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Garrettsville Summerfest Announces the 8th Annual Memorial 5K
It’s that time again to dust off the running shoes and start training for the 8th Annual Melana Matson Memorial 5K and One Mile Fun Run which will be held again this year at Garrettsville Summerfest. The race will be held at 9a.m., (runners/walkers should arrive by 8:30 a.m.)...
Freedom Township Historical News
The Freedom Township Historical Society reached a historic milestone in May. Our officers, founding members, and charter members signed our charter document at a special ceremony on May 8. The charter was designed by Freedom resident and James A. Garfield High School junior Samantha Ensinger as part of teacher...
Why Have Interest Rates Jumped to a 7-Year High?
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have climbed from 3.95% in the first week of January up to 4.61% last week, which marks a 7-year high according to Freddie Mac. The current pace of acceleration has been fueled by many factors.
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, had...
We’re All Invited – Week of June 8
Grief Support Group
Sundays
Grief Group meets every Sunday at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Garrettsville United Methodist Church and last about an 1 – 1 ½ hours. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can call the church at 330-527-2055.
Families Anonymous Meetings
Mondays
(except holidays)
Do you have a family member controlled...
Spread the Word: Kids Eat Free This Summer!
This summer, the Ohio Department of Education is sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program, providing children with free, healthy meals.
It’s easy to participate and no sign up is required. Simply call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), visit education.ohio.gov/ KidsEat or use the department’s mobile app for meal times and locations (coming soon...
So You Think You Can Fly?
Garrettsville - Fifth grade students from James A. Garfield Elementary School flew across the gym floor. In the spirit of our May JAG core value of engagement, we promote an environment of ownership and pride; students in teams built and flew a hovercraft. Mr. Matt Chase from Chase Educational...
Area Students Explore Living History
Mantua - For the sixth consecutive year, a group of around thirty colonists and Native Americans populated an 18th century encampment in Mantua this week. Roughly 600 curious visitors from present-day elementary schools came to investigate the area and interact with these special visitors on the grounds of Crestwood...
Portage County employers awarded for excellence in workplace safety
Ravenna – Forty-eight employers in Portage County have earned recognition from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) for reaching a year without workplace injuries or illnesses that kept workers away from work for more than a day.
The employers received BWC’s 100% Award during the Portage County Safety Council’s...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 1st
Attention Windham Village and Township Residents!
Community Garden Planned.
Grow your own vegetables, herbs and fruit. Free plot ready to plant. Submit name, and telephone number to Village Office or in the night drop box.
Grief Support Group
Sundays
Grief Group meets every Sunday at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Garrettsville United...
Veteran’s Appreciation Picnic in Claridon Township
Geauga Park District looks forward to celebrating veterans on Flag Day with a special picnic to say thank-you for serving our country on Thursday, June 14, at Claridon Woodlands.
Registration is required at the new www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516 for veterans wishing to attend, with up to one guest, to enjoy...
Have You Seen Wandering Wally?
Garrettsville - You may have noticed Wandering Wally, a cousin of Where’s Waldo, at various establishments downtown. He makes his appearance randomly, and stays in one place for an unknown amount of time.
If you see him, snap his photo (with yourself and/or your friends) and post it on the...
Kenneth “Ron” Ronald Ellenberger of Hiram, OH
Kenneth “Ron” Ronald Ellenberger, 82, of Hiram passed away on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at Briar Hill Nursing Home in Middlefield. Ron was born on August 8, 1935 in Hiram, Ohio, the son of Kenneth Walter and Alta Mildred Rood Ellenberger.
Ron and Joanne Shaffer Ellenberger were united in marriage...
Norma L. Baker of Garrettsville, OH
Norma L. Baker (nee Gill) was welcomed into the arms of her Lord & Savior on Thursday, May 17, 2018, with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 21, 1925 in Copley, Ohio to Leo P. and Emma G. (Getz) Gill.
Norma loved her faith and...
Newton Falls Public Library’s Free Program and Events
• Start your garden season off right at Seed to Table on Wednesday, May 30! Pick up free plants, garden information and seeds. See a presentation from Birds in Flight Sanctuary featuring live birds. Learn about container gardening with a member of the Trumbull County Master Gardeners. Enjoy free...
Adult Summer Reading Club Passport at Garrettsville Library
Starting Monday, June 4 and continuing through August 10th, adult patrons can come to the library to pick up the “Adult Summer Reading Club Passport” and when each page in the passport has been stamped, participants will be given a small prize. Passports will be stamped during library service...
