Windham Twp. Trustees Approve Motion to Request Search Warrant for Purdy House
It is out with the old and in with the new. At a Windham Township Trustees meeting on Oct. 5, the Board approved a motion to request a county prosecutor to issue a search warrant seize possession of the Purdy House, located on 9092 State Route 303. “The property has been a nuisance,” said Windham trustee Rich Gano. “The folks...
Bombers Volleyball Stays Hot, Sweeps Lordstown
No matter how far the Windham Bombers volleyball team travels, they never forget to pack their “A” game. The Bombers continued excelling in road contests, spoiling Northeastern Athletic Conference Stripes Division rival Lordstown’s senior night and defeating them 25-20, 25-13 and 25-21 last Thursday evening in Warren. “It was a really nice win,” said Coach Lauren Gintert. “They are having a...
JAG Schools to Host League of Women Voters’ “Meet the Candidates Night” for the Garrettsville Area
The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites members of the community to Meet the Candidates Night 2023 - Garrettsville Area (Garrettsville, Nelson, Windham, Freedom). The event will be held at Charles C. Klamer Professional Development Center on the James A Garfield Schools campus, 10207 State Route 88, Garrettsville, 44231, starting at 6:30 pm on October 10th.
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit Planned for Cairo Svonavec
Cairo Svonavec, a freshman at James A. Garfield High School, was recently diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of gastric cancer called gastric adenocarcinoma. Her family is holding a fundraiser dinner to help her receive the best comprehensive care possible. The dinner will be held on October 28th from 1pm-6pm at the Windham Community Center, located at 9647...
United Way Seeks Volunteers for Reading Program in Windham
United Way of Portage County is seeking volunteers to read to kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students in Windham. Reading Role Models is a United Way of Portage County program that brings volunteers into local schools to share the love and importance of reading to young students. Volunteers are asked to read to and engage students for 30 minutes once a month. Those...
Brandon R. Bailey of Windham Twp
Brandon R. Bailey, 43, of Windham Twp., formerly of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Ravenna on March 5, 1980, to Kevin and Debra (Seibert) Bailey. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School. A country boy at heart, Brandon was a proud CDL truck driver for Northeast Express Services, Inc. in...
Local Author Publishes Second Book of Windham High School Sports History
Windham author George Belden has written his second book of tales of the greatest athletic teams and events in Windham High School history. The book is being published by Amazon, and will be available on the Amazon website September 1. The cost is $14.99. The Windham Bombers, Volume Two has 350 pages filled with stories of Bomber heroes, as they...
National Band Brings Tour to Windham
Windham - Seventh Day Slumber is an alternative Christian rock band known for their hit singles “Caroline” and “Oceans from the Rain”. The album hit No. 1 on the BillboardHeatseekers Albums chart and No. 26 on the Top Christian Albums chart. They are currently traveling around the country and plan to bring their “Recovery Tour” to Windham Ohio on...
Mary M. Sterpka of Windham, OH
Mary M. Sterpka, 96, of Windham, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 7, 1927, in Cleveland, to the late Martin and Ann (nee Timko) Kralik. She was a proud member of St. Michael Church in Windham, where she was the organist for more than 50 years. Mary worked as a...
In Pictures: Local Athletes Take Spotlight at OHSAA State Track & Field Competition
Pavel Henderson Ravenna High School Ravenna’s Pavel Henderson earned a spot on the podium with a 5th place finish in the 110 meter hurdles.
Maxwell Dennis May of Windham
Maxwell (Max) Dennis May, 18, of Windham, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 after living with a glioblastoma for the past three years. Born to Mike and Stephanie May on July 10, 2004, Max began his love for athletics early with swim lessons and T-ball. Throughout his early years, he participated in baseball, basketball and football. Although basketball...
Windham Library Offers Free Seeds
Windham - When she learned that the area she served in Windham was classified as a food desert, Portage County District Librarian Sarah McCoy wanted to do something to change that. Inspired by a program at the Kent Free Library, McCoy worked to implement a Seed Library at Portage County District’s Windham branch – something available to library patrons...
The Garrettsville People Tree Sharing Program
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce - People Tree program was developed over 30 years ago to help our friends and neighbors in need. Through various community operations, families, youth and elderly are served. Each fall, the People Tree works with local schools to provide necessary school supplies for students for the upcoming year. In December, the People Tree provides Christmas...
State Farm Insurance Agent Partners with Local schools and Operation Gratitude for the Holidays
Garrettsville - Local State Farm Insurance Agent Shannan Jursa, in partnership with State Farm insurance Companies and Operation Blessing, have collected 450 letters and cards from the students of James A Garfield Local Schools and Windham Exempted Village Schools. “I cannot express how much the efforts of the schools means to me personally,” stated Jursa. “I was expecting maybe a...
