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The Orchid Ensemble
Hiram - The 2015 Watson Memorial Concert will feature the Orchid Ensemble, a Vancouver-based Chinese music trio which blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond. They create a beautiful new sound, both creative and distinct. Acclaimed by Georgia Straight as “One of the brightest blossoms...
Ravenna’s Own to Have Book Signing March 15
Ravenna - Ravenna’s own, Dontez James, will be having a book signing at Reed Memorial Library Sunday, March 15 from 2:00- 4:00pm.
As early as the eighth grade, Dontez got started on his first book, We All Do Dumb Things, while joining the Upward Bound Program, an annual summer program...
Libraries partner with Geauga Hunger Task Force through March
Geauga County - All Geauga County Public Library locations are collecting food for Geauga families in need throughout the month of March 2015. People who would like to donate nonperishable food items may do so at the collection bins at the following locations: Bainbridge Library, Chardon Library, Geauga West...
Thomas John Sevc
Thomas John Sevc, 58 years of age, passed away Saturday February 21, 2015 at University Hospitals-Geauga Regional Medical Center in Claridon Township, Ohio. Born in Garfield Hts., Ohio on March 8, 1956, he was the son of Steve J. and Rose Mary (Mahoney) Sevc,Sr. A graduate of Maple Hts....
Henry Hecky Jr.
Henry Hecky Jr., 88, of Garrettsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born on December 21st, 1926 in Akron, OH, the second child of Henry and Rose E. (Seifert) Hecky. In April of 1927 the family moved to Garrettsville where Henry...
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull Counties
Hiram Community Trust: Grant Applications
Due by April 4
Hiram Community Trust provides grant funds for projects that promote a spirit of cooperation among Hiram Village, Hiram Township, Hiram College, and James A. Garfield and Crestwood Local Schools. The purpose of these funds is to enrich life in the Hiram community...
Freedom Township Trustee News
Freedom Twp. - After the Pledge of Allegiance, the regular meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by the Chairman Roy Martin at 7:30 pm on Monday, February 5, 2015. Present were trustees James Hammar, Roy Martin, and John C. Zizka; Fiscal Officer, Karen...
Hiram College and Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Present Discussion on Dementia
Hiram – Hiram College’s Center for Literature and Medicine, in partnership with the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, will present the lecture “The Woman in the Mirror: Reflections on Dementia” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2015, in the Kennedy Center Ballroom.
Mary Jean Flossie, M.Ed., LPN, LNHA, of Cognitive Concepts...
We’re All Invited!
Hiram Community Trust: Grant Applications
Due by April 4
Hiram Community Trust provides grant funds for projects that promote a spirit of cooperation among Hiram Village, Hiram Township, Hiram College, and James A. Garfield and Crestwood Local Schools. The purpose of these funds is to enrich life in the Hiram community...
Jimmy D’s Lil Store named Retailer-of-the-Week
Mantua - Jimmy D’s Lil Store of Mantua has been named the Ohio Lottery’s Retailer-of-the Week for the week of Feb. 16, 2015.
Honesty, enthusiasm for their customers and offering a full selection of Lottery games are among the reasons for Jimmy D’s Lil Store’s success.
Store owners Jim and Debbie...
Winter Sing Along and Membership Drive at Geauga Lyric Theater
Chardon - The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild continues its membership drive through February with a Winter Sing Along Night on February 21, 7 pm- 9 pm. The event is free to members and open to all ages. Not a member? Join at the door! Group "sing- alongs" of popular...
Sadowski – Szabaga Wedding
Phoebe Sadowski became the bride of Matthew Szabaga in an August 29 wedding ceremony held at Sunset Hills Winery in Purcellville, Va., with Shaun Fitzgerald officiating.
Don and Phoebe Sadowski of Pittsburgh, Pa. are the parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Thomas and Marlene Szabaga of...
Child Advocates Needed To Make A Difference
Geauga County - CASA for KIDS of Geauga County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is recruiting volunteers to advocate for the “best Interest” of abused and neglected children involved in the juvenile court. No particular background is required; you must be at least 24 years of age. Couples may work...
Geauga West Friends of the Library Accepting Donations for the Annual...
Chesterland - The Friends are now accepting donations for their annual fall book sale which will take place March 4 – 7, 2015. Bring gently used or new books, collectibles, comics, audio/video materials, puzzles and games, sheet music, coffee table books, and prints to the Geauga West Library during...
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce News
The Huntsburg Grange Annual Chili Cook-Off and Chinese Auction is Saturday, March 14 from 11:30 to 2:30 at the Huntsburg Gym, behind the Fire Station at the corner of US322 and SR528. Register your best chili in the cook-off by contacting Colleen at 440-636-5517. Cash prizes will be awarded...
Family-to-Family Education Program registration under way
Registration is now open for the Portage County Family-to-Family Education Program, a free, 12-week class for families and others who have a loved one with a mental illness.
The class will run every Tuesday starting March 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Church of Aurora located at 146 Chillicothe...
