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Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report

The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met on Presidents’ Day, February 20, 2013 to observe the day and conduct the following business ? Solicit more baskets & donations for the Scotch Doubles Bowling night coming up (March 11). Policy review for required harassment policy. Should this be posted on club website? It’s all about procedures, perceptions & respect. Possible review of...

Soap Box Derby Car Clinic in Shalersville

The Portage County Soap Box Derby will be hosting ”Introduction to Soap Box Derby Racing” race clinic. The date is March 11, 2017. The time is 11:00 am. The location is the Shalersville Elementary School gymnasium (Corner of S R 44 and S R 303) This will be a free Derby Clinic to learn what is involved in...

The 8th Count Dance Center Celebrates Six Years

Garrettsville - “EXTRA, EXTRA Read All About It,” was the theme for The 8th Count Dance Center’s 2015 Recital.  The dance center held their 6th dance recital at the Iva Walker Auditorium Saturday, June 6, 2015. The recital carried the newspaper theme throughout the entire production. Using the newspaper, the dance center danced to musical selections that portrayed various...

Pathways Of Hope’s Holistic Approach to Long-term Care

Portage County - Pathways of Hope is a collaborative, holistic approach to providing strength-based, long-term case management as part of the Salvation Army’s initiative to help families with minor children break the cycle of multi-generational poverty by identifying barriers that prevent families from attaining self-sufficiency. The program elevates the impact for families using Salvation Army services and connects clients...

Hiram Township Trustee Meeting

Hiram Twp - At the December trustee meeting, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe noted that bond statements were received for Trustee Steve Pancost and Trustee Debra Blake. Both Trustees took the oath of office. In other news, Ms. Rodhe shared that the MORE Grant was successfully submitted for 2017 and a check for $500 has been received. All documentation has...

Reed Memorial Library Reopens Building – Limited services available

Ravenna - On June 15th, Reed Memorial Library opened their building to patrons once again. This phase of the library’s restart gives access to the building for limited services and limited capacity, following the Governor’s Responsible Restart Ohio Guidelines and complying with public health recommendations. “We know people want to use their library,” explained Library Director, Brian Hare. “but...

Freedom Historical Society News and Notes

Freedom Twp. - Our volunteers have taken advantage of the beautiful October weather to continue the renovation work at our one-room schoolhouse on S.R. 303. Two windows were installed on the east side of the building and a historic outhouse was moved from the Malotte residence on Streeter to the schoolhouse. Thanks to our great volunteer team that includes...

Mantua Potato Festival Celebrates 50 Years

This weekend, the Potato Festival will continue its long history of bringing folks to the small community to celebrate the lowly spud. What has been known over the past 50-plus years as the Mantua Potato Festival first began as a Potato Show in 1938.

Kurowski And Herrington To Wed

Dave Herrington, son of Tom and Faith Herrington of Hiram, Ohio is engaged to Kristy Kurowski, daughter of Debi and Bob Kurowski of Hudson, Ohio. Dave Herrington graduated from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio in 2013 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science degree, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) from Kent State in 2015. Kristy...

Ham Radio Operators On the Air for Nationwide ARRL Field Day Event this June

Freedom Twp - Amateur radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service will be in Freedom Township participating in a national amateur radio exercise for a full 24 hours from 2:00 pm on Saturday until 2:00 pm on Sunday, (June 24 – 25) at the Freedom Township Community Park (corner of State Route 700 and Streeter Road )....

2018 Community Yard Sale Weekend Listing

Garrettsville Area Garage Sale Weekend May 18-20, 2018 Unless otherwise indicated, all sales 9am - 4pm. NO PARKING ON EITHER SIDE OF SR 82 OR SR 88 Parking is available in Garfield Plaza, Sky Plaza, Village Park and the municipal parking lots in the Main Street Area. Event Overview The Garrettsville Area Chamber's Community Yard Sale Weekend is happening across the area from Friday, May...

Garrettsville Skatepark Relocated & Upgraded

The Garrettsville Skate Park is no passing fancy. The skateboard course was established 12 years ago on the site of the tennis courts at Village Park across from the library, giving young skate boarders a safe place off the streets to practice their moves. Over the years, the equipment became worn out from use and weathering, so the village...

Community Cupboard Seeks New Leadership

Garrettsville - Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard has been shutting the door on hunger for the past seven years. Since its inception, it has been shaped and directed by Mike and Michele Elias, along with a small, dedicated group of fellow volunteers. However, the Eliases plan to leave the NGCC in new hands by the close of 2018, and the...

Hiram Township News

Hiram Twp. - At their last meeting, Trustees Steve Pancost and Jack Groselle discussed the potential of placing two levies before voters on the May 2023 ballot. The proposed levies include a replacement road & bridge levy and a replacement fire levy. In other news, Trustees passed a motion to pay $2,700 to purchase carpet tiles from State Crest...