Windham LibraryEvents
Hooks & Books Social Craft Circle - Looking for a quiet place to knit or crochet? Or a way to connect with the larger library community? Windham Library is pleased to introduce a new adult program that will meet the third Wednesday of each month. Beginning November 16 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm the “Hooks & Books Social...
As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Windham Fire Department and State Farm® remind residents that “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.™”
Windham Joint Fire District is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.™.” This year’s campaign, October 9-15, works to educate everyone about simple but important steps they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. “Today’s homes burn faster...
Windham Library to Launch Monthly Book Club for Adult Readers
Interested in joining a community of readers and exploring new genres? The Windham Library is pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new monthly in-person adult book discussion group. Join us from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the last Tuesday of each month for a lively chat about both fiction and non-fiction titles.On September 27, the group will...
Windham Library Celebrates Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival and New Expanded Hours, Children’s Room
Windham - Join Windham Library in celebrating the branch’s recently-expanded hours including Saturday and its newly-remodeled Children’s Room by joining us for an all-ages, drop-in, Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival on Saturday, September 10, during library hours. Traditionally celebrated in China, the Mid-Autumn, or Mooncake, Festival, is a time for families and friends to gather and give thanks as summer turns to...
Fall Children’s Programs at Windham Library
Children, infant to preschool, are invited to attend storytime for songs, books and some fun (with a caregiver). Storytime registration begins August 29 and the programs begin on Tuesday, September 6 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Craft It with Miss Marian!” is an opportunity for children between the ages of 7 and 14 years-old to try new arts and...
Longtime Windham Coach Retires
Windham - After being a fixture on the basketball courts at Windham High School, Head Coach Marty Hill retired this year, having coached the Windham Bombers for and incredible 47 years. An avid athlete, Hill played basketball, football, and baseball at James A. Garfield High School, graduating as a G-man in 1970. “Athletics were very important for me, growing up,”...
Russell J. Pokorny of Windham, OH
Russell J. “Russ” Pokorny, 70, of Windham, passed away at home on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1951, in Cleveland, to the late Robert & Mary (Nee Mancini) Pokorny. He was the president of Die Hard Trucking, where he was an owner/operator for many years. Russ was an avid Harley rider and was known for...
Windham Lions Club Holds Recycling Program
Windham - The Windham Lions are joining the challenge to help dispose of some of the common plastics that enter your house but aren’t acceptable for traditional curbside recycling…It’s the TREX Recycling Program – The aim is to divert certain kinds of plastics from landfills and turn them into sturdy wood alternative products. The Windham Lions will be hosting a...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - The Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all pertinent folks in attendance. The meeting was called to order. The trustees approved the minutes and expenditures for the month of October. There were no guests willing to speak, so they moved on to roads. Brian Miller, road supervisor reported that they did ditch work...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently, with all council members in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Garrett. Fiscal Officer Cheree Taylor presented the financial report. Year to date, the village has collected $365,560.18 in income taxes. The expenditures for the month of September were $155,822.11 leaving the bank reconciliation...
WVFD News
Windham - The WVFD Fire Board met recently with all board members in attendance. Board members are chairperson Cindy Cale, Brian Miller and Jake Bowden. The fiscal officer is Jenn Derthick. The meeting was called to order and the board approved the minutes, and expenditures, before opening up the floor to guests. Lt. Nick Bushek and Mile Polichena were there...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - The Windham Village Council met recently with all members of council in attendance. The meeting was called to order and the minutes from the previous meeting along with two special meetings were approved. In finance, Cheree Taylor reported the village collected income tax, year to date, $308,899.38. The expenditures for the month of July were $184,511.68, with no...
Windham Township News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting with all trustees, fiscal officer, zoning inspector and a guest who was there to observe in attendance. The trustees approved the minutes, expenditures and bank reconciliation before recognizing any guests who would like to address the board. There were none. In roads, Brian Miller reported that they had been mowing...
WVFD Meeting
Windham - The WVFD board met recently with two of the three members in attendance, along with two fire fighters, the chief and the fiscal officer. The board held two meetings; the first was to approve the proposed 2022 budget and the second was their regularly-scheduled business meeting. In the first meeting, the fiscal officer presented the proposed budget for...
Activities Director Needed in Windham
Windham - Family & Community Services (F&CS) is proud to announce its partnership with RLJ Management Company. RLJ owns the Windbrook Apartments in Windham and will partner with F&CS to provide an Activity Director in many of their facilities. “This agreement allows us to provide programming where the senior citizens live which makes it convenient for all,” stated Mike Wilson,...
Windham BOE Fills Vacancies Before School Starts
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with one board member absent. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance recited before board president Mandy Berardinelli turned the floor over to guest John Harris of the Portage County District Library (PCDL). Harris was there to share about the library...
