Windham Township News
Windham Twp - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting, with a budget meeting prior to it. In the budget meeting, Fiscal Officer Casey Timmons presented the budget for 2022. After answering questions and going over it, the trustees unanimously approved the budget for 2022. Trustee Brian Miller reported that the trustees want to thank Father James Lang, for...
Providing Hope for Recovery in Windham
Windham - For years, Ted St. John had a dream. Some might say a lofty one, but nonetheless, a dream. He dreamed of seeing a residential recovery house for substance abuse in Portage County. His vision of a residential recovery house is well on the way to fruition. He’s recently established a nonprofit organization called Hope Town and through...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - The Windham Village Council met recently with all the members of council in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Garrett. Council members are President Lawrence (Mac) Cunningham, Cheryl Belknap, Cindy Cale, Cheryl Taylor, Terrie Altiere and Sherri Pennington. The village administrator is Deborah Blewitt, zoning inspector Tom Brett and solicitor is Tom Reitz. The...
Windham School Board News
Windham - The Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting with two members in attendance and two via Zoom. One member was absent. BOE President Mandy Berardinelli called the meeting to order. In the president’s report, Berardinell reported that National Honor Society (NHS) Jr/Sr. high inductions are set for April 29th at 9 am. There will...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - Windham Village Council met recently with all board members in attendance. President Lawrence Cunningham reported that the work on Center Street was completed. He also reported that he and Cheryl Belknap walked the village sidewalks and were taking note of the areas that needed repair or replacement. The hydrant work is finalized and the village and township clean-up...
Windham Schools News
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met in person recently with all but one member in attendance. After the usual Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, BOE President Mandy Berardinelli reported that track, baseball and softball practices have started. She also reported that the student run food pantry has a drive-thru food distribution on Tuesdays, and the students...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting recently with all trustees, fiscal officer and zoning inspector in attendance. The trustees are as follows: Chairperson Danny Burns, Brian Miller and Rich Gano. The fiscal officer is Casey Timmons and Joe Pinti is the zoning inspector. The meeting was called to order and the board of trustees approved...
Windham School Board News
Windham - The Windham Board of Education (BOE) met recently with a quorum of members in attendance. The minutes and financial reports for the month of January were approved as presented. Superintendent Aireane Curtis reported that, Thursday would be the day the staff was scheduled for COVID vaccine if they wanted it. They also have the second dose scheduled for...
WVFD Hires Grant Writer
Windham - The WVFD met for their regularly scheduled meeting via Zoom with one board member absent. The chairman of the board, Cindy Cale called the meeting to order and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the minutes and expenditures for the month of January before moving on to the chief’s report. Chief Rich Gano reported that there...
Windham Township News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township’s year is off to a good start. The road crew is doing a fantastic job keeping the roads cleaned. The crew will install a culvert on Horn Road as soon as they can. The road supervisor, Brian Miller said they are keeping a close eye on the grit salt mixture to see that it...
Windham Board of Education News
Windham - The Windham Board of Education (BOE) met with one board member physically attending and the rest through video. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, President Mandy Berardinelli reported that the giving tree gave out help for 60 families during the Christmas season. The student food pantry will continue to supply food to those students in need. They...
Windham Trustees Select Burns as Chairman
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met recently with all trustees, fiscal officer and zoning inspector in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Fiscal Officer Casey Timmons, because the chairman of the board had not been determined before the new year. Brian Miller nominated Danny Burns as chairman of the board, with Rich Gano seconding the motion....
Local Man Shares UFO Experience – Part II
You’ll recall from the first part of Joe’s story, which appeared in the December 25th issue, where he shared what he experienced one night on Shanks Downes Road on his way home from work. You’ll remember that Joe set the phone aside, and didn’t think about them again until he sat down to remove old contacts and download photos...
Windham School Board News
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) held their most recent meeting via Zoom due to the high COVID-19 numbers. They had all board members in attendance, along with the superintendent and the treasurer. A discussion was held on an Ohio house bill that looks good initially, but when delved into, it takes more money from already financially strapped...
Local Man Shares UFO Experience
At the close of this year, even the most positive among us has had trouble dealing with 2020. With a global pandemic changing the way we live, political upheaval, racial divides, and an election fraught with venom and strife, even the threat of murder hornets don’t faze us after all that 2020 has dumped on our doorsteps. So learning...
Windham Council Meets Through Zoom
Windham - Windham Village Council voted at the recent meeting to continue to hold their meetings via Zoom until July 2021. Council has had some members with Covid-19 and village employees with it as well. The financial report was given. Taxes collected this year are $396,019.34, and expenditures for October were $207,449.35, leaving a balance of $1,857,662.04 as of...
