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Hiram Police Host Hot Rods Show For “Shop With A Cop” Program

Hiram - For more than five years, the Hiram Police Department has encouraged hot rod drivers to zip into their sleepy town on a hot summer day -- while obeying the speed limit, of course -- all for a good cause. And this weekend was no exception. “It was a great day filled with family fun and community togetherness,” shared...

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...

Calling All Veterans

With Veterans Day quickly approaching, Chris Forgacs would like to extend an invitation to all local Veterans to be added to our JAG Wall of Honor. If you, or someone in your family graduated from JAG or any of the local township schools and served in any branch of the military, you are eligible to have your photo added...

Windham Holds the Fourth Annual Christmas Celebration

Windham - The Fourth Annual Parade of Lights and Polar Express, Christmas Celebration was held in Windham this past weekend. Although the weather was quite chilly, it didn’t keep folks from coming out to celebrate the season. The parade stepped off at 6:00pm from the Dollar General Store and went south, down Main Street to Center Street ending at...

Susie K’s Cafe and Tea Room

Ravenna - It was a typical Wednesday, and this reporter had errands to run.  Okay, it wasn’t too typical for North Eastern Ohio in March - it was a beautiful day!  Rather than driving to multiple locations, the price of gas combined with the weather to encourage me to park downtown and do my errands on foot.   I am...

20th Century Club News

“Sweetest Day” early might have been the theme for the September 21, 2023 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville for their annual guest night. Members answered roll call by introducing their guests, then it was on to the program–delicious. “Cake Me, I’m Dreaming” is the custom cakery of Lorina Mast-Byler, who proceeded to “Wow” members and guests with...

Contactless Pick Up at PCDL

Portage County District Library (PCDL) is happy to announce that we will be entering the second stage of our return-to-service plan.  On Monday, June 1, patrons were able to schedule times to pick up their holds at all of our branches.  Holds may be placed through our online catalog, or by calling any of the branch locations.  If you don’t...

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...

Fandango Historiana

Garrettsville - Take THAT, Creepy Karpis! A northeast Ohio tornado watch didn’t stop interested folks from turning up at the Iva Walker Auditorium on Wednesday, May 15, 2014 to get the low-down on “Two Grants, and Three Giant Leaps” for the James A. Garfield Schools and the Garrettsville Communities.  Perhaps they were reassured by the tommy-gun toting G-Man at...

Next “Crafting with Marian” Program at Library

Garrettsville Library’s next “Crafting with Marian” will take place on Saturday, September 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This meeting will feature a guest crafting enthusiast, Haruhide Osugi. An instructor at Kent State University, Osugi will lead attendees in a program featuring Japanese calligraphy. Learn how to make a lovely, frame-worthy piece of art. All supplies and equipment...

In Search Of A Good Night’s Sleep

Ravenna - Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or problems staying asleep, a poor night’s sleep is a bad way to start the day.  I enjoy helping people who find themselves tossing and turning when they should be snoozing. Typical problems I treat run the gamut from insomnia to narcolepsy and include everything in between, such as sleep apnea, sleepiness, sleepwalking...

Mantua Potato Stomp set for September 8

Mantua - Join us for the 40th annual Mantua Potato Stomp on September 8, 2018! The starting locaton is Crestwood High School in Mantua (10919 St. Rt. 44). We are excited to announce Frost Glass, a local artisan glass blowing company, will be creating the awards for the top female and male nine mile runners this year. Check out their...

Garfield G-Men basketball cools off after hot start, loses against Waterloo

The student-run “GG Brass Machine” pep band watches anxiously as Preston Gedeon heads to the line for three fouls shots to tie the game/Photo by Ben Coll

The Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team is still searching for its first victory of the season. The G-Men stayed winless, losing 40-38 against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference and Portage County rival Waterloo Vikings in a crossover game last Friday evening at the JAG Fieldhouse. “Both teams came out on fire and it was a high-scoring first quarter,” said Coach Andy...

Hiram Village News

Hiram - At their last meeting, council and the mayor discussed the issue of postal service within the village. As many are aware, village residents do not receive home delivery from the US Postal Service, and must rent a Post Office Box in order to receive mail. Several residents weighed in on the matter, both in favor and opposed...

Garfield’s “Bands In The Round” Program A Musical Success

Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Music Department held their Annual District-Wide Concert, “Bands in The Round” this past Sunday with all the district’s bands performing. If you missed this music extravaganza you missed a great show. As always, the director of all the bands, Theo Cebulla, demonstrated once again how strong the music program at James. A. Garfield...

Technology Updates At Garfield Schools

This summer, the James A. Garfield Local Schools will be updating three areas of technology in an effort to make communicating with our parents and community easier and more efficient. DIGITAL FORMS We are very excited to announce that the James A. Garfield Local Schools has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows you to complete...

