US Figure Skating 2013 National Solo Dance Series Championship Winner
Newton Falls - Julianna Stanley of Newton Falls Placed 2nd (Silver Medal Winner) in the US Figure Skating 2013 National Solo Dance Series Championship. The competition was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julianna competed against the top six skaters from each of the three regions. All of the seven Ice dance levels competed for Medals that were given to...
Century Village Museum’s Apple Butter Festival celebrates 65 years
Burton – Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum will host one of the region’s most beloved autumn traditions with the 65th annual Apple Butter Festival Oct. 12-13. Since 1948, the old-fashioned harvest festival has welcomed visitors to spend the day on the grounds of Century Village with the smell of wood fires and hot apple butter on the breeze...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians met September 30 in the Hiram College Dining Hall to make the acquaintance of a prospective foreign exchange student. Rachel Schwan and her mother, Lisa Schwan, came, hopeful of gaining the group’s support for participation in the Rotary International Student Exchange program. Rachel expressed an interest in Iceland as her first choice but would be amenable...
The Chest Pain Center at UH Geauga Medical Center offers cardiovascular interventions close to home
Geauga County – Forty-nine-year-old Daniel Sturm of Burton was at work when he began experiencing strange symptoms. “I was sick to my stomach, I was feeling pressure on my chest, and my jaw and right arm were hurting,” says Mr. Sturm, who thought the humid July weather was the cause. The next day, he mowed his lawn and went...
Robinson Memorial hosts National Medication “Take Back” Initiative
Ravenna - In collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Robinson Memorial Hospital is providing a one-day opportunity for the public to safely dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs and other medications on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10 am - 2 pm in the parking lot of the Robinson Medical Arts Building, 6847 North Chestnut St,...
Twentieth Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met at the home of Cherri Wolfe on Nichols Rd. on October 3, 2013. Maxine Nimtz was the co-hostess and the roll call was answered by stating “Where I Get My News”. In keeping with the 2013-2014 program theme, Exploring the World with Dewey, the program was drawn from the 000s—Generalities. Joyce Fashing presented...
Newton Falls Public Library’s Free Program
Newton Falls - Meet the Newton Falls Public Library's new technical instructor, Cynthia Casterline on Monday, October 14 from 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Cindie will be available to meet library patrons, discuss simple technology issues, and sign individuals up for our many new class offerings. The upcoming classes will range from basic instruction such as "My Mouse Has No...
Christmas in the Woods is Here
The 19th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods, at Shaker Woods, in Columbiana, Ohio, will be held October 12-13 and 19-20, 2013. The festival will host more than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. The exhibitors will demonstrate their crafts and sell...
Hiram College Joins Nationwide Healthy Campus 2020 Initiative
Hiram - Colleges across the country are making an extra push to promote healthy choices through the American College Health Association’s Healthy Campus 2020 initiative. Hiram College’s Health Center is joining this effort through a yearlong “Healthy Hiram” campaign. The nationwide push stems from the American College Health Association Healthy Campus 2020 initiative and is based on the idea of...
Mantua Rotary Farmer’s Market Pie Contest
Mantua - October 5th was a perfect morning in Northeast Ohio. All those attending the Fruit and Vegetable Pie Contest at the Mantua Rotary Farmer’s Market came with smiles, looking forward to the challenge of judging. The contest was free, and more than one pie could be entered by a contestant. Eight beautiful pies presented themselves for the judges. Judging...
If We Open It, Will They Come?
Mantua - Since March, I have been leading a small group of Mantua Township residents in attempting to establish a Community Center at Mantua Center in the old school building on Center Road, just north of SR 82. We meet in the fully accessible cafeteria wing (at left in attached photo) on Wednesdays, starting at 10am. Coffee and...
Stanley To Compete In National Championships
Newton Falls - Julianna Stanley of Newton Falls is flying out Sept 18-21 to compete in the US Figure Skating 2013 National Solo Dance Series Championship. The competition will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julianna has been ice skating for 6 years. She has only been ice dancing for the last two. The top six skaters from each...
Mantua Historical Society News
Mantua - At our August meeting, Phil and Marie Derthick (pictured) shared some conversation with the Mantua Historical Society about their ancestry, their 50 years of marriage, local history, and their past and present farm operations, including the Corn Maze, which is occurring now. After a short business meeting on Monday, September 16th, the public was invited to view some...
GCRTA October Luncheon
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 for a luncheon and meeting at Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road (Rt. 422) Burton, Ohio. Gathering time at 11:15 AM, followed by the business meeting at 11:30, and lunch at 12:00. The menu will consist of fried chicken, dressing, vegetable, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad,...
Mantua Township Happenings
Mantua Twp. - At the recent Mantua Township trustees’ meeting, Zoning Inspector John Dickey recommended that the trustees consider passing a resolution covering residential nuisances including abandoned vehicles, property upkeep, and the like, as many area Townships have done. He shared this recommendation with the Township’s legal council, who will investigate for potential consideration by the Trustees. In addition,...
