Kent State at Trumbull Presents “Greetings!”
The Kent State Trumbull Theatre is pleased to present Tom Dudzick’s exciting holiday comedy “Greetings!” When Andy Gorski brings his atheist fiancé to meet his devout Catholic parents it seems that there will be no chance for “peace on Earth” this holiday season. However, things take another turn when it seems that Mickey, the developmentally disabled youngest Gorski, has...
Newton Falls Student Council Members take the America Recycles Day Pledge.
Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District’s Planner, Stacee Stinedurf, visited Newton Falls Elementary/Middle School to teach the 4th and 5th grade student council officers the importance of recycling. The student council officers will then teach their 170 fellow students about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. This educational program was held in honor of “America Recycles Day” which is...
Kent State Trumbull unveils Full-Tuition Scholarship for local highest-achieving students
Warren - This year’s graduating high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher will be able to attend Kent State Trumbull this fall, tuition-free! The campus has added the Full-Tuition Scholarship to its list of other automatic freshman scholarships. The scholarship completely covers fees and yearly tuition, which is under $6,500 this year. Students must maintain a...
Kent State Trumbull Announces New Bowling Team
Warren – On Tuesday, Kent State Trumbull officially added Women’s and Men’s Bowling to its athletic program. Dale Johnson of Champion was named head coach. Johnson has competed at state and national levels since he was 18. He began coaching Champion High School in 2010 and became head coach in 2014, the same year they won an Ohio High School...
More Than a Store: Midwestern Roots Tells a Story
Warren - Midwestern Roots is the name of a new home decor and sweet shop opening September 6 at 410 Main Ave. SW in downtown Warren. It’s a labor of love and a source of satisfaction for Stephanie Dietelbach of Braceville. It also represents a return to her roots as a creative, tenacious business owner in the heartland. Dietelbach arrived...
Local Supplier Provides Unique Gift Options
You may have run into Stacy McDivitt at any of the area farmers markets to pick up some locally-made maple syrup, BBQ sauce or maple vinaigrette. Now that the farmers markets have closed for the season, you can find those same delicious items at their newly opened McDivitt Gourmet Maple Products storefront in Southington. And in addition, the shop...
Governor DeWine Approves Order to Reopen Senior Centers
Six of the SCOPE operated Senior Centers in both Trumbull and Portage County are now reopening in October, thanks to the approval of the governor of Ohio. This state order only allows for a phased-in and limited capacity opening for senior centers. The State of Ohio set the following rules for center participants: If you are sick, stay at home and...
Heritage Accord Working To Save Historic Newton Falls Building
Newton Falls - It has been claimed that Newton Falls has it all. That is untrue. Newton Falls has it all, and plans for more! The one-of-a-kind zip-code, the unique businesses, the beautiful falls, the covered bridge, the historical Community Center. If you are unfamiliar with the latter, you are not alone. The Newton Falls Community Center was finished in...
Brownie Troop Helps With Thanksgiving
Brownie Troop 80827, from Bristolville, collected 88 food items to help with the Thanksgiving food give-away that was held at the Windham Church of Christ on November 26th. Their hard work was appreciated by the 102 families who received food boxes to help with their Thanksgiving dinner. Pictured above (left to right) are: (front row) Emerald Mena, Faith Pitcher, Jazzmin...
“A GIFT OF LOVE” Benefit/Event for Synthia Suzelis
Newton Falls - On Friday April 2nd, Synthia Suzelis had a massive hemorrhagic stroke. She spent a week at University Hospitals in Cleveland, then went to Hillside Hospital in Warren. She is now at home. The stroke has left her with total left sided paralysis, along with various mental deficits. She will be out of work and not receiving a...
Protecting the Protectors
Monday, January 13, 2020 Shannan Jursa, State Farm Agent, delivered Canary Home Security Systems to the Braceville Fire Department of Trumbull County. This followed an earlier delivery of 21 devices to the Windham Fire Department. These devices were provided through the Protect the Protectors Campaign, a partnership with Canary and State Farm. Since the inception of the program over 15,000...
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program Thank You’s & News
Newton Falls - With the help and support of Newton Falls Schools, churches, and the community, the NF Community Backpack Program has continued to serve children of our schools. This project is meant to supplement a child’s meals and snacks. We are ready to begin again for the new school year. We would first like to thank our...
One Ohio Health / Falls Family Care In Newton Falls
Newton Falls - I must have driven by it a hundred times. I’m not sure what it is. Have you ever caught yourself describing a business this way? That was on my mind when I got the call from a friend. “They are donating money for the Community Center. Can you come and take some pictures? Maybe write something...
Domino’s is the New Pizza Deal in Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Matthew and Jeannine Jordan have doubled their Dominos. Having established a Domino’s Pizza that has flourished in Garrettsville for the past 18 years, the Jordans just added a second location in Newton Falls to their family business plan. What’s more, the Broad Street Domino’s in Newton Falls is more than double the size of the State...
Trumbull Courts offer free program “The Parent Project”
Judges Sandra Stabile Harwood and Samuel Bluedorn are pleased to announce the Trumbull County Family Court will begin offering The Parent Project Program to parents in the community. Judge Harwood said, “We want to open up this program to parents in the community with the hopes that their children will never have to come in contact with juvenile justice...
