Boardwalk Area Improvements Underway
Garrettsville – This past April, Village council approved expenditures for repairs and improvements to the downtown boardwalk lighting. The project, which has been broken down into three phases, will total approximately $24,000 when completed. Village council agreed to the first two phases – about $18,000 in work. The third phase of lighting will be funded through donations. Currently, Scotchman Electric...
Streetsboro Med Center One Gets New Name
Ravenna – Robinson Memorial Hospital has officially renamed the Med Center One in Streetsboro to the Robinson Urgent Care Center at Streetsboro. The newly named Robinson Urgent Care Center is located at 9318 State Route 14, at the Robinson Health Center at Streetsboro. The Robinson Urgent Care Center will continue to provide uninterrupted services with the name change. The Robinson...
Roadhouse Music Brings The Wonder Of Music To Middlefield
Middlefield – You have probably seen statistics thrown out and about in the media regarding the advantages of music programs in local schools. Some statistics show that students who are in band tend to do better in their other classes and are more likely to stay in school. There are many programs to “Save the Music” (a VH1 program)...
Brooks House to Host Impersonator
Troy Twp. - Come see history in the “re-making!” Sandy Zikursh (rhymes with “licorice”), well-known historical impersonator, will be performing at Brooks House Assisted Living Community remembering the pioneers who settled the Western Reserve. Donning period costume, Ms. Zikursh will recreate the life and times of a pioneer woman forging an existence out of the wilds of what is...
“Pirates of the Caribbean” Musician Returns to Geauga County
Middlefield - Pirate Musician Joshua Nelson will be performing at the Ye Olde State Renaissance Faire at Settlers’ Village in Middlefield on September 10, 11, 17 and 18. Nelson was born and raised in the small town of Burton before moving to Los Angeles, but his alter-ego Rillian Rauchbach has led a more unusual life. Rauchbach is an orphan who...
Fifth Annual Kids Safety Day in Burton
Friends of CASA for KIDS of Geauga County will present its fifth annual Kids’ Safety Day at Century Village in Burton on Saturday, September 10th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held on the beautiful grounds of Century Village near Burton Square (Rtes. 87 and 168), this free event is designed to teach kids and their families how to...
Attention Area Singers!
Hiram - The Hiram Women’s Chorus and the Hiram Men’s Chorus will begin rehearsals for this season on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:30 PM in Frohring Music Hall on the Hiram College Campus. These College-Community ensembles are open to all area singers (high school and older) without audition. The Women’s Chorus is directed by Damaris Peters Pike, and the...
Windham adds Wadsworth Road to Bus Routes
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular monthly meeting a week earlier to accommodate a board member’s work schedule. Legislative report was given by Melissa Roubic who reported that Ohio House Bill (HB) H.B. 202 will limit the retire /rehire benefits of school employees that will effect some of the school’s employees. She also reported that...
Association Adds New Life to Cemeteries
Newton Township - For months now, members of the Newton Township Cemetery Association have volunteered their time and energy to bringing new life to a piece of local history – several pieces, in fact. Multiple headstones, monuments, and other grave markers – many as old as the early 1800s – have fallen into disrepair due to age, the elements, and...
Troy Township Celebrates Two Hundred Years
Troy Township - Troy Township celebrated 200 years this past weekend as they resurrected their Homecoming that had fizzled out several years ago. This year’s event was very similar to days gone by with added events for a modern day flair. The celebration started Friday night with the first-ever Troy Idol. The idol contest was emceed by Linda Cain and...
Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society held their pot-luck picnic for the summer at the home of Iva Walker on August 15. The food, as usual, was the highlight of the evening but plans for the approaching Antiques Appraisal Fair came in a close second. A meeting held around a fire pit, with desserts on plates, can...
Rotary Report
For all of you out there who’ve been just waiting to join the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club but got hung up on the meeting night, here’s your chance. The group is moving back to its Monday night time slot and will be convening at the Kennedy Center in Hiram at 5:30. The food and the service at the Main Street...
Middlefield Wheelchair Collection
Middlefield - On Saturday Aug. 27, 2011, the Sparrow Christian Bookshop in Middlefield will be collecting manual wheelchairs, canes, crutches, and walkers for the Joni and Friend’s, Wheelchairs for the World program, between the hours of 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Since 1994, the Wheels for the World ministry has presented the Gospel by delivering wheelchairs and Bibles in developing...
Informational Meeting About Fracking & Land Leases
Shalersville - A meeting to address residents’ concerns about fracking and land leases will be held in Shalersville, at the Shalersville Townhall, 9090 State Route 44, Ravenna, on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, at 7 P.M. SHARP. Presenters will discuss the impacts of leasing and also address the leases currently circulating in the Mantua, Streetsboro, Shalersville, Freedom, Windham, and Ravenna area. ...
