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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 Choir Showcases Talent in Solo & Ensemble Concert Garrettsville
The James A. Garfield High School Concert Choir took center stage on January 28, 2025, for their Solo & Ensemble Concert at the Iva Walker Auditorium. Under the direction of Mr. Joel Logan, with support from Ms. Tori Mateos, student teacher from Kent State University, and Mr. John Eley, collaborative pianist, the evening showcased a blend of full-choir performances,...
G-H Rotary News
Rotary Explores HopeTown: Supporting Recovery Through Housing, Employment, and Engagement Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary hosted Ted St. John at their January 27, 2025 meeting to learn more about the HopeTown project, a recovery ecosystem being organized to provide housing, employment and transportation for individuals on the road to recovery from substance issues. This assistance may take the form of social enterprises, support...
Garfield G-Men basketball fueled by dominant fourth quarter to best Pirates
In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team had gotten away from their offensive identity. The G-Men halted their losing skid when the offense woke up in the second half to beat Portage County and Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rival Ravenna Southeast 71-48 last Friday evening at the JAG Fieldhouse. “It was...
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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 girls’ bowling triumphs against Champion to remain undefeated
Since joining the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier Division for the 2020-21 season, the Garfield G-Men girls’ bowling team has been a staple of consistency. The G-Men continued rolling by defeating MVAC Grey Tier foe Champion 2017-1570 last Wednesday afternoon at the Skylane Bowling Alley in Garrettsville. “We were pretty close to our average,” said Coach Joe Brigham. “It...
Red Devil girls’ basketball amps up pressure in second half to beat G-Men
After a stretch of eight straight losses, the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team has finally reclaimed the edge in their Portage County rivalry against the Garfield G-Men. Crestwood secured its second straight victory with a defensive clinic in the second half, beating the G-Men 45-34 last Saturday afternoon at Hiram College’s Price Gymnasium. “I think for the girls it...
Be Part of the Journey: Help Fund The Obsidian Mirror
Local filmmaker and JAG High School alum Vinny Sisson has embarked on an ambitious project with The Obsidian Mirror, a supernatural thriller blending the eerie nostalgia of 1980s and 1990s horror classics with a deeply personal narrative. Serving as both cinematographer and producer, Sisson collaborates with writer-director-producer Adam Deierling on this feature-length film currently in development and seeking crowdfunding...
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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 basketball mows down Crestview Rebels
The Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team has proven that they are not one-dimensional. They showed their versatility once again when they overpowered Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Crestview 60-35 last Thursday evening in Richland County. “I told the guys after the game that we did not play anywhere close to our best game of basketball, and we still...
Thank You from the Garrettsville People Tree Sharing Program 2024
Your donation provided toys and food for 170 Families (approx 1,000 people) We would like to THANK everyone in our amazing community for coming together to help provide over 290 children something to open Christmas morning. We had so much help to make this season so successful. A BIG THANK YOU TO IGA and Value Foods for allowing our bell ringers...
Planning for growth and giving back at the January 13 meeting
The January 13, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club was all about organizing and planning for new recruits, new programs & people, scaling back to focus on what’s already on the plate (HopeTownOhio, for instance), invitations to “people who know”, as well as people who can connect. There were thoughts of possibly lighting the Tom Collins Trail, making...
Garfield G-Men to Host Game Night Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer Support
The Garfield G-Men boys basketball team is set to cap off their regular season with a meaningful matchup against the Windham Bombers on Saturday, Feb. 15. This isn’t just another game—it’s an opportunity to rally the community and make a difference for families affected by pediatric cancer. The team is hosting a fundraiser under the theme “Go, Fight, Cure,” selling...
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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...
It’s time to register for Kindergarten at JAG
It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2025. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Wednesday, March 5, Thursday, March 6 or Thursday,...
Garrettsville village council reviews legislation and financial reports
The Garrettsville Village Council held its first meeting of the year Tuesday evening, focusing on organizational matters, financial updates, and legislative measures. Present were council members Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser; Mayor Rick Patrick; Solicitor William Mason; Fiscal Officer Donna Love; Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty; and police representatives including Chief Tim Christopher,...
