Michael “Mike” B. Heyd
Michael “Mike” B. Heyd, 66, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away with his loving family by his side Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born December 25, 1958, in Ravenna, OH, to Esler A. and Melva M. (nee Hinzman) Heyd. He was raised in Garrettsville, and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield, belonging to the class of 1977. Mike...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Spring threatened to break out during the March 3, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary. In celebration, the following topics received consideration: • Very successful–if frozen–RoadApple Roubaix. Proceeds of the Rotary bike rinse will be going to the local Shop with a Hero program. Got good help from the InterAct kids, Good response from the bikers. Good community exposure all...
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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...
James A Garfield Local Schools Earns Award
Excellence is not just a goal at James A. Garfield Local Schools—it’s a standard. That dedication to student growth and achievement has earned JAG the 2024 Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, an honor given to only seven of Ohio’s 615 school districts. That means less than 1% of districts in the entire state received...
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
A Ticket to Garfield’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Garfield Musical Theatre will bring the beloved hit musical “Mamma Mia!” to the stage this spring, offering audiences a lively journey filled with ABBA’s iconic songs, vibrant dance numbers, and a heartwarming story. The performances are scheduled for March 27 and 28 at 7:00 p.m., with additional shows on March 29 at 2:00 p.m. and...
PCDL Little Seed Library Flourishes for 3rd Season
It’s been said that a garden is like a story, with each season adding a new chapter. Well, who better to guide gardeners of all abilities into a new chapter of gardening that our friends at the Portage County District Library? Just as in the previous two seasons, librarians Lisa at the Aurora branch, Megan at the Garrettsville branch, and...
Garfield G-Men wrestling qualifies five to the district meet at D-III sectional tournament
Although it was a small Garfield G-Men wrestling squad at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III sectional tournament last Saturday, the G-Men wrestlers who did compete made the most of their opportunities. Of its eight wrestlers, Garfield qualified five to the district tournament and had two become district alternates to take fifth place with a score of...
20th Century Club News
Nasreen Kitko was the presenter of the program on Comics and Super Heroes for the members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville on February 20, 2025 at the home of Mary Furillo, who was assisted by Maureen See and Shirley Danku. Roll call was responded to by naming one’s favorite comic or SuperHero. The “usual suspects” were named,...
JAG Historical Society News
At their first regular meeting of 2025—after January’s meeting was canceled due to cold weather—the James A. Garfield Historical Society addressed the election of officers and various housekeeping matters. The newly elected officers are President Debbie Smith, Vice President Kit Semplak, Secretary Tim Smith, and Treasurer Connie Knop, with board members Lynn Fry and Barb Hardesty. Discussions covered topics such...
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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...
Local Educators Honored with Crash-a-Class Mini-Grants
Excitement filled the classrooms at Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools and James A Garfield Local Schools as two outstanding educators were surprised with the Crash-a-Class Mini-Grant, an initiative created by Shannan Jursa to recognize and support outstanding educators in our local classrooms. Each winning educator received a $1,000 grant to support innovative classroom projects, a surprise visit, and a...
Upcoming programs at the G’ville Branch
As we kick off a new gardening season, join Jill Halligan from the OSU Extension office at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, March 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm to learn more about building and sustaining a rain garden. Registration required. Limited to 30 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/12774541. This event is intended for adults. Allen and Sally Kelly, volunteers from...
Garfield G-Men girls’ bowling crowned MVAC champions, boys take fourth place
It truly was the perfect week for the Garfield G-Men girls’ bowling team. After snagging a team berth in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II district tournament and wrapping up a perfect conference record, the G-Men took first place at the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference tournament by bowling a 3268 last Friday at the Skylane Bowling Alley...
Council Discusses Utility Reimbursements, NOPEC Grants, and Village Concerns
The Garrettsville Village Council convened on Tuesday, February 12, for its second meeting of the year. Present at the meeting were Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser; Mayor Rick Patrick; Solicitor William Mason; Fiscal Officer Donna Love; and Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty. Also in attendance were Police Chief Tim Christopher, Sergeants Keith...
JAG Musical Theatre Hosts ‘Supermarket Sweep’ Fundraiser for Mamma Mia! and NYC Choir Trip
The James A. Garfield High School Musical Theatre department is preparing to bring the hit musical Mamma Mia! to the stage this spring, promising audiences an energetic and fun-filled performance featuring ABBA’s greatest hits. Meanwhile, the JAG Choir is looking forward to an exciting trip to New York City in November 2025, where students will have the opportunity to...
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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...