Garrettsville Approves Appointment of New Full-Time Police Officer

Garrettsville –  Village Council, by a unanimous vote, approved the appointment of Matthew Noah as a new full-time police officer for the village.  Noah’s appointment fills the position left vacant by the retirement of Officer Mark Rich.  Councilman Kaiser, a member of the village’s safety committee, stated that there were two great candidates for the position, and it was...

Renaissance Family Centers Hosts Thanksgiving Activities

Windham - While we all gathered around our Thanksgiving tables there were folks in the area that had no one to share their dinner with or didn’t have the means to have a holiday dinner. The Renaissance Family Center opened their doors to provide not only a dinner but an entire day of activities for those who might have...

Village of Windham Water Department Cancels ‘Do Not Drink Advisory’

Manganese Levels Reduced to Safe Drinking Water Levels for All Customers Residents Encouraged to Flush Lines to Improve Any Remaining Issues with Water Color The Village of Windham water department in coordination with Portage County Health District and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency today, canceled the Do Not Drink Advisory for infants under 1-year-old and nursing or pregnant women....

Windham Band Revival

Windham - Two years ago Windham football season started with the usual elements, players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans but   one important element was missing on the field. The band. The band helps lead cheers and adds to the spirit of the game, but they were absent on that opening day two years ago. They were absent all...

The WVFD Joint Fire District Appoints Jake Bowden to the Board

Windham -  The WVFD Joint Fire Board held a special meeting on January 16, 2020 to choose a replacement board member for the retiring Ron Kilgore. The board adjourned to an executive session and after a long discussion, returned to the table and announced they had chosen Jake Bowden. Bowden brings a lot of experience with him. He makes...

Fall Children’s Programs at Windham Library

Children, infant to preschool, are invited to attend storytime for songs, books and some fun (with a caregiver). Storytime registration begins August 29 and the programs begin on Tuesday, September 6 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Craft It with Miss Marian!” is an opportunity for children between the ages of 7 and 14 years-old to try new arts and...

Garrettsville Hardware to be Purchased by E&H Hardware Neighborhood retailer to join Ace Hardware team of stores

Wooster –  Family owned E & H Hardware,  part of a team of more than 4,700 locally-owned and independently operated Ace stores across the globe,  is in the process of purchasing the Garrettsville Hardware located at 8009 State Street, Garrettsville, Ohio.  Garrettsville Hardware, a Do It Best store, will be converted to an Ace Hardware in the very near...

Once More With Feeling: 2016 Garfield Hall of Fame Inductees

Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Local School District will once again be honoring its own.  Graduates who have excelled in athletics, the arts, sciences, public service, national service will find a place on the Hall of Fame.  Each class year is different,  highlighting the various facets of accomplishment that the district seeks to foster and to recognize. The...

The Head Cold that would NOT End

You know that song Lambchop used to sing on TV? It is one of my favorites. “This is the song that doesn’t end. Yes, it goes on and on my friend.” Well this is the story of the head cold that would NOT end.  You know there’s no point in going to the doctor because they’re just going to tell...

Local Outfitter Sponsors River Day Clean Up

Mantua - On Saturday, May 20th, all across Northeast Ohio in the communities through which the Cuyahoga River flows, special events will take place on what has been designated River Day. Locally, an 8.5-mile section of the scenic river flows through Mantua, and businesses and residents will work together to help clean up their river. To that end, local...

Ravenna awaits emergency operating levy vote in March

For 19 years the Ravenna school district has not needed to pass an operating levy. Times have changed and the school district is now seeking an emergency operating levy of $6.9 million on the March 19 ballot to maintain funding for school operations. “We need this levy to pass to keep operating and keep these programs for our children because...

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report

The February 21, 2022 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville to discuss the following topics : *The Road Apple Roubaix bike event will be coming to town on March 5.  Rotary and InterAct will be operating a complimentary bike rinse-off for all participants.  Any donations for the service will be going to the...

Consider Adopting A Family This Christmas

Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce People Tree program is making plans for this Christmas season. We need your support so we can provide help for our friends and neighbors that are in need. As a community we provided a Christmas food basket and personal care products for 104 families and the adopt a family volunteers provided gifts for 167...

Garrettsville Council Applies for Diesel Grant

Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on September 9th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty, John Chambers and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements the meeting was held in person with no audience, however Portage County...

Hiram brings Griffith aboard as new men’s lacrosse coach

When some coaches step down, they usually take at least a year off or coach at a lower level. According to Jason Griffith, he knew he wanted to coach again but was willing to wait for the right opportunity and that opportunity has come earlier than expected when he was announced as Hiram College’s new men’s lacrosse coach on...

Freedom Township Fall Festival

Freedom Twp. - Come pick out your pumpkins and gourds at the Freedom Twp Pavilion on Saturday September 24 from 10 – 4PM. We’ll have an outstanding selection of big pumpkins, little pumpkins, white pumpkins, & gourds donated by Pochedly Farms for the benefit of the Freedom Twp Historical Society. Bundled corn stalks will also be available. All of...

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