Hiram Fire Department Receives America’s Farmers Grow Communities Grant
Hiram - Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program partners with local farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, this grant provides farmers with the opportunity to support worthy organizations in their communities by applying for a chance to direct a $2,500 donation to the nonprofit of their choice. Since 2010, the Grow...
Local 4-H Club Celebrates Awareness Week
It’s National 4-H Awareness Week and that’s reason to celebrate. 4-H got its start in rural fields, but today it’s everywhere—from city streets and schools, to neighborhoods and universities. That’s why 4-H has stayed important for more than 100 years. Part of 4-H awareness week is that the local clubs ask local businesses if they can paint their windows,...
“Into the Woods” a Giant Success
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield High School Musical Theatre department put on their rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” this past weekend. There were four shows over the span of three days, each one more exciting than the last. The Iva Walker auditorium was the venue for the shows, and they lived up to the hype. The story...
UP IN FLAMES: Historic Fire Devastates Garrettsville’s Historic District
“Garrettsville is burning!” On Saturday, March 22, 2014, that message blazed out across phone lines, the internet and news agencies throughout northeast Ohio. Main Street’s newly-renovated historic Buckeye Block Building was on fire at lunchtime. Despite prompt and robust response by local and regional firefighters, the angry fire had devoured the storefronts from Center Street to High Street by dinnertime...
Changes Coming to PCDL Service Hours & The Library Box- and We Think You Will Like Them
Portage County District Library (PCDL) announces that all branch locations are now providing library service with newly-expanded operating hours. Effective immediately, the new branch hours are as follows:Aurora Memorial and Pierce Streetsboro Branches, Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; and Saturday 9:00 am...
Wensel Family Donates to Pixley Park
Nelson Twp. - The Pixley Park Committee graciously accepted a $3000 donation from Suzanne Wensel for bleachers at the ball fields in Pixley Park. The money donated by Mrs. Suzanne Wensel was in memory of her late husband Byron. Mrs. Wensel stated that family, friends, and former players donated to the memorial fund she had set up at the...
Immersive Art and Melodic Landscapes: Join the Hiram Historical Society for ‘Ordinary Magic’ Program
Hiram - Hiram Historical Society’s fourth program of 2023 will be held August 20, 2023 at 8 PM at the Hiram Historical Society Century House 11617 St-Rt 700 (also St Rt 82), Hiram, OH 44234. “Ordinary Magic: A Sunday in the Cuyahoga Valley” presented by Amber Kempthorn ‘00 Hiram College Alumni. She will give a short artist talk and then...
Gorby To Continue Education At The University of Mount Union
Garfield soccer and football All Star Zachary Gorby will continue his academic and athletic careers at the University of Mount Union next fall. Zach Gorby is pictured signing his soccer letter of intent along with his mother Criss Gorby and father Brian Gorby. (top row from left) assistant soccer coach Jim Curry, Athletic Director Jim Pfleger and Garfield head...
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Suspends Activities
Ravenna - Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Portage County will be suspending all face to face operations as of Monday, March 16 for the next 60 days. This will include all interviews, match meetings and activities. In addition, they are placing all matches on hiatus for the next 60 days. Matches will not be meeting in person but are encouraged...
WVFD Board Considers Incentives and Holiday Pay
Windham - The WVFD met for a rescheduled monthly meeting recently. The rescheduled the meeting was due to the fact that the chief needed to be out of town for his full-time job on the date of the regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was called to order with all board members, fiscal officer and Chief Rich Gano in...
Garfield Students Participate In Math 24 Competition
Math 24 is a fast-paced competition where students are given four digits on a card and told they have to use each one (only once) in some combination to total 24. Points are awarded for the level of difficulty -- the quicker a student solves the combination, the further they advance, and can add, subtract, multiply, or divide with each set of numbers presented. Students compete in grades 4-8 throughout the county. Pictured are the competitors and high school proctors sent from Garfield School District.
Backyard Critters 4H installs “blessing box” at Freedom Township Hall
The Backyard Critters 4-H group has built a blessing box to install at the Freedom Town Hall where we have our monthly meetings. It was thought of by club mom Crystal Lee and between dads Matt Hickman and Terry Jordan the kids were able to be guided to getting this completed. It was installed on December 28th and we...
King Family Returns to Cal’s
Garrettsville - After a three year break, the King Family is back at the helm of Cal’s Restaurant and Pizza Express in Garrettsville. Aaron and his mother, Carole took over the ownership of the facility on November 29, 2012 and they are eager to return Cal’s to one of the top restaurants in the area. Carole and Aaron both...
James A. Garfield Local School District – 2019 Bus Routes
Bus #1 HS/MS ES LEAVE BUS GARAGE 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Freedom St.- West of 88 7:05 8:05 Village Green 7:10 8:10 Vanderslice 7:12 8:12 Meadow Run 7:15 8:15 Clover Lane 7:20 8:20 South St. 7:25 8:25 Crestwood 7:28 8:40 Zupancic 7:28 8:42 South St. Apts. 7:29 8:45 Southwood Apts. 7:30 8:46 Bus #2- Victor Fackler LEAVE BUS GARAGE 6:30 AM 7:30 AM Brosius Rd- North of Center St. 6:35 7:35 SR 305 - East of Brosius 6:38 7:38 Prentiss 6:39 7:39 Pritchard 6:40 7:40 Nelson Parkman 6:45 7:45 SR 305- E. of Nelson Circle to SR. 282 6:48 7:48 SR. 282 6:50 7:50 Nelson Trailer Park 6:55 7:55 Bancroft 7:00 8:00 Herner South 7:02 8:02 Reynolds 7:03 8:03 Hobart 7:05 8:05 SR.422- Main Market 7:10 8:10 Fenstermaker 7:12 8:12 Kennedy Ledge 7:15 8:15 SR 305 west of 282 7:20 8:20 Bus #3- Shelly Pemberton LEAVE BUS GARAGE 6:30...
