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Upcoming Community Events | Week of September 4th
Rummage Sale
Sept 4 & 5
Large Church Rummage Sale at Shepherd’s Joy Ministry, 94551 ½ Annette Drive, Windham will be Sept 4th from 9-6 and Sept 5th from 9-1. For more information call 330 527-5009
Sausage Trailer
Sept 4 & 5
The Windham Lion’s Club will have their sausage trailer in the Sparkle...
Upcoming Community Events
Knitting with Nutter
2nd & 4th Mondays
Want to have fun, create personal gifts and keepsakes for friends and loved ones, share knitting tips and ideas with the group? Come join us at the Garrettsville YMCA 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 10:50...
Carlson Family Working to Renovate Remaining Buckeye Block Bldg.
To the Amazing & Wonderful Garrettsville Community and Others who have shared in reflections from the past and our hopes for the future.
We would like to express our deep and sincere gratitude for the donations we have received that are helping make our renovation possible. As the saying...
“Fall Into Savings Passports” Now Available!
While we hate to see Summer draw to a close we know that Fall is full of fun events. The Destination Geauga Office wants to help you enjoy all of those events even more, so we encourage you to get your “Fall into Savings Passport!” The cost of the...
The 2015 Geauga SWCD Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
Burton - The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign has begun marking the tenth year for this creative community initiative! Seven local artists and groups donated their time, talent, and materials to the District by painting 55-gallon plastic barrels to creatively transform them...
Robinson Health System officially changes its name to reflect integration
Ravenna – The future of Robinson Memorial Hospital includes a new name: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. The Portage name signifies the heritage of Robinson as a county hospital and its stature as the only hospital located in Portage County.
The new name is consistent with how University Hospitals identifies...
GPS It! Geocaching in Geauga Parks
Try your hand at geocaching, a high-tech game of hide and seek using GPS (Global Positioning System), with some help from some local geocaching fans.
What: Geocaching in Geauga Parks
When: Saturday, August 29 – 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Big Creek Park, Donald W. Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Twp.
After...
Facet Salon & Day Spa to Hold Doggy Dip August 29th
Garrettsville - Facet Salon and Day Spa is holding their 2nd Annual Doggy Dip (wash) on August 29th from 12 till 4 pm.
Bring your four-legged friends to Facet for a little pampering. It is just a donation of $10 per dog for a wash. The Groom Room will also...
Upcoming Community Events: Week of August 14th
Knitting with Nutter
2nd & 4th Mondays
Want to have fun, create personal gifts and keepsakes for friends and loved ones, share knitting tips and ideas with the group? Come join us at the Garrettsville YMCA 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 10:50...
Hero’s Rock Rises from the Rubble
Mantua - On March 7th, 2015 the weight of the winter snow took out the garage of Scott and Trish Snyder from Mantua. The garage housed their woodworking shop. The home of outrageous and unique rocking horses (Trott Wood Creations), was best known for their tribute rockers for children...
YMCA Of Greater Cleveland Offers Programming and YMCA Services In...
GARRETTSVILLE – The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is offering Y programs and services in Garrettsville at the Intermediate School, 8233 Park Avenue.
Hours of Operation are: 7 a.m. to Noon and 5-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday, 7 a.m. to Noon; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon. The Garrettsville location is...
Upcoming Community Events: Week of August 8th
Zucchini Cookbooks
On Sale Now!
Southington Garden Club is selling a cookbook of 500 recipes using zucchini. The cookbook has recipes from appetizers to desserts, all using zucchini. The cost is $13.00 including postage. Send the check to Southington Garden Club to: Evelyn Wibert: 2959 Leiby Osbourne Road, Southington, Ohio 44470.
Knitting...
J.A. Garfield Student Laptop Pickup Dates Scheduled
Garrettsville - Technology is today’s pencil. It is becoming an integral part of teaching and learning. Every James A. Garfield Student in grades 7 - 12 is issued an HP Chromebook. The devices are being provided to students as learning tools that will allow them to create, collaborate, communicate...
Hiram’s Fill-A-Police-Car and Pet Adoption Event Deemed A Success!
Hiram - On July 25th the Hiram Police Department held its “Fill-a-Police-Car” Food Drive and Pet Adoption event. It was a fun-filled day with many animal rescues and animal advocate organizations in attendance. There were adoptable dogs that were looking for their forever homes and animal groups helping spread...
Congratulations Garrettsville Youth Softball Teams!
