20th Century Club Kicks Off New Season
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on October 3, 2024 at the home of Jane Hill, who was assisted in hostessing by Linda Fitt and Connie Pesecky. Roll call was answered by noting one’s favorite walking trail; winter residences, the Headwaters Trail, Lake Erie Bluffs, the Hiram Bio Station, in the backyard with the dog all got mentions...
Garrettsville Village Council Discusses Grass Ordinance, Tornado Sirens, and Audit Report
The Garrettsville Village Council held its regular meeting on October 9, 2024, with all council members present: Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser. Also in attendance were Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, Solicitor William Mason, and Mayor Rick Patrick. Representing the Garrettsville Police Department were Police Chief Tim...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Fall into the holiday season with the JAG Historical Society
The 2024 Christmas Walk is on its way! Sponsored by the James A. Garfield Historical Society, this year’s walk is sure to bring out the nature lover in you! The biennial Christmas Walk is set to kick off on Thursday, November 7th with the Candlelight Night. This is a very special event. Starting at 5:00 pm til 8:00...
Garfield G-Men football pulls out close victory against Liberty
As stressful as it has been seeing his team play in some closely contested games this year, Garfield G-Men football Coach Mike Moser acknowledged that his squad is becoming adept at finishing those types of games. The G-Men remained undefeated in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier play when they triumphed 20-13 against Liberty last Friday evening at JAG...
Garfield G-Men volleyball swept by Crestview, yield MVAC Grey Tier title
After a lackluster season in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier last season when they finished fourth in the conference, the Garfield G-Men girls’ volleyball team proved that it is still a force to be reckoned with. But the G-Men will once again have to settle for a runner-up finish at best after being swept 25-11, 25-5, 25-16...
The G-H Rotary Reverse Raffle is Coming
At the October 7, 2024, meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, members were in high spirits as they celebrated the successful dedication of the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail. With the trail officially opened, the club will soon be organizing a clean-up to ensure the area remains pristine for visitors. Next on the Rotary's agenda is the annual Reverse...
Garfield Middle School announces G-Men of the Month winners
We are thrilled to announce our first group of recipients of “G-Men of the Month” recognition at Garfield Middle School! Ellie Delvaux (8th grade): Staff members had mentioned that Ellie’s positivity and kindness, joined with her willingness to learn, makes her a great candidate for this honor. Sage Rainey (7th grade): Staff members had mentioned that Sage has maintained...
Christian group launches weekly discussion series at Garrettsville Cinema
In a world that often feels increasingly divided and chaotic, engaging in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter can feel more important than ever. Starting October 14, a weekly discussion series titled “Looking Up: Why Your Worldview Matters,” will offer a space for people to explore challenging topics such as politics, religion, and current events through a Christian...
Local students provide tech help to the community at Garrettsville & Randolph Libraries this fall
On October 8th, Mr. Randy Cutlip’s students from James A. Garfield High School were lending a helping hand at the Garrettsville Library. From 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, these students assisted community members with technology-related tasks as part of the “Tech Help from Teens” program, offering a valuable service to residents. This initiative, hosted by the Portage County District Library,...
Tom Collins Memorial Trail unveiled with community walk
The Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail got its official opening on Sunday, October 6, 2024 with quite the event taking place at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park…beautiful sunny day with fall-approaching southwest breezes…which began to pile up tall purple clouds and resound with thunder as the afternoon went on (severe thunderstorm warnings coming from the Youngstown stations);...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Garfield G-Men football rolls to victory against Southeast
Chalk another Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference victory off of the list for the Garfield G-Men football team. Garfield dominated MVAC Grey Tier and Portage County rival Southeast 42-7 to stay undefeated in league play last Friday evening at Freedom Field in Palmyra Township. “It was a good game,” said Coach Mike Moser. “I keep saying the same thing but we...
GHS Announces Homecoming Court
Congratulations to this year’s GHS Homecoming Court: Preston Gedeon, Mauricio Miller, Nicholas Edic, Ollie May, Harper Troyer, Abygail Seiler, Kolby Fresch, Hallie Cebulla, Serena Blohm, Hannah Kernig. Color bearers are: Elise Edwards and Brandon Bogucki. The homecoming parade will step off from Garfield Plaza at 4:30pm on Friday. The 2024 royalty will be crowned at JAG Stadium before the football...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club Prepares for dedication of the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail in Bill Phelps Park
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club held its meeting on September 30, 2024, with a focus on final preparations for the much-anticipated dedication of the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail. The event will take place on October 6, 2024, at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park, starting at 4:30 p.m. A large turnout is expected, with attendees set to enjoy balloon...
Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale will be held on the following dates: Friends ‘Members Only’ Preview on Wednesday, October 9, from 2 to 6 pm; Open to the public Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, October 12 from 10 am to 2 pm. All items are $.25 to...
Join the Chamber of Commerce for an informative evening with County Auditor Matt Kelly
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Company invites the community to join us for an engaging and informative evening on Thursday, October 10 with Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly. The event will be held at Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Company, where you can enjoy one of their craft beers while learning valuable information about the recent property assessments and...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Streetsboro boys’ cross-country earns fifth place, Garfield G-Men girls take fifth at Cardinal Invitational
At this time of the season, high school cross-country teams are preparing to make their move and be in shape as good as possible for the second half of the season. The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ and Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country teams each earned fifth place at the Cardinal Invitational with the Rockets scoring 188 points with an 11-21-33-46-77 finish...
G-H Rotary Discusses Mural Project and other events
The September 23, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a broad range of topics, including: permissions are still needed for the mural project, updates on the Opening event for the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail–invites going out, speakers, prizes for attendees, refreshments, acknowledgements of contributors/ sponsors, e.g. Portage DD, unexpected difficulties concerning construction detritus associated with the...
Garfield G-Men football thump Champion for first shutout victory
The Garfield G-Men football team may have a new look this season, but they are still setting the tone that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier. The G-Men recorded their first shutout victory of the year when they overpowered Champion 50-0 last Friday evening at Community Stadium in Warren. “I...
Garfield G-Men girls soccer blanked by Rootstown
By DANIEL SHERRIFF Despite another challenging season, the Garfield G-Men girls’ soccer team is beginning to find its defensive identity. But they still have some offensive questions to answer after losing 1-0 against Portage County rival Rootstown last Thursday evening at JAG Stadium in Garrettsville. “It was 7-1 last year so go to 1-0 this year with them is pretty impressive...
Garrettsville Pickleball Association’s Fall Round Robin Tournament
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA), held their Fall Round Robin Pickleball Tournament on the outdoor courts on September 14. There were 26 participants with two blocks of competitive play, Advanced & Intermediate. This lively group brings skillful competition and tons of fun to the courts. Our last GPA Beginner Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 10-12 on...
G-Men football begins conference play by beating LaBrae
It may be a different team this year, but the Garfield G-Men football team wanted to get off on the right foot when beginning play in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier this season. The G-Men left their mark when they defeated MVAC Grey Tier rival LaBrae 28-14 last Friday evening at JAG Field in Garrettsville. “The kids played...
G-H Rotary News
The September 16, 2024, meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club dealt with upcoming events that have been long in the planning stages. Documents to be included in the new time capsule were finalized for the ceremony on September 21. The mural producers, Cleveland Wraps, brought up issues such as permissions, safety, and weather to be managed. The dedication of the...
Council Tackles Commercial Districts, Honors Late Member at September 11 Meeting
The Garrettsville Village Council met on September 11, 2024, with council members Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, Jeff Kaiser, Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty, and Fiscal Officer Donna Love, Solicitor William Mason Rick, and Mayor Rick Patrick. Also in attendance were Police Sergeant Keith Whan, JAG School Resource Officer Emily Ahrens, and Sergeant Timothy...
Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee Reports Success Following Labor Day Car Show
The Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee met on Thursday, September 12, to discuss the outcomes of their recent fundraising efforts and plans for the future. The board, composed of Dale Belnap, Michelle Zivoder, Kyle Heim, Dylan John, and Brandon Nutter, with advisory roles held by Zach Peterson’s family—Dan & Jama Peterson, Krista Hardway, and Terry Peterson—expressed their gratitude for...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Garfield G-Men football survives Normandy in rain-soaked victory
The best way for a young team to grow is by winning a tightly contested battle. That is what the Garfield G-Men football team did last Friday evening when they fended off Normandy by a 20-12 margin at Robert M. Boulton Stadium’s Byers Field in Parma. “We found a way,” said Coach Mike Moser. “It was a pretty miserable weather...
G-H Rotary News
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting on September 9, 2024 covered plenty o’ ground, beginning with the items/documents to be placed in the new ( 80 year) time capsule to be dedicated on September 21, 2024 by the James A. Garfield Historical Society; these include Rotary officers, events and projects across the years. For the Grand Opening of the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial...