Great Geauga County Fair Promises Family Fun Over Labor Day Weekend
Burton - The Great Geauga County Fair is Ohio’s oldest fair, featuring more than 65 performers, acts, shows and contests, including the annual Fair King & Queen Contest. It’s an ideal family-friendly destination over Labor Day weekend, September 1-5, 9 a.m. to midnight daily. Since 1823, Geauga County residents of all ages have made their mark at the fair. In...
Honeybees
Windham - Windham Library’s children’s garden participants were treated to an amazing exhibit at the August 8 meeting. Fred Youngen, Pastor of the Windham Bible Church and Chairman of the Renaissance Family Center, shared his knowledge of honeybees. Youngen currently has eight active hives and brought a frame of live honeybees to show the children. He explained the activities...
Dirt Dauber News
Windham - Last month seven members toured the Draime Estate Gardens in Howland, along with some guests and members of the Grass Roots garden club. It is a private facility providing educational opportunities and hands on experiences to students of horticulture, art and science. It is run by Kent State. The 12 acre tour was magnificent. The Dirt Daubers took...
The Heart of Doll Country
Garrettsville - The August meeting of The Heart of Doll Country was held at Garrettsville’s United Methodist Church on August 2nd. After the minutes and Treasurer’s report were read, members discussed some upcoming proposed trips. A visit to the Museum in Erie, Pennsylvania to see a display of life-sized needle sculpted dolls, the Strongsville Doll and Bear Show, and...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County
The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County has had a busy summer. They’ve participated in many parades, open houses, block parties, and sold gallons & gallons of bean soup for the Ashtabula Tractor’s clubs summer show. We donated time & tractors plowing a field for the Grace Fellowship Church’s new property on Kings Graves Rd. in Vienna and so...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary went into its international mode recently, entertaining Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars Yeonmin Kim of the Republic of South Korea and Sayuri Minakuchi from Japan at their August 10 meeting at the Main Street Grille and Brewing Company. These well-spoken and personable individuals are both studying at Kent State University and made interesting presentations concerning certain cultural aspects of...
The Biggest Loser
8th Count Dance Studio in Garrettsville is sponsoring a “Biggest Loser” contest at the studio. Registration is $25 for 6 sessions of Zumba. Each week a $3 fee will be charged which goes into the “Winner’s Pot”. There will be a weekly weigh in and the person who loses the most weight at the end of the six weeks...
“Make It Work”, Series
Newton Falls - Still looking for a job or wishing to find a different one? The Newton Falls Public Library is offering Make It Work: job hunting, networking, & resumes. The series includes how to network, job search, and write a resume that will get you noticed. Participants are encouraged to attend all three of the two-hour sessions. Class...
Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club hosts NRA Youth Sportsfest
Vienna – The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club will host a free NRA Youth Sportsfest on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Fish & Game Club of Vienna on SR 193 across from the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. The purpose of this event is to teach basic gun & archery safety,...
Anglers Anonymous to host “Ladies on the Lakes”
Warren - Anglers Anonymous of Warren will be hosting a first time fishing event for fifteen pre-registered ladies on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. The event will be held at Fish & Game club of Vienna on St. Rt. 198 across from the Cafareo aircraft hanger. There is no charge or fee for the event. With the program being held on...
Peachy-keen!
Garrettsville - The last Garrettsville Cruise Night of the season was just peachy, thank you very much. Joe Leonard got to take his “new” fire engine out for several spins, with passengers and the ever-popular plush dalmatian on board. The band was keeping things lively, interrupted at intervals by the inimitable Jerry Kehoe announcing winners of various raffles--prizes from...
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Ya got yer debt crisis. Ya got yer deficit crisis. Ya got yer health/obesity crisis. Ya got yer apes takin’ over the planet. What else can go wrong? OMG! It’s Rotary! Well, actually, it’s sort of systemic thing. Communal and fraternal organizations (not to mention churches) everywhere are facing declining membership and participation. Where once-upon-a-time every little town had its own...
Area Businessman Has A Successful Career Change
Garrettsville - James Irwin who was part owner and operator of Irwin Hardware on Main St. in Garrettsville for over 30 years, is now an independent insurance agent known as “Irwin Health & Life”. Jim services many individuals in the north east Ohio region. He specializes in the senior age markets, (65 and older), those who are in the Medicare...
Appalachian Experience 2011
Mantua - A group of four adults and five high school teens from Mantua’s St. Joseph Church participated in the Housing Repair Program based at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clintwood, Virginia, the week of June 18-25. Volunteers made the 400 mile, seven-hour trip to the western tip of Virginia for the week-long experience to help low-income residents maintain...
Newton Falls Marks the Spot for Bargain Hunting
Summer is almost over but the bargain hunting has just begun. Last month the ordinarily sleepy little town of Newton Falls was filled with crowds looking for some Fourth of July excitement. This weekend the same streets will be flooded with yard sale shoppers looking for a great deal. All the planning that the Newton Falls Community-Wide Yard Sale...
Freedom Township News
Freedom Twp. - The regular meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Hammar at 7:30 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2011. All trustees were present. Mr. Hammar led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Martin made the motion, seconded by Mr. Zizka, to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2011 regular ...