Sean's Pub
2015 C Division District Champions
Cal's Gals
2015 B Division District Champions
Autumn Angels
2015 A Division District Champs
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 31st
Zucchini Cookbooks
On Sale Now!
Southington Garden Club is selling a cookbook of 500 recipes using zucchini. The cookbook has recipes from appetizers to desserts, all using zucchini. The cost is $13.00 including postage. Send the check to Southington Garden Club to: Evelyn Wibert: 2959 Leiby Osbourne Road, Southington, Ohio 44470.
Knitting...
Mantua Potato Stomp Race and Fun Run
The 37th Annual Potato Stomp race will take place on Saturday, September 12th. The Potato Stomp is a classic road race through the scenic streets of Mantua Village and the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley. There is a one mile Fun Run that begins at 8:30am and the 3.5 mile and...
Portage Parks Seeks Input On Master Plan
Portage County - The Portage Park District has launched a Comprehensive Parks Master Plan project to guide the District and its use of levy funds over the next ten years. Led by planning consultant Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., the Master Plan project will seek public input through a variety of...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 17
BOOK Review & Discussion
1st Monday of Month
Dr J Patella offers portions of a current human interest book to review and discuss based on content, style, and merit. For an excellent and interesting literary assessment, please join us at the Garrettsville YMCA 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH 1st Monday of...
Mantua Village Garden Club Plans Guided Tour
The Mantua Village Garden Club will be taking their members to Perennial Post Gardens, in Middlefield, on Monday July 13th. Clara Miller, owner, will be giving the group a guided tour of her gardens, and speaking about the many varieties of hosta, and their shady companions. Time will allow...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 10, 2015
BOOK Review & Discussion
1st Monday of Month
Dr J Patella offers portions of a current human interest book to review and discuss based on content, style, and merit. For an excellent and interesting literary assessment, please join us at the Garrettsville YMCA 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH 1st Monday of...
The Big Read Grant to Have Big Impact on Hiram College...
Hiram – The Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature at Hiram College wants you to curl up with a good book. A book titled “Into the Beautiful North” by Luis Alberto Urrea, to be specific.
The Center, along with its partners—which include three library systems, four high schools and many...
“Avenue Q” Opens July 2nd in Aurora
Aurora - Smart, risqué and downright entertaining, “Avenue Q” opens at 8 pm Thursday, July 2 and continues through July 18 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail.
Winner of the TONY “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, “Avenue Q” is full of heart and...
Brooks House Assisted Living Community Partners with Local Elementary School
Hiram - The quiet peaceful morning after breakfast at Brooks House Assisted Living was broken on Monday June 1st with the arrival of 20 third graders. These third graders from Burton Elementary School have been active pen pals with the residents at Brooks House since the beginning of the...
Thank you Ms. Anderson and Mr. Kaiser for being firm and...
Dear Editor,
As a tax paying resident of this Village, I would like to extend my thanks to council members Anderson and Kaiser for finally putting their foot down and speaking for many of the village’s residents.
So many of us live from paycheck to paycheck, some working multiple part time...
Service and generosity describe the 2,000+ Rotarians in Northeast Ohio
Dear Editor,
Service and generosity describe the 2,000+ Rotarians in Northeast Ohio. These are civic-minded community members in the counties of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Medina, Portage, Summit, and part of Lorain.
These Rotarians belong to 53 different Rotary Clubs in these counties. They are part of Rotary International which...
Warren Amateur Radio Annual Field Day
Warren Amateur Radio field day will be held at Mosquito Lake State park at the boat ramp off route 305.
It will begin around 2 pm on Saturday the 27th and end on Sunday the 28th at 2pm. You do not have to be a ham operator to participate. As...
Freedom Township June 4th Meeting News
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Roy Martin called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Thursday June 4, 2015. Present were Trustees Roy Martin, John Zizka, James Hammar, Fiscal Officer Karen Martin, Charles VanSteenberg, Road Supervisor, and Tony VanSteenberg, Assistant Supervisor. Also present were residents Mr....
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 26, 2015
BOOK Review & Discussion
1st Monday of Month
Dr J Patella offers portions of a current human interest book to review and discuss based on content, style, and merit. For an excellent and interesting literary assessment, please join us at the Garrettsville YMCA 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH 1st Monday of...
United Way of Portage County Launches Born Learning Trail
Ravenna – United Way of Portage County kicked off an unprecedented public engagement campaign called Born Learning, designed to help parents, caregivers and communities provide young children with early learning opportunities.
On June 5, United Way Day of Caring volunteers from Eaton Corp and Smithers-Oasis dug holes, poured cement, posted...