Articles in Windham
The WVFD Joint Fire Board to Purchase Repeaters
Windham – The WVFD Joint Fire District met for the regularly scheduled meeting on May 8, 2013 with just enough members to have a quorum. The board approved the minutes from the special meeting on March 19, 2012 and their regular meeting held on April 18, 2013. They also approved …
Bigger and Better Than Ever…Windham’s PTO Carnival
This year the Windham PTO Carnival was bigger and better than ever. We had our usual games set up in the gym with a huge prize selection for all of our winners as well as delicious treats and baskets for raffle in the cafeteria.
Windham Police Will Enforce Local Ordinances
Windham – Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting April 23, 2013 at 7 pm with all council members present. Council approved the minutes from February, special meetings, regular March minutes, expenditures and the bank reconciliation.
Kali Hilfer wins $2000 for Windham’s Prom
Windham – Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the board offices on April 25, 2013 with all board members present. The treasurer was unavailable for the meeting.
In student achievement, Kali Hilfer brought home 1st place out of over 20 schools represented in the banner …
RFC’s Alumni Games were a Slam Dunk!
Windham - On Friday, April 19th area alumni from Windham, Garfield, Waterloo and Rootstown took to the basketball court in a four game contest to prove that athletic skills don’t fade, but improve with age.
Windham Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
Grade Six – Nathan Carpenter, Garrett Cogar, Josh Forsythe, Zowie Hood, Cody Hostetler, Payton Justham, Nicholas Lewis, Phillip Maiorca, Mackenzie McLean, Ashley Sheesley, Rebekah Stout, Isabella Warrick, Joseph Zdunczyk
Grade Seven – Claire Alderman, Lauren Beckwith, Justin Collins, Talina Cooper, Sabrina Garl, Michael Gearhart, Deidra Hankins, Samantha Joan, Miranda Jones, Kelsey …
WVFD Finds Dispatch Provider
Windham – The originally scheduled WVFD Fire Board meeting for April 11, 2013 was postponed until April 18, 2013. The postponement was done to allow more time to research dispatching options. After researching their options, the WVFD Fire Board has decided to use Ravenna City Dispatching starting June 1, 2013. …
Windham High School Band Marches at Disney
Windham – After a year of planning and fundraising, the Windham High School Band made the trek to Florida over spring break for a once – in-a-lifetime experience, to march at Disney World in Orlando. The students began raising funds for the trip over a year ago and had some …
Windham High School’s Variety Show Rocked!
Windham – This past weekend Windham Choir presented their Annual Variety Show. The event lived up to its name providing quite a variety of acts to entertain the crowd. The choir opened up the show with “The Nicest Kids in Town,” which set the tone for the evening.
The show was …
W.V.F.D. Dispatching Decision Delayed
Windham – The W.V.F.D. Fire Board met for their regularly-scheduled meeting on March 14, 2013 with all fire board members present along with Windham Village Council members, Cheryl Prem, Jena Miranda, and Rachel Barrett and Township Trustees Brian Miller and Jesse Wirick. Deb Blewett was also in attendance as a …
Windham Board Of Education News
Windham – Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly-scheduled meeting with all but one board member in attendance, along with Superintendent Gregg Isler and Treasurer Samantha Pochedly
Melissa Roubic gave the Maplewood report and reported that the new electricity instructor has done a great job in setting up the …
Windham Plans Mayor’s Court
Windham – Windham Village Council met for their regularly-scheduled meeting February 26, 2013 with five of the six council members present, along with the Mayor Rob Donham, Fiscal Officer Lloyd Billman and Solicitor Tom Reitz in attendance. Council woman Deb Blewitt was excused from the meeting.
WVFD Joint Fire District News
Windham – The WVFD Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2013 at the fire station. The entire board and fiscal officer were in attendance. The board approved the minutes, the expenditures, yearly appropriations of $623,413 and the monthly bank reconciliation before moving on …
Board of Elections Approve Referendum
Windham – Last week, the Board of Elections (BOE) approved the Referendum Petition circulated by Windham Village Residents Bob Edwards, Jim Moore and Lloyd McPherson. The Referendum petition was filed in response to council’s passage of Ordinance 2012-50 that repealed the tax credit given to those who work outside of …
Fire Department Issues Dominate Council Meeting
Windham – Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on January 22, 1013 with all council members, mayor, fiscal officer and village solicitor in attendance. Council approved the monthly expenditures and the bank reconciliation. The resolution R-2013-4 authorizing the village to enter in to an agreement with Garrettsville …
Windham Residents File Referendum
Windham - Windham Village residents sent a strong message to council last week saying they were not happy with a decision council made in December by enacting Ordinance (O-2012-50) to repeal the village’s .5% tax credit given to residents who live in the village and work in another municipality. Residents …
December Library Winners
Windham – Windham Library wishes to congratulate all of our lucky winners during the holiday season. Adult winners included Cliff Barker, winner of the holiday basket, and Tina Cottrell who scooped up a Christmas tree filled with M & M’s. Windham Library was happy to present new backpacks to …
Windham Township Considers Cul-De-Sac on Frazier Road
Windham Twp. – Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on December 6, 2012 with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. Chairman Dann Timmons called the meeting to order. Next, they approved the minutes and expenditures for the month of November.
