Thank You from the NGCC
Dear Editor, Another year has zipped by and the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard would like to express sincere thanks to all those who donated food, funds and time this past year. We are thankful to everyone who attended, sponsored or donated to our Farm to Table Nibble & Sip annual event. The weather cooperated and it was a great success! Our...
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Newton Falls Community Backpack Program would like to thank the donors, packers, and supporters who help this program continue. This year, we gave out 1,095 bags of food and 1080 books. Thank you also goes to the school district for providing the packing and storage room, to their employees who helped, and to Newton Falls IGA and Shop ‘n Save...
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 is in over 200 countries. The motto of Rotary International...
I urge the passage of the School District and Fire District levies on November 4,2014
On November 4,Windham Township and Village Voters will be voting on 2 property tax levies.They are our School District and our Joint Fire District (Fire Dept.) Both of these tax levies are 5-year renewal levies and if passed we will pay the same property tax mills that we have been paying for the past five years. No new taxes. I...
Thank You From The People Tree
The 2021 People Tree season has been put to bed. Our community has successfully come through to support each other again this year. We were able to serve over 165 families with our Christmas program, providing food and gifts to make the Holidays a little brighter. Throughout the year, we have been able to provide school supplies, clothing, medical...
Thank You Garfield Community!
On behalf of myself and members of the James A. Garfield Board of Education, we would like to thank the community members of Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram Township, Nelson and Charlestown for your support in the passage of Issue 8. Thank you for securing and stabilizing the future of our schools. We now have a clear path to...
The Portage County District Library Board of Trustees and Staff thank the voters for their thoughtful consideration of the Library’s levy issue.
Dear Editor: The Portage County District Library Board of Trustees and Staff thank the voters for their thoughtful consideration of the Library’s levy issue. PCDL’s goal is to expand library services into its underserved areas and increase services at its current branches, including Aurora, Garrettsville, Randolph, Streetsboro, and Windham. The defeat of the issue means the Library will not be...
Editorial: Because I said I would
I’m writing this editorial to honor a promise to the students at Crestwood High School. I happened to be substituting the day the program “Because I Said I Would” was presented. I told several students that I would write a letter to the editor if the chance for a new high school presented itself. I am encouraging community members...
Letters To The Editor
Dear Villager, Thanks so much for continuing to keep The Villager operating to update us on the news around the Village and surrounding areas! Thanks to Iva Walker for continuing to find humor in life and giving us something to laugh about in this challenging time! Thanks to Pochedley’s for introducing “plant pick-ups”. It is good to know that flowers and veggie...
Message from the Editor
Dear Readers, Thank you for picking up this edition of The Villager. As you can see, there are some temporary changes being made to our layout for the time being while we adjust to the ever changing environment we are living in. For the immediate future, we will not be printing the invited listing so we can provide some additional story...
Dear Editor…
On November 4, 2014, the voters of the Village of Windham and Windham Township will be asked to renew the 4 mil levy that supports the WVFD Joint Fire District. Although we have a relatively small community, our fire department is one of the busiest in the county, providing both fire and rescue services to our residents. Many, myself and...
Rockin’ to Rebuild at Garrettsville Summerfest
Dear Residents, Warm weather is finally here and that means it is time to think about summer and the Garrettsville Summerfest. Last# year’s Summerfest was a huge success and it could not have been achieved without you -- our Summerfest supporters. Despite the devastating fire that destroyed part of our downtown district, this will have no effect on Summerfest #10 which...
