Book Discussion Club To Meet
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday October 16, 2018, in the library meeting room at 5:00p.m. The month’s selection is Homegoing: a novel by Yaa GysaiTwo half-sisters, Effia and Esi, are born in different warring villages in Ghana. Unaware of each other’s existence, one marries an Englishman and...
Garrettsville Cemetery Association
Garrettsville - New members were welcomed at the September meeting of the Garrettsville Cemetery Association as more ideas and plans were discussed concerning the Old Baptist Cemetery. Volunteers have cleaned the shrubbery and bushes in front of the Old Baptist Cemetery on Maple Avenue and the walkway and steps leading to the top of the hill have been cleaned of...
And The Marching Pride Winner Is…
Garrettsville - The most recent fundraising event from JAG Marching Pride was a huge success. Band Boosters recently raised $700.00, toward the construction of a new concession stand, by raffling off the band. Supporters purchased tickets for a chance to win a private performance by the marching band. Caroline Lawrence, of Lyndhurst, was the winner of the contest. She...
Lady G-Men Win Championship
Recently a group of our own Lady G-Men participated in the Rootstown fall softball season. The girls not only placed first in their age group for the season but also brought home the CHAMPIONSHIP win!! The team consisted of Mikayla Swigonski, Elizabeth Moore, Madison Moncoviesh, Riley Swigonski, Sophia Scott, Allie Runewicz, Cici Porter, Julianna Genovese, Reagan Eisenmann,...
J.A. Garfield School District Shares Contingency Plan
The James A. Garfield school district recently shared their contingency plan, should Issue 8 fail in November. The district’s need to eliminate $1.4M annually from their budget could require drastic cuts and reductions that would negatively impact the community.
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Fundraiser & Harvest Fest Set for October 6
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market has been bringing the community together every Thursday afternoon this summer, celebrating local farmers, artisans and other food producers. Now, as the growing season transitions into the harvest season, the farmers’ market is hosting the first-ever Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Fundraiser and Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 6 at 2-7pm on the Buckeye Block at the corner...
Jennifer Deaton Sworn In as Garrettsville’s Newest Officer
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the September village council meeting, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people Tom Hardesty; Jeff Kaiser; John Chambers; Chris Knop; and Tom Collins. The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Mayor Rick Patrick. The meeting opened with motions made to approve the minutes of the August...
Go Full Circle at Passport 44231 Shop Hop
Garrettsville - October 6 will be a big day in and around Garrettsville, with a morning-to-evening circuit of exploring and shopping local participating businesses in the first-ever Passport 44231 Shop Hop. The concept is to begin and finish on Main Street, hopping from shop to shop in the 43231 zip code area. Shoppers will follow a provided passport and map...
Learning Opportunities at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to attend free and open to the public learning opportunities at the Garrettsville Library. On Saturday, September 29 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm we’ll host another program of the widely-popular Crafting with Marian series. Using a bottle of nail polish, participants will learn how to create an artistic marbling effect on small ceramic pieces. Participants are...
Kudos to the JAG Schools from Klamer
I’m so impressed with what I observe of the James A. Garfield School District after five years into retirement and after 16 months of our relocation to northwest Ohio to enjoy our grandkids and their parents. I have noticed that the district continues to offer high quality educational opportunities, with the students working hard to take advantage of these...
Get The Facts About Issue 8
J.A. Garfield district residents are encouraged to attend the public information session for the Earned Income Tax Issue on Sunday, September 16 at 4 pm in the Iva L. Walker Auditorium at the high school. Attendees will receive information about the upcoming Earned Income Tax Issue, and have the opportunity to have their questions answered. A live stream of the session...
The Boogeyman Exists!
Garrettsville - On Tuesday, September 25, the James A. Garfield Schools will host Jesse Weinberger, nationally-known internet safety expert in the Iva L. Walker Auditorium. Ms. Weinberger has previously presented to our fourth-through-eighth grade students about being safe on their devices. Drawing on her experiences as a former software programmer, and adding bits of data that she collected while...
Purchase Your Spot on “G-Men Way”
Garrettsville - GHS Art Club and Prom are working together to paint Gs on the driveway next to the football field. G’s can be purchased and individualized to honor a relative, alumni, or upcoming graduate. They can also be purchased in honor of sports teams or to ask someone to homecoming! Purchase a G to advertise your small business and...
Harry Potter’s 20th Anniversary Event at Garrettsville Library: Study to Become a Wizard
Garrettsville - In celebration of our being beneath Harry Potter’s spell for the past 20 years, school age children are invited to attend classes at Garrettsville Library’s “extension branch” of The Hogwarts School of Wizardry for one evening on Wednesday, October 24, beginning promptly at 6:00 pm. Open enrollment for this event has already begun and it runs through...
September Is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Garrettsville - A Portage County District Library (PCDL) card allows anyone in the service area to borrow books, movies, music CDs and other items from the library; access digitally streaming eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, comics, magazines, music, and more; use of online, electronic research databases for free for educational projects; and free access to take video courses to...
Community Cupboard Seeks New Leadership
Garrettsville - Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard has been shutting the door on hunger for the past seven years. Since its inception, it has been shaped and directed by Mike and Michele Elias, along with a small, dedicated group of fellow volunteers. However, the Eliases plan to leave the NGCC in new hands by the close of 2018, and the...
Freedom’s One-Room Schoolhouse Revived for History’s Sake
Freedom Twp. - Back in the 1800s, there were eight one-room schoolhouses dotted throughout Freedom Township to serve the educational needs of settler families in this corner of the Western Reserve. Only three of those original timber frame structures still remain. Schoolhouse #2 in Drakesburg was recently rescued from certain demise following a decade of abandonment, tax delinquency and...
