Greenmen basketball show resiliency to defeat Rangers
The Aurora Greenmen boys’ basketball team appeared headed for another loss after scoring only four points in the third quarter. But the Greenmen rallied in the fourth period to defeat Eastlake North 59-56 for its second straight victory last Thursday evening at The Greenhouse. “It’s a big deal,” said Coach Cody Calhoun. “I do not know how long it has...
Woodsmen of Garrettsville Prompt Changes at Hardware Store
Garrettsville - E & H Hardware prides itself in being responsive to its customers. In the case of its Garrettsville location, that means converting a storage room into a power tools department, including a high-performance automatic chainsaw sharpener. Lee Martinek has worked for E & H Hardware for 25 years, previously in Cortland and Warren. She came to help manage...
Garfield G-Men football uses fast start to oust Harrison Central
The Garfield G-Men football team would not let a long road trip be the end of their season.. Garfield continued its season, pummeling Harrison Central 56-35 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 quarterfinal last Friday night at Wagner Field in Cadiz. “That was awesome,” said Coach Mike Moser. “That’s a road trip you do not...
Mantua Knights of Columbus & St. Joseph Church Hosted a Mass for People with Special Needs
The Mantua K of C along with St. Joseph Parish hosted a Mass for People with Special Needs on Sunday, May 15, at 9 a.m. We all know people with special needs resulting from physical, emotional, mental, or cognitive conditions are all around us in society: at school, at work, and in our families. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - Trustee Jack Groselle shared the results of the discussions regarding disbursement of the Local Government Funds (LGF) in Portage County. As of negotiations held with representatives from cities, townships, villages, and the county commissions over the past several months, an agreement was reached. The entities determined how the funds, which were originally collected from each County...
Mantua Rotary to Hold Poker Paddle on Sept 17
Mantua - Enjoy a late summer paddle down the Scenic Cuyahoga River and take a chance to win prize money. Rotary Club of Mantua is excited to host its 2nd Annual POKER PADDLE on Saturday, September 17 from 1:00 to 6:00. Participants will paddle from Camp Hi on Abbot Road to Buchert Park in Mantua Village. Along the way...
James A. Garfield Historical Society Meets for Pot-Luck Supper
Freedom Twp. - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on August 20 at the picnic pavilion at the Freedom Township Hall for a pot-luck supper and an interesting presentation by David Bockelman on the Freedom Congregational Church, which is this year observing one hundred ninety years since its founding at the center of the township. He gave a...
The Harlem Ambassadors to Challenge the Garrettsville Inspectors in October: Tickets go on sale Monday, August 18th
Advance tickets go on sale Monday, August 18th and may be purchased online at garrettsvillearea.com/tix or at one of many area businesses including: The Villager (8088 Main St); Charles Auto Family (10851 North St); Miller’s Family Restaurant (8045 State St); Garrettsville DQ Grill & Chill (8013 State St); and the James A Garfield School offices when school returns.
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The upcoming gathering of the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Portage County Chapter is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Portage County Historical Society, situated at 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna, Ohio, commencing at 10:00 a.m. We are delighted to announce that Claude Custer, a distinguished member of the Atwater Historical Society from Atwater,...
A ground-breaking!
Garrettsville - Six shiny, brand-new TRUPER shovels. Hard hats. A pile of dirt brought in and lined up especially for the occasion. Students, educators & administrators, township trustees, construction officials dignitaries interested citizens. Photo opportunities—with or without dirt—of all sorts. A backdrop of soil on the move, big machines, flagged stakes, safety fencing, a changing façade of the elementary...
Garrettsville Native Sharon Carmichael launches Vivid Vibes Boutique
Sharon Carmichael said she has loved visiting boutiques since she was a child. Her one regret was that several of them had overpriced clothing and did not have enough sizes, so she decided to open her own boutique, Vivid Vibes Boutique, in the J.C. Electric Building on State Route 88. “We are doing well so far and there are locals...
Spring Sale at Hiram Farm
Hiram - Mark your calendars for the annual Flower Sale at Hiram Farm -- Wednesday through Friday, May 5th, 6th, and 7th. Each day, the sale runs from 10 am until 3 pm. As in previous years, the sale will offer annuals in flats and pots, with your favorite spring blooms. From impatiens to geraniums; dahlias, Boston ferns, and...
Dancing with Ohio’s Stars
Garrettsville - Maria Wheeler and Alyenendrov Tsorokean, Ohio Star Ball winners in Cabaret, performed for the High School as part of stress-reduction event organized by the Student Council. Students were treated to three dance performances, introducing them to styles ranging from cabaret to tango, and learned about the physical and mental health benefits of dancing. Attendees were also able to...
Students Can Apply Now for Pay it Flash Forward Emergency Funds
Kent - Even before the coronavirus crisis up-ended daily life, college students were already juggling critical demands on their time, careers and finances. Any interruption in their study-work-life balance could threaten their stability. COVID-19 has proven to be that sudden and severe disturbance and now scores of students are experiencing serious setbacks. Fortunately, Kent State University has established the...
Visitor Inspires Students at Crestwood High School
Mantua - We each make promises constantly, but how many of them do we actually honor? “Sure, I’ll be there.” “I can do it.” If we don’t follow through, what’s is the impact of a broken promise? More importantly, what kind of power is unleashed when a promise is honored? These are some of the thoughts shared with students...
