The upside of a big snowfall? John Lambert’s amazing snow art!
Pictured is Santa enjoying a relaxing 'Spa Day' after the busy holiday.Lambert resides on Wolff Drive in Garrettsville.
Windham Church Celebrates 200 Years
Windham - Windham’s Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) celebrated 200 years serving the community this past Sunday. The celebration included the traditional morning worship, a catered dinner and a dedication service in the afternoon. The church was established in Becket, MA, on May 20, 1811 prior to the residents heading west to establish a new community here in Windham....
Newton Falls Kiwanis present race check
Newton Falls Kiwanis president Linda Hrenko is shown with City Manager Jack Haney, Karen Car from the Senior Van, Labor day race directors Vonda Vencel and Jenn Riehl. In their hands is a giant check in the amount of $5,059 which is the profit from the 2011 Labor Day race. Congratulations to all the sponsors, runners, and volunteers that made...
Print Pioneer Pond Donates Works to Hiram
Noted artist and print-maker Clayton Pond has donated 21 of his limited edition silk-screen prints to Hiram College. Pond, who pioneered silk screen print-making processes in the 1960’s and ‘70s, and gained notoriety in association with the New Realism and Pop Art communities of artists, who converged on New York City’s Soho district, said he made the donation to Hiram...
“The Dinner Party”
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre presents “The Dinner Party” by Neil Simon on January 11, 12, 18 and 19th at 7pm and January 13th at 2pm. The production will be held in the James A. Garfield High School’s, Iva Walker Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for: $10.00 for Adults 12 years of age and over, $7.00...
Rotary Report
Members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary took a field trip to the wilds of the Hiram College Barrow Field Station on Wheeler Rd to be enlightened on the scope and purpose of the operation of the facility. One of Hiram College’s curricular centers, its focus is on the Study of Nature and Society, and its director is Matt Hils, professor...
Rotary Variety Show Coming April 20th
Mantua - The Rotary Club of Mantua will present its traditional Variety Show, showcasing local talent with additional performers from Hiram College and relatives and frien ds of local residents. Several favorites will return, including Bob Stehli, Char and Jena Head and Heather Ristau. A well-known local musician, Steve Vanderink, will be joining the entertainers this year. The show...
Heart Of Doll Country News
The September meeting of Heart of Doll Country was on September 6th, 2011. and all but one member were present. After the reading of the minutes, and the treasurer’s report, the group discussed first the upcoming trip to the Kent Museum of Fashion to see the exhibit, “On the Homefront”, a Civil War display. The date of October 8th...
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...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville - More Family Week prep for the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary--Carolyn Miller, liaison with the Windham Schools, outlined her very thorough plans and procedures promoting all phases of the operation. She’s an organizer! Other facets of the festivities--recognition for couples married fifty years or more (seeking nominations), contests (and judging of same), prizes, sponsors, Fun Day activities--all came in for...
Hiram PD Receives Grant
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department recently received a $500 “Step Outside” grant from the Ohio Department of Wildlife. The grant award will be directed toward a community program called, “Cops and Kids” Fishing Day. The event will be free of charge to anybody who attends. The intent of “Cops and Kids” Fishing Day is to bring community children...
Windham Police Seek To Form Auxiliary Police Unit
Windham - Windham Police are seeking individuals who have an interest in becoming Auxiliary Police Officers. The unpaid voluntary position will be comprised of a limited number of men and women, over the age of 21. Other qualifications of the applicant is to have no criminal history, good driving record, and be of good character. Background checks will be...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary reflected on a number of things at their most recent meeting in the Hiram College Dining Hall. To wit : Jim Irwin’s account of the Tall Ships event in Cleveland sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cleveland—interesting but HOT. Local flooding…with pictures on cell phones, natch…and recollections of other flood events. Discussion of the names of those with some interest...
Windham Village to Purchase Fuel from Circle K
Windham - The regularly scheduled meeting of the village council was rescheduled for April 27, 2011. The council was missing one member. The pledge of allegiance was recited and the meeting began. The last council meeting the fire chief explained that the village had received a warning about their fuel systems not being in compliance with the new standards. After...