Burton-Rotary will be Flipping in Pancake Town USA
Burton - The Burton-Middlefield Rotary will be flipping pancakes again this March for the 64th year starting Sunday, March 1st, and continuing every Sunday in March. The Rotary Club will be serving their delicious pancake breakfasts that include real Geauga County maple syrup at Berkshire High School in Burton,...
Sew with the Seambusters
Ravenna - The Edinburg Seambusters 4-H sewing club will be hosting a community service project on Monday February 16th, President’s Day (NO SCHOOL) from 1 to 4 pm at Reed Memorial Library in Ravenna.
Club members invite boys and girls ages 8 to 18 to come sew chemo caps for...
We’re All Invited: Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull...
Hiram Community Trust: Grant Applications
Due by April 4
Hiram Community Trust provides grant funds for projects that promote a spirit of cooperation among Hiram Village, Hiram Township, Hiram College, and James A. Garfield and Crestwood Local Schools. The purpose of these funds is to enrich life in the Hiram community...
Hiram Police Department Receives Grants
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is pleased to announce the acquisition and approval of the Ohio Criminal Justice Services Justice Assistance Services Law Enforcement grant. The grant will fund the acquisition of 2 in-car dash mounted video recorder units for 2 of Hiram PD patrol cars. The total...
My FURRY Valentine
“Valentine’s Day celebrates love. These discarded, abused and homeless animals want love so badly and deserve it. We’ll have refreshments, snacks and of course, wonderful animals that need loving homes.” says Chalan Lowry, Executive Director.
In Memory of Clarence M. Moore of Hiram, OH
Clarence M. Moore, 91, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born and raised on the family farm in Hiram, Ohio. The farm was originally settled by Benjamin Hinkley Moore in 1813. He was the son of Frank and Ruth (Messenger) Moore, and was...
In Memory of Eric David Faber
Eric David Faber, 51 years of age of Garrettsville, passed away Tuesday January 20, 2015 at his residence. Eric was born on November 20, 1963 in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Robert J. and Dorothy E. (Armour) Faber. A resident of Garrettsville the past 18 years, Eric had been employed at Silver Creek Organic Farms in Hiram the past 20 years where he took great pride in working with the horticultural aspect of the operation.
Upcoming Community Events in Portage, Trumbull, and Geauga
Hiram Community Trust: Grant Applications
Due by April 4
Hiram Community Trust provides grant funds for projects that promote a spirit of cooperation among Hiram Village, Hiram Township, Hiram College, and James A. Garfield and Crestwood Local Schools. The purpose of these funds is to enrich life in the Hiram community...
Garfield Students Participate In Math 24 Competition
Math 24 is a fast-paced competition where students are given four digits on a card and told they have to use each one (only once) in some combination to total 24. Points are awarded for the level of difficulty -- the quicker a student solves the combination, the further they advance, and can add, subtract, multiply, or divide with each set of numbers presented. Students compete in grades 4-8 throughout the county. Pictured are the competitors and high school proctors sent from Garfield School District.
Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll – 2nd Nine Weeks
Sixth Grade
Shawn Barber, Gavin Bervish, Isaiah Consolo, Clay Dean, Payton Ihrig, Morgan Lovett, Christian Manista, Isis Post, Jared Purdy, Kaylee Regan, Mercedes Riffle, Jessica Riley, Morgan Showalter,
Breena Smith, Seth Strausbaugh, Adam Thomas, Madison Wiley
Seventh Grade
Blaze Angle, Mason Angle, Jazelle Artman, Danny Chambers, Paige Collins, Abigail Forsythe, Brevin McCrae, Annetta...
Newton Falls Kindergarten Registration
Newton Falls - Registration for children entering the Newton Falls School System for the 2015-2016 school year was held in February and the beginning of March. If you have not yet registered your child for next year’s kindergarten, it is important that you do so immediately as there is a mandated screening time which will take place at the end of April.
Arthur “Bud” Whitney of Garrettsville, OH
Arthur “Bud” Whitney, 100, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015, one year to the day after his beloved wife of 74 years, Rose. He was born October 6, 1914 in Freedom Township to Harry and Gladys (Simpson) Whitney.
He owned and operated the Western Auto General Store in Garrettsville, Ohio for 20 years. He enjoyed trips to the cabin in Canada and his Florida home. Arthur loved going on family picnics, hunting, fishing, golfing, going for lake trips and traveling the entire lower 48 with his wife, Rose.
Upcoming Portage Parks District Events
Wanted Frog Watchers!
The Portage Park District needs your help as we join forces with Hiram College in Project FrogWatch. Project FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that provides individuals, groups, and families with an opportunity to learn about wetlands in their...
Endowment Gifts to Aid in Science and Math at Hiram College
A large portion of that support originated from two single sources: a generous, $867,000 estate gift from Cleveland businessman Stan Proctor and a gift of $500,000 from an anonymous donor.
“We are exceedingly grateful to Stan Proctor. Mr. Proctor was a beloved member of the Board of Trustees who believed in the teaching mission of Hiram College. Through his work on the board, he knew first-hand the transformative power of a Hiram education,” said Hiram College President, Lori Varlotta. “Thanks to these most recent gifts, that power will continue to transform the lives of students – and those who teach them – for many years to come.”
