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Garrettsville -  More than 220 golfers showed their support for Hattie Larlham and children with developmental disabilities at the 27th annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic. The event was held on Wednesday, May 22, at Sugar Bush Golf Club in Garrettsville. Featured celebrity golfers included co-host of WTAM 1100’s Wills...

Trinity and Angel Williamson, students at James A. Garfield Elementary and Middle Schools respectively, have qualified for the AAU, (Amateur Athletic Union), Junior Olympic Games to be held in Detroit, Michigan in July 2013.  Angel is qualified in Black Belt Poomsae boys age 13-14 and Trinity is qualified in...

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to award partial scholarships to four Geauga County students for registration to the 2013 Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp, taking place June 9-14, at FFA Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Ohio.  Paul Davis, Robert Deans Jr., Dominic DiRosa, and Thomas...

Newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis Club and nearly sixty enthusiastic 6- to 12-year olds spent a chilly May 11 morning enjoying track and field events.  Co-sponsored by Positive Images, and with much help from Coach Brian Bugos and the high school track team, these games allow our young...

Ravenna – On April 25, Robinson Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with the Northeast Central Ohio Regional Disaster Planning Consortium (NECO) and a number of emergency management agencies, held a mock disaster exercise to test the hospitals’ abilities to respond to a devastating ice storm which swept through the region...

Burton - Don’t miss what promises to be one of the most exciting events of the antiques show summer season. Now celebrating its 52nd year, the Burton Antiques Market returns to the Geauga County Fairgrounds for the first of this year’s semi-annual shows on June 8th. With 400 of...

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 for a luncheon and meeting at the St. Denis Golf Club, 16660 Chardon Road (Rt. 6), Chardon, Ohio. Gathering time at 11:15 AM, followed by the business meeting at 11:30, and  lunch at 12:00.  The menu will...

Garrettsville Farmers Market Register Now Vendors are still being accepted.  The cost for this year’s market has remained the same, $60.00 for the entire season. The Farmers’ Markets will run from July 24 through October 2 every Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:30pm in the Skylane Bowling Alley parking lot. Applications may...

“I need a book about chipmunks.”  The Newton Falls Public Library staff member wasn’t too surprised by the statement; we have another patron who enjoys books about squirrels.  After careful questioning as to the exact nature of information wanted about chipmunks, it was learned the our patron is having...

The Portage Library Consortium Board enacted a policy at its last board meeting to use a collection agency to help encourage patrons with long overdue materials to return them to the library. The Portage Library Consortium Board voted to pass the cost of this service on to each patron...

Portage County - A week-long summer workshop for personnel will focus on how to support and work with students in crisis and who may also have mental health problems. Registration is now open for the Mental Health Awareness and Crisis Management workshop set for July 15-19. It is sponsored by...

Garrettsville - Maplewood students from Bob Pavlak’s Masonry class were recently seen at the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County Library preparing an area for a new cement pad.  Stamm Concrete provided the raw materials at an “amazing price” to the Friends of Library;  a new storage shed will be...

Garrettsville - The Silver Creek Garden Club of Garrettsville, recently met at the home of Colleen Steele.  Kathy Hanratty, the president of the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio and landscape designer with Enviroscapes Design spoke on protecting and using native plants in the home landscape. Their next meeting...

At the last meeting of the Mantua Historical Society, to commemorate Earth Day,  Matt Sorrick, Director of the Center for Science Education at Hiram College spoke on “Do Mother Nature a Favor: Take a kid outside, and they just might change the world!”.  Kids now spend 27% of their...

Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is educating children on the importance of wearing a bike helmet. Chief Ed Samec announced that the Hiram Police Department is participating in the AAA Helmet Smart Program this year. Helmet Smart is a unique program for promoting bicycle helmet usage through positive...

KIRTLAND – The majestic beauty of the horse is yours to enjoy during HorseFest. Meet more than 20 breeds of horses from the very small to the very tall.  Plus Farmpark’s own Percheron and Belgian draft teams. Experience the splendor and grace of the horse, and discover how they...

