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Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale!

Ravenna - You can purchase native plants and a wide variety of other plants- hanging baskets, vegetables, and herbs at the upcoming OSU Extension Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers’ annual Plant Sale on May 12 from 9 am - 2 pm. The sale will be held at 6970 SR 88, Ravenna. Help support pollinators while adding beauty at the...

Kudos to the JAG Schools from Klamer

I’m so impressed with what I observe of the James A. Garfield School District after five years into retirement and after 16 months of our relocation to northwest Ohio to enjoy our grandkids and their parents. I have noticed that the district continues to offer high quality educational opportunities, with the students working hard to take advantage of these...

Crestwood Middle School Recognizes Local Heroes

Mantua - Nearly every year since 2010, Kim Marfy and fellow staff at the Crestwood Middle School have encouraged eighth-graders to log volunteer efforts for a charity of their choice. At the end of the school year, participating students have the opportunity to win $100 on behalf of their charity. The number of kids who participate each year ranges...

Support Our Schools on November 6

Dear James A Garfield District Residents, Why do I bother to ask you to consider supporting our very good schools? I still bleed black and gold while wanting our quality schools to continue. The schools have come a long way in the last 25 years which benefits students and the community. I feel good that many healthy heartfelt relationships were...

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...

Towing For A Cure

Mantua - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the crew at F&S Automotive, Inc. in Mantua, OH took a few minutes out of their busy schedules to recognize the individuals and families that are affected by breast cancer. Pictured above is a photo of our crew wearing their safety pink “Towing For A Cure” shirts. Knowing that many of...

Spring Flowers Return to Garrettsville

This year the hanging baskets will be themed in pink in honor of long time member Faye Carlisle who passed away last December. Hanging baskets are planned to appear along State Routes 88 & 82, and at $55 to $75 per basket, expenses can add up quickly. Anyone interested in contributing to the flower basket fund can make a tax deductible donation by sending their contibution to the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce (Post Office Box 1, Garrettsville, OH 44231). Please be sure write “Flower Baskets” in the memo line of your check.

Garrettsville Village Council News

Village officials present at the village council meeting on November 14, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people Tom Hardesty; Jeff Kaiser; John Chambers; Chris Knop; and Tom Collins. A public hearing was held for Ordinance 2018-36, an ordinance amending the zoning map of the Village of Garrettsville by changing an area of property...

Immeasurable Gratitude from the JAG Schools

Two words….immeasurable gratitude As Thanksgiving approaches we want to share our deepest thanks to EVERYONE for the passage of Issue 8. Thank you for being such a supportive community. Thank you to the residents of Hiram, Charlestown, Nelson, Freedom and Garrettsville for believing in how we put your kids first. Thank you to all of the organizations that support our...

Top 10 Little-Known Facts as Garrettsville Celebrates its 210th Year

This village was settled 210 years ago, in early July 1804, by John Garrett of Delaware. On the occasion of Garrettsville’s Centennial Celebration, the history of early Garrettsville was written by S.M. Luther and published in SOUVENIR of Garrettsville ~ Centennial Home Coming. (Interesting to note it was published three years late in 1907!) Local businessman Christopher Perme discovered a copy of this relic on eBay, and has loaned it to the Villager in order to share these little-known facts about our hometown…

GMS Thanks Those Who Serve

The Middle School art classes at James A Garfield this term showed their support for our military personnel by creating handmade Valentine cards to send to active military members through Carlson Funeral Home and their partnership with Valentines for the Troops. Students wrote words of encouragement and support on cards that they designed to send to those who...

The Area’s Original Christmas Walk Returns To Garrettsville

The James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 5th, 6th, & 7th, and 12th, 13th, & 14th.  Hours are 10am to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12:30pm to 5pm on Sundays.  Your first stop is the Historical Society at 8107 Main Street in downtown Garrettsville, where tickets are purchased for $10. The...

It’s Time To “Discover Garrettsville”

Garrettsville – Take a village located in the heart of the Western Reserve, add a group of motivated business owners, and you have the makings of an amazing promotional campaign designed to encourage and reward people who explore everything the Garrettsville Area has to offer. Beginning Friday, April 1st and running through September 30, you will have the opportunity to...

Whose [Property] Line Is It Anyway: Amish School Topic of Discussion at Nelson Trustee Meeting

Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of the month were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin Cihan, Anne Mae VanDerHoeven, and Joe Leonard; and Zoning Inspector Jackie Kable. After the meeting was called to order by Leonard, Finney informed the trustees that he had not finished transcribing the minutes of the previous...

Families Understanding Addiction Program on August 12

Townhall II is holding a free educational program on the addiction and recovery process for family members. The program is for any adult who has a loved one facing addiction or living in recovery. It will be held in on Saturday, August 11 from 9am to 3pm with lunch provided. Topics include the addiction cycle, family conflict and stress...

Garrettsville’s Signature Boardwalk Turns Twenty

Garrettsville - On May 2, 1993, Garrettsville’s newest attraction -- the Main Street boardwalk -- was dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Later described as “a wooden walkway to nowhere in particular except delight” in Ohio Magazine, the boardwalk held a promise of downtown revitalization and increased tourism for this historic village. Twenty years later, the 500-foot elevated walkway, which stretches...

