General James A. Garfield is coming to Mantua!
Mantua - At the Mantua Historical Society’s May meeting, the members brought in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam era memorabilia from their families, to share with guests and each other in honor of Memorial Day. Cara Broemsen, a guest, is seen looking over some of the display. The Society’s next meeting will be on Sunday, June...
Rotary Report
Elf Helpers, sign up for your Santa delivery of Christmas gifts ASAP. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are co-ordinating the personal visits by the “right jolly old elf” again this year. For many families, it is a tradition stretching across generations, so you’ll want to make sure that you sign up and get the packages that you’d like to be delivered to...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on April 21, 2014 in the historic Mott Building for a full slate of official business and some interesting highlights. Ed Perdian made a cameo appearance to propose an activity that the group might consider offering during SummerFest this year: a tour of historic homes in the village via horse-drawn Amish...
Garrettsville Summerfest 2011 Draws Record Crowds
Garrettsville - Summerfest brought the tranquil town of Garrettsville to life last weekend as record crowds jammed the downtown area for a weekend of fun. The rain didn’t keep folks from coming out to celebrate summer with style. Folks armed with umbrellas came out ready to celebrate the start of summer on Friday. Mayor Craig Moser declared the weekend...
“Wet & Wild” Olympics
Caught up in the excitement of the Summer Olympics? Dream of owning a gold medal? Bring your friends and have fun at Windham Library’s “Wet & Wild Olympics”, Monday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m. Challenge yourself and others in a selection of outside games all guaranteed to get you wet! If movies are more your speed, join us at...
Carbon Nation
The Sierra Club invites you to join them at Hiram College on Tuesday, March 26th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Room 123 in Gerstacker Hall to view the film, “Carbon Nation”. The event is free and open to the public--all local residents, Hiram College students, staff and faculty. There will be a discussion period following the screening. “Carbon Nation”...
Happy Birthday, Social Security and Medicare!
Windham - Renaissance Family Center (RFC) recently held a birthday party for Social Security and Medicare last Friday. They celebrated the fact that Social Security turned 77 years old and Medicare turned 47 years old this year. Along with the birthday party the group brought in many local organizations to help folks know what services are available to seniors...
Newton Falls Schoolmates Reunion
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends 94th Reunion was celebrated June 15tg at DeVieste’s Banquet Room in Warren, with 374 people in attendance. Welcoming the schoolmates were: Connie Swartz Ansley, Jenny Gordon Clark, Diane Winters Coss, Kathy Rudolph Fowler, Jackie Hrenko Kanaan, Kathy Kezele Lewis and Louise and Wendell Montgomery, all members of the class of...
MSFD Honors Retired Fire Captain
Mantua - Last Sunday afternoon, the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department held a ceremony that was over 18 years in the making. That’s when the department presented a fire axe to former Fire Captain Ed Leferink, who retired in the late 1990’s, in a ceremony that day. According to firefighter and unofficial station historian Tim Benner, Fire Captain Ed Leferink, a 90-year-old...
“Petals & Pearls Boutique” and “Party in a Cup” offering Private Tea Parties
Aurora - An exciting new venture opened June 9, 2012, in the historic 1815 house at 170 S. Chillicothe Rd in Aurora. Petals & Pearls Boutique offers home decor, personal and fashion accessories, antiques, and more. Its partnering business, Party in a Cup, offers private tea parties. It's a unique, delightful and surprisingly distinctive store. A departure from the typical,...
Kent TimeBank hosting fundraiser at historical society museum, sunshine invited to attend.
Kent - The Kent Community TimeBank invites guests to “Let the Sun Shine In” on Friday May 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Kent Historical Society Museum, 237 E. Main St. Kent, Ohio. For $20 admission, attendees receive an advanced preview of the Museum’s new exhibit, "Fun in the Summertime.” The display features relics from Ohio amusement parks,...
The Church in Aurora
Aurora - The Church in Aurora is one of the most prominent landmarks in the City of Aurora. With its towering white steeple and beautiful architecture there is no question why so many couples, my husband and myself included, choose to share their wedding vows there every year. This is the perfect setting for every fairy tale wedding. It...
Aurora Business Receives Cascade Capital Business Growth Award
Aurora - Home Instead Senior Care has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as a winner of The Business Growth Award, presented by Smart Business and Cascade Capital Corporation. This award was created in recognition of the existing and increasingly significant role area small companies play towards the continuing economic growth and vitality of our local...
Century Village Museum Unveils Plans for an Exciting World War II Tribute Event
Burton – The Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum has announced plans to step back to 1941 for an event to honor the area’s World War II military veterans and those who supported the war effort at home. The event, Remembering Our World War II Veterans, will commemorate the era with entertainment and attractions on the grounds of Century...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians have continued discussions on the Great Buckeye Block Fire in Garrettsville, the effects and the future actions that could be taken by both the local group and Rotarians across the district who wish to make contributions. Any funds raised will likely be channeled through the 6630 District to be utilized in specific projects denoting the Rotary presence...
Warren Amateur Radio Annual Field Day
Warren Amateur Radio field day will be held at Mosquito Lake State park at the boat ramp off route 305. It will begin around 2 pm on Saturday the 27th and end on Sunday the 28th at 2pm. You do not have to be a ham operator to participate. As long as there is a valid ham operator at the...
On The Move…
The Weekly Villager staff is working hard to wrap up the transition to our new office space. Individual articles from this week's paper will not be posted online, instead we encourage our online readership to take advantage of our digital archive. We intend to return to our standard posting schedule next week. This week's paper can be viewed as a PDF...
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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...
Circulation Coordinator Retiring From the Garrettsville Library
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Library announced earlier this month that Dianne Hager, Circulation Coordinator, will retire at the end of April. In her present position since 1998, Hager first began her career at the Portage County District Library in 1985 at the Pierce Streetsboro Library (when it was still two connected houses on State Route 43). Among her many...
Up, up and Away…
Ravenna - The 34th Annual Balloon A-Fair was deemed a success. The event offered two parades, a fireworks display, vendors, live entertainment, food, rides and, of course, two spectacular balloon launches. Saturday’s balloon launch drew near record numbers to Sunbeau Valley Farms to watch the sky become a kaleidoscope of colors as 22 balloons took flight. The crowd started forming around...
Roy Rogers Jr. to be Grand Parade Marshal at Middlefield Summer Fest
Middlefield - This Saturday, July 27 promises to be a full day of pure fun with more than 100 local businesses, organizations and individuals taking part. It all begins early with the Amish Buggy Classic 5K Race. An Amish-driven buggy actually leads the 100 plus runners at the starting line. At 11 a.m. the entertainment begins with “The PopTarts” performing...
Twentieth Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on February 6, 2014 in the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library as part of the theme for the year, Through the Year with Dewey (Dewey Decimal System, that is). The roll call was answered by proposing what members felt would be fine new inventions for the betterment of everyday...
14th Annual Patchwork Benefit for DDC Clinic ~ Center for Special Needs Children
Middlefield – The 14th Annual Patchwork Benefit will be held at Federated Church Family Life Center located in Bainbridge Township, Ohio on April 12, 2014. Upon arrival, party guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, stroll through items up for sale in the live auction, bid on unique silent auction items and purchase tickets for the Chinese raffle items. The Annual Patchwork...