Windham Repeals Tax Credit
Windham – Twenty-five residents filled council chambers for the last council meeting of the year to voice their opinion on council’s plan to repeal the tax credit given to residents that work outside the village. Residents claim council is rushing it through in one month’s time (November council meeting …
Windham Jr/Sr. High Students Receive ALICE Training
Windham – The Windham BOE met for their monthly meeting at a special time and date to accommodate holiday schedules. All the board members along with the treasurer and superintendent were in attendance.
Happy Birthday Dann!
Dann Timmons celebrated 60 years of living on November 17, 2012 and his family held a cake and punch reception in his honor last weekend at the Brick Chapel in Windham to commemorate this milestone. Over 60 friends, family and community leaders were on hand to help celebrate the event.
Windham United Methodist Church Breakfast with Santa
Windham – Area children and their families converged on the Renaissance Family Center (RFC) to have breakfast with Santa. The event was hosted by the Windham United Methodist Church (WUMC). Children and their parents were treated to a breakfast of French toast stix, breakfast casserole, juice and milk. Coffee was …
Hobbyist Creates 1000+ piece Christmas Village
Windham – When one walks into Windham Village resident Ted Stryczny’s garage, one will not see cars, motorcycles or even a bicycle but what one will see is his version of a man cave. Now, you will not find a beer cooler, game table, big screen television or even a …
Windham Village Council Slashes the Budget
Windham – Windham Village Council met last Tuesday night with all council members, the mayor, fiscal officer and village solicitor in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rob Donham. Council approved the agenda changes and the minutes from the last meeting.
Windham Tree Lighting
Windham – Windham’s Tree Lighting Festivities will be held Saturday December 8, 2012 beginning at 5 pm. The evening will have a variety of activities for all ages to usher in the Christmas Season. Come dressed for the elements, because one would not want to miss the hay wagon ride …
Windham Lions Host Zone Meeting
Windham – Windham Lions club hosted their quarterly zone meeting last week at the Windham United Methodist Church. The Lions Clubs invited Streetsboro, Ravenna, Kent, Garrettsville and Crestwood Lions Club. A representative of the Crestwood Leos was present as well. Garrettsville and Streetsboro clubs were not available.
The President of the United States is coming to Windham!
Windham – No, not the President-elect of 2013, but Portage County’s own James A Garfield, local boy made good – as portrayed by historian Wayne Enders.
G-Men – Bombers Football, The End of an Era
The best rivalry in Portage County is coming to an end this Friday when the Garfield G-Men and the Windham Bombers will play their final football game in the Portage Trail Conference (PTC), as Windham will exit the PTC at the end of the year. This year’s game will be …
Fire board Questioned on Gas well Safety Measures
Windham – The WVFD Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting on October 11, 2012 at the fire station. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Kilgore. The board approved the minutes as presented, the expenditures and the bank reconciliation.
Windham Celebrates Homecoming
Last Friday, Windham High School held their Annual Homecoming festivities. The event started Monday with Spirit week, which had the students dressing up to different themes each day and ended Saturday night with the annual dance.
Friday at 4:30 pm, the Homecoming Parade was held with the high school band leading …
Windham Township Hires Part-Time Help
Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. Chairman Dann Timmons called the meeting to order. The minutes were approved as presented. Next, they passed a resolution to pay the bills. Timmons asked for a motion to accept the proposed budget …
Happy Birthday, Social Security and Medicare!