Garfield G-Men wrestling secures second place at MVAC tournament
It was not ideal that the Garfield G-Men wrestling team could only fill eight weight classes at the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference tournament. Despite relinquishing the MVAC banner to Portage County rival Ravenna Southeast, the G-Men crowned two champions to finish second with a team score of 164 points last Saturday at Crestview High School. “I think they would have...
James A. Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll – Second Quarter
3rd Grade Honor Roll Norah Evans, Alba Macek, Hadley Boxler, Jared Holbrook, Will Kohler, Elena Molnar, Makenzie Geer, Mason Rakes, Lily Porcase, Seleste Rainey, Carson Erwin, Liam Washington, Carson Kaiser, Kevin Space, Annie Hayhurst, Reece Huebner, Addy Cunningham, Ryan Barnosky, Carson Cutlip, Van Ellerhorst, Khari Oliver, Laura Hartman, Ryker Clark, Alice Lilly, Landon Wade, Elijah Johnson, Jax Janke, Paisley Dorris, Adilyn...
20th Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on February 6, 2025 in the meeting space at the Covenant Bible Fellowship Church on High St. to settle back-ordered discussions on revisions to the constitution and by-laws, select nominating committee members and seek recommendations for a venue for the Spring Party…all in good time. Roll call was answered by airing personal stressors...
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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...
Garfield Girls Bowling Advances to District
Congratulations to the Lady G-Men bowlers on finishing 2nd at Monday’s Sectional Championships! The girls will compete at next weekend’s District Championships at Rosewood Lanes!
Gedeon Breaks Garfield’s All-Time Scoring Record
Senior Preston Gedeon has etched his name in Garfield basketball history, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. Entering the game needing 21 points to surpass the previous record of 1,325, Gedeon wasted no time, achieving the milestone by halftime. He finished the night with a career-high 40 points, setting the new record at 1,326—and counting. With his impressive performance, Gedeon...
News Release
Portage County District Library Join the Garrettsville Library on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm for a Virtual Investigation at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. This is a virtual interactive ZOOM program with FORD’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. You can take part in this program at the library, or right from your own home! Join Detective James McDevitt as...
Youth Wrestling: A Personal Story
It all started when I asked my seasoned wrestler husband if we should offer our son the opportunity to wrestle on his school's youth wrestling program. Little did I know that I would be lectured of what it means to be a wrestler. You see, I am no stranger to hard work in sports. Being a veteran swimmer myself...
JAG Boys and Girls Teams Look to Finish Season Strong
As the 2025 bowling season progresses, both Garfield’s boys' and girls' teams have demonstrated hard work, skill, and camaraderie, with both squads facing their fair share of challenges and triumphs. For many of the bowlers, including senior Jayden Saylor and sophomore Sierra Foy, joining the team was a natural fit. Jayden, who began seriously bowling in his freshman year, wanted...
Bridging Generations Through Technology
On Tuesday, February 11th, a group of talented and enthusiastic James A. Garfield High School students will host a special event at the Garrettsville Library to assist senior citizens with all their technology needs. This fantastic initiative will run from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Need help setting up a...
Garfield G-Men wrestling triumphs against Berkshire in dual meet
Dual meets have not been the strength of the Garfield G-Men’s wrestling team this season as they have the lacked the ability to fill every weight class. Even with a short-handed squad, the G-Men spoiled Berkshire’s senior night by edging the Badgers 32-28 Wednesday evening in Burton. “They wrestled well,” said Garfield Coach Dan Andel. “We paired up fairly well...
JAG Hall of Fame Inducts Five New Members
James A. Garfield High School honored five individuals during its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Feb. 7, at the JAG Fieldhouse. The event took place during the G-Men boys’ basketball game against the Brookfield Warriors, recognizing alumni for their athletic achievements and contributions to the school community. The 2024 inductees include Kyle Paul (Class of 1998), Mark...
Huskies girls’ basketball delivers signature victory against Garfield G-Men
The Cardinal Huskies girls’ basketball team’s resurgence continues to take them to new heights. The Huskies captured a nail-biting 42-38 victory against Garfield for their third straight victory last Saturday afternoon in Middlefield. “This is a very huge win for them,” Cardinal Coach Kim Domen said. “I don’t think a lot of people predicted us to win against Garfield and...
G-H Rotary News
Just like Buckeye Chuck looking ahead to spring, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on February 3 to plan for the months ahead. Discussions included the HopeTown Project, with a focus on budgeting and hands-on Rotary involvement in equipment and plantings. Plans also took shape for the Reverse Raffle, covering location, catering, and event activities. Fundraising ideas ranged from the ever-popular Road...