Literary Club News
On February 13th the Literary Musical Club held their monthly meeting. Margaret Lappert and Betty Hamilton were our hostess and did the tables in Valentine theme with a red rose for everyone. We went over the new membership books and talked about upcoming programs. Sounds good! But to make it all happen, we need all the members to attend the...
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...
Special Meeting Scheduled In Nelson Twp. to Discuss NGCC
Nelson Twp. - Currently, more than 140 families in the Garrettsville area rely on the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) for supplemental groceries. In the one year that they have been open, NGCC has distributed over 34,000 food items to those in need. “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity and support we have received from the community during...
Nelson Trustees To Review Health Care Premiums
Nelson Twp. - Prior to their regularly scheduled July 6th meeting, the Nelson Township Trustees reviewed and passed the 2012 budget that had been presented by Dave Finney at the June 15th meeting. After a review of the prior meeting minutes, Dave Finney presented the June bank reconcilliation and warrants 20630 - 20654 for review and payment. Due to an increase...
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...
Kiwanis Presents Books To Students
Newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis members presented a new book to each 1st grade student. Pictured above is teacher Mrs Greathouse and her students proudly holding up their new books. Kiwanis President Linda " Sunshine" Hrenko and her crew Barry " Bigbird" Silliphant, Charley "choo choo" Strum, Eddie " I am at a loss for words" Read, Bob" Boy...
Hiram Fire Dept. Gets Thermal Imager Camera
Hiram - In March, the Hiram Fire Department took delivery of a new Scott Thermal Imager Camera as part of a NOPEC grant, written by Hiram Township Trustee Chairman Steve Pancost. The camera’s cost was $9,600 and was given to the Fire Department by the Township to carry on-board our newest engine. This life-saving device can be used to...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are out and about again, with their annual--well, mostly--roadside clean-up on St. Rte 82 between Garrettsville and Hiram. You know the line,”the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”? Well, it sort of applied in this instance. Those that were able to show up--they definitely showed in fluorescent vests--(several auxiliary possibilities were unable to make it)...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians met in the Hiram College Dining Hall on October 21, 2013 to hear from District 6630 Governor Bob Johnson of the Middlefield-Burton Rotary Club; Assistant Governor George Schumacher of the Aurora Rotary Club was also in attendance. They made announcements of events upcoming on November 3 at Doogans in Aurora and on November 9 at the DoubleTree...
Hiram College Inspiring Next Generation of Techies
Hiram - Instead of spending summer vacation playing video games, Hiram College wants to teach kids how to design and build their own video games. This summer, Hiram College has partnered with TECH CORPS to offer students in Portage County the opportunity to participate in TECHie Camp. TECHie Camp is a full-day, week-long technology experience designed by TECH CORPS, a...
Rotary Fun Festival–2012
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Family Week ended as it began, with fun for all in attendance. The kids of all ages got to engage in games and contests and craft projects--with or without face-painting. Awards for participation in all of the various competitions --art & essays, etc.--were handed out. The craft table was popular, with kids making cards...
Feinstein Challenge Begins March 1st
For the past 16 years Alan Feinstein has been giving away one million dollars each year to aid agencies throughout the country that are dealing with hunger issues. He does it because he believes, “Each of us was put here on earth to do what we can to help those in need.” His money started this campaign but each one...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville - It was a buoyant mood at the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club on Monday, March 16 as the group heard from incipient new member, Adam Jenkins, of Edward Jones Investments, and Megan Ryser, of Garfield High School, who will be competing in the 4-Way Speech Contest, representing the local club. The group agreed to hold reports to presentation at the...
Portage County Conservation Awards Nominations
The 13th Annual Portage Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will take place Saturday April 9 and will feature a reception with music by Mitch Reed, hors d’oeuvres featuring local foods, a buffet dinner, a silent auction and more. The Portage Park Foundation is seeking nominations for potential awardees to be honored at the event. Nominations for this year’s awards will be...
Portage County Celebrates Government Month
Ravenna - On April 12, the Portage County Commissioners hosted an Open House followed by an evening meeting. The event was held to commemorate National County Government Month. Several county offices and departments participated. The Woodlands at Robinson (county nursing home) offered free blood pressure checks. The Dog Warden brought dogs to be adpoted at a...
