Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shops Open In Mantua
Mantua - – Two new Jimmy John’s sandwich shops located in the travel center at 9250 Limeridge Rd, Plaza #7 North and Plaza #7 South, are now open and ready to serve gourmet sandwiches to travelers on the Ohio Turnpike. “AVI Foodsystems is thrilled to join the Jimmy John’s family and excited to serve fresh, fast and tasty sandwiches to...
Nelson Awards Road Bid to H.Luli Contracting
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting last week with all board members present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the minutes from the August 17th meeting. The minutes were approved as read as well as the bank reconciliation and expenditures. The trustees opened sealed bids for chip-n-sealing...
Master Gardeners of Summit County “Tour of Gardens”
Spring is here and area gardeners are preparing for this summer’s tour, Garden Spaces for Everyday Living. The 13th Annual Master Gardeners of Summit County Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. They will be available for $15 at Donzell’s Flower and Garden...
Claire’s Crusaders
Cystic Fibrosis has been a term that I have heard my entire life. It was not until last July that I met this disease face to face. Huddled around her incubator, I met Claire for the first time. Her parents, two of my best friends on earth, were facing a horrifying reality. Their precious newborn was being tested for...
Garfield High School’s Freshman Introduction Event Sets the Stage for Academic Success
The week before the start of school, on August 23rd, high school students at James A. Garfield High School organized a freshman-year introduction day for the incoming class of 2027. The event had been in production for many months prior, during these students’ G-men time; this is a period throughout the school day when students can participate in numerous...
Richard Jerome Brooks
Richard “Dick” Brooks passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 in Hendersonville, TN with his loving wife Barbara Brooks by his side. He is survived by his children; Scott Brooks (Carolyn), Mark Brooks, and son-in-law Wayne Arntsen (Claudia), his brother Donald (Gisela), as well as his stepchildren Louann Mack (Tim), Steve Pancost (Janet), and Jon Pancost (Becky). He adored his...
G-Men Track Teams Make Splash in New League
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield High School G-Men track and field teams both won the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) titles at the league championships on May 12th at Mineral Ridge High School. The 2021-2022 school year is the first for the Garfield G-Men in the MVAC, as they had been in the Portage County League or Portage...
Danny Back, Nationally Known Expert on River History, to Speak in Shalersville
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society has an exciting guest speaker for our August meeting. Danny Back, a nationally known expert on river history, steamboats, and canals, will give a presentation on Ohio’s Canal Era: 1832-1913 at 7 p.m. Aug.13. We are expecting a large crowd so this meeting will take place at the Shalersville Town Hall...
Newton Falls Campus Receives New Sign
Paul Woodard, Superintendent of Schools, announced that The Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools would like to thank Crosby Mook Office Equipment, for making our new digital sign possible for our campus. Those pictured above are (left to right), Paul Woodard, Superintendent of Newton Falls Schools, Dawn Meeks, Treasurer of Newton Falls Schools, Tom Barracato, Sales Representative, and Rocky...
Can You Solve The Christmas Mystery In Garrettsville?
Higgeldy piggeldySanta on Christmas EveSleigh full of starlight,A-twinkle his eyes. Santa’s voice worships theGlittering quietude,Spreading good cheerAs he crosses the sky. Garrettsville - The Garfield PTO in partnership with the Garfield Middle School Beta Club have announced their first annual Holiday Hunt! Clues will be hidden within the uniquely painted window murals of local businesses; each mural will represent a classic...
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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...
It’s Showtime!
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Marching Pride pulled out all of the stops last Friday to give a preview(Preview—that means that they’re just going to get better) of their fall band show line-up. A fine audience of parents, grandparents, friends and supporters were treated to an evening of musical excitement—on the field and in the stands They opened with...
We’re All Invited
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
Controlled Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
The ODNR Division of Wildlife invites waterfowl hunters to participate in a special drawing on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 for opportunities to hunt Mogadore Reservoir or Wingfoot Lake. Registration at the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club, 1221 Wingfoot Lake Road, Mogadore, will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the drawing will follow promptly at 6:00 p.m. There is no fee for...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met in the cloud on May 13, 2020 to discuss, among other things, returning to meeting Mondays at noon in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville. Final word will be out ASAP, to coincide with general opening of restaurants. In other business : The co-operation with Toastmasters for instruction in public speaking for students is still...
