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Be Among The First To See Nassau Restored!
The time has come – Observatory Park’s Nassau Astronomical Station is ready for its close-up.
Join Geauga Park District for the reopening of this historic building, restored with its huge 36” Warner & Swasey telescope YOU can use to observe the heavens, on Saturday, August 19, in Montville Township!...
Freedom Township Historical Society News and Notes
The Freedom Township Historical Society will host a special program, “Around the Kitchen Table with the Evans Family,” at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. The program will feature different generations of the Evans family in a moderated discussion about their family’s history...
Free Solar Eclipse Glasses Available at the Library
Are you ready for the total eclipse of the sun on Monday, August 21st? It’s been almost 40 years since the last solar eclipse was visible throughout the United States, and Portage County District Library is excited to announce it’ll be distributing free solar eclipse glasses during service hours...
Editorial: Because I said I would
I’m writing this editorial to honor a promise to the students at Crestwood High School. I happened to be substituting the day the program “Because I Said I Would” was presented. I told several students that I would write a letter to the editor if the chance for a...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of August 4
AWANA and Word Of Life Clubs Starting
Register Today!
Come join our AWANA club held at Huntsburg Baptist Church located at 16401 Mayfield Road Huntsburg, OH. for fun, fellowship and lessons from God’s word on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Our AWANA clubs are for ages 3...
Haymaker Farmers’ Market Celebrating 25 Seasons
Haymaker Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 25th season with a block party on Friday, August 18 from 6 – 9 p.m. on Franklin Ave. in Kent, between Erie and College Street.
The community is invited to this family-friendly event to visit with market founders and past and current vendors. Live...
Freedom Township Trustee News
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman John Zizka called the regular township meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017. Present: Trustees Jeff Derthick, John Zizka and Roy Martin and the Fiscal Officer, Karen Martin. Present also were Road Supervisor Tony VanSteenberg, Zoning Inspector Rich Gano. Also...
Summer is here, stay safe and drug free!
Being a teen and saying no to alcohol and drugs is never easy. The Portage County Substance Community Coalition has put together some tips for teens to use to stay safe.
1. Choose like-minded friends. Avoid peer pressure by hanging out with friends who also disagree with underage drinking and...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 28th
Nature Camp at Hiram College
Register Today!
Nature Camps are an exciting and enjoyable way for children ages 3-10 to explore and learn about nature. We get kids crawling, wading and sloshing through habitats in search of critters that live in hidden areas. Camp runs July 31-August 4 for all ages....
98th Reunion of Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends
The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends 98th reunion was celebrated June 17th at DiVieste’s Banquet Room in Warren, with 336 persons in attendance. Welcoming the schoolmates in the foyer were: Carol Mailach Gerner, Margo & Mike Nemet, Debra Marshall Ricker, and Richard Thomas; all members of the class of...
Kathleen (Kathie) Thrasher Foster of Lancaster, OH
Kathleen (Kathie) Thrasher Foster, daughter of the late Dutton and Velma Thrasher of Hiram, Ohio, joined God’s heavenly choir on July 6, 2017 at the Pickering House. Though God has gained an amazing alto, her story continues on through her husband of 45 years, Charlie; her children, Wendy Hart...
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Kearney of Garrettsville, OH
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Kearney, 69, of Garrettsville, was called to her eternal resting place on June 26, 2017 surrounded by her family. She entered this world on August 13, 1947 in Lakewood, Oh, born to Faber and Mary (Gall) Kearney.
She was the oldest of 6 and is survived by...
Renegades United Soccer Tryouts and Sign Ups
Renegades United Soccer Club (RUSC) is holding tryouts for youth soccer players to join our program this fall outdoor and winter indoor seasons. Tryouts will be held July 11th and 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Friendship Alliance Church 19126 Ravenna Road (S.R. 44) Auburn Township, OH 44023....
Hiram College Principal’s Scholarships Awarded to Five James A. Garfield High...
Hiram – James A. Garfield High School seniors Tommy Bissler, Marissa Cremers, Claire Workman, Stella Stevens and Danielle Tuttle were selected to receive Hiram College Principal’s Scholarships. Hiram College President Lori Varlotta, Ph.D. was recognized for these scholarships at the James A. Garfield Local School District board meeting on...
St. Ambrose Chicken Dinner Festival Winners
Garrettsville - Everyone who attended St. Ambrose’s Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal). However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners:
$1,500 cash First Prize Mary Ann Nitsky
$200...
Ox Roast Fair Begins July 21st
Mantua - Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 21st, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 22nd, from 1:00 to 11:30...
Community EMS Receives Grants and Donations
Garrettsville – Community EMS District has been awarded grants recently. These grants include:
• $40,000 from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Safety Intervention Grant Program. These funds were used to purchase two Stryker Power-Load Systems with Power-Cots. The new cots can handle patients weighing up to 700 pounds.
