Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Spring threatened to break out during the March 3, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary. In celebration, the following topics received consideration: • Very successful–if frozen–RoadApple Roubaix. Proceeds of the Rotary bike rinse will be going to the local Shop with a Hero program. Got good help from the InterAct kids, Good response from the bikers. Good community exposure all...
Terrier men’s volleyball posts 1-1 record in tri-match against Tomcats and Bulldogs
Despite being in a new conference this year, the Hiram Terriers men’s volleyball team announced its presence in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference by jumping to the top of the standings. Although the Terriers suffered their first conference loss when PAC foe Thiel College edged them 25-21, 28-30, 18-25, 18-25, they rebounded with a victory against Adrian College in a...
Streetsboro’s Cohen Klimak and Jarreau Walker net state wrestling berths
Last year, the Streetsboro Rockets’ wrestling team only advanced one wrestler to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state tournament. The Rockets doubled their state qualifiers this year as sophomore 106-pounder Jarreau Walker captured a state bid by winning the district title and senior 165-pounder Cohen Klimak earned his third career state berth by placing third last...
Progam To Distribute Computers Announced
Portage County Job and Family Services is announcing the Renew Tech 2.0 Program. This program aims to reduce e-waste in the county office by offering equipment no longer being used by the agency to eligible Portage County residents. Beginning March 3, the Renew Tech 2.0 Program will accept applications to distribute office equipment including desktop computers, monitors, and speakers. The...
You’re Invited to Agape Christian Academy’s Open House on March 13
Agape Christian Academy is hosting an Open House on Thursday evening March 13 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at both of its campuses. Parents and children are invited to attend and meet our teachers, see our classrooms and gain insight as you consider the many benefits of a Christian education for your children. Learn more about our small class sizes,...
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...
James A Garfield Local Schools Earns Award
Excellence is not just a goal at James A. Garfield Local Schools—it’s a standard. That dedication to student growth and achievement has earned JAG the 2024 Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, an honor given to only seven of Ohio’s 615 school districts. That means less than 1% of districts in the entire state received...
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
A Ticket to Garfield’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Garfield Musical Theatre will bring the beloved hit musical “Mamma Mia!” to the stage this spring, offering audiences a lively journey filled with ABBA’s iconic songs, vibrant dance numbers, and a heartwarming story. The performances are scheduled for March 27 and 28 at 7:00 p.m., with additional shows on March 29 at 2:00 p.m. and...
PCDL Little Seed Library Flourishes for 3rd Season
It’s been said that a garden is like a story, with each season adding a new chapter. Well, who better to guide gardeners of all abilities into a new chapter of gardening that our friends at the Portage County District Library? Just as in the previous two seasons, librarians Lisa at the Aurora branch, Megan at the Garrettsville branch, and...
Rising Costs Challenge Shepherd’s House
Shepherd’s House( has released updated statistics on the number of homeless individuals utilizing the shelter. As of February 20, 2025, 52 individuals, including 2 families (6 children) and 46 single adults, have sought refuge at the Shepherd’s House. (17 of those individuals are utilizing the warming center.) Since opening its doors in April of 2022, this is the...
Bombers’ basketball exits playoffs in opening-round loss against Blue Devils
The Ohio High School Athletic Association basketball playoffs are sometimes viewed by teams as a rebirth after the regular season. But the Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team could not shake off their four-game losing streak entering the postseason and were defeated by Berlin Center Western Reserve 65-44 in the OHSAA Division VII Northeast 1 sectional championship last Friday evening...
Field Station Programming this March
The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for the month of March. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices. All events are free and open to the public. Some events may require registration, please check...
Garfield G-Men wrestling qualifies five to the district meet at D-III sectional tournament
Although it was a small Garfield G-Men wrestling squad at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III sectional tournament last Saturday, the G-Men wrestlers who did compete made the most of their opportunities. Of its eight wrestlers, Garfield qualified five to the district tournament and had two become district alternates to take fifth place with a score of...
Hiram College to host 2025 Lecture in Religion: Embodied Sanctuary
Hiram College announces its 2025 Lectures in Religion Series, featuring C. Stonebraker-Martinez ‘10. The lecture will be held on March 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Koritansky Hall on Hiram College’s campus, with doors opening for a reception at 5 p.m. This year, Hiram is pleased to welcome C Stonebraker-Martinez ‘10, the co-director of InterReligious Task Force on Central America...
Children’s Advantage, Axess Family Services Merge
The boards of directors of Children’s Advantage (est. 1975) and Axess Family Services (est. 1941) are announcing a merger of the two behavioral health non-profit organizations, which have served Portage County residents for decades. Both organizations recognize the benefits of combining expertise and resources towards achieving a shared purpose. “Together we can evolve and strengthen our clinical practices, invest in...
20th Century Club News
Nasreen Kitko was the presenter of the program on Comics and Super Heroes for the members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville on February 20, 2025 at the home of Mary Furillo, who was assisted by Maureen See and Shirley Danku. Roll call was responded to by naming one’s favorite comic or SuperHero. The “usual suspects” were named,...
