JAG Schools awarded USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grant
Innovative offerings will find a home in a renovated Commons space James A. Garfield Local Schools is thrilled to announce the receipt of the USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grant. This highly competitive federal grant has been awarded to JAG in the amount of $115,641 and will be used to purchase new equipment for the kitchen at the Middle/High School, significantly...
Cruisin’ into Garrettsville: Celebrating 36 Years of Classic Cars
When it comes to enjoying the summer, there are very few things that Garrettsville residents enjoy more than taking in the Garrettsville Cruise Night car shows. Although two shows have already been held, there are still three more to look forward to, with the third one taking place on July 20 on Main Street. “There are some that are really...
James A. Garfield Historical Society ready to open time capsule
It was 100 years ago when the Garrettsville Women’s Study Group planted a time capsule at the base of the monument in front of the old Opera House. The time has come to open that time capsule and the James A. Garfield Historical Society will hold a ceremony on Saturday open the capsule to discover what their ancestors left...
The Wiener Guy food truck becomes Portage County staple
In the summer of 2020, Ravenna resident Cory Rabatin only had a hot dog cart, two tables and a tent to promote his new food business, The Wiener Guy. Four years later, The Wiener Guy has become one of the most sought-after food trucks in Portage County. “I get told all of the time we make hot dogs fun. I...
Sip & Shop along Main Street at the end of July
On July 27, 2024, Main Street in Garrettsville will host a Sip n Shop event from noon until 8 PM. This popular event brings together local wineries, artisans, and live music for a day of community celebration. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample wines from a variety of local wineries, including LaLeure Vineyards Winery, Nauti Winery, It's Your Winery,...
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Portage County District Library
For immediate release: Join the Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, July 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for this month’s Spicy Romance Book Club! This month we will be reading “Fangirl Down”. by Tessa Bailey. Limited to 30 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/10606363. A limited number of copies are available at the Garrettsville Circulation Desk, or look for the eBook through Libby...
Summerfest kicks off timewarp weekend this Friday
When Garrettsville’s Summerfest first took place in 2005, organizer Aaron King acknowledged it was hard to generate interest. Now, whenever the event rolls around each summer, availability quickly fills up and it appears this will be another packed house when the annual summer festival begins this weekend. “We have two stages of entertainment, a lot of live music, contests and...
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Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary--June 24, 2024 The June 24. 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club was largely spent in reviewing the recent golf outing held at SugarBush Golf Club as a fund-raiser for the recently-begun Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail at Garrettsville’s South Street (Bill Phelps) park. The verdict was decidedly favorable, despite the crushing heat and participants were happy...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Keegan Sell ready to tackle new chapter at Grand Valley State University
Garfield graduate Keegan Sell’s varsity career in both wrestling and football has been etched into the school record books. He is now hitting the reset button when he continues his football career at Grand Valley State University this fall. “I am super excited,” Sell told The Weekly Villager on June 11. “I am a little bit nervous. It is a...
Ford Motor Company shines spotlight on small town America in new commercial
On June 18th, Garrettsville, Ohio, became the latest setting for Ford Motor Company’s new commercial, a heartfelt tribute to the small towns that form the backbone of America. While it may not be a Hollywood blockbuster, this production is set to capture the nation’s attention by celebrating the vibrant communities that strengthen the country. Garrettsville, a quaint village known for...
The Great Reveal – Unveiling Our Roots
The Great Reveal of the 100-year-old time capsule is only three weeks away and the members of the James A. Garfield Historical Society in Garrettsville are working hard on the days’ events. Come join us as we kick off the celebration of the last 100 years with a free history walk July 6th from 9-11 am. Four stations will give...
Council discusses parking, paving and preservation
In attendance at the June 12th Garrettsville Village Council meeting were Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Mark Brady; also present were village solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty. Councilman John Chambers was not present. Prior to the regular meeting a public hearing was held by Council President Tom Hardesty...
G-H Rotary News
The June 10, 2024 meeting of the Garettsville-Hiram Rotary met to cover the following topics: The winner of the mural design competition was JAG art teacher Libby Frato-Sweeney; execution of the project will be coming up. Preparations for the Golf Outing slated for June 21 are proceeding apace–still a few slots open, door prizes still appreciated, helpers are being assigned,...
Eric Geddes embraces new challenge at Ohio Dominican University
For Garfield graduate Eric Geddes, his four years with the G-Men’s athletic programs went by in the blink of an eye but he treasured every moment. The right-handed pitching ace will continue his athletic career by playing baseball at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus. “With baseball I feel like I have a better opportunity to do something in baseball maybe...
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Ohio
The American Pickers are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in August 2024. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing...
Embrace healthy eating & meal planning at the Garrettsville Farmers’ Market
Everywhere you turn, there are multiple sources for nutritional information, meal planning resources, and meal kits purported to help you save time and money while eating healthier, less wasteful meals. With such an abundance of information from so many various sources, it’s easy to be overwhelmed or confused. According to Jen Wykoff from the Reiki Ranch, one of the most...
New trail provides accessibility for all in Garrettsville
The Village Park on South Street in Garrettsville is about to get a major upgrade that will provide better access for residents of all abilities. The vision for this project came from the late Tom Collins, a beloved resident, councilperson and community supporter. “Tom would share his concern for those he knew that were sitting around in their (wheel)chairs for...
The Garrettsville Water Department will be flushing hydrants June 24 through June 28, 2024.
Hydrants will be flushed randomly throughout the Village. You may notice a drop in your water pressure. The water will be safe to drink although there may be discoloration. Please be sure to check your water for discoloration prior to doing any laundry. Any questions should be directed to the Village Hall office at 330-527-4424. By Order of the Garrettsville...
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G-H Rotary News
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary greeted the “unofficial opening” of Summer with official business concerning the selection of a design for the new mural, plans for a ceremony for the opening of work on the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park–ground-breaking, final preparations for the Rotary Golf Outing at SugarBush on June 21–personnel to work...
GPA Holds Tournament
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA) held its first Round Robin tournament on Saturday, May 11th. There were 22 participants, combining our Novice group that plays on Monday/Wednesday/Fridays, and our Intermediate group that plays on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays, for a morning of fun and fellowship. Congratulations to winners Katie Kelley and David Vincent in the final playoff. A special thank you to...
THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Connor Hunt adds three more state titles
If Garfield G-Men Connor Hunt did not have a target on his back already, he does now. The G-Men’s sophomore once again reigned supreme by winning three more state titles in the seated events of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state meet last weekend at the University of Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. “For me to go three-for-three means...
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NGCC receives donation from Garrettsville Masonic Lodge
At the May 2024 meeting of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, guest Larry Cates of the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge #246 presented a check for $418 to the food cupboard. The lodge held a baked potato and chili dinner fundraiser in April and NGCC was the beneficiary.
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JAG students earn keys to success
Leadership, Achievement, Character and Service are the four pillars of the National Junior Beta Club. In a ceremony held on April 4, 2024, in the Iva Walker Auditorium, twenty-five new students were inducted into the James A. Garfield Middle School Chapter. They were recognized by their teachers for having upheld the ideals of Beta Club. They also met all...
Garfield G-Men baseball bows out of district championship with loss against South Range
The Garfield G-Men baseball team is beginning to understand what it takes to reach a district title game consistently. They now need to figure out how to win a district championship after losing 11-1 against South Range in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III Northeast 2 district final last Wednesday at Springfield High School in Youngstown. “We made...