• $500...
Garrettsville Tractor Parade
Have you attended the Tractor Parade in the past ten years? Don’t miss your chance this year! BIG AND SMALL TRACTORS WANTED. The parade is Saturday, June 24. Sign your tractor up from 9AM – 11:30AM at James A. Garfield High School. Parade kicks-off at noon. We will drive...
Shannon Gallagher Wingert to vie for National Title
Shannon Gallagher Wingert, former Freedom Township, Portage County, Ohio resident now residing in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, will be competing for the national title of Mrs. United States Agriculture on June 24th in Birmingham, Alabama. The purpose of the national competition is to celebrate and promote the agriculture industry, farmers,...
CJ Carlisle Receives Promotion
On June 19, 2017, CJ Carlisle, was promoted to the position of Assistant Human Resources Manager of Nestle Purina PetCare in Allentown, PA.
Carlisle is a 2009 graduate of Garfield High School and she began her career with Nestle Purina PetCare in June, 2015 when she joined the...
GCPL introduces Club Ink, with writing workshops, author presentations and cultural...
Geauga County Public Library is proud to introduce Club Ink, an engaging series of events and workshops celebrating culture and the written and spoken word. We are bringing a lineup of outstanding writers to Geauga County this year and into 2018. The action kicks off in July and features:
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Melva Heyd of Garrettsville, OH
Melva Heyd, 77, of Garrettsville, passed away on June 15, 2017 with her devoted family by her side. She was born on March 27, 1940 to Lawrence and Arma Hinzman in Fairmont, West Virginia.
She was a Braceville High School and Kent State University graduate. Melva was a...
Aurora High School Grad Studer Helps Build Electric Paraglider at Mount...
Alliance - Hands-on learning experiences at the University of Mount Union can happen on campus, in the community, or in this case, a few hundred feet in the air.
Ryan Studer, of Aurora, OH, was part of a team that built an electric-powered paraglider from scratch as a project...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 16
Camp Invention
Register Today!
Camp Invention will take place at JAG Elementary School June 26th - 30th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for students entering grades K - 6th grade next school year. If you are interested in having your child attend, contact Mr. Hatcher by emailing him at...
An Environmentalist’s Journey through Hiram College’s James H. Barrow Field Station
Hiram – Starting this month environmentalist Carol Agnew will lead nature enthusiasts on a series of intimate journeys through the woodlands of the James H. Barrow Field Station. Agnew and other outdoor explorers will create nature journals with sketches and descriptions of their treks. Water fowl, trees, turtles,...
John Krejci of Kent, OH
John Krejci, 81, of Kent, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2017. He was born October 1, 1935 to John Krejci Sr., and Frieda (Wisniewski) Krejci in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was a lover of adventure and was known widely with his ability to fix anything from the...
Got Painted Wine Bottle? Next “Crafting with Marian” at Garrettsville Library
Crafting enthusiasts are invited to the Garrettsville Library for its next “Crafting with Marian” program on either Monday, June 12 or Monday, June 19 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Learn how to make your own painted wine bottle. All supplies provided. This is a free program and open...
James A Garfield High School Class of 2017
Valedictorians
Christian Crawford • Joseph Emrick
Lauren Jones • Jane Rader
Riley Van Kirk • Mikhala West
Heidi Wickli
Jesse Arnett
Marcus Arnett
Robert Barnett
Thomas Bissler
Christopher Blewitt
Elisha Bly
Hayley Bolton
Kyle Borrelli
Francesca Bowman
Alexis Brooks
Brittany Brown
Taylor Brown
Dane Burrows
Mark Butto
McKenzie Carey
Carter Chapman
Emma Chinn
Corin Colton
Christian Crawford
Marissa Cremers
Courtney Cressman
Cole Dean
Mariah Dolan
Faith Drabic
Joseph Emrick Jr.
Rose Englert
Nicholas Ensinger
Dalton Fall
Nicholas Farkas
Zachary Forsythe
Alexander Fredrickson
Mason Friess
Brittany Gallagher
Ashley...
Crestwood High School Class of 2017
Academic Top 10
1.Olivia Jordan Brady*
Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, NHS
2. Evelyn Pauline Head*
Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude, NHS
3. Emily Taylor Graves
Summa Cum Laude
4. Madeline Augusta Turner*
Summa Cum Laude, NHS
5. Allison Renee Durham
Summa Cum Laude, NHS
6. Melina Olivia Edic*
Summa Cum Laude
7. Katelyn Nicole Riley
Summa Cum Laude
8. Megan Louise Cymanski*
Summa Cum Laude, NHS
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Dear Editor
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program would like to thank the donors, packers, and supporters who help this program continue. This year, we gave out 1,095 bags of food and 1080 books.
Thank you also goes to the school district for providing the packing and storage room, to their employees who...
