Submitted
James A Garfield Local Schools Bus Routes
* Route information has been provided by the Garfield Transportation Office. If you have questions, please contact the bus garage at 330-527-4250.
BUS #1 HS/MS
6:35 AM Right on S.R. 88, Right on S.R. 303, Right on Asbury
6:50 AM Right on Limeridge
6:55 AM Left on Schustrich,
Left on Vaughn, Left on Goodell
6:56 AM ...
Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools News
Newton Falls - Tickets are on sale at the Superintendent’s Office located at 909 ½ Milton Blvd., for the upcoming Newton Falls Tiger football season from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm. The cost for reserved season passes for 5 home games will be $40.00. We also have a 10-game...
Garfield Football Players Learn Why They Are Called The G-Men
Garrettsville - Last week the Garrettsville youth football players took a break from practice and enjoyed a presentation by Julie Thompson who explored the 1935 Garrettsville train heist and how it paved way for modern FBI techniques. The players now have a better understanding why this is G-Men Country.
Silver Creek Garden Club Tours Lakeview Cemetery
On July 24, The Silver Creek Garden Club of Garrettsville toured Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland. The cemetery is the final resting place of James A. Garfield, Elliot Ness, and John D. Rockefeller to name only a few. The guided tour focused on the large diversity of trees and the...
SkyLane’s Youth Camp
Garrettsville - Twentysome of the areas local youth just finished three days of bowling instruction at the 5th Annual Youth Bowling Camp at Skylanes.
The campers were taught bowling fundamentals which included etiquette, 4 & 5 step approach, and spare shooting.
Youth League sign-ups will be the next two Saturdays Aug....
Harmon-Loomis Reunion — 123 in a Row!
Hiram - The 123rd Annual Reunion of the Harmon and Loomis families took place at the home of Daniel and Kelly Cartwright in Hiram, Ohio on Sunday.
The Cartwright's home became known as King's Corner after Mildred Loomis married Forrest King and took residence there in 1926. Kelly is the...
“This Is Your Life…”
Nelson Twp. - A program presented at the Nelson Community Center on July 25th dealt with the life of James Knowlton. This surprise program was presented by his daughter, Shirley Knowlton Hofmeister, and featured many photos, newspaper articles, and information about his family, favorite hobbies, career and recreational activities...
Mantua Village Garden Club to Meet
Mantua - The September meeting, of the Mantua Village Garden Club, will meet at the home of Debbie Haylett on Monday, September 9th, at noon. The meeting will start off with a delicious pot luck luncheon, which will include a variety of home made dishes. After lunch, and a...
The 2013 Geauga SWCD Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Annual Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign auction has begun and the barrels are at locations all throughout Geauga County. Eleven local artists and groups have donated their time, talent, and materials to the District by painting barrels and creatively transforming these...
People Care Pet Pantry in Hiram
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is excited to announce that we are now a donation drop of location for People Care Pet Pantry. The People Care Pet Pantry is an organization that provides families, who have pets, the needed resources to keep the pets in their homes during...
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Praise and Worship Service
Saturdays
Southington UMC Praise and Worship Service, Saturdays at 7pm. The church is located at the town center on SR 305. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us!
$10,000 Give Away!
Now!
Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County is having a raffle and if all...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County Presents its 19th Annual Tractor...
Vienna – The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County club grounds, located at 1653 Ridge Road, Vienna, Ohio, will be the site of this year’s 19th Annual Tractor Show beginning Friday, August 16 and continuing through Sunday, August 18.
This year’s show will feature Ferguson tractors and equipment. Special guests...
Hoffmann Recognized For Excellence
Garrettsville - Senior Zach Hoffmann recently spent a week sharpening his leadership skills and is ready to bring them back to the athletic fields and classrooms at James A. Garfield High School. Zach was among an elite group of students selected to attend the 12th annual Oelschlager Summer Leadership...
News From Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - The 2013-14 school year is now only weeks away and promises to be one filled with excitement and new opportunities. We should all be proud to be a part of this district. The James A. Garfield School district has a record of being one of the finest...
We’re All Invited
Praise and Worship Service
Saturdays
Southington UMC Praise and Worship Service, Saturdays at 7pm. The church is located at the town center on SR 305. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us!
$10,000 Give Away!
Now!
Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County is having a raffle and if all...
Geauga Park District Activities
NATURE'S MUSICIANS - Join a cricket/katydid specialist to study the insect orchestra.
Now that the stage is set along the Glacier Trail and down to Lake Kelso at Burton Wetlands, join cricket/katydid specialist Lisa Rainsong to learn about the musicians of the insect orchestra on Saturday, August 17th from...