Sushi at Garrettsville Library
Guest speaker Haruhide Osugi, Japan’s Outreach Coordinator for Kent State University working with the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies, will speak about Sushi on Monday, June 11 at 6:00 pm at the Garrettsville Library. Sushi samples will be provided for program attendees. Call 330-527-4378 to reserve your...
Bristol Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
The Bristol Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins June 1st and continues through July 13th. “Reading Rocks” is this year’s theme for children ages one through twelfth grade.
Toddler Time and Story Time, for ages one to five, will be offered three times this summer. Space is limited on program...
GCPL Invites Citizens To Share Their Vision of How New Library...
Geauga County – What are your aspirations for your community library? That question will be discussed in conversations in Thompson and Bainbridge in June. These discussions will serve as a critical step in establishing the types of spaces that patrons can look forward to. Whether the need is for...
Aurora Teen Receives Safe Communities “Saved By The Belt” Award
Ravenna - During the Portage County Click it or Ticket Kickoff Event at Aurora Farms on May 19, Brianna Michaels received recognition for her life-saving choices to wear her seat belt and being a role model to others. The 2018 “Saved By the Belt” Award was presented by Aurora...
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships
Newton Falls - The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls would like to announce the recipients of the 2018 scholarships. Kayse Speicher (1st place) and Alexandria Orr and Noah Marsh (2nd place tie) were presented with their awards and checks by Mrs. Kathy Wujcik, Kiwanis treasurer, at the May 15...
Gorby To Continue Education At The University of Mount Union
Garfield soccer and football All Star Zachary Gorby will continue his academic and athletic careers at the University of Mount Union next fall. Zach Gorby is pictured signing his soccer letter of intent along with his mother Criss Gorby and father Brian Gorby. (top row from left) assistant soccer...
Stream Quality Monitoring: Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District Needs You!
Would you like to explore streams in Geauga County and learn about their water chemistry and biology this summer? What about investigating water quality by searching for aquatic critters such as crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies which live in our local streams? Then grab your water shoes and...
Memorial Tree Service in Bainbridge
This year, on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ has chosen to remember our veterans who have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
In a report released by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, our veterans commit an average of 20 suicides a...
Middlefield Library Hosts Composting 101 Program!
Composting is nature’s way of recycling your kitchen and yard trash into a wealth of healthy soil! The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District, and the Middlefield Library invite you to a free and informative program on the basics of composting. Join...
Registration Underway for the Friends of Melana Fun Run/Walk
The Friends of Melana Foundation is hosting the 8th annual 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk on Sunday morning of the Garrettsville Summerfest, June 24th, 2018. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. in downtown Garrettsville. All proceeds from this event go towards research for children’s brain cancer, the number...
Freedom Township Sets Clean-Up Dates
Freedom Township Clean-Up Days / Trash Drop-Off will be held at the Township Garage, SR 700 - north side of the turnpike.
Thursday, June 7 Noon – 8 pm
Friday, June 8 Noon – 6 pm
Saturday, June 9 9 am – 3 pm
Batteries, motor oil, refrigerators and freezers will be accepted....
Community Events – Week of May 25
Bainbridge Community Church Donation Days
Spring Cleaning is here! Bainbridge Community Church UCC is collecting gently used items for our annual “Take what you need, Give what you can” Rummage Sale from Tuesday May 22nd through Thursday, May 24th between 6-8 p.m. Large item pick-up is available on Tuesday, May...
Get the know-how to become a bluebird landlord this summer
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by learning all about Eastern Bluebirds by taking a leisurely walk around scenic Frohring Meadows with longtime Field Naturalist Tami Gingrich.
All are invited to join Tami for Bluebird Patrol on Sunday, May 20, 1 to 2 p.m. as she monitors bluebird boxes, observes different...
Here Fishie Fishie
Let me begin this week’s article with a few questions. How would you define a river? How is a stream different than a run? What is a brook? How about a wash, bayou, or rio? The answer is quite simple; it has to do with where you live. As...
2018 Community Yard Sale Weekend Listing
Garrettsville Area Garage Sale Weekend
May 18-20, 2018
Unless otherwise indicated, all sales 9am - 4pm.
NO PARKING ON EITHER SIDE OF SR 82 OR SR 88
Parking is available in Garfield Plaza, Sky Plaza, Village Park and the municipal parking lots in the Main Street Area.
Event Overview
The Garrettsville Area Chamber's Community Yard...
