Streetsboro track sweeps Jeep Davis Invitational titles
The Streetsboro Rockets’ track and field team has been blessed with a tremendous amount of depth on both sides this year. Streetsboro demonstrated that depth by sweeping the Jeep Davis Invitational with the boys winning the team title with 154 points and the girls capturing first place by scoring 203 points last Friday evening at Barberton High School. “We were...
Amanda Parsons rises up as Crestwood Boys’ Soccer Coach
Amanda Parsons has quietly but surely worked her way through the ranks of the Crestwood soccer program for the last seven years. Her time has now come as she was named as the new head coach for the boys’ soccer team on April 7. “I feel that there is a lot of trust that has been put in me,” the...
JAG Schools Earn Purple Star Recognition
We are proud to announce that EVERY BUILDING in the James A. Garfield Local School District has been awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce! This honor recognizes our district’s deep commitment to serving the unique needs of students and families connected to military service. The Purple Star Award is given only to...
Badger boys’ volleyball stays hot, completes season sweep of Hilltoppers
Since the Ohio High School Athletic Association formally approved boys’ volleyball as a varsity sport, the Geauga County rivalry between the Berkshire Badgers and Chardon has leaned heavily in the Hilltoppers’ favor. The Badgers have now tilted the scales, by defeating Chardon 25-19, 19-25, 25-20, 25-15 to cap off a season sweep last Thursday evening in Burton. “We are not...
Ravens’ baseball rides big fifth inning to conquer Red Dragons
The Ravenna Ravens’ baseball team may finally be hitting their stride. After a challenging start to the season, the Ravens secured their first winning streak when they erupted late to take down Niles McKinley 13-1 in six innings last Friday in Niles. “Anytime you can win multiple games in a row is something that you can build into the next...
Cardinal softball drops extra-innings thriller to Kenston
Cardinal Huskies’ softball Coach Haley Adams acknowledged that the team’s non-conference schedule has been more difficult than usual so to challenge her team. Cardinal was bested by Geauga County rival Kenston in an extra-innings affair, losing 4-2 in nine innings last Thursday at Middlefield. “Our coaching staff talked a lot about it at the end of the game,” said the...
Elaine Irene Stankus
Elaine Irene Stankus, 82, of Hiram, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 27, 1942, to the late Edward and Irene (nee Kouche) Bartko. She was raised in Garfield Hts., OH. After graduation, Elaine went to obtain her X-Ray Technician certificate, and worked many years at Marymount...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary–April 21, 2025–regular business going forward dealing with reading Rotary Scholarship applications, the upcoming community input event in May, progress on the Reverse Raffle in November, the benches for the Renaissance Center, new badges for members (District conference coming up) (preferred names), adjustment on the Tom Collins Trail–consult with village maintenance–thank you’s, local involvement with the RYLA (Rotary...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Recycle Extravaganza
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4pm-7pm, Habitat for Humanity of Portage County’s ReStore (ReStore) will host their annual Recycle Extravaganza. The event will be held at the ReStore, 1510 S. Water Street in Kent, where guests will be able to recycle many items, preventing them from ending up in landfills. Last year the ReStore prevented 522 tons of...
This and That New and Used Goods holds prom dress special
As This and That New & Used Goods thrift store on 107 North Prospect Street has continued to collect new inventory over its first few months, it has also stockpiled a few special items. The new thrift store in Ravenna is holding a prom dress special, selling a variety of dresses at $25 each this spring. “I just had a...
Streetsboro softball rallies to beat Hudson but is outmatched against Howland
It was a rollercoaster day for the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team as they competed in a tri-duel against Hudson and Warren Howland. Streetsboro stormed back from an early deficit to top the Explorers 10-7 but did not fare as well against the Tigers, losing 13-0 in five innings to settle for a split last Saturday at Veterans Stadium. “Fortunately, the...
Elizabeth (Betty) Bosma Visocan
Elizabeth (Betty) Bosma Visocan passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. Betty was born in the Netherlands on October 12, 1926. She was raised in Nelson and lived most of her long life in Freedom. She married Frank A. Visocan (dec. 2012) in 1947. Together they had four daughters, fifteen grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren. Services for Betty are...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The April 14, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a miscellany of action items, including : Invitations to the upcoming community input session at the Mill, Reverse Raffle catering info, benches ordered for the Renaissance Center in Windham, consultation with the Village concerning the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail (cheers to Maintenance), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)coming to...
Bombers’ baseball stifled by Lakers in season’s first loss
Through the first four games of the season, the Windham Bombers’ baseball team has been an offensive force. That was not the case on Friday, when the Bombers fell into a deep hole and could not slug their away out of it, losing 12-3 against Northeastern Athletic Conference rival Pymatuning Valley in a crossover game at Windham Community Park. “It...