Get Tech Help from Teens
Navigating the ever-changing world of technology can be overwhelming, but residents of Garrettsville have an exciting opportunity to get the help they need—straight from the experts of tomorrow. On Tuesday, January 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Garrettsville Branch Library is hosting an engaging “Tech Help from Teens” session, designed to bring the community together in a...
20th Century Club News
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville revealed their outre’ activities on New Year’s Eve as their responses to the roll call on January 2 at the home of Kathy Countryman, (who had the assistance of co-hostesses Pat Amor and Carol Torda. These ranged from parties and “homebodying” to football-watching and seeing the ball drop on Times Square…pretty...
G-H Rotary News
Happy New Rotary Year was the general tenor of the January 6, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary and it was conveyed by District Governor Dale Smith in his address focussing on the “Magic of Rotary” in the community and in the world. Outreach adventures such as Polio Plus, aiming to eradicate that deadly disease can be achieved by...
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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 finishes in fifth place at Russ Ward Memorial tournament
While the Garfield G-Men wrestling team may not have the quantity of wrestlers that other teams have, they still have plenty of quality wrestlers. The G-Men proved that when junior 113-pound Camron Lewicki and 138-pound sophomore Landon Andel each captured championships to lead the G-Men to take fifth place out of 15 teams with 165 points last Saturday at...
Help the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard “shut the door on hunger” in 2025
Since 2012, the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) has been a lifeline for families struggling with food insecurity. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the NGCC’s mission is simple yet profound: ensuring no one in the community goes hungry. Through its dedicated efforts, the NGCC distributes food every month to hundreds of families, many of whom never thought they would...
Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball down Champion for season’s first victory
Last season, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team experienced their worst season in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier since joining it in the 2020-21 season. The G-Men’s hope to turn things around this year is already off to a good start as they stifled MVAC Grey Tier rival Champion 42-39 in their conference opener last Friday evening...
JAG music programs ring in the holiday season with concerts
The James A. Garfield music programs hosted two festive concerts in the Iva Walker Auditorium, celebrating the season with performances from student musicians spanning grades five through twelve. The events, held Sunday, Dec. 15, and Tuesday, Dec. 17, showcased the hard work and talent of the school’s band and choir programs under the leadership of band director Theo Cebulla...
Village Council Discusses Employee Raises, Land Purchase, and Resident Feedback
The Garrettsville Village Council convened on Dec. 11, 2024, in the council chambers, with Mayor Rick Patrick calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present were council members Deb Wordell, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Tom Hardesty, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser. Village officials included fiscal officer Donna Love and solicitor Bill Mason, alongside police representatives Sergeant Keith Whan,...
20th Century Club News
The elegantly decorated Victorian home of member Jan Boehm was the scene of the December, 2024 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville. Roll call was answered by offering up wishes for Christmas…heavy on family harmony and world peace, with occasional comical situation references. Co-hostess Leah Schultz revealed her recipe for “M & M Casserole” and presented a...
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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’s Conner Hunt named to the U.S. Paralympic All American Team!
Conner Hunt has earned a spot on the prestigious U.S. Paralympics Track & Field High School All-American team for the 2024 season, recognized in the T54 classification for his performances in the 100-meter and 400-meter events. The annual All-American list, which honors the nation’s top high school athletes with Paralympic-eligible impairments, features 46 outstanding competitors for 2024. This marks the...
Senior Board Students of the Month
The Portage County Senior Board proudly recognizes Sophia Wood of Waterloo High School and Oliver May of James A. Garfield High School as the Students of the Month for November 2024. These students exemplify academic excellence, community engagement, and unwavering leadership. Waterloo senior Sophia Wood’s dedication to education and her community is nothing short of inspiring. A College Credit Plus...
Shop with a Hero Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
This holiday season, 29 local kids and their families in the Crestwood and James A. Garfield School Districts enjoyed some extra holiday cheer. This extra cheer was due, in part, to the extra help that was provided by several local first responder organizations. This year, the Hiram Police Department joined forces with the Village of Garrettsville Police Department, Garrettsville Freedom...