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Giant Candyland Entertains Tiny Patrons
Newton Falls - Visitors to the local history room at the Newton Falls Public Library last Wednesday found they had a new path to...
Notes From The Vineyard
All of this talk about Champagne last week really put me into the holiday mood and the best way to celebrate the season was...
Treating Your Employees Well
You might think that, with currently high unemployment rates, it will be an employer’s market forever. But, you would be wrong. Even today, as...
Law & Government
Since it is Christmas, we are shopping. For most of us, that also means we do not have much money and so we shop...
Browns Backers Food & Toy Drive
Lake Milton - The Lake Milton Browns Backers held their annual Food and Toy Drive on December 18, 2010 at the Dutch House in...
Audience “Wowed” by Students’ Performance
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Intermediate School presented Carols and Choruses recently at their annual Christmas Concert. The 5th and 6th grade concert was...
Schools Forecast Delays Rather than Closures when Bad Weather Returns
Portage County - Snow days are every school kid’s fantasy come true... until it’s time to make up for lost instructional time. Most area...
Steer Clear Of Stircrazy With “Armchair Adventure” Series
The first time Naturalist Services Director Diane Valen did one of these programs, a slideshow on Alaska, it drew a record-breaking 90 people.
But that...
Newton Falls Council News
Newton Falls - Monday night’s council meeting explored changes for the coming new year as the main topic of conversation.
All officials were present and...
Land Conservancy Praises Renewal Of Conservation Tax Incentive
The state’s largest land conservancy is applauding the renewal of a federal tax incentive for private landowners – especially working family farmers – who...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - In planning and zoning matters it was earlier reported that the Commission has recommended that Hiram Village adjust its fees on par...
Nelson Trustees Look To Reduce Expenditures
Nelson Township - The Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting last Wednesday with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The meeting...
Literary Musical Club
On December 8, the Literary Musical Club held their monthly meeting, Betty Hamilton and Sally Kittle were hostesses. The food was good and tasty....
Garrettsville 20th Century Club News
Garrettsville - Club members have had two months of single meetings each in November & December.
Joan Kropp hosted our meeting in November with Jan...
Mobile Dentist To Visit Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Schools will be sponsoring the Mobile Dentist again this year. They will arrive at the Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and...
Troop 632 Caroling
Girl Scout Troop 632 of Garrettsville took a moment out of their Christmas break to spread some holiday cheer at The Woodlands in Ravenna....
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary News
Garrettsville - Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary is in full Santa-delivery mode. To schedule your visitation and your donation to the People Tree for December 23, make...
We’re All Invited
2011 Chamber Calendars
The Garrettsville Area Chamber Photo Contest Calendars are on sale now. The 2011 calendars make a great holiday gift ~ $6 each...
Youth Bowling News
A number of bowlers in the 9:00 Trio League shot well on Saturday. High series for the day was Ashleigh Quiggle, with games of...
“Can you help me? I got a Christmas card, I...
The lady on the phone asked, “Can you help me? I got a Christmas card, I can’t read the signature, and I don’t recognize...
Notes from the vineyard
Well, 2010 is almost in the history books and 2011 is just around the corner. Between getting together for holiday parties, making holiday treats...
Quick, check the calendar! Is it winter yet?
Wholeeee Snowleee! When the real thing hits, It’s gonna be “Bessie bar the doors!” if this is just the preview. Wouldn’t you know that...
Windham Fire Board Purchases Scot Air Paks
Windham - Windham Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly-scheduled meeting recently with all members of the board present.
Chief Clair Simpson reported that...
Gaining a Nicaragua State of Mind
You see it in the movies... someone is having an emotional meltdown, babbling away about their seemingly insurmountable troubles... then a good friend gives...
Fezziwig’s In Burton Has Unique Baby Gifts & Necessities
Burton - Are you looking for unique a baby gift or necessity item? If so, you will want to try Fezziwig’s located at 13868...
Warren Events Dazzle ‘Em
The stage at W.D. Packard Music Hall hosted several notable characters over the last few months.
In September Dr. Elliot Engel, a PMH fixture, entertained...
Robinson Health Center Breaks Ground in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The cold and snow did not deter folks from attending the ground breaking ceremony for the new Robinson Health Center in Garrettsville....
Freedom Township News
Freedom Township - At the December 2 meeting many of those present were hoping for a very short meeting in anticipation of the Cavaliers’...
Winter Solstice Embraces New Location At The West Woods
Among the longest-running programs Geauga Park District hosts, in its 22nd year, the Winter Solstice Candlelight Walk has become a tradition for families countywide.
The...
