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News From Our County Seat
Portage County - As many of you have heard, the Portage County Board of Commissioners recently decided to begin the steps to put the...
Hiram Convocation Celebrates Ethics, Liberal Arts
Hiram - The installation of two faculty members to endowed chairs in ethics, and liberal arts was the focus of convocation ceremonies to start...
Multi-Arson Suspect Arrested
Windham - Early August 30th many Windham village residents were roused out of their sleep by fire sirens as the W.V.F.D. Joint Fire Department...
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Adapting to the Aftermath of 9/11, a Decade Later
It’s been a dreary decade of war, recession and political wrangling since our world was utterly ripped from its moorings on September 11, 2001.
Seems...
Windham adds Wadsworth Road to Bus Routes
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular monthly meeting a week earlier to accommodate a board member’s work schedule.
Legislative report...
Association Adds New Life to Cemeteries
Newton Township - For months now, members of the Newton Township Cemetery Association have volunteered their time and energy to bringing new life to...
Troy Township Celebrates Two Hundred Years
Troy Township - Troy Township celebrated 200 years this past weekend as they resurrected their Homecoming that had fizzled out several years ago. This...
Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society held their pot-luck picnic for the summer at the home of Iva Walker on August 15. ...
Rotary Report
For all of you out there who’ve been just waiting to join the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club but got hung up on the meeting night,...
Middlefield Wheelchair Collection
Middlefield - On Saturday Aug. 27, 2011, the Sparrow Christian Bookshop in Middlefield will be collecting manual wheelchairs, canes, crutches, and walkers for the...
Garrettsville Chamber Seeks Vendors For Showcase
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce will host their 10th Bi-Annual Business Showcase on October 20, 2011 at James A. Garfield High...
The Craft Cupboard in Middlefield Meets Crafter’s Needs
Middlefield – Entrepreneur Magazine on-line published an article entitled “Crafting: A Silver Lining in a Tough Economy.1” Although the article was published in 2009,...
Informational Meeting About Fracking & Land Leases
Shalersville - A meeting to address residents’ concerns about fracking and land leases will be held in Shalersville, at the Shalersville Townhall, 9090 State...
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Great Geauga County Fair Promises Family Fun Over Labor Day Weekend
Burton - The Great Geauga County Fair is Ohio’s oldest fair, featuring more than 65 performers, acts, shows and contests, including the annual Fair...
Understanding Second Impact Syndrome
Perhaps thanks to professional sports leagues, concussions have become a hot-button issue within the medical community. Rules changes in the National Football League were...
Honeybees
Windham - Windham Library’s children’s garden participants were treated to an amazing exhibit at the August 8 meeting. Fred Youngen, Pastor of the Windham...
“My husband and I enjoy feeding the squirrels peanuts in the...
“My husband and I enjoy feeding the squirrels peanuts in the shell. We recently bought salted ones and my niece told me it wasn’t...
Puppy Tails
The rain pitter-pattered on the windowpane as Doodle Dog looked out at the dewy, misty morning. With his paws up on the windowsill, he...
Going Batty!
So...my question is, if bats (Myotis lucifugus--lucifugus means “flees the light”) are supposed to have such a great echolocation system in their little heads...
Organic Wines
While this summer has not been the best summer for the vines, we are still getting ready to harvest our grapes next month. Between...
Dirt Dauber News
Windham - Last month seven members toured the Draime Estate Gardens in Howland, along with some guests and members of the Grass Roots garden...
The Heart of Doll Country
Garrettsville - The August meeting of The Heart of Doll Country was held at Garrettsville’s United Methodist Church on August 2nd. After the minutes...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County
The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County has had a busy summer. They’ve participated in many parades, open houses, block parties, and sold gallons...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary went into its international mode recently, entertaining Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars Yeonmin Kim of the Republic of South Korea and Sayuri Minakuchi from...
Village of Garrettsville News
Garrettsville – Village Council met on Wednesday August 10, for their regular scheduled monthly meeting. Minutes from the July meeting and a motion to...
Hiram Village Council
Hiram – Mayor Bertrand called the meeting to order at 7 pm. All members present. The Mayor asked for approval of the minutes from...
Mark Twain House & Museum Tell Stories About One of America’s...
Hartford, CT – It’s been 25 years since my sister and I have simply hung out together for a week at her home in...