“Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Campaign
Hiram - On May 18th The Hiram Police Department kicked off the 2103 “Click it or Ticket” seat belt campaign which runs through June 2nd. Motorists were approached at the intersection of Garfield Rd. and Wakefield Rd., all persons in the vehicles that were buckled up were given a voucher for a free ice cream cone at Garrettsville McDonald’s....
Middlefield Village Farmers Market is in Full Swing
For two consecutive Saturdays, shoppers have enjoyed the opportunity to purchase locally produced goods such as Amish grown produce, fresh bakery, jams and jellies, kettle corn, fresh-squeezed lemonade as well as sample free delicious grilled goods prepared by UH chefs at the Middlefield Farmers Market in Mineral Lake Park. Amish vendor Chris Fisher of D & S Organic Produce says,...
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,...
Burton Village Celebrates the Holidays
Burton - The Burton Chamber of Commerce will host Country Hearth Christmas Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 1, 7 & 8 in Burton Village. The log cabin in the park will be the hub of activity over the five-day event offering horse drawn carriage rides. Come snuggle up to the roaring fire in the fireplace, relax on a rocker...
Portage County Needs Poll Workers for Primary Election
Ravenna – The Portage County Board of Elections is seeking energetic, civically-minded area residents to serve their community by becoming poll workers. With the coming year’s elections for governor and other statewide offices, the need is critical. “We need thoughtful, respectful people to work the polls now more than ever,” Director Faith Lyon said. The county needs around 600 volunteers...
Children’s Holiday Programs at the Garrettsville Library
Garrettsville - You're invited to the Garrettsville Library, a branch of the Portage County District Library, for children's holiday programs. On Wednesday, December 3 from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm, join us for a "Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas". Enjoy frosting cookies, crafts, ornaments, and have a chance at decorating the Christmas tree. Be sure to remember to dress up...
Garrettsville Rotary News
Recovering after their bang-up steak fry on August 3, the members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club got down to business on August 10. To wit : • The August 17 meeting will feature Cheryl Warren, District Governor, with a board meeting at 11:00 • The incoming exchange student will arrive on August 24; his mom has already called to get acquainted. •...
Hiram Police Department Receives Grant
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is pleased to announce the acquisition and approval of the Ohio Criminal Justice Services, Justice Assistance Services Law Enforcement grant. The grant will fund the acquisition of one in-car dash mounted video recorder unit for one of Hiram Police Department patrol vehicles. The total project is budgeted at $3,395. The approval of this...
Yo-Yo The Clown Visits KT Elementary
Windham - The children of Windham’s KT Elementary preschool were treated to a visit from Yo-Yo the Clown. Steve Blasko from Youngstown has performed for over 40 years. He demonstrated for the children how he transforms himself into a clown. Teacher’s Aide Ms. McLean and a student, Briah Daniel, joined in the fun by applying clown makeup. The preschoolers...
Freedom Trustee News
Freedom Township - The regular meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Hammar at 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2011, immediately following the public hearing. In attendance were Trustees James Hammar, Roy Martin, John Zizka; Rosemary Nicholas, Fiscal Officer; Jeff Derthick, Zoning Inspector and Charles VanSteenberg, Road Supervisor. Also present were Harold...
Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club met at the home of Mary Furillo on November 17th. Members answered roll call by answering "Do you believe in angels?" The program for the evening was presented by Maxine Nimtz on The Bishop’s Wife, a novel by Robert Nathan that was made into a movie in 1947. She focused on the character of Julia Brougham...
Fine Arts Workshop Added to Summer Fun
Hiram – A summer Fine Arts Workshop has been added to the slate of learning opportunities and activities this summer at Hiram College For three Saturdays (July 7, 14 and 21, 2012) from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Hiram College’s campus, students will learn printmaking (silkscreen), painting and drawing. Young artists will work with Hiram faculty to expand their...
Yay, Eagles!
photo by Krista Peterson Garrettsville - Let’s hear it for those high-fliers! The Garrettsville Aerie #2705 recently purchased the property right next to their facility on Water Street-- a former wood-working shop( and goodness knows what else, over the years)--that had definitely seen better days. Our fine feathered friends then had the place taken down (giving the GFNVFD a training...
Silver Creek Garden Club Goes On Tour
The Silver Creek Garden Club organized a “Garden Tour” in July. Twenty four members and friends visited the homes of three Garden Club members. Each Garden was unique and showcased different garden styles. Garden #1 was a secluded in-town home with privacy and perennials. Appetizers were served while members were visiting this location. Garden #2 was out in the country, boasting...
December Library Winners
Windham - Windham Library wishes to congratulate all of our lucky winners during the holiday season. Adult winners included Cliff Barker, winner of the holiday basket, and Tina Cottrell who scooped up a Christmas tree filled with M & M’s. Windham Library was happy to present new backpacks to four lucky children, compliments of an anonymous donation. Winners...