James A. Garfield Local Schools Earned Income Tax Issue Frequently Asked Questions
On November 6, 2018 the James A. Garfield Local Schools will be placing a 10-year, 1.5% Earned Income Tax on the ballot. With the passage of this issue, the district intends to let the 5.25 Mill Emergency Levy expire in 2019. This issue will generate operating funds to sustain current educational programming. Listed below are the answers to the questions...
Volunteer Opportunities Abound at Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Meeting
The August 20, 2018 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club dealt with the following topics : The new exchange student, Natalie, will be arriving this week, late on Tuesday, if all of the details are in place. The Boardwalk staining project is proceeding apace, with groups of all kinds pitching in—many school teams from JAG and other interested individuals around to...
Meet Officer Ahrens, Garfield’s School Resource Officer
Garrettsville - This year the James A. Garfield Schools will have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus each day students are in session. The position is being paid for in party by the Village of Garrettsville. The Village will be paying for 32% of the cost of the SRO. The School Resource Officer will be responsible for...
Take Part in It; Take Pride in It Garrettsville Boardwalk Renovation Leads to Lighting of the Falls
Garrettsville - In a display of civic partnership, the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram is working with the village of Garrettsville to rejuvenate a downtown landmark for the good of the whole community. Upholding its motto, Service Above Self, Rotary is spearheading an effort to renovate the 25-year-old boardwalk along Silver Creek, then have new lighting installed on the boardwalk,...
James A. Garfield Local School District – 2019 Bus Routes
Bus #1 HS/MS ES LEAVE BUS GARAGE 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Freedom St.- West of 88 7:05 8:05 Village Green 7:10 8:10 Vanderslice 7:12 8:12 Meadow Run 7:15 8:15 Clover Lane 7:20 8:20 South St. 7:25 8:25 Crestwood 7:28 8:40 Zupancic 7:28 8:42 South St. Apts. 7:29 8:45 Southwood Apts. 7:30 8:46 Bus #2- Victor Fackler LEAVE BUS GARAGE 6:30 AM 7:30 AM Brosius Rd- North of Center St. 6:35 7:35 SR 305 - East of Brosius 6:38 7:38 Prentiss 6:39 7:39 Pritchard 6:40 7:40 Nelson Parkman 6:45 7:45 SR 305- E. of Nelson Circle to SR. 282 6:48 7:48 SR. 282 6:50 7:50 Nelson Trailer Park 6:55 7:55 Bancroft 7:00 8:00 Herner South 7:02 8:02 Reynolds 7:03 8:03 Hobart 7:05 8:05 SR.422- Main Market 7:10 8:10 Fenstermaker 7:12 8:12 Kennedy Ledge 7:15 8:15 SR 305 west of 282 7:20 8:20 Bus #3- Shelly Pemberton LEAVE BUS GARAGE 6:30...
Question & Answer: What has the James A. Garfield school district done to reduce operating expenses?
Garrettsville - One of the most common questions the G-Men Unite committee has received is, "What has the district done to reduce operating costs?" JAG Superintendent Ted Lysiak explains how the district has saved over six-million dollars over the last five years.
Ready for Some Fun? Upcoming Programs at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to join us for a couple of interesting, fun programs at the Garrettsville Library. On Monday, August 20 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm there’ll be another Crafting with Marian program. Attendees of this very popular program series will be making a beautiful tabletop zen garden using a choice of containers, sand, and other items. All supplies...
Garrettsville Family YMCA Before & After Care Registration Now Open
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Family YMCA is excited to announce the Before and After school program, which will be held at James A Garfield Elementary School, is now registering students for the 2018/19 school year. Nicole Thompson of Garrettsville will be the site administrator for this program. Nicole graduated from James A. Garfield High School and the Maplewood Career...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Outgrows Expectations
In order to to gain insight into the community’s perceptions about the new enterprise, market manager Sara Hill posted a seven-question survey on the Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Facebook page on July 29, and it is still available for people to take. So far, more than 100 respondents have participated in the survey (a large representation of the average 400 attendees...
Garfield’s Gold Medal Electrician
Garrettsville - The nation’s best industrial motor control electrician makes his home in Garrettsville, Ohio. Isaac Russell, 2018 graduate of James A. Garfield High School and Maplewood Career Center’s Electricity program is the national champion, having finished on top of the SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Isaac began his journey to the top in January by competing at Maplewood against fellow...
Garrettsville McDonald’s Undergoing Facelift to Add Convenience & Comfort
Garrettsville – The McDonald’s restaurant at 8027 State Street in Garrettsville started a major remodel project this week to bring in new, modern convenience and comfort for customers. Owner/operator Will Galloway, who purchased the restaurant in December of 2017, will add self-ordering kiosks and Table Service inside the dining room, and Mobile Order & Pay (with optional curbside service) and...
Community EMS District Adds Two Paramedics
Garrettsville – Community EMS District is proud to announce that Clinton Corpening and Jason Dailey have successfully completed their paramedic education through University Hospitals Paramedic program. Their education lasted 10 months, with over 1,000 hours logged between classroom lecture, clinical internship and ride-a-longs with other paramedic units. Along with working at Community EMS District, Clinton is active with the...
Whan Sworn In as Sergeant at Garrettsville Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the July village council meeting, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people Tom Hardesty; Deb (Glass) Wordell; Jeff Kaiser; John Chambers; Chris Knop; and Tom Collins. The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Mayor Rick Patrick. A public hearing was held for the purpose of rehiring...
