Who Will Be The Villager of The Year?
The Weekly Villager, in conjunction with the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce, is looking for “The Villager of The Year”. As we all dealt with the ever changing world of Covid in 2020, we saw the best (and sadly, sometimes worst) of people. Some just dealt with things, moved on and waited to see what was coming next, while...
Local Man Shares UFO Experience – Part II
You’ll recall from the first part of Joe’s story, which appeared in the December 25th issue, where he shared what he experienced one night on Shanks Downes Road on his way home from work. You’ll remember that Joe set the phone aside, and didn’t think about them again until he sat down to remove old contacts and download photos...
People Tree Sharing Program Gives Thanks!
What a year 2020 has been. The needs in our community have never been greater and the generosity of our community rose to meet the challenge. Wednesday, Dec 9 saw a drive thru distribution of Christmas gifts, food, personal items and coats at the Faith Free Evangelical Church on Windham Parkman Road. With the help of the Church, Sky Plaza...
Giving Thanks from NGCC
This holiday season, amidst the vast uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, NGCC has a great deal to be thankful for. Our community is a generous and special place, our volunteers give unconditionally and our patrons always demonstrate a genuine thanks for the services they utilize. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped NGCC...
Local Man Shares UFO Experience
At the close of this year, even the most positive among us has had trouble dealing with 2020. With a global pandemic changing the way we live, political upheaval, racial divides, and an election fraught with venom and strife, even the threat of murder hornets don’t faze us after all that 2020 has dumped on our doorsteps. So learning...
Shop with a Cop: 2020 Style
“We hold this is a very special program dear to our hearts,” explained Hiram Police Chief Brian Gregory. He explained that former Hiram Police Chief Ed Samec began the program eight years ago in an effort to build bonds between local officers and some of the children and families they serve. “’Shop with a Cop’ builds a bond that is essential to community policing; the program also provides much needed holiday cheer for deserving families experiencing hardship,” Chief Gregory continued. “There should be no child that feels the sense of confusion and the feeling of going without during the holiday season,” he added.
NGCC is making a difference in our community
The number of families and individuals who live in hunger in the United States is on the rise and sadly Portage County is not exempt from this statistic. The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard has been fortunate to have the support of our community which allows us to help our neighbors in need make ends meet. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
On the eve of snowfall, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met a’la Zoom to discuss the following topics : The club is searching for Zoom speakers to enliven the meetings and, possibly, to embark upon an interview format, visiting local sponsors of the group’s activities and other local businesses and individuals. Video interviews would then be posted on the Rotary Facebook page...
Villager Emporium Teams Up With Garfield PTO For Kids Santa Shop
The annual Santa shop – it’s fun and festive and has delighted children for decades. It’s a chance for little ones to shop for gifts for their loved ones (and sometimes themselves). Sadly due to the corona virus the PTO is unable to host the traditional Santa shop at school this year. When the sad news spread of no Santa...
Garrettsville Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on October 14th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Larry Beatty, John Chambers, and Tom Collins (via Zoom). Jeff Kaiser was unable to attend as he was traveling at the time. Due to COVID-19 social distancing...
Can You Solve The Christmas Mystery In Garrettsville?
Higgeldy piggeldySanta on Christmas EveSleigh full of starlight,A-twinkle his eyes. Santa’s voice worships theGlittering quietude,Spreading good cheerAs he crosses the sky. Garrettsville - The Garfield PTO in partnership with the Garfield Middle School Beta Club have announced their first annual Holiday Hunt! Clues will be hidden within the uniquely painted window murals of local businesses; each mural will represent a classic...
Santa Making Adjustments In Schedule To Ensure Christmas Eve Travels
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce was notified this week that Santa and many of his elves are on pre-Christmas travel restrictions through Christmas Eve, which means that he will not be making his annual appearance at the clock tower lighting. Upon hearing from Santa, the chamber board determined that we would do our part and follow...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Short & Sweet and zooming along, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club met online to contemplate some particulars about the upcoming RAFFLE on Friday, November 13, 2020. First of all, where to stage this fandango? Especially, where to have this, considering health and safety issues currently in force. A brand-new ticket drum will be used on this momentous occasion and there...
Garrettsville Council Sets New Rates for Cemetery
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on October 14th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty, John Chambers and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the meeting was held in person with no audience. The meeting was...
People Tree Holiday Program 2020.
We know it seems early, but if you or your family need help this season, it is time let us know! People Tree provides Christmas gifts for children 14 years old and younger, not being served by another group, who live in the JAG School system and the Windham School system. We also provide Holiday food for anyone who would...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The following items were under discussion at the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting on October 19, 2020 via zoom :Sponsorship for the November 13 Rotary Raffle are still coming in, are much appreciated and still available. See any Rotarian. Ditto for tickets for the event. Tickets are available at McCumbers-Brady Realty, The Business Works and Middlefield Bank. Great odds for winning....
