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Dear Editor,I am writing to thank Garrettsville??-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected...

Interested in Knitting?Knitting, crochet and quilting -- all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, Mondays, 1:30 pm -- Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315 JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is...

Mantua - The Mantua Rotary is delighted to honor their long-time member, Virginia Goodell, for her service to Rotary for her 100th Birthday. Virginia Goodell, a longtime member of Mantua Rotary, celebrated her 100th birthday at the end of 2022. Virginia’s involvement in Mantua Rotary spans seven decades. In 1946...

Hiram - With the recent passage of the federal budget and sponsorship of Congressman Dave Joyce, Hiram College will receive a $665,000 federal earmark that will provide start-up funds for a new Office of Workforce Development and Community Engagement to be housed on the college’s campus.Once established, the Office...

Interested in Knitting?If you are interested in knitting, join us at Hilltop Church for the opportunity to knit with friends. For information call Jane Pilgrim at 918-406-8315 JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is looking for donations of new and gently used fishing poles....

Michael C. Lawrence, “Mike”, known as “Squeak” to many friends, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 22, 2022. Mike was a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, Ohio. He was born on November 12, 1955 in Greenville, Pa to the late Patricia Medzie (Horne), and leaves...

Dougles A. Yon, 58, of Windham Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born on August 28, 1964, in Cleveland, to the late Martin and Adeline (nee Myers) Yon. He enjoyed family time and caring for his mother before her passing. Doug will be deeply missed by his...

LaVerne Lynn Mapes Johns, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born February 21, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clell and Ann (nee Lohf) Mapes. She was resident of Mantua since 1948 and was a graduate of the class of 1959 at Crestwood...

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Arthur “Allan” Hall, loving husband of Jeannette Hall, passed away at the age of 95. He was born on January 8, 1928, on his family’s farm in Garrettsville, to the late Arthur J. and Elida (nee Johnson) Hall. He grew up in the town of...

Melanie L. Sutton, age 47, of Newton Falls, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic from complications of her heart. She was born in Warren on October 15, 1975; the daughter of the late David Lee Sutton and Cathy Diane Smith....

It’s hard not to notice all the advertisements and news stories about the new sports betting law that took effect in Ohio at the beginning of 2023. The sports betting companies seem to be focusing their ad campaigns around ‘risk free’ betting. This may be of ‘low risk’ in...

Interested in Knitting?If you are interested in knitting, join us at Hilltop Church for the opportunity to knit with friends. For information call Jane Pilgrim at 918-406-8315 Overeaters Anonymous MeetingsMondaysOvereaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets...

Dear Editor,I just wanted to thank the newspaper, and Stacy, for featuring folks with different abilities. Maggies helped us with furniture, representation, and realizing we are safe when we first glanced for housing by whim and whimsy. They deserve all the support! After a perilous journey, my wife and I...

William D. “Bill” Hecky, 91, of Garrettsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born in Akron on March 21, 1931, to the late Henry and Rose Hecky, Sr. He graduated at Garrettsville High School in Garrettsville, then attended the Ohio State University...

Myrna Seiler, 75, of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1947, to the late Samuel and Gertrude (nee Coughill) Coyle. She loved life. Myrna cherished spending time with family, especially attending her grandchildren’s activities. She...

Russell E. Pushwal, 92 years of age, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Andrew and Blanche (Klitz) Pushwal. A longtime resident of the Windham-Garrettsville area, he was a member of Shepherds Joy Ministries in...

On February 12, 1927 Jeanne Armitage began what would be the wonderful and fulfilling journey of her life. Jeanne was born in Rootstown, Ohio. She is predeceased by her parents Elsie (Bissell) and Roy Armitage and two brothers Willard and Russell. Jeanne graduated from Kent State University in 1949 with...

Second Blessings Thrift Shop Extended HoursThe Renaissance Family Center now has extended hours 9005 Wilverne Drive, Windham. Monday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. Second Blessings hours are Monday-Friday 10am - 4 pm. We have a great selection of gently used furniture, antiques,...

CHICAGO, IL. – The Independent Grocers Alliance has announced Rich and Darlene Hoffman, owners of Sky Plaza IGA located in Garrettsville, Ohio, as IGA USA Retailers of the Year. The Retailer of the Year awards are the highest honors IGA bestows upon its retailer members. They are presented annually to...

The Mantua Village Garden Club honored Virginia Goodell, with a birthday celebration for her 100th birthday, at their annual Christmas party on Dec. 1st, at Hilltop Church. Virginia has been a member of MVGC for 36 years and served as secretary in the late 80s. Seated left to right are...

Norma J. Saltsman, 84, of Oakridge, Oregon, formerly of Freedom Twp., entered Heaven on November 19, 2022 after a year of setbacks from a bad fall and broken hip. She was born Sept. 23, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Leland E. and Florence P. Gary. Her siblings...

Daniel David Roshong, 53 of Canton passed away December 25, 2022. He was born September 3, 1969 to the late Eugene “Skip” and Christina Roshong. Daniel is survived by his wife, Michele (Haverfield) Roshong, twin daughters Lexus and Danielle Roshong, mother Christina Roshong, sisters Christina Canale (Mark), Melissa Howell,...

Jeffrey A. Lysiak, 38, passed away December 24, 2022. Jeff would like you to know that his work is now complete. He was a tireless worker, and if you are reading this, Jeff’s work touched you at some point along your journey. Jeff grew up in the Portage Lakes and graduated...

Lowella T. Skiles, 78, of Windham, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1944, in Charleston, WV, to the late James and Mary (nee Smith) Jones. She enjoyed reading, quilting, crocheting, painting, cooking and spending time with family. Lou...

Roberta Jo “Bobbi Jo” Johnson, 69, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully surround with family at her bedside on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1953, in Warren, to the late Charles and Barbara (nee Leedom) Johnson. She attended the Fairhaven School in Niles until she was...

John D. Hyden, born April 24, 1934, passed into eternal life on December 28, 2022.A proud Marine/Navy Corpsman, John served on the U.S.S. Siboney, with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation Medal/Europe. On leaving the service, he...

Garrettsville - If you are a business owner and are not on the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Train, I suggest you jump on right now. Small business has always been the heart of our town, and in 2023, Chamber will be rolling forward with a project that will...

Robert G. Smith, 85, of Garrettsville, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born August 16, 1937, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Pearl and Esther (nee Bobst) Smith. He was a proud member of Masonic Lodge #246 in Garrettsville. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family &...

Second Blessings Thrift Shop Extended HoursThe Renaissance Family Center now has extended hours 9005 Wilverne Drive, Windham. Monday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. Second Blessings hours are Monday-Friday 10am - 4 pm. We have a great selection of gently used furniture, antiques,...