They’re back... May 18th–19th bargain hunters  by the score will once again descend upon the Village of Garrettsville for the 20th Annual Community Yard Sale. With over 180 unique sales, there will be thousands of treasures and trinkets available for purchase beginning at 9am on May 18. This annual event...

Garrettsville Farmers Market Register Now Vendors are still being accepted.  The cost for this year’s market has remained the same, $60.00 for the entire season. The Farmers’ Markets will run from July 24 through October 2 every Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:30pm in the Skylane Bowling Alley parking lot. Applications may...

4/23/2013 - Garfield G-Men 10, Waterloo Vikings 2 Batteries: Waterloo: Daniel Buckley and Cooper. Garfield: Kaiser and Damko; Schustrich and Damko.  W: Kaiser 3-2. L: Daniel Buckley 0-0.  HR:   Waterloo: None. Garfield None. Notes:  Waterloo: Cooper RBI Garfield: Patterson 3B, 2 R, RBI. Schustrich 3B, 2B, 2 R, RBI. JV Score: ...

Travis Horner had the top game and top series in the 9:00 Trio League on April 6.  Travis rolled a 128 game and 332 series.  Sydney Coburn continued her good bowling.  Sydney’s 118 game was 61 pins over her 57 average.  Sydney was also 105 pins over for series...

12th Grade All A's - Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Julia Hayes, Hannah Kirk, Andre Perrault, Brittany Sisson, Paige Stachowski*, Jacqueline Tabor, Shiloh Van Oss, Stefan Wickli, Jenna Yeager   3.2 & Above - Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Emma Bates, Josie Baum, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Jacob Bradley, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan...

12th Grade All A's - Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Julia Hayes, Hannah Kirk, Andre Perrault, Brittany Sisson, Paige Stachowski*, Jacqueline Tabor, Shiloh Van Oss, Stefan Wickli, Jenna Yeager   3.2 & Above - Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Emma Bates, Josie Baum, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Jacob Bradley, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan...

Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to thank the community for their support of our annual Steak Dinner which was a great success. We also want to thank George, Mary, & Staff of the Covered Bridge Inn for the hard work that they put into...

Garrettsville - On Wed., May 22, golfers will hit the links in support of people with developmental disabilities in the 27th annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic at the Sugar Bush Golf Club in Garrettsville, Ohio.  This annual tournament has become a spring tradition and always draws golfers of all...

Mesopotamia - End of the Commons General Store has commissioned Mr. Bob Anderson, a Rock Creek, Ohio artist, to create a chainsaw carving. The carving will be done in a 300-year old oak tree trunk that stands 15’ tall located at the End of the Commons General Store in...

Mantua  –  Crestwood Primary School teacher, Natalie Harr, was awarded the 2013-2014 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. She is the only teacher from Ohio to receive this honor, which comes simultaneously with being named a Finalist for the Ohio’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. “I am...

Newton Falls - The “Pass the Buck” auction is a fun evening of socializing, entertaining, and great deals!  It is best described as a live auction meets bingo. When you arrive, you receive a paddle with your paid ticket admission. Each paddle is matched  with a corresponding number chip. These...

Portage County - Janet Esposito, Portage County Auditor, is reminding all County residents to make sure they are receiving all the tax reductions they are entitled to off their real estate bills. Senior citizens 65 or older are entitled to the homestead credit for real estate or manufactured homes....

Leave your mark on G-men Way by sponsoring a “G” on the driveway around James A. Garfield High School. G’s will be painted gold and lettered with your business, graduating senior, athlete, or favorite student. G’s can also be purchased in honor of alumni. All proceeds will go to...

The Newton Falls Water Distribution Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the date and roads as listed:   May 20, 2013 - River, Scott, Bate, S. Center, Fairview, Oak Knoll, S. Canal, Starr, Riverside, Woodland, Eckman and Herbert.   May 21, 2013 - W. River, Quarry, S. Center,...