An Apple A Day
Although many plans have been altered this year due to covid-19, your autumn tradition of picking apples is still a wonderful option. You’ll get outside with your family or friends, enjoy freshly picked local fruit, and make some memories. And who knows, maybe an apple a day, along with hand washing and mask wearing, can keep the doctor --...
Girl Scout Troop #90206 Earns Bronze Award
Garrettsville - Garrettsville Girl Scout Troop #90206 is proud to announce the completion of their Bronze Award project, a Free Little Pantry. The pantry is located at 8233 Park Avenue in Garrettsville and is available to everyone 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The pantry operates on a “take what you need, give what you can” system...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary zoomed into discussion of their yearly fundraiser, the Reverse Raffle, deciding the NEW and IMPROVED format during this ?Wild? and ?Crazy? year at their meeting on September 21, 2020. Sponsors will be particularly key this year as the procedure moves to a hybrid situation, with actual tickets available from members (Get yours right away. Don’t miss...
Jr. Cavs Youth Basketball is back at Garrettsville for the 2020 Fall season!
This league is for ages 3-15 and all skill levels. Each player will receive a NEW Jr. Cavs jersey and a ticket to a future Cavs game. We will be following all local and state guidelines for a safe return to play and hope to see you and the family soon! League Information: Registration is now open and will close on...
Restaurant Impossible Returns to the Mill
Garrettsville - Most people remember that last fall, Robert Irvine and the Restaurant Impossible crew visited Garrettsville to help Garrett’s Mill owners Brian and Shelli Buchanan reinvigorate the struggling business. Prior to the visit, Brian was forced to return to his former job as a truck driver, while Shelli divided her time between the restaurant and her work as...
Garrettsville Council Applies for Diesel Grant
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on September 9th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty, John Chambers and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements the meeting was held in person with no audience, however Portage County...
GFN Joint Fire District Awarded Grant
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District has been awarded a FEMA grant. This grant was applied for by in-house personnel in March during the request cycle. FEMA has awarded us a grant to purchase new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The grant consists of $162,674.29 of federal funds and our share of $8,133.71. The grant will be used...
Garfield Grad Earns Two Awards While Completing Marine Boot Camp
A Garrettsville, OH native who excelled in track & field at James A. Garfield High School has translated her skills to rare achievement in her military service. US Marine Corps Private First-Class Mariah Vazquez recently scored the highest in Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness of her company. PFC Vazquez scored 600 out of 600 points, surpassing 161 men and...
PCDL on November 3 Ballot- Issue #31
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be appearing on the November 3, 2020 ballot as Issue #31. The Library is asking for a 1-Mill, 10-year property tax levy to supplement its operating budget. At present, PCDL is one of the only systems in the area that relies solely on state funding. Because it does not currently receive any money...
2020 – 2021 Bus Routes – James A Garfield Local School District
Editor's Note: The bus routes are provided by the school for publication. Please DO NOT call the Villager to complain about them. Bus 1 - Dreama AdkinsHigh School / Middle SchoolSTREET TIMESouthwood Apts 7:05Creekwood Apts 7:06South St 7:08Clover Lane 7:10Meadow Run 7:15North St 7:20Village Dr 7:25Vanderslice 7:26South St 7:30 Elementary SchoolSTREET TIMESouthwood Apts 8:00Creekwood Apts 8:02Clover Lane 8:06Meadow Run 8:10North St...
Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Co. Gives Presentation at G-H Rotary Meeting
Shelli Buchanan was the presenter of information at the August 31, 2020 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, via Zoom. She described the ongoing relationship with the folks from Restaurant Impossible who had come to Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Company earlier to assist in the reorganization and renovation which has brought the establishment to its current operating success. There have...
Starting a Year Like No Other
The start of a normal school year involves weeks of planning, teams of staff and countless people working behind the scenes to make opening day perfect for our kids. This year, however, has tested the best of us. Teams of employees have been working around the clock to ensure the safest environment for our students, staff and families.As we...
Garrettsville’s South Street Water Main Project Gains Momentum at Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on August 12th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty, John Chambers and Tom Collins. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements the meeting was held in person with no audience, however the meeting...
JAG Historical Society Cancels the 2020 Christmas Walk
Garrettsville - With the uncertainty of the destination of the Covid-19 pandemic, the James A Garfield Historical Society has reluctantly decided to cancel this years’ Christmas Walk. This would have been the Society’s 20th Walk. The slogan was to be “We Celebrate Our 20th in 2020”. Now the twentieth celebration will be postponed until the year 2022. (“We Celebrate Our...