Streetsboro wrestling earns fourth place at D-II sectional tournament
Streetsboro Rockets’ wrestling Coach Mark Skonieczny said he wanted to not just see his experienced wrestlers advance to the district tournament but also some underclassmen make the cut as well. The Rockets advanced a nice mix of upper and underclassmen by having six wrestlers advance along with two district alternates to take fourth place with a score of 156.0...
Red Devils’ wrestling finishes as runners-up at D-III sectional tournament
Youth may have defined the Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling team all season, but they grew up in a big way at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III sectional tournament. The Red Devils crowned two champions and qualified 10 wrestlers to the district tournament to score 156.0 points last Saturday at Rootstown High School. “I was happy with the...
James H. Barrow Biological Field Station announces2025 summer camp options
The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is excited to announce its summer 2025 Hiram College Summer Camps at the Field Station. With opportunities for students aged 2.5 – 15 with varying interests from hikes to geology and nature journaling — there is something for every child this summer at the Field Station! These hands-on camps provide an immersive...
JAG Historical Society News
At their first regular meeting of 2025—after January’s meeting was canceled due to cold weather—the James A. Garfield Historical Society addressed the election of officers and various housekeeping matters. The newly elected officers are President Debbie Smith, Vice President Kit Semplak, Secretary Tim Smith, and Treasurer Connie Knop, with board members Lynn Fry and Barb Hardesty. Discussions covered topics such...
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 or...
Local Educators Honored with Crash-a-Class Mini-Grants
Excitement filled the classrooms at Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools and James A Garfield Local Schools as two outstanding educators were surprised with the Crash-a-Class Mini-Grant, an initiative created by Shannan Jursa to recognize and support outstanding educators in our local classrooms. Each winning educator received a $1,000 grant to support innovative classroom projects, a surprise visit, and a...
Upcoming programs at the G’ville Branch
As we kick off a new gardening season, join Jill Halligan from the OSU Extension office at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, March 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm to learn more about building and sustaining a rain garden. Registration required. Limited to 30 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/12774541. This event is intended for adults. Allen and Sally Kelly, volunteers from...
Council Highlights: Swearing-In Ceremony, Shop with a Hero Fundraiser, and Rate Adjustments
At February’s Council meeting, Hiram Village Mayor Anne Haynam conducted a swearing-in ceremony for the Department’s two newest Firefighter/EMTs. That evening, Samantha Stone and Emmalisa Falkowski each took an oath of office. In similar news, Police Chief Brian Gregory noted that the 2025 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the “Shop with a Hero” program will take place on Saturday, April 5th from...
Rocket girls’ basketball bests Field to defend district banner
For the second straight season, it was a clash of Metro Athletic Conference rivals who dueling for a district title. Once again, the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball team prevailed, beating Portage County foe and MAC rival Field 60-48 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Northeast 4 district championship last Saturday evening at Lordstown High School in...
This & That New and Used Goods store provides different twist
There are plenty of thrift stores and discount stores around Ravenna. But there has never been a store that offers both thrift and discount shopping until the This and That New and Used Goods store opened its doors on Jan. 31. “We have two aspects,” store owner Diana Wilson told The Weekly Villager. “We have the thrift store section-everyone enjoys...
Branch Out at Camp Canopy with a Scholarship sponsored by Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to offer scholarship funding for the 2025 Camp Canopy, held Sunday, June 8th - Friday, June 13th at FFA Camp Muskingum located on the shores of Leesville Lake in Carroll County. This weeklong camp is sponsored by the Ohio Forestry Association and open to incoming high school freshmen through graduating seniors this...
Fulbright Scholars from Hiram College visit Newton Falls Kiwanis
Two Fulbright scholars from Hiram College visited and spoke with the Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls. They shared their teaching experiences as well as their travels in the United States, including Vanina’s visit to a rainy Times Square, NYC, for New Year’s Eve. Pictured, standing: Kiwanis Pres A. Zimmermann, secretary E. Yura, K. Warner, T. Houk, B. Wujcik, sponsor R. Dempsey,...
Home Delivered Meal Volunteer Drivers Are Needed!
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteer Home Delivered Meal (HDM) drivers for Middlefield/Parkman route on Fridays. The Meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield. GDA is looking for area agencies, organizations, church groups and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, who are...
Hiram College Gelbke Fine Arts Center Hosts “Innovation, Design, Artistic Expression: An Exhibition Showcasing 25 Years of the Progressive Annual Report”
Starting on February 19, Hiram College’s Gelbke Fine Arts Center will display “Innovation, Design, Artistic Expression: An Exhibition Showcasing 25 Years of the Progressive Annual Report.” “Progressive’s offbeat annual reports all have a fine-arts edge that merges the talents of the designers, the text of the client and the artwork of some of the nation’s finest artists,” Marcia Pledger,...