Ravenna Halloween Walk Thanks!

Ravenna - Thank you to all who participated in this years Halloween Walk and festivities…. Chili cook off with the Ravenna PD and FD… Pumpkin toss with Main Street … Parta Bus…Ravenna Schools…. Raven Nest Fest …Salon NeXt with Haunted Salon…United Way for book donation and Son of Ghoul with West Main Street Winery … thank you to all...

Basketball Before Marty Hill

Windham - The history of the legendary Windham High School basketball program will be relived on Monday, November 15, as sports historian George Belden speaks to the Windham Historical Society, at a meeting co-sponsored by the Windham Bicentennial Committee. This talk is being presented to the public at Katherine Thomas Elementary School, 9032 Maple Grove Road in Windham, with...

Click-it Or Ticket At JAGHS

On Thursday, May 25th, members of the Garrettsville Police Department visited the James A. Garfield Local Schools’ campus in an effort to keep kids safe as a part of the “Click it or Ticket” program. With the help of free Dairy Queen ice cream certificates donated by Roger and Connie Angel, the officers set up in the high...

Garfield Custodian Fulfills Dream of Giving Back

Garrettsville - Garfield custodian Aida Baker came to the United States in July of 2017. Before leaving her homeland in the Philippines, she dreamed that she would one day help the children from the elementary school where she graduated from in 1980. Aida knew first hand the struggles families faced in her community. “As I recall my elementary days, I...

Freedom Township Trustee News

Freedom Twp - After the Pledge of Allegiance, the January 5, 2017 meeting was called to order by Chairman John Zizka at 7:32 p.m. The fiscal officer was unable to be present for the organizational meeting. In the absence of the fiscal officer, the 2016 chairman will conduct the meeting until a chairman is selected for 2017....

Hiram Police Receive AAA Platinum Award

Hiram - In public comment, resident Daniel Burdecki inquired about the potential for US Mail delivery to his home in the village. He noted that it is inconvenient to travel to the Post Office each day to retrieve his mail, and noted he’d prefer receiving regular deliveries to his home. After some discussion as to the reasons behind the...

Ready for Some Fun? Upcoming Programs at Garrettsville Library

You’re invited to join us for a couple of interesting, fun programs at the Garrettsville Library. On Monday, August 20 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm there’ll be another Crafting with Marian program. Attendees of this very popular program series will be making a beautiful tabletop zen garden using a choice of containers, sand, and other items. All supplies...

Applicants Sought for Portage Park District Board of Commissioners

The Portage Park District currently has one opening on its five member governing Board of Commissioners. Park District Board members are appointed by Portage County Probate Court Judge Robert Berger who is seeking applications from interested Portage County residents. Board members are non-partisan and are appointed for a 3-year renewable term, to serve without pay. The Board...

J.A. Garfield Historical Society News

Garrettsville - The May 21, 2018 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society was prefaced by a presentation from secretary Pam Montgomery on her recent researches on local holders of U.S. patents. The devices, processes and products she discovered were quite varied and interesting, including items associated with the maple industry and ophthalmological discoveries. Whew! Smart people around...

Celebrating Mantua’s Art & Trails

Mantua - Last weekend, the Village of Mantua was full of folks looking to enjoy the seasonable weather while they enjoyed art and outdoor activities. For art, wine, and food lovers, the 10th annual Art on the Hill event provided visitors with food stands galore, from kettle corn to barbeque, as well as four local wineries poring wine by...

JAG Sixth Graders “Walk the Walk”

Garrettsville - Members of the sixth grade class at Garfield Elementary recently participated in a Walk-A-Thon to help fund their three-day field trip to Washington DC. In its second year, the DC Walk-A-Thon is proving to be a very successful and beneficial way for these students to earn the money needed for the trip. Trip coordinator, sixth grade Social Studies...

Garfield Alumni News

The recent gathering of the James A. Garfield Alumni attracted some 126 alumni and guests for an evening of memories, reconnections and entertainment, with delicious catering by Guido’s of Ravenna and a presentation of social and economic points to ponder by Superintendent Ted Lysiak and board vice president David Vincent (Class of ’70). Jeanette Wilson Hall took the honors for...

Irwin Hardware Building Escapes the Wrecking Ball

Garrettsville – Main Street has avoided the wrecking ball and will retain its storefront profile, thanks to action taken by Garrettsville Village Council and Mayor Craig Moser. “We are moving ahead with needed repairs on the Irwin Hardware Building,” Moser reports. “Council authorized the mayor and clerk to do so at the October 21 meeting.” Work has already begun on the...

Lightbulbs, and Ammo, and Couches… Oh My! | Nelson Township News

Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the first Nelson Township trustee meeting of the month were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin Cihan, Anne Mae VanDerHoeven, and Joe Leonard; Zoning Inspector Jackie Kable; and Community House Caretaker Sandy Huzl. After the meeting was called to order by Leonard, Finney presented the trustees with the minutes of the prior...

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