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...
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...
80th Anniversary of Newton Falls Community Center Planning Underway
Newton Falls - Eighty years ago, in 1942, the Newton Falls Community Center, located at 52 East Quarry Street, was originally dedicated as a United Services Organization (U.S.O.) facility. The Newton Falls U.S.O. was the first facility in the country specifically designed and constructed to serve not only the military personnel but also the civilian defense workers. Plans are underway...
Garfield G-Men girls basketball show flashes but still lose against LaBrae
Unlike previous seasons, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team is still searching to find that winning edge. The G-Men’s slide continued, losing 63-39 against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe LaBrae last Thursday evening at the JAG Fieldhouse. “We struggled to score and when we are giving up points on defense it just compounds the problem,” said Coach Aaron...
99th Reunion of Newton Falls Schoolmates & Friends
The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends 99th reunion was celebrated June 16th at DiVieste’s Banquet Room in Warren with 337 persons in attendance. Welcoming the schoolmates in the foyer were members of the Class of 1969, Ken Layshock, Dennis Kirkland, Rosie Domyanich, Howie Wolf, Linda Bennight, Delbert Wolaski. The celebration began with the members of the honored class of 1968...
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JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Book Review...
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,...
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...
History In A Phone Call
Newton Falls - How much history can you fit into one half-hour phone call? If you are talking with Dr. Everard Smith of Wilmington, NC-consider it a challenge accepted! Dr. Smith informally serves as historian and advisor, especially of the USO buildings, to Heritage Accord. You may recall, Heritage Accord is the association raising money to renovate the Newton...
Kent State Trumbull introduces Weekend College/Hybrid Completion Program for Fall
Kent State University at Trumbull continues to examine ways to encourage prosperity in the Mahoning Valley. Its new Weekend College/Hybrid Completion Program offers anyone with prior college credits a unique opportunity to cost- and time-effectively complete their degree. Beginning this fall, classes meet for a few hours every-other Saturday and the remainder is completed online. Classes are completed in...
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...
Newton Falls Campus Receives New Sign
Paul Woodard, Superintendent of Schools, announced that The Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools would like to thank Crosby Mook Office Equipment, for making our new digital sign possible for our campus. Those pictured above are (left to right), Paul Woodard, Superintendent of Newton Falls Schools, Dawn Meeks, Treasurer of Newton Falls Schools, Tom Barracato, Sales Representative, and Rocky...
More Than 200 Young Women Attend Kent State Trumbull’s STEM TC Conference
More than 200 area high school sophomore and junior students attended Kent State University at Trumbull’s STEM Trumbull County (STEM TC) conference on Friday, March 17, where they met and heard from women in science, technology, engineering and math careers, while learning about education programs that support those paths. According to Dr. Valerie Cubon-Bell, Kent State Trumbull’s STEM TC director...
Grand Re-Opening Held For Newton Falls McDonald’s
Newton Falls - If you drove past the Newton Falls McDonald’s recently, you noticed that something was up. While the drive-thru remained open, the dining room was closed. For quite a while. Well, on Saturday November 19, the dining room officially reopened. New owner John Perdue was on hand to greet guests. Members of the Newton Falls Fire Department were...
Broad Street Station Has It All — From Antiques to Tasty Treats!
Newton Falls - If you haven’t yet been convinced to stop in/shop in Newton Falls, Ohio, let’s check out another unique business. Located in a historic train station, the Broad Street Station Café is the quintessential Mom and Pop business. The exterior of the building is quaint; with antique signs, an outside seating nook, and old-fashioned tiles. It whispers nostalgia...
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...
Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 Installs New Officers
The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers for the 2017-18 on Monday, September 11. For over 100 years the auxiliary has worked tirelessly to support veterans and their families in peacetime and during conflicts. In addition, the auxiliary supports community efforts to help those in need. New members are always welcome! Pictured above are...
Heritage Accord Receives Jeffris Family Foundation Grant to Fund Next Phase of the Restoration and Renovation of the Newton Falls Community Center
Newton Falls - Heritage Accord today announced the receipt of a matching grant in the amount of $24,575.00 from the Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd. The Jeffris Family Foundation grant will be combined with an equal amount of funds on-hand at Heritage Accord to fully cover the cost of a critically required Historical Structure Report (HSR) of the Newton Falls...
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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...
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...
World War II Memorabilia on Display
Bristolville - Now on display at the Bristol Public Library is a remarkable collection of World War II memorabilia. The collection, owned by Mr. Gabriel Illes of Bristolville, is located in the display case on the second floor of the library. Mr. Illes grew up listening to stories of the war from his father and uncles and developed an interest...
Legal Aid to Bring Fair Housing Presentations to Community
Community Legal Aid is hosting free presentations in the coming months to anyone interested in learning more about legal issues covered by the Fair Housing Act. “We’re looking to provide information to all people impacted by Fair Housing – landlords, tenants, and even elected officials,” explained Patricia Dougan, an attorney with Legal Aid. “Everyone has their own rights and responsibilities,...
Newton Falls Youth Essay & Art ContestOpen to all Youth Grades K through 12
Heritage Accord Inc is partnering with the Newton Falls Public Library to sponsor a “Youth Essay and Art Contest.” The contest is open to all students grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Public School, home school and virtual school students are invited to participate. The theme for both the essay and the art contest is “My Hometown.” Two Grand Prizes...
Broken Leaf Cafe Opens in Newton Falls
Have you ever wanted to just sit and chat over coffee or tea, but the place with the Mermaid isn’t really your thing? Besides, that place only has locations in cities of a certain population, and rural Portage and Trumbull Counties don’t have many of those. Well, residents of Newton Falls and surrounding areas, you are in luck. Nestled in...
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...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull Hosts Annual Antique Tractor Show
Trumbull County - What do you get when you mix Meadow Green, Prairie Gold, and silver together? You get three of the tractors that are under the umbrella of the Agco Corporation. They are also the featured tractors of the 27th annual tractor show of the Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County. The show grounds are located at 1653...
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...
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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...
Lake Milton American Legion Installs Officers
The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 held its installation of officers for the upcoming 2018-19 year at the unit home in Lake Milton.New officers were sworn in at the monthly meeting with many of the membership in attendance. The new officers hope to continue with the strong influence for veteran and community advocacy that the ALA has...
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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...
