Benjamin Coll
Ben is the co-owner and editor of The Weekly Villager and actively guides the James A. Garfield Local School District's student media programs. He oversees GGtv broadcasting, the High School yearbook, and Podcasting initiatives, fostering student creativity for the JAG community. In Garrettsville, he serves as vice president of the Garrettsville Area Chamber, vice president of the Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs, and contributes as a board member for the Nelson Garrettsville Community cupboard,
NGCC Food Pantry Celebrates a Season for Giving Thanks
Garrettsville - As we say good-bye to another year the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) would like to take the opportunity to thank all...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on December 11th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Fiscal Officer Deb (Glass) Wordell, Mayor...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Mayor Patrick recently took an opportunity to recognize Deb (Glass) Wordell, village fiscal officer and former council member, for her “outstanding service to the Village of Garrettsville, and the community as a whole.” Resolution 2019-25 recognizes her time on council (January 2016-June 2019), her service on the Streets, Parks and Sidewalks committee, implementation of the new village website, and spearheading the annual volunteer clean-up day in the village.
Lady G-Men Soccer Has Strong Chance at PTC Title
The Lady G-Men Soccer team heads to Hartville this Saturday to stake their claim on the PTC League title. The game kicks off at...
Garfield High School Celebrates Homecoming
G-Men pride is in no short supply on the James A. Garfield campus. Garfield High School kicked off their homecoming celebration on Friday, October...
Garrettsville’s Officer Ahrens Receives Commendation at Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on August 12, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on July 10, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and...
Garrettsville Area Chamber Awards Scholarships To J.A. Garfield Grads
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce recently awarded three scholarships to graduating seniors from James A. Garfield High School. This year’s recipients...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on May 10, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and...
BPA Recognizes Over 95 Years Service in Water Department
Garrettsville - On Monday evening, the Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs recognized Jeff Sheehan (36 years), Jeff Turk (31 years) and Mike Veon (30...
Yo Quiero Taco-ville: Taco Bell sets its sights on Garrettsville
Garrettsville – Planning Commission members present at the May 2nd meeting were Jeff Sheehan, Councilman Chris Knop, Jerry Kehoe, Councilman Tom Hardesty, Mayor Rick...
“Discover Garrettsville” For Your Chance To Win Big!
Garrettsville - Take a village located in the heart of the Western Reserve, add a group of motivated business owners, and you have the...
Council Approves Purchase of Street Sweeper
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on April 10, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and...
Garrettsville Village Adjusts Village Employee Handbook
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on March 13, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick; and...
Dancing with Ohio’s Stars
Garrettsville - Maria Wheeler and Alyenendrov Tsorokean, Ohio Star Ball winners in Cabaret, performed for the High School as part of stress-reduction event organized...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day All Weekend Long In Garrettsville
Garrettsville – O’Henry, O’Malley, O’My! Grab your friends and neighbors, and follow the road to Garrettsville this weekend.
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Garrettsville Village Council News
Village officials present at the village council meeting on November 14, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people...
Garrettsville Council Considers Traffic-flow Changes
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on October 10th, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and...
Jennifer Deaton Sworn In as Garrettsville’s Newest Officer
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the September village council meeting, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people...
Question & Answer: What has the James A. Garfield school district...
Garrettsville - One of the most common questions the G-Men Unite committee has received is, "What has the district done to reduce operating costs?"...
Nelson Township Trustee News
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of June were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin Cihan,...
Whan Sworn In as Sergeant at Garrettsville Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the July village council meeting, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people...
J.A. Garfield Seeking Levy In November
Garrettsville – Forced by cuts from the state, the James A. Garfield school district will be seeking a 1.5% Earned Income Tax levy this...
Clerical Error Corrected at Nelson Trustee Meeting
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of June were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin Cihan,...
Whose [Property] Line Is It Anyway: Amish School Topic of Discussion...
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of the month were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin...
Garrettsville Council Approves Resource Officer for JAG Schools
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the March 14th village council meeting, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council...
Two Travelers Tavern: Serving up Unique Flavor in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - When Zeppe’s closed its doors and pulled out of the community, it seemed to many that Garrettsville was doomed to have an...
Garrettsville Village Council News
JAG Schools superintendent Ted Lysiak was present to make a proposal to village council. The school district is seeking a School Resource Officer (SRO) to begin working on the campus beginning in the 2018-19 school year. Lysiak has pulled information from several districts in the area, and developed a program that he briefly outlined for the council.
Lightbulbs, and Ammo, and Couches… Oh My! | Nelson Township News
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the first Nelson Township trustee meeting of the month were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin...
Nelson Township Trustee News
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of February, held Wednesday, February 21st were Fiscal Officer John David...