Windham – Renaissance Family Center (RFC) recently held a birthday party for Social Security and Medicare last Friday. They celebrated the fact that Social Security turned 77 years old and Medicare turned 47 years old this year. Along with the birthday party the group brought in many local organizations to …
Windham Fill-The-Cruiser A Great Success
Windham – Support for the Windham school children was overwhelming this past Sunday, as for the second year in a row the Windham Post of the American Legion and Windham Police joined together to help those in need, bringing together those in the community who gave monetary donations and …
Windham BOE Hires New Treasurer
Windham – While students were enjoying their summer break, the Board of Education (BOE) was hard at work looking for a new treasurer, which they found. The Windham Board of Education hired Garfield graduate Samantha Pochedly as their treasurer replacing Dawn Altman who had served in the position for the …
Brick by Brick Fund Reaches Mile Stones
Windham – This year’s Brick by Brick Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser held at Windham High School helped the Brick by Brick Endowment Fund reach two milestones. The first one was they have exceeded the $200,000 mark after only 11 years. The second milestone was the need to construct a fourth …
Brick by Brick Honors Don Miller
Windham – Windham Brick by Brick Scholarship Program will hold their annual dinner on August 18, 2012. The doors will open at 5 pm with folks having the opportunity to view the new fourth wall and share stories. A fabulous chicken dinner, including homemade pies, will be served at …
Dilapidated Mobile Homes Hot Topic at Windham Meeting
Windham Twp. – Windham Township Trustees met for their regular scheduled meeting last week with all trustees and fiscal officer present. Also in attendance, were township employee Mike Dye and Zoning inspector Joe Pinti.
The meeting was called to order by chairman Dann Timmons. Residents from Gotham Road were there to …
“Wet & Wild” Olympics
Caught up in the excitement of the Summer Olympics? Dream of owning a gold medal? Bring your friends and have fun at Windham Library’s “Wet & Wild Olympics”, Monday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m. Challenge yourself and others in a selection of outside games all guaranteed to get you wet! …
Windham Welcomes Gano’s Auto Clinic
Windham – Gano’s Auto Clinic recently opened its door for business in Windham, ready to service your auto, light trucks, ATV, riding lawnmower and motorcycles. Owner Rich Gano has 26 years of repair experience and previously worked for D&A Oil. Gano’s Auto Clinic is located between St. Michaels Catholic Church …
Windham Village places a .5% tax increase on the Ballot
Windham – Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting last week with all but one council member present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rob Donham. Council approved the amended agenda, finance report, and minutes from previous two meetings, with one meeting being a special meeting. …
Circus Tradition Continues
The Kelly Miller Bros. Circus, founded during the Depression, is marking another milestone this year as it celebrates its 74th anniversary. Founded in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons, Kelly and Dores, this traditional tented circus has seen the passing of the millennium and still offers the same great …
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. – Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting last Thursday with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance.
The first item on the agenda was to open the floor to guest who would like to address the board. A resident asked if he could clean up veteran …
Mariah Wins Library Contest
Windham Library is pleased to announce Mariah Carter as the winner of our Guess the Number of Gumballs contest. Mariah correctly guessed the exact number to win, congratulations Mariah!
For more information, call the Windham Library at 330-326-3145. The library, located at 9005 Wilverne Drive, is open Monday and Friday, 10:00 …
Windham Firemen’s Carnival Deemed a Success
Windham - This past weekend Windham WVFD held their Annual Firemen’s Carnival. The event is traditionally held each year on graduation weekend with proceeds going to the fire station for equipment and supplies. The event has been going strong for over 32 years and features live music, food, rides, games, …
Windham to place income tax increase on the November Ballot
Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting last week with all council members, fiscal officer, the mayor and the solicitor in attendance.
Camp Ravenna 5K Attracted Fifty Six Runners
Camp Ravenna – This past Saturday, Windham experienced a rare event, the opening of the north gates of Camp Ravenna AKA Ravenna Arsenal. The gates were opened for a few hours for the first 5K race through the facility to help fund the Windham Park Restoration Committee Project. Fifty- six …
Windham Fire Board News
The WVFD Joint Fire Board met for their regular monthly meeting recently with four of the five members present along with the fiscal officer. The board approved the minutes from last month’s regular meeting and two special meetings. They also approved the bank reconciliation, expenditures, and paid the bills.
Katherine Thomas Elementary Pre-school still going Strong
Windham – In days gone by, folks who were able to send their youngsters to a pre-school program were usually of the elite sector and pre-school was considered an option only for those who were financially blessed. Pre-schools, back in the day, were few and far between and had long …
Harlem Ambassadors Wow the Crowd
Marty Hill Court was filled beyond capacity last Friday night as folks from around the region came out to see the Harlem Ambassadors take on the Hometown Heroes of Windham. The Hometown Heroes are a co-ed team comprised of former Windham High School (WHS) basketball stars. The oldest player was …