News From The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association
Newton Falls - Hmmm. Many years ago, if one asked most people about Newton Falls, one might get something to the effect that it is a small town somewhere east of Ravenna, or west of Warren. Very little detail. Very little enthusiasm. Some out-of-towners might have heard of the area for two reasons; the 44444 zip code, and the...
Newton Falls Schoolmates to Hold 100th Reunion
The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends will hold their 100th Annual Reunion? on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren, Ohio. The doors will open at ?11:00 am? for social time, with lunch being served at ?12:00 pm? followed by a program honoring the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1969. ...
Phyllis Jahn Smith Evans of Newton Falls
Phyllis Jahn Smith Evans, born October 22, 1935 in Troy Township, Ohio and is flying high with her daughter, Kristen Evans upon her death, August 24, 2023. She was a resident of Newton Falls, Ohio since 2012. She was the daughter of Otto Jahn and Calla Chidsey of Troy Township. Her father passed away when she was a baby, and...
Trumbull County Travel Club “Spring Trip”
Members of The Trumbull County Travel Club ventured into Volant, Pennsylvania for a “Spring Wine Crawl” with a brewery and shopping included. Visiting the shops in Volant and the new Wendall August Forge plus having lunch at the Timbercreek Brewery rounded out the day trip which included three stops at three different wineries. The next scheduled day outing will be...
Newton Falls Easter Egg Hunt
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt was an absolutely fabulous day with sunny skies just perfect for the kids. This was the 66th year the hunt has been held, sponsored by the Girl Scouts. Nearly 8,000 eggs were placed, each filled with candy, prizes, or pictures that could be exchanged for prizes. Children were divided...
In a challenging year, Newton Falls school leaders are helping students with ‘trauma-informed education;” lauded with award
Newton Falls - In a year where students, teachers, and staff were faced with unprecedented obstacles, Newton Falls is striving to rise above the struggles by increasing positivity among students - and prepare for more help for students this coming summer.Many schools throughout the nation realized the importance of ‘trauma-informed’ education - a type of education that includes training...
Suzelis Holistic Health Brings The Best Of Holistic Health And Natural Health Therapies To Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Newton Falls has it all, and more! With unique businesses lining Broad Street, fun festivals for all, plans for a revitalized Community Center, it makes one’s head spin trying to do everything there is to offer. Perhaps Suzelis Holistic Health is for you. Suzelis Holistic Health brings the best of holistic health and natural health therapies to...
Newton Falls Dicker Days set for August 20-22nd
Mark your calendars!!! Saturday, August 21st is Dicker Day in historic downtown Newton Falls! Store owners and Newton Falls businesses will be set up on the sidewalks as well as the four corner parks selling their wares from 9 am to 4 pm. This is also the same weekend for the Newton Falls Community garage sale. (August 20th, 21st and...
Cake Walk Celebrates 91 Years!
Newton Falls - “We’re from Toledo. How does this work?” “I’ve lived here all my life and never came to this before. It’s so cool.” Those of us in Kiwanis were delighted with comments like this from the crowd, since this was the 91st year for the cakewalk. Everyone enjoyed the performance of the Newton Falls Tiger Marching Band, who...
Navigate to Newton Falls this Winter
One of the most picturesque hallmark towns one can ever see, especially at Christmas time! Tucked in the Southwest corner of Trumbull County, Newton Falls’ gorgeous town square brings the storybook area to life. The sunrises & sunsets in this area are breathtaking as well. There are 2 sets of waterfalls within walking distance of the historic downtown. The...
Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 Officers 2021-2022
Newton Falls - Darlene Freer, 2nd Vice Commander, American Legion 9th District issued the oath of office to the new officers of Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 at the posts monthly meeting held Monday, May 10, 2021.Pictured above from from left to right are: Gary Ruel, 1yr. Trustee, Walt Snyder, 2nd Vice Commander, Darlene Freer, 2nd Vice Commander...
Tireless Creativity: Exploring the repurposed art universe of Bill Starcher
Hello Villager People. Thank you for bearing with me during my health scare. I’m back! Being a contributing writer for the Villager allows for some privileges. Like, the wonderful afternoon I spent last weekend. It all started at the intersection of 14 and 44. I was sitting at the light, and this truck turned left onto 14. What attracted...
Newton Falls Kiwanis Presents Books
Newton Falls - To promote reading, the Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls donated new books to all second graders this year since school closed early last year. Their teachers are Brenda Hibbard, Linda McIntosh, and Robyn Minkewicz. Kiwanis also presented books to each first grader to encourage summer reading. The teachers who handled the distribution are Lisa Gregory, Anne Mingus,...
From the Halls of Newton Falls High School to the Labs at the TCTC The Journey of a Successful Science Teacher
For those who are curious about the skills demonstrated by an excellent high school science teacher, the information is only one click away using Google. For those, however, who want to observe an excellent science teacher in action, we direct your attention to Rachel Gensburg’s lab at the Trumbull Career & Technical Center. Rachel Robinson Gensburg is a 1999 graduate...
“Thank You” From The Newton Falls Community Backpack Program
With the help and support of Newton Falls Schools, the NF Community Backpack Program has packed and distributed weekend bags of food to area children during the weeks that the schools were open during first semester. We appreciate the support of Supt. Rocco Adduci, Maintenance Supervisor Jo Seidner, and the employees of Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools. We would...