Windham Village Council Approves Truck Purchase
Windham - The Windham Village Council met via Zoom for their regularly scheduled meeting on October 27, 2020 with all council members in attendance. Council approved the minutes from the September 22, 2020 regular meeting and three special meetings on 10.05/2020, 10/13/2020 and 10/15/2020. Council accepted and approved the fiscal report and bank reconciliation leaving a balance of $1,828,375.61 as of...
People Tree Holiday Program 2020.
We know it seems early, but if you or your family need help this season, it is time let us know! People Tree provides Christmas gifts for children 14 years old and younger, not being served by another group, who live in the JAG School system and the Windham School system. We also provide Holiday food for anyone who would...
Fire Prevention Kits Delivered To Area Fire Departments
Shannan Jursa State Farm was selected to help the National Fire Prevention Association and State Farm by providing community toolkits to support two local fire departments with fire safety educational materials. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” We are pleased to provide grant funding to supply volunteer and paid fire fighters with public safety...
Windham Puts a 1.5 Mills Replacement Levy on the November Ballot
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting last week with all but one member in attendance. The board approved the usual -- minutes, expenditures, and financial report. Superintendent Aireane Curtis said, they are placing a replacement 1.5 mills on the ballot in November. Residents can look for it under Issue 29 on the...
Windham’s Student Food Pantry is in the Running for the Neighborhood Assist Grant
Windham - Windham School’s Student Food Pantry is in the top 200 for a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant. The application was submitted by Crystal Hickman. On the application, Hickman stated, that the student food pantry focuses on meeting the needs of the students. They knew the kids had two meals a day during the week because they...
Windham Township Sets Fall Clean-up Days
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees welcomed Todd Peetz from Portage County Regional Planning at their most recent meeting. Peetz presented a plan to try to obtain a USDA Grant to bring broad band to the region. Lack of good reliable internet service is a problem for people trying to run businesses in the area, as the internet connections...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled remote Zoom meeting. Anyone interested in attending, contacted the fiscal officer prior to the meeting so she could send out an invitation link to join the meeting. The meeting was called to order with all but one council member in attendance at the meeting’s start. The one council member who...
PCDL on November 3 Ballot- Issue #31
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be appearing on the November 3, 2020 ballot as Issue #31. The Library is asking for a 1-Mill, 10-year property tax levy to supplement its operating budget. At present, PCDL is one of the only systems in the area that relies solely on state funding. Because it does not currently receive any money...
Dixie’s Diner is a Mainstay in Windham
Many say Dixie’s Diner is like going home after a long, extended absence. A family diner, owned by Ashley and John Eisenbarth is located in the old Sparkle Plaza. The day to day operations falls on Ashley’s shoulders, so she named the Diner after her Grandmother Dixie. Dixie is not only an important person in Ashley’s life, she is...
Windham Township Approves Tentative 2021 Budget
Windham Twp. - The most recent Windham Township Trustees meeting was held outdoors with social distancing practices in play. The trustees first approved the tentative 2021 budget. A discussion was held on the particulars of the budget. The trustees did a 3% increase across the board, with the exception of healthcare. The trustees believe there will be a significant...
Windham BOE Unveils School Re-Opening Plans
Windham - In these trying times, we are seeing a new normal in almost every aspect of our lives, and school systems are no different. After months of working on a plan with the county health department, CDC and other Portage County school districts, Windham Board of Education (BOE) unveiled their plan at a special board of education meeting,...
Windham Residents File Referendum Over Ordinance Changes
Windham - Earlier this year, on March 24, 2020, Windham Village Council passed Ordinance O-2020-3, amending section 505.15. The ordinance prohibits farm animals, exotic animals, reptiles, or other pets, except dogs, cats, household birds, other creatures indigenous to the area or other creatures exhibited as part of a duly recognized circus show. No person shall keep or harbor within...
Program Pairs Local Youth with Local Businesses
Garrettsville - Ty’Shaun Caples and his sisters live with their grandmother in Windham. Two years ago, when his grandmother suffered a heart attack, then 16-year-old Ty’Shaun wanted to get a summer job to help support his family. At an event at Windham High School, where he was a student, he learned about a special job program offered through Portage...
Windham School News June 2020
Windham - Windham Schools are moving forward with plans to open in the fall. Now, just because the district is being pro-active in getting the building ready for students, it remains to be seen if they are, indeed, returning to the classroom. Everything is in the hands of the governor and the health department. The district is moving toward making...
