Visit Hiram For The Solar Eclipse
Is your high school closed on April 8 to enjoy the eclipse festivities? Take advantage of your free time and join us at Hiram for a personalized tour of campus and a visit with an admission counselor before ending your afternoon at our total eclipse viewing party! Registration Information: High school students can register at engagecms-100952.campusnexus.cloud Community members, alumni, faculty, staff, and...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Back at their usual stomping grounds, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club rocked the usual array of topics, including : *Updates on sponsorship for the upcoming Reverse Raffle (November2), accompanied by explanation–for visitors– of how the affair is conducted and the fact that it is the club’s principal fund-raiser supporting various community projects.*Various questions about possible projects and interactions with the InterAct...
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 Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At a recent meeting, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe reported that she had met with Ohio Health Benefits to finalize the change from Anthem to United Health Care, which became effective on March 1st of this year. Next, the Hiram Fire Association notified township trustees that the HFA will be pleased to accept the 2020 NOPEC Event...
Terriers lacrosse overwhelmed by Yeomen in conference opener
According to Hiram Terriers men’s lacrosse Coach Jason Griffith, his squad wanted to make an impression in its first North Coast Athletic Conference game of the season. But things did not go as planned as Hiram was dominated by conference foe Oberlin 19-2 at Hiram College’s Charles A. Henry Field at Malsimur Stadium last Wednesday evening. “They were able to...
Party On!
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians and their guests gathered for a festive evening to socialize and give back to the community and enjoy good food and good company and take a chance on Lady Luck and... all kinds of good things at their annual silent auction and reverse raffle, held at SugarBush Golf Club on November 11. Funds raised at...
Hot Rodding with Cops!
Hiram - The annual Hot Rodding with Cops car show was held in Hiram Ohio on June 11, 2022. Weather was picture perfect and there was a record turnout for the event.The venue was the picturesque Hiram College Campus and along the adjacent tree-lined Hayden Street. As locations go, this is about as good as it gets, and afforded...
Hiram Trust Supports Local Community
Hiram - Each year, the Hiram Community Trust has typically funded a variety of programs in the local community, and this year was no different. As in previous years, the Trust has funded well-loved traditions like the Hiram July 4th fireworks, July 4th Community band concert, and Garrettones concert. In recent years, granted requests have included funding for Kids...
Maggie’s & More in Hiram
Hiram - Donut lovers are in for some big changes in Hiram. No, fan-favorite Maggie’s Donuts isn’t closing its doors. But the shop’s ownership and name have changed; the shop has become Maggie’s & More. And the new name reflects their mission -- to do more than just sell those tasty temptations we all know and love. Abra Schweickert...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - Village Administrator James McGee apprised Council of an ongoing issue with drainage at the Historical home on Village property. He noted that the Service Department snaked the drain that leads from the structure, but the issue persists. He noted that he’ll work with the Historical Society, who owns the structure, to remedy the situation and will advise...
Thomas Bacher to Present This Year’s Friends of the Library Fall Program at Hiram College
The Hiram College Library is pleased to welcome alumnus Thomas Bacher ’78 back to campus to host this year’s Friends of the Library Fall 2023 Program. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, both in-person and virtually. Bacher is the author of “The Essential Liberal Arts: Historical Sketches of Hiram College.” He will present...
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...
G-H Rotary News
The September 25, 2023 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club had visitors–Owen Bass & Sarrah Masters–and a returnee–John Crawford to swell their numbers and be part of discussions & program. Delores McCumbers brought information about a possible future program–Bill Starcher, who does interesting/amazing artworks from found objects. Meetings planning the upcoming Reverse Raffle will be continuing; the big date is...
Portage Parks Provide Preserve Peek
Hiram - “We are excited to offer a guided hike of the unopened Eagle Creek Greenway property in Hiram,” the special event as noted in Portage Park District’s monthly email newsletter. The explanation shared details of what the Park District refers to as ‘Preserve Peeks,’ programs that provide a limited number of explorers an opportunity to visit the District’s...
We’re All Invited
JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Book Review...
Spring Means Syrup at Monroe’s Orchard
Hiram - If you’ve lived in the area for any amount of time, you’re sure to be familiar with the Monroe’s Orchard on Pioneer Trail in Hiram. Now in its 81st year of operation, they’re still a family run operation, still in the business of farming, and still focused on bringing families together outside for home-grown food and fun...
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 News
Hiram - As spring storm season begins, Hiram Village Administrator James McGee recently announced that Hiram Village has implemented an enhanced 911 and emergency notification system for residents. This new service provides targeted community and weather-related alerts to Village households, enabling faster assistance in an emergency. For more information and to register for the free Smart911 & Rave Alert...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the June council meeting, Mr. Donald Miles was present to discuss potential progress at the uninhabited property Miles co-owns on Plum Ridge Drive. The property in question has been the topic of discussion at a number of village meetings, as council has fielded multiple complaints from several village residents about the unkempt and potentially unsafe nature...
Terrier womens basketball reloading, ready to turn heads
Hiram College Terriers women’s basketball coach Alex Dellas refuses to use the word ‘rebuild’ to describe her team this season, despite rostering seven freshmen and seven sophomores. She prefers to say that the Terriers are moving forward with a new team that will try and capture their first winning season since Dellas became head coach. “It is a different dynamic...
Hiram College again named Apple Distinguished School
Hiram College is pleased to announce that it has again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025 for the leadership and educational excellence it has demonstrated in using technology to enhance teaching and learning. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking in learning,...
Hiram Community Trust Grant Applications 2020-2021: deadline May 29
The Hiram Community Trust is offering our annual round of requests for funding. This is a great opportunity to fund campus and community programs. Funding is competitive. Proposals are due May 29, 2020. Last year, grants receiving funding ranged from $300 to $6,000. The Trust will award over $25,000 in grants this year. The Hiram Community Trust was established in...
GlueTread Innovates In the Midst of Covid-19
While people shelter at home and many businesses have shifted their workforce to their homes, local business GlueTread is quietly and efficiently shipping orders across the country. “GlueTread is a family-owned business that was quite literally started in our garage,” local entrepreneur Dave Auble shared. He explained that he and his family grew up riding ATV’s and enjoying the...
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,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The January 13, 2020 meeting of the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram took place at noon in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville to deal with the following : Thoughts for the Doneley family. A report on the proceedings of the budget meeting, including a review of regular programs such as the Dictionary Project, scholarships, trash pick-up, RYLA, the bowling league, etc....
Community Conversation: Renewal Levy/Financial Forecast Forum
Hiram - As a service to the community, Hiram Christian Church will be hosting a Renewal Levy / Financial Forecast Forum on Wednesday, October 16 at 7pm. This is part of our community conversations program that brings neighbors together to discuss important matters within our community. This conversation will invite the community to learn more about the upcoming emergency levy for...
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...
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...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Karen Bordonaro, assistant district governor for Rotary District 6630, zoomed into the July 13, 2020 meeting of the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram. Here’s what she was able to see and hear: There was a review of the letter to be going out to prospective ( and long-time reliable) sponsors of the annual Reverse Raffle in light of the current Covid-19...
Hiram College Students Provide Free Tax Filing Assistance
Hiram College Tax Volunteers are partnering with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks to offer free tax filing assistance through the Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) to qualifying residents in Ohio. Student counselors who serve as Hiram College Tax Volunteers are trained and exam certified in income tax preparation by the OBB. They work under the close supervision of a faculty member...