Summer Stream Monitoring Opportunity… Join the Geauga Stream Team!
Interested in exploring Geauga County streams and learning about their water chemistry and biology this summer? What about investigating water quality by searching for aquatic critters such as crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies which live in our local streams? Then grab your water shoes and join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Geauga Stream Team! Formerly known as...
Ravenna boys surge to second place, Crestwood girls repeat as runners-up at Don Faix Invitational
In their first invitational of the season, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ track and field team announced their presence with an impressive season debut by taking second place at the fifth annual Don Faix Invitational by taking second place with 109 points last Saturday at Jack Lambert Stadium Track in Mantua. “I think we will surprise teams throughout the season,” said...
Garfield G-Men baseball prevails against Rootstown
The Garfield G-Men have experienced some turbulence in the final innings of several games this season, with each of their last two losses occurring in the final inning. Despite another rocky seventh inning, the G-Men defeated Portage County rival Rootstown 6-3 last Saturday afternoon at Garrettsville. “I thought that Rootstown has been a very good team for a very long...
Windham juniors Ethan Thornton and Matt Kolaczek selected for Buckeye Boys State
Once again, Windham High School will be well-represented at the American Legion Buckeye Boys Program as juniors Ethan Thornton and Matthew Kolaczek have each been selected to attend as the school’s delegates. “They are exactly everything Windham stands for,” Windham junior high history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith told The Weekly Villager on April 10. “Individually, I know whatever classroom I go...
JAGHS Presentation on the Interurban Railway
The James A Garfield Historical Society invites you to join author Dr. Dan Rager as he discusses his recent publication on the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (Vol. 6) interurban railway that ran from 1897 thru 1925. His ‘Kaleidoscope’ edition, Vol. 6 is an in-depth and historic look through northeast Ohio’s Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (C. & C. F.) and...
Hiram College Announces 2025 Bissell Symposium Events
Hiram College is pleased to announce this year’s Howard Seymour Bissell and Robert Kenyon Bissell Symposium, “Creating Resilience: In (and through) Community” taking place over two days, Tuesday, May 6 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 7 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Hiram’s campus in the Kennedy Center. We live in tumultuous times. More resilient...
“It’s the year 2025. Not 1825.” Council Reviews Feedback on Proposed Changes to Tattoo Parlor Ordinance
The Village of Garrettsville Council met on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Rick Patrick presiding. Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser were present, along with Village Solicitor William Mason, Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty, and Police Chief Tim Christopher. Police Sergeant Keith Whan, School Resource Officer Emily Ahrens,...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Band Boosters Support Young Musicians
Over the past 63 years, Crestwood bands have performed in the Ohio Music Education Association events. With the concert bands at the core of the curriculum that began back in 1955, students also participate the Scarlet Guard Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and a variety of student chamber ensembles. Building a solid foundation for high school bands begins...
Sandi’s Creative Corner Honored With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Sandi’s Creative Corner, a small crafts store in the strip outlet on East Main Street was officially honored by the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday afternoon. “I love meeting people and love having them come and enjoy the shop,” owner Sandi Randulic told The Weekly Villager. “There are a lot of different people...
Badger boys’ volleyball rally comes up short against Pioneers
Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball Coach Tim Percic has acknowledged that his team may not strike fear into the hearts of their opponents with their size but their confidence in themselves has made them a tough out in every match. The Badgers took Western Reserve Academy to five sets before ultimately falling 25-14, 15-25, 21-25, 25-23, 13-15 last Saturday afternoon...
ADULT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Change your career direction today! Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering full scholarships this spring for the following evening programs: Dental Assisting; Medical Billing & Coding; or Phlebotomy. Our scholarships are provided through the State of Ohio’s program called Ohio Work Ready, which provides programs at no cost through Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department. The adult student...
Terrier men’s lacrosse routed by Owls, remains winless in conference
In their final year in the North Coast Athletic Conference, the Hiram Terriers men’s lacrosse team has played against the three top teams and each result has been the same. The Terriers’ struggles in the NCAC continued as they were defeated by Kenyon College 29-2 last Saturday afternoon at Malsimur Stadium’s Charles A. Henry Field at Hiram. “Credit to the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Sprung along with Spring, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on April 7, 2025 to get ahead of the game , namely, the latest project, featuring the acquisition of lockboxes to assist first responders in gaining access to homes when emergency responses are needed. Guests in attendance represented Garrettsville Village Police Department, Windham Village & Township, Garrettsville, Freedom, Nelson Volunteer Fire...
PCDL Upcoming Events
PCDL Bookmobile Stops for April 2025 We have added another stop for our Bookmobile - just in time for spring! You can find the Bookmobile at the Freedom Township Hall on Thursdays from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. You can check out our library-on-wheels at different stops in our county. Stop by for storytimes, sign up for a library card and...