Free Educational Forums Slated For Area
Free educational forums sponsored by the Ohio Environmental Council will provide an opportunity for citizens of Northeast Ohio to learn about the current state of regulation and science on high-volume, horizontal hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”).
An OEC representative will discuss the importance of citizen involvement and how to comment on proposed...
Class of 1963 Celebrates Fifty Years
Garrettsville - The Class of 1963 met at the Main Street Grille and Brewing Company on July 27th. Some came from Illinois, Florida and Georgia. For those that were lost, they were remembered. There was a lot of catching up on the last 50 years; we will meet again...
JAGS are 2013 OGSO Class C Champions
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville JAGS won their third OGSO state title over the July 27th weekend in Champion. They defeated South Amherst Firelands (10-0), Amherst Vipers (6-0) and Mogadore Wildcats (10-1). The JAGS finish off a stellar OGSO run where their record is 89-3 since 2009.
SkyLane’s Coach Is Ohio Youth Bowling Coach of the Year
Garrettsville - SkyLane Bowling Alley is proud to announce that youth bowling coach Carl(Rick) Ewell has been named the Ohio Youth Bowling Coach of the Year by the Ohio State USBC Youth Association.
Rick is pictured here with one of his prize students Lauren Sanchez of Garrettsville. Lauren recently competed...
Shaker Woods Festival Slated for 3 Weekends in August
Columbiana - Shaker Woods Festival, a nationally recognized craft festival, celebrates its 31st year with three exciting weekends: August 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25, 2013. Shopping, food and entertainment are featured during this six-day event.
The Shaker Woods Festival, founded to honor the 18th century Shaker community, offers more than 200...
We’re All Invited
Praise and Worship Service
Saturdays
Southington UMC Praise and Worship Service, Saturdays at 7pm. The church is located at the town center on SR 305. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us!
$10,000 Give Away!
Now!
Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County is having a raffle and if all...
End of the Commons General Store announces completion of 15’ tall...
Mesopotamia - End of the Commons General Store announces that the chain saw carving by Mr. Bob Anderson, a Rock Creek, Ohio artist, is complete. The carving was sculpted in a 350 year old oak tree trunk that stands 15’ tall, located at the End of the Commons General...
Mar-Bal, Inc. Makes a Difference at WomenSafe
Team members from Mar-Bal, Inc. in Chagrin Falls joined together on a “Make the Difference Day” on Friday, July 12. In partnership with United Way Services of Geauga County, Mar-Bal employees volunteered at WomenSafe, a local domestic violence shelter and United Way partner agency. Employees spent the afternoon assisting...
Eric Hollinger joins The Middlefield Banking Company as Senior VP –...
Middlefield - The Middlefield Banking Company today announced the hiring of Eric P. Hollinger as Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending. In this role, Mr. Hollinger will focus on the needs of small businesses in Geauga and Lake Counties.
“The addition of Eric Hollinger reflects our commitment to adding well...
Despite Weather, 50th Annual Ox Roast A Success
Mantua - This year’s 50th Annual Ox Roast Fair the weekend of July 19-21 at St. Joseph’s in Mantua was a wonderful event despite some weather challenges. The severe heat and humidity of the week lifted late Friday, Saturday morning’s showers didn’t deter our 5K participants, and even the...
Mantua Rotary Farmer’s Market
Mantua - On July 27th at 10:30 in the morning the Farmer’s Market held a Fresh Fruit Pie Contest. Only fruit ripe in July could be used to make a pie. The pie filling and crust had to be made from scratch. There were two categories: the Best Tasting...
Free Water Monitoring
Streetsboro - Concerned Citizens Ohio/Shalersville Free Water Monitoring is again offered the first Sunday in August, August 4, at 3:15 P.M. at the Eagles Meeting Hall on Route 14 in Streetsboro, and right across the street from the K Mart. (9052 State Route 14, Unit D, Streetsboro.)
Citizens who would...
Arts Council Juried Art Show at Geauga West Library
Artists from northeast Ohio will be exhibiting their works at the Juried Art Show sponsored by the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture. The show will be held at the Geauga West Library from August 7 – 16. The Library is located at 13455 Chillicothe Rd. in Chesterland. This...
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Bainbridge Swing Dance
Aug 2
Blues DeVille will be playing live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance on Aug 2nd at the Bainbridge Township Town Hall (17826 Chillicothe Road aka Route 306; Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023). Blues DeVille is known for playingBlues, Swing, Old Soul, even a little Zydeco. Dance lesson at...