Tasty Event for Quilters Mixes in Some Spring Fun!
Nine Northeast Ohio quilt shop owners have come together to offer a ‘taste’ of their craft to attendees of the Quilters’ Fling “Sweet Treats Quilt Shop Hop.” The eighth annual hop is themed “Strips and Dips” and will focus on narrow batik fabric strips, and dip recipes to sample. The Sweet Treats Quilt Shop Hop will run from Wednesday, April...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians hit the trail last Saturday for their semi-annual roadside clean-up between--where else--Garrettsville and Hiram. Interact members from James A. Garfield High School--Laura Wilburn, Brittany Sisson, Abigail Hahn, Laura Curby, and Annie Sheller--assisted in completing the project then joined Rotarians at McDonald’s for a pick-me-up after the effort. Many thanks to Mike Payne and the always-cheerful crew at...
Robinson provides specialized training in dealing with mental health issues
Ravenna - Robinson Memorial Hospital has taken steps to have the entire emergency and case management departments’ workers go through specialized training and role-playing scenarios to best treat patients with mental health issues. “Dealing with people who have behavioral issues can be challenging, stated Sharon Hissom, lieutenant, Police and Protective Services. “The patient can be calm to combative. With training,...
Donation to the Library by the Garrettsville Eagles
The Library will be using the monies to buy new books to be housed mainly at the Garrettsville and Windham Libraries. The rest of the libraries that make up the Portage County District are Aurora, Randolph, and Pierce-Streetsboro. The library data base includes Kent and Reed Memorial Libraries to facilitate free exchange of material.
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club “Bigger and Better Than Ever”
The June 8, 2015 meeting of the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram, at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza, Garrettsville featured a program presented by departing exchange student, Lenart Zsadany, better known as “Zad”. He spoke of some of the highlights of his stay in the U.S. with the Collins, Schwan and Brown families, mentioning the travel—New York, Chicago, Outer Banks,...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
All of you gumshoes out there, have you found any new clues regarding the sort-of-mysterious milk bottle (How mysterious can a milk bottle be?) from the Beardsley Dairy, featuring the Barkrest Herd, in Garrettsville, Ohio (O.K., it was on Asbury Rd in Freedom Twp. but let’s not get picky, especially not ninety years later)? Well, Scott Lawless, finder and owner...
Free Alzheimer’s Training Now Available To Local Family Caregivers
Ravenna - The local Home Instead Senior Care® office is offering a unique approach to help Portage County area families manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, diseases that eventually rob seniors of their memories and independence. Free training for families caring for these older adults is now available through a Family Education Workshop to be held on...
Eagles Donate To Library
Garrettsville - This year the Garrettsville Eagles Club Aerie No. 27's donation of $5,185 was once again awarded to the Portage County District Libraries. The club members felt that there is great need for funds to continue the many services the library provides. Receiving the check from Eagles president Tim Kelly were Director Cecilia Swanson, Kathleen Kozup Branch Manager, and Board...
Troop 112 Wins The 2013 Winter Events Catapult Event
Newton Falls - Congratulations to Boy Scout Troop 112 of Newton Falls, Ohio for Winning the 2013 Winter Events Catapult Event at Camp Stambaugh in Canfield! Every year Boy Scout Troops from all over the Greater Western Reserve Council gather to test the skills they have learned. First, patrols must build a sled made of wood and lashed together using...
Weather Didn’t Hamper Easter Carnival
Mantua - Scads of kids went to Crestwood Primary School this past Saturday. Yes, they willingly came to school on the first Saturday of spring break, but their motivation was anything but academic. On their minds were eggs, candy, Easter baskets and carnival games -- and they were not disappointed. The Leo Group, part of Lions Club International, sponsored a...
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...
Join us for Winter Reading at Reed Memorial Library
Ravenna - Avoid the doldrums of winter and participate in a fun program at your local public library. The theme for Reed Memorial Library’s 2014 Winter Reading Program is “Destination: Anywhere.” Adults and Teens will have a chance to win prizes from February 17 through March 17, 2014. For every book you check out...
Grief Gathering to be offered in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - St. Ambrose Church will be offering to the community a gathering of grief support and information on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm in the church hall. The group will meet from April 23rd through May 28th. Participants should try to attend all of the sessions to take advantage of this beautiful program. Each gathering builds upon the...
Registration Open for Inaugural NEOMED Brain Bee
Local students ages 14 through 18 have the opportunity to participate in Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) inaugural Brain Bee, a competition that will test their knowledge of neuroscience. The Brain Bee will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at NEOMED. The overall winner of the competition will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the National...
GCRTA December Luncheon Meeting
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will hold their annual Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday December 2, 2014. The event will be held at St. Denis Party Center at 10660 Chardon Rd, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