Big Brothers & Sisters Raffle Winner
Ravenna - The drawing for the Big Brothers & Sisters $10,000 Give Away was held on Saturday September 7, at the Kent State University football game. Because all 200 tickets were not sold, it was a 50/50 raffle with the winner and the agency each receiving $1850. And the lucky winner was…ticket #55, Triangle Pharmacy! Big Brothers & Sisters thanks everyone...
Garrrettsville Woman Sews Up Quilting Category at the Fair
The fair isn’t just for kids! Linnette Patrick -- who happens to be the manager of South Wood Apartments and the wife of Garrettsville Mayor Rick Patrick -- swept the quilting category at the Portage County Randolph Fair last month. Linnette brought four of her quilts to the show and came away with four first-place blue ribbons and two purple...
Bluegrass Festival in Newton Falls
General Assembly Church of God at Newton Falls, OH announces its 6th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival. Bands which are currently scheduled to perform are Vertical Limit, Limited Edition and Joe Click & Family. Well-known local bluegrass personality, Charlie Lape has volunteered his time to emcee the event. The Festival will be held at the Newton Falls Community Center located...
Women of Note/ Famed Dames
The first time that Damaris Peters Pike did a one-woman-show was in August of 1988. Twenty-five years later, she has done more than 1050 performances in 10 states and France—as 11 different women! To celebrate this silver anniversary, she will be “giving back” by donating a select series of five performances benefitting local organizations. Here is the schedule: October 3rd**“The...
Harmon-Loomis Reunion — 123 in a Row!
Hiram - The 123rd Annual Reunion of the Harmon and Loomis families took place at the home of Daniel and Kelly Cartwright in Hiram, Ohio on Sunday. The Cartwright's home became known as King's Corner after Mildred Loomis married Forrest King and took residence there in 1926. Kelly is the great-granddaughter of Mildred and Forrest. King's Corner hosted the 58th...
“This Is Your Life…”
Nelson Twp. - A program presented at the Nelson Community Center on July 25th dealt with the life of James Knowlton. This surprise program was presented by his daughter, Shirley Knowlton Hofmeister, and featured many photos, newspaper articles, and information about his family, favorite hobbies, career and recreational activities that Jim has enjoyed over the years. Members of this Thursday...
Mantua Village Garden Club to Meet
Mantua - The September meeting, of the Mantua Village Garden Club, will meet at the home of Debbie Haylett on Monday, September 9th, at noon. The meeting will start off with a delicious pot luck luncheon, which will include a variety of home made dishes. After lunch, and a short business meeting, Debbie has designed a mystery craft workshop...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are gearing up for the start of their fall club activities by fortifying themselves at the steak fry on August 19. Hot grill, cool beverages, pot-luck accompaniments, good company…. Way to go, Rotary. New members welcome! Speaking of which…Kim Kohli and Delores McCumbers will be attending membership events at two different locations in the district to further the...
Geauga County Fair Band Celebrates 75 years
Burton - Geauga County Fair Band celebrates their 75th year as they perform at the 191st Great Geauga County Fair (GGCF) this Labor Day Weekend. The band is the only all-volunteer fair band in Ohio and was organized by Cliff Rossiter after the 1936 fair. They first performed at the 1938 Great Geauga County Fair, under the direction of...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County Presents its 19th Annual Tractor Show
Vienna – The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County club grounds, located at 1653 Ridge Road, Vienna, Ohio, will be the site of this year’s 19th Annual Tractor Show beginning Friday, August 16 and continuing through Sunday, August 18. This year’s show will feature Ferguson tractors and equipment. Special guests during the three-day event will be the Ferguson Enthusiasts of...
Troy Homecoming Rich in History
Troy Twp. - This past weekend Troy Township held its Annual Homecoming Celebration behind the community center off State Route 422, near the intersection of State Route 700. They had many things one would expect to find at an old fashioned homecoming celebration. Horseshoe tournaments, magic show, Civil War encampment, pick-up truck pulls, a parade, live music, pet show,...
Caring Cops Host Community Events
Hiram - Since returning to the Village in January 2012, Hiram Village Police Chief Ed Samec has made it one of his missions to get the community involved with the Hiram Police Department. To that end, he’s hosted community-minded events focused on helping area kids get to know Hiram’s finest by issuing tickets (for free ice cream) to area...
WVFD Chief Explores Water Rescue Team
Windham - WFVD Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the fire station on August 8, 2013 with two members having an excused absence. Dann Timmons filled in as chairman since the chairman and vice chairman were not in attendance. The board approved the minutes, the bank reconciliation and the expenditures. Fire Chief Mike Iwanyckyj asked...
Old Gem gets New Lease on Life
Mantua - According to the 2007 National Agricultural Statistics Service census, only 662,264 barns built before 1960 remain across the country. In our area, a rare gem built in 1820 has been removed, but thanks to a local man, won’t be lost or forgotten. The nearly 200-year-old gem, which once stood in front of the Green Family Funeral Home...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - After calling the August 1st Mantua Township Trustees meeting to order, Chairman Jason Carlton introduced new Zoning Inspector Mr. John Dickey to township residents. Mr. Dickey is a Hiram resident with a varied background of work experience, including heating, ventilation and home contracting. He replaces Tierney Bryant, who resigned from the position as of July 2,...
