The group was originally a support group for Melana’s family while she was living...
Purging of Voters
As most people already know, the Ohio Secretary of State’s office has compiled a list of thousands of voters to be purged. Some of those individuals have responded to forms sent by that office, but many have not. If you wish to find out if you are on that list, you can go to the website, www.ohiosos.gov/registration reset, which...
Sajar Plastics and Kraft Maid Cabinetry Receive Proclamation from Mayor and Council
Middlefield - On Thursday, Sept. 12 during the regular Middlefield Council meeting, Mayor Ben Garlich and Council members took time to recognize two exemplary Middlefield-based companies for many years of providing world-class products, service, employment opportunities and community support. For more than 70 years, Middlefield-based Sajar Plastics has shown steady growth while expanding its manufacturing capabilities and facility, a direct...
Kent State Geauga Geology Professor Makes Observations at Welton’s Gorge
Renowned scientist Stephen W. Hawking once said, “A lot of prizes have been awarded for showing the universe is not as simple as we might have thought.” Prizes aside, Kent State Geauga Associate Professor of Geology Dr. Sue Clement has made observations in the bedrock of Welton’s Gorge in Geauga County that may change assumptions about the geological age of...
Portage Park District Expands its Programs for the benefit of Patrons
Portage County - What do a Monarch chrysalis, New England Purple Aster wildflowers, and Woolly Bear caterpillars all have in common? Stop scratching your head tryin’ to figure it out! You know I’m going to tell you! They are found in the great outdoors where you can go for a stroll and reaffirm your soul in the peaceful parks...
AARP Chapter #4527 Meeting News
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP, Chapter #4527, will meet on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, 1 pm, at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. (Behind the Fire Station). We will have Francie Dunlop speaking on Health Insurance. She is an advisor on Life, Medicare, etc., giving us some helpful advise on what we should have to protect ourselves. Autumn...
Grant Opportunity Available in Geauga County
The Geauga County Sunshine Shop Board is now accepting grant requests from Geauga County Not-for-Profit organizations who serve individuals and families in crisis or in need. An eight-member board governs The Sunshine Shop, which has been in operation for over 30 years. The mission of The Sunshine Shop is to provide assistance to low income individuals and families residing...
Nominees Sought For “John Murray Commitment To Families and Children” Award
The Geauga Family First Council is seeking nominees for the tenth “John Murray Commitment to Families and Children Award.” The award is presented on a bi-annual basis to individuals in Geauga County who have exhibited a continuous commitment to Geauga’s families and children, coupled with a special passion for their work. The Family First Council is seeking nominees who go...
Hiram Responders Train College RA’s
Hiram - Hiram College resident advisors (RAs) met with local first responders prior to the start of the school year to find out how to handle common situations, and when to call on professionals for help. First, the RA’s visited the Police Department to meet with Hiram Police Chief Brian Gregory. Topics discussed included how and when to call Hiram...
1st Annual Pastoral Care Conference Set for September 25, 2019
Even pastors need a helping hand from time to time. It is no mystery that pastors are called on at all hours of the day. “So many times throughout my childhood, I would see my dad rush to be by someone’s side or be there as a confidant at all hours of the day,” says Paula Baughman, Director of...
New tuition model at Hiram College offers financial, educational, and career benefits
Hiram - In recent years, Hiram College has been a front-runner in designing and implementing bold academic changes under a model aptly known as the New Liberal Arts™. The College is now taking steps to make its New Liberal Arts more accessible through a new tuition model that will reduce the published tuition and mandatory fees by 35 percent,...
Windham Township Trustees News
Windham Twp. - The trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all trustees in attendance. They opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and did the usual housekeeping. The floor was opened up for guests to speak. Windham Village Administrator Deborah Blewitt was at the meeting to ask for donations for the Octoberfest fireworks. After some discussion, the trustees decided they...
Freedom Hosts its 2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Show/Fall Festival
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society and the Freedom Community & Park Boosters are hosting the second annual Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, September 28. The festival will offer community members free, fun fall activities for the whole family, good local entertainment to enjoy, autumn produce and beautiful handmade crafts to purchase, says organizer Jennifer Derthick. The...
The Old Church on Silica is Demolished
A piece of history in Windham Township was demolished earlier this month as the church known to locals as the Old Church on Silica, was demolished. The Old Church on Silica was rich in local history and was and icon in the community at one time, but in the last 10 or so years, the building had become an...
Community Resource Connect Event
Ravenna - On Thursday, September 12, 2019 Portage County Housing Services Council is proud to present its first annual Community Resource Connect event. The event planning is a collaboration of staff from numerous agencies such as Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority, United Way, The Haven of Portage County, City of Kent, Coleman Professional Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, Family and...
Casino Trip To Benefit Area Families
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph Church (formerly the Women’s Auxiliary of the Mantua Knights of Columbus #3766) is sponsoring a casino bus trip to Presque Isle in Erie, PA on Monday, October 14th (Columbus Day). Cost is $40 per person and will include $30 free play. Contact Mary Ann Feddor at 330-842-0505 to reserve your seat; please provide your...
Storytimes at Windham Library
Join us at the Windham Library for both fall and winter storytime sessions. We will meet on Fridays beginning September 20 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am until November 8th. Each week will bring something new and interactive for the children to learn. They should come ready to play and explore. Call 330-326-3145 for registration or for more information. The...
United Way of Portage County Plans Campaign Kickoff Event at NEOMED
Rootstown -Kent State University football coach Sean Lewis, along with the cheerleading team and Flash, will be joined by former Cleveland Crunch star goalie Otto Orf, the Ben Curtis Family Foundation and other athletes will be among the crowd helping the United Way of Portage County kick off its annual campaign at the NEOMED Education and Wellness (NEW) Center....
Be An Educated Hunter With Classes from Geauga Park District
Hunter education is for everyone – individuals, families, new and experienced hunters – which is why Geauga Park District’s Ranger Department is offering an Ohio Hunter Education course two Saturdays next month, September 21 and 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Creek Park’s Donald W. Meyer Center. Registration is required at www.wildohio.com or 1-800-WILDLIFE. Coursework will include hunter responsibility,...
Cow Chip Bingo
Freedom Twp. - Come one come ALL and see where Daisy the cow will land her chip at the Fall Festival and Craft and Vendor Show hosted by the Freedom Township Historical Society and the Freedom Community and Park Boosters on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!! $10.00 per ticket. The...