Anna Maria of Aurora celebrates 60 years with Open House
In 1964, the Anna Maria of Aurora Nursing Home was just an old rest home that had a few extra rooms. In the 60 years since, Anna Maria has continued to be not just a nursing home but a continuing community of care and celebrated its 60th anniversary with an Open House last Thursday afternoon. “We are in our fourth...
We’re All Invited
Community Calendar Aspire Programs Mondays & Wednesdays The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class...
Forage + Feather Opens New Location
Forage + Feather, the Mantua-based shop that specialized in handcrafted, local goods, as recently relocated to the historic district of Aurora.The shop had been previously located in Mantua in the historic granary building. “We loved being in that beautiful, unique space,” Fana explained. “Leaving wasn’t part of our plan,” she noted. But when she learned owners were selling the...
JA Garfield Students Explore Careers
Garrettsville - “We spend a lot of time teaching things like math, science, and how to write,” Libby Frato-Sweeney explained,” but not so much about what happens after graduation.” In an effort to better prepare students for what comes next, Frato-Sweeney, who teaches art as well as college & career readiness at James A. Garfield High School, planned this...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Opens Friday
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre will present “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on July 12, 13, 19, 20th at 7pm and July 14, 2013 at 2pm in the James A. Garfield, Iva Walker Auditorium - starring Megan Ryser as Snow White and Ben Vizy as the Prince. Direction of this production is by Justin Steck and...
Celebrate Portage! seeks nominations for 2024 awards
Portage County residents are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals, projects, and organizations for the 2024 Celebrate Portage! Awards. The awards recognize those who made significant contributions to the county in 2023. Categories include: Community Hero: This award honors individuals who selflessly serve their communities. Community Service: This award recognizes programs or initiatives that bring people together for a common cause. Community Improvement: This...
J.A. Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll ~ Second Grading Period
3rd Grade Honor Roll - Caly Sutton, Emma DiSanza, Gabriel West, Brooklyn Lee, Jocelyn Hodge, Krystian Greiner, Emerson White, Nicholas Muldowney, Dominic Herrera, Kimberly Anderson, Jayden Lee, Michael Goodrich, Rylan May, Joshua Lee, Lillian Fields, Parker Tallent, Mason Devlin, Aiden Quesenberry, Isabella Wright, Lina Kaufman, Cole Lipstreu, Jackson Seaborn, Addison Hoover, Reese Hill, Shelby Clark, Hamilton Kissell, Timothy Tarnowski, Abigail...
BBBS Cancels 2020 Golf Outing
The 2020 Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Outing has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. The annual golf outing event was successful due to the amazing support received not only from the golfers but from small local businesses, from the golf course, to restaurants, car repair, manufacturing, transportation, on and on to all of you reading this message. We realize...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Seeks Stones
The August 20, 2018 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club dealt with the following topics : The new exchange student, Natalie, will be arriving this week, late on Tuesday, if all of the details are in place. The Boardwalk staining project is proceeding apace, with groups of all kinds pitching in—many school teams from JAG and other interested individuals around to...
Haven of Portage County’s Warming Center Will be Open During Winter Months
Ravenna - Those experiencing homelessness will have a place in our community to come in out of the cold this winter. The Haven of Portage County’s Warming Center, with the support of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Portage Community Chapel, will be serving those experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect by providing a safe and warm place to...
Miller’s Celebrates 15 Years
Garrettsville - Miller’s Family Restaurant located on Main Street in Garrettsville is celebrating 15 years! Owner Monica Miller decided to try her hand in the restaurant business and her customers are very glad she did! She opened first in Windham for a year until the building in Garrettsville became available. Monica moved her business and has been serving up...
Penney’s Auto Body Consolidates at Ravenna Shop
Ravenna - A family business that has served Garrettsville for nearly 40 years is consolidating its talent and resources in Ravenna, effective January 1, 2017. Penney’s Auto & Truck Body Inc. has provided collision repair at 11878 Mills Rd. in Garrettsville since it was established in 1978. Now, according to co-owner Matt Penney — who operates the business with his...
Church Services: Holy Week Schedule, St. Joseph Church in Mantua
Mantua - St. Joseph Church in Mantua invites the faithful to attend our liturgies during this most holy time of the year: Palm Sunday Services Saturday, March 24 - 5 p.m. Mass Sunday, March 25 - 8:30 & 11:15 a.m. Masses We are invited to participate with our whole being: mind, heart, and body. During Holy Week, Christians commemorate the Passion of Christ,...
Medicinal Marijuana, Witch Hunts, and More At the Nelson Township Meeting
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the first Nelson Township trustee meeting, held Wednesday, April 19th, were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Joe Leonard, Mike Elias, and Kevin Cihan; Anna Mae VanDerHoeven, Chuck Vanek, and Sandi Huzl. After the meeting was called to order, Finney presented the trustees with a number of items to be signed. Among the...
Mantua Village Garden Club News
The August meeting of the Mantua Village Garden Club will be held on August 13th, at noon, at the home of Diane Lottig. The speaker for August will be Julie Robine (PTA, MPH, & CHES at Advanced Rehab). Julie will be discussing her suggestions and ideas on how to stay fit and healthy while gardening. The afternoon will also include a...
JAG Students Show Appreciation
Garrettsville - While the James A. Garfield School District has many unsung heroes who help make each school day run smoothly, the fourth graders in Mrs. Westover’s class decided to make it their mission to show their gratitude to twelve such people last Wednesday, February 22nd on Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Elementary students signed cards in the library for each...