Shalersville Historical Society News

For those of you who didn’t satisfy your yard sale desires two weekends ago, I have GREAT NEWS!! Shalersville Historical Society is having a huge PORCH/YARD SALE Thursday June 9, Friday June 10 & Saturday June 11 from 9-5 each day. There will be military artifacts, American Indian décor, historical and nonhistorical items and other stuff.. The location for...

Dinner with Grandparents…A Must!

Ravenna - Remember your favorite dinner at Grandma’s house?   The meatloaf that made your mouth water just thinking about it or the chicken and dumplings that seemed to melt in your mouth? While those days maybe gone, eating dinner with your senior loved one doesn’t have to be gone.  Make the most of Family Dinners.  Engage your senior...

Crestwood School Board News

Mantua - At the final Board meeting in October, Superintendent David Toth shared that the District’s first Career Fair had been held at the Central Administration office (at the former Middle School). Toth noted that several area companies were present, seeking employees and providing an opportunity for CHS students to ask career questions and find employment. The success for...

Maplewood Career Center Offers Scholarships for Adult Evening Occupational Classes

Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering occupational classes beginning Fall 2022 with scholarships! Classes for adults include: Administrative Professional, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Industrial Maintenance, Module Industrial Maintenance Electrical, Module Industrial Maintenance Fluid Power, Module Industrial Maintenance Mechanical, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding & Billing, Precision Machining, Welding Technologies, or Module Welding. Most classes are in the evening to...

Hiram mens volleyball goes 1-1 in tri-match

The Hiram College Terriers men’s volleyball team has worked hard to put last year’s mistakes behind them. Those bad habits came crawling back when the Terriers squandered multiple leads and were swept by Arcadia University 25-20, 25-19, 25-19 but rebounded with a 25-20, 25-14, 23-25 and 25-19 victory against Olivet College in a tri-match last Saturday at Hiram College’s...

Townhall II is Celebrating 50 Years of Community Involvement

Townhall II will host their 50th anniversary community celebration on October 1, 2021! The family-friendly event will be held in the Hometown Bank Plaza located at 142 N. Water Street. Festivities will begin at noon and will continue through 6pm. There will be music, snacks, fun, prizes, and blasts from the past. Townhall II promotes the health, wellness, and...

J.A. Garfield Historical Society News

The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on February 20, 2023 in the historic Mott Building on Main Street, with two visitors and one donation (from one of the visitors). The organization is still seeking an individual to serve as a paid intern during the summer, to assist with tech and communication matters; so far, there has been no Hiram...

Second Style Boutique Opens in Garrettsville

Second Style resale boutique held their grand opening on Saturday, September 7th in downtown Garrettsville. Located at 8089 Main Street (the former Denette's Designs), Second Style is packed with a range of new and gently used clothing items, accessories, children's gear and toy. Hours of operation for Second Style are 10am–6pm Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10am–5pm on Saturdays. Second Style is...

Garrettsville Library Book Discussion Club To Meet

The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday October 17, 2017, in the library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. The month’s selection is: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Anne Tyler twists together the stories, secrets, and illnesses of three generations of the Whitshank family of Baltimore MD to...

Portage County Genealogical Society

Ravenna - The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio. The program entitled “Will the Real Warren Harris Please Stand Up?” will be presented by Mary Milne Jamba. She will show which records...

For the Love of Lasagna and Goulash: Unique Couple Cooks Variety for the Palate to Satisfy Demand

Ravenna - It all started in Florida when Monika Mailach and Mike DelCiello were set up by a mutual acquaintance who thought they would make a great pair. Monika was born in Wiesbaden, Germany in the province of Hesse, so it goes without saying this lovely lady has German cooking in her blood. It comes as no surprise that...

“Oceans of Possibilities” Adult Summer Reading Program at Library

An adult passive summer reading program in Garrettsville has begun that consists of reading, listening, or watching something water-related to complete an entry for a drawing for a gift certificate. On June 29 a winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Dairy Queen. The July 30 drawing is for a $25 gift certificate to Cal’s Restaurant and Pizza...

Know! To Practice Good Sportsmanship

The benefits of participating in sports are vast. Sports help build character, boost self-confidence, strengthen perseverance, promote discipline, enhance physical and emotional health, develop teamwork skills, and promote healthy competition. Sports also provide children with additional supervision and additional mentors to help guide them as they grow, which is monumental. In fact, a study by Big Brothers Big Sisters...

Danny Back, Nationally Known Expert on River History, to Speak in Shalersville

Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society has an exciting guest speaker for our August meeting. Danny Back, a nationally known expert on river history, steamboats, and canals, will give a presentation on Ohio’s Canal Era: 1832-1913 at 7 p.m. Aug.13. We are expecting a large crowd so this meeting will take place at the Shalersville Town Hall...

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