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Benefit Fundraiser for Trevor White
Local resident Trevor White has been diagnosed with Accute Undifferentiated Leukemia at just 28 years old. Trev is currently undergoing chemotherapy and will eventually...
Teeing Up For A Great Cause in Garrettsville
The Hattie Larlham Foundation is excited to announce that the 35th Annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic, presented by The Middlefield Banking Company will be...
Local Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America
Burton - Sew Sew Sweet 4-H Club members are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Welton Cemetery in Burton,...
Good Bugs of the Garden
Congratulations!! You have successfully gotten this far with your garden and things are looking pretty good! Plants are growing, fruit is being set, and...
George Leslie Macek of Garrettsville, OH
George Leslie Macek 78, died peacefully in his sleep at home on June 5, 2021. He was born on October 3, 1942, to George...
Garrettsville To Replace Water Main Lines On SR 88
Garrettsville - The Village of Garrettsville’s Board of Public Affairs and Water Department will be replacing water main lines along South Street (State Route...
JAG Custodians Named “Villagers of The Year”
Congratulations to the James A Garfield Custodians who have been named “Villagers of the Year”!
This amazing group didn’t just sit back and wait for...
DORA, Trees, and Parks Topics of Discussion at Garrettsville Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on March 10th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer...
Cool Season Crops
Spring has sprung! As of March 20th, at 5:35 am it is officially Spring. Days are getting longer, and the sun is shining with...
Berries only Peter Rabbit knows?
We all remember the children’s story of Peter Rabbit and his escapades. How he would escape the wrath of Mr. McGregor’s hoe by running...
Prepare Your Plants: Spring is Here
As February has rolled into March we still are experiencing some cold temperatures; now is the time to begin planning your garden. By now...
Garrettsville Wrestling: 2 for 2 at State
This past weekend, two J.A. Garfield wrestlers travelled to Marion Harding High School to compete in the OHSAA Individual State Wrestling Championships and both...
NOSH Around Ravenna
NOSH: a verb, meaning: to eat enthusiastically! Are you hungry yet? Spring is almost here and our restaurants need our support now more than...
April Is Autism Awareness Month – Let’s “Light It Up Blue”
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District invite the community to join them as they “Light It Up Blue” for Autism Awareness...
In the Garden
Welcome to the initial article of “The Garden”. Last March when things got locked down, going to the grocery store was just about the...
The Nominations for ‘Villager of The Year’ are in…
As we all dealt with the ever changing world of Covid in 2020, we saw the best (and sadly, sometimes worst) of people. Some...
“Paw-toe-graphs”, Anyone?
The Porch Kitty Fan Club is still alive and well. The Fabulous Felines’ more-or-less annual Christmas gift arrived just the other day(Since it came...
Messages From Mother Nature: What is that white stuff?
For the first time in a long while, we had a white Christmas. It was the second major snowstorm of the winter. In fact,...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At a recent meeting, it was determined that Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe would submit proof of purchase for safety uniforms, road...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of January 8
Farmington Senior Center BreakfastsMondays
Senior Center will be open for Breakfast Monday mornings 7am to Noon. We will Be COVID compliant so PLEASE call 330-889-2733,...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of 12/18
Great Gifts From Historical SocietyCall Today!The James A. Garfield Historical Society is still selling cemetery books for $5. each. We have four available. Park...
Villager Emporium Teams Up With Garfield PTO For Kids Santa Shop
The annual Santa shop – it’s fun and festive and has delighted children for decades. It’s a chance for little ones to shop for...
Garrettsville Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on October 14th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer...
Garrettsville Council Sets New Rates for Cemetery
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on October 14th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer...
People Tree Holiday Program 2020.
We know it seems early, but if you or your family need help this season, it is time let us know!
People Tree provides Christmas...
Girl Scout Troop #90206 Earns Bronze Award
Garrettsville - Garrettsville Girl Scout Troop #90206 is proud to announce the completion of their Bronze Award project, a Free Little Pantry. The pantry...
R44 Improvements Continue in Mantua
Mantua - Those who adhere to the Stephen Covey idea that ‘What you do has far greater impact than what you say,’ may see...
GFN Joint Fire District Awarded Grant
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District has been awarded a FEMA grant. This grant was applied for by in-house personnel in...
Portage County Girl Scout Earns the Girl Scout Gold Award
Elizabeth Morisak, a Streetsboro resident and senior at Bio-Med Science Academy has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Elizabeth has been a girl scout...
Be A Sidewalk Chalk Artist!
Ravenna’s 4th Annual Chalk Fest will take place on Saturday, September 12th (Sept 13th rain date) from noon- 3pm. The sidewalks of downtown Ravenna...