Rocket girls basketball plagued by poor shooting, loses against Polar Bears
Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball Coach Carl Singer knew his team would be tested by a difficult non-conference schedule. The Rockets continued to learn they have a few more hurdles to overcome to get to the next level when they lost 54-36 to Massillon Jackson last Saturday afternoon at Streetsboro High School. “We knew they were a good team coming in...
Aurora’s Best wins Suburban League diving crown, Kennedy finishes as runner-up
According to Aurora Greenmen sophomore Zachary Best, it had been a while since he competed in an 11-round one-meter diving competition. Best still excelled and captured the Suburban League American Conference diving title by scoring a personal best 249.60 points last Thursday at Solon High School. “It feels good, honestly,” Best said. “It was definitely a close meet between myself...
Heart of a Helper: Salon NeXt hosts 5th Charity Open House
If we all give a little, we can all gain a lot. Whether it's to help feed the less fortunate or to put a warm jacket on child it gives a sense of accomplishment to our community to know our business owners find ways to help support local non-profits. Tina Reynolds, owner of Salon NeXt, recently hosted her 5th...
Local Families Support Area First Responders
Mike Zamecnik shared that he heard about a shortage of gloves in Portage County from the Ravenna Township Fire Chief and thought, “Let’s see if we can get some for our family.” He and his wife, June, have family members working at fire departments in Ravenna Township, Hiram, Mantua, and Stow, as well as at the Aurora and Mantua...
Deadline Looming For Honorary Way Nominations
Ravenna - The nomination deadline has been extended through March 14, 2019 for those wanting to submit a name for consideration of the Honorary Way in Ravenna. Honorary Way is a means to publicly and temporarily honor distinguished citizens and good Samaritans for their achievements by ceremonially naming the street after them. The Honorary Way bench and street sign...
Garrettsville Christmas Walk Ushers in the Holiday Season
The traditional James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk is the official start to the local holiday season. Alternating with Mantua every year, the 2014 Christmas Walk is featuring Garrettsville homes and is set for November 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16. On Fridays and Saturdays, the Christmas Walk operates from 10am-5pm; Sundays 12:30pm-5pm. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the historical society on tour days at the historic Mott Building, 8107 Main Street. Proceeds from this event support the historical society’s ongoing efforts to preserve and display local history, and to offset its operating expenses.
Voters Talk With Candidates At October 13 League of Women Voters Forum
Kent - Voters will have the chance to question candidates running for national, county and state elected posts in the general election at the Voters & Candidates Face2Face Forum on Oct. 13. The League of Women Voters of Kent is organizing the event, with co-sponsorship from the Kent Lions, NAACP of Portage County, National Alliance on Mental Illness Portage...
David Arnold Klock of Garrettsville
David Arnold Klock, born in Ravenna, Ohio, on May 5th, 1953, a lifelong Garrettsville resident and athlete, peacefully passed away in his sleep in his home on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years old. Dave, a 1971 graduate of James A. Garfield High School was the dedicated son of his parents, the late Donald G....
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on April 18, 2022 to discuss a range of topics : ? Submission of an application/entry in a contest sponsored by Sheeley’s in Aurora, for a project to be completed by the group. The Baptist Cemetery was a possible focus, as was the upcoming Local History Day. ? Local History Event will take place...
Jakacki reaches 300th coaching victory milestone
According to Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki, he has had a basketball in his hands every day since he was in fifth grade. After setting several milestones while playing at Crestwood, Jakacki has continued his success as a coach by reaching his 300th career coaching victory this past season. “It means a lot to be able to...
Cardinal Football Turns The Tables On Crestwood
Last week the Cardinal Huskies football team took a little time to get going. This time Cardinal got off to a fast start, beating Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division rival Crestwood 34-14 to celebrate homecoming last Friday night at Richard A. Moss Field in Middlefield. “Losing to a rival is always tough but bouncing back against Crestwood, which is a great...
Maggie’s Donuts To Open in Hiram
Hiram - Local donut-lovers are thrilled at the news that the Middlefield-based donut bakery will open a new location in Hiram Village -- at the location that formerly housed Harrison’s Hideaway on Wakefield Road. But what prompted owners Bill and Staci Poole, who have been at the helm of the 55-year-old donut dynasty for 26 years, to choose a location...
UPDATED: Megan Dye Was Located in Cincinnati on July 10
Update: Megan Dye was safely located by the US Marshal Service in Cincinnati. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Kent Police Department in Ohio are searching for this missing 17-year-old girl.Megan Dye vanished from Kent, Ohio on July 8, 2020. Megan was last seen in Tannery Park in Kent, and her belongings have been found there...
NEW TENANTS Coming to a Theater Near You?
Garrettsville - It’s official. “Please be advised TBE Theatres Inc. closed the Garrettsville Cinemas effective Sunday, January 5, 2014. We thank you for your assistance and cooperation through the years.” This statement arrived in an email to The Villager from Ted Bare Enterprises/TBE Theatres in Bath on January 7. Blank marquees now mark the spots where currently running movies should...
Home Instead In Search of Caregivers
Ravenna - At Home Instead, we believe that being a caregiver is the most special gift you can give to another. Aging seniors want to remain as independent as possible, yet their loved ones worry about their safety, emotional well - being and health. As a Home Instead CAREGiver - You will be able to not only help care...