Small Business Saturday
The Thanksgiving turkey has barely been devoured and many are already strategizing for Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but if you want to find unique gifts, bargains and avoid the crowds, try shopping small businesses. November 24, 2012 which is the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. It is a day designed two years...
Recipes and Ramblings: Swap Parties Rock!
Ever since I first discovered the concept a few months ago, I had been intrigued to try a swap party. Just what the heck is a swap party, you ask? Basically, it’s a great way to make time to get together with friends, share some food and drinks, and swap for some cool stuff. The items for swapping are...
Facet Salon Hosts Open House
Garrettsville–On Tuesday, August 6th Rachelle King and the staff of Facet Salon and Day Spa played host to over 100 area residents and business owners during their business open house. Attendees were treated to a tour of the entire TLC facility, comprised of vision, wellness, and fitness centers in addition to the Rachelle’s salon. After their tour, attendees had the...
Veteran’s Appreciation Picnic in Claridon Township
Geauga Park District looks forward to celebrating veterans on Flag Day with a special picnic to say thank-you for serving our country on Thursday, June 14, at Claridon Woodlands. Registration is required at the new www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516 for veterans wishing to attend, with up to one guest, to enjoy food, live music and this exciting new park between 4:30...
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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...
Crestwood Teacher to Participate in White House History Teacher Institute
Mantua - Crestwood Middle School Teacher Kimberly Marfy has been selected to participate in a week-long workshop in Washington D.C. to learn about the history of The White House. The White House History Teacher Institute is a program that is open to educators K-12 across the United States with only 30 available spots. The teachers that apply are evaluated using...
Jeff Sheehan Gives Presentation on Water Department to Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The April 30, 2018 meeting of the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram saw a program presented by Jeff Sheehan Superintendent of the Water and Wastewater Department of the Village of Garrettsville. Describing himself as the “Head Drip”, Supt. Sheehan gave an outstanding review of the history of the water department, which began organizing in 1904 and was operational 1907, with...
Dr. Alan Coogan to speak at Mantua Rotary Club
Mantua - The Rotary Club of Mantua is excited to announce Dr. Alan Coogan will be their guest speaker on March 26. Dr Coogan is a retired petroleum geology professor with over 30 years teaching at Kent State University, and over 30 years as practicing attorney with a main focus on natural resources, oil, water, and pollution. Portage...
Mark’s Automotive To Close
Garrettsville - A staple on North Street for almost twenty-four years, Mark’s Automotive will be closing the doors for good the week of April 13, 2015. Mark Johnson, owner and operator of Mark’s Automotive has decided to retire and “enjoy life a bit”.
We’re All Invited
Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Children’s Advocacy Center or Portage County Multi-Disciplinary Team Wants You to Bowl Against Abuse!
Ravenna - The 22nd Bowl Against Abuse event is happy to be returning! The annual child abuse awareness fundraiser benefitting The Children’s Advocacy Center of Portage County (CAC) is on Saturday, October 2nd at Kent Lanes. Since 1998 the CAC has provided FREE holistic services to children, youth and families navigating the trauma of child abuse, including: crisis intervention, education,...
2013 is All Yours ~ Now What?
On January 2, the long holiday season was freshly behind us and it was time to get back into a normal routine. My FaceBook feed was full of glossy and hopeful well wishes for the new year... until I landed on this one from an old pal from high school. His post read, “My resume is basically a list...
Beloved JAG Teacher and Coach John Bennett Retires
Garrettsville - John Bennett, long-time teacher and coach in the James A. Garfield School District, shared that he’s been an athlete since the age of five, when he began playing baseball on the team coached by his father. He honed his skills, and played all the way through high school. He continued his athletic career at Hiram College, where...
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Ohio
The American Pickers are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in August 2024. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing...
