JAG Sixth Graders Visit Hiram College’s “World’s Fair”
The faculty and students of Hiram College, along with The Hiram Community Trust, recently teamed up with Mrs. Summer Wasko and the sixth grade staff to provide Garfield Elementary sixth graders with an experience in cultural diversity that they will not soon forget. The Hiram College “World’s Fair” captivated students’ interest and helped them gain a better understanding of...
Attention All Who Love To Sing In A Chorus!
Hiram - The Hiram Community Chorus has begun work on their upcoming Concert—The Spring Sing. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights at 7:30 in the Recital Hall of Frohring Music Hall in Hiram. Accompanist is Patricia Amor of Garrettsville and Damaris Peters Pike of Hiram is Director. The program will begin with a Baroque favorite in a 21st century arrangement: the famous...
Two Travelers Tavern: Serving up Unique Flavor in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - When Zeppe’s closed its doors and pulled out of the community, it seemed to many that Garrettsville was doomed to have an empty building on Main Street indefinitely. Restaurateurs Sean and Sondra Varner saw something different; the opportunity to breathe new life into an older structure and create a unique dining experience for residents and visitors to...
Community Safety & Connections Meeting
Garrettsville - On Wednesday, April 11th the James A. Garfield Local Schools, in partnership with our first responders, will be hosting a community safety meeting from 6pm-7:30 in the Iva Walker Auditorium at Garfield High School. The purpose of this event is to review Garfield’s safety procedures, plans and opportunities for our kids and families to connect to one...
Yoga at the Library with Sandy Davis
Garrettsville - Experience gentle yoga on a mat, towel, or chair and explore how yoga can lower stress and improve brain function while increasing flexibility and balance. Optional item donations will be accepted for Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary at this event. Please call the library 330-527-4378 to register for the yoga program and additional information.
Excellent Turn-Out For A Night At The Races
Garrettsville - The 4th annual Night at the Races broke for the finish line with an excellent turn-out of ponies and players on Saturday, March 31, hosted by Sugar Bush Golf Club, with catering by Cal’s Restaurant. The sponsors included Slim & Jumbo’s, JAG All Sports Boosters, Portage Community Bank. Garfield Youth Football, JAG Fifth Grade Teachers, Skylane Bowling,...
It’s Serving Time at Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Company
Garrettsville - Garrett’s Mill and Brewing Company is open under a new name and new ownership, featuring an executive chef dedicated to offering “affordable upscale dining with a twist.” Garrettsville’s founding structure at 8148 Main Street — established by Colonel John Garrett in 1804 to grind farmers’ grain — once again has opened its doors, offering a dining room...
Garrettsville Village Council News
JAG Schools superintendent Ted Lysiak was present to make a proposal to village council. The school district is seeking a School Resource Officer (SRO) to begin working on the campus beginning in the 2018-19 school year. Lysiak has pulled information from several districts in the area, and developed a program that he briefly outlined for the council.
“Grief Gathering 2018” To Be Offered In Garrettsville
Garrettsville - St. Ambrose Church will be offering “to the community” a gathering of continuous grief support and information on Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the church hall, starting April 18th through May 23rd. Since each gathering builds upon the previous gatherings, participants should try to attend all of the weekly sessions of this beautiful, gentle...
JAG Theatre Invites You To Meet Them In St. Louis!
Garrettsville - “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a classic romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Spotlighting the sisters’ education in the ways of the world, which includes, but isn’t limited to, learning about life and love, courtesy of the prototypical boy next door. In the end,...
Beauty and Wellness at Natural Radiance Studio
Garrettsville - Natural Radiance Studio is much more than a full-service hair salon for the whole family. It’s a holistic wellness center that uses nontoxic hair and skin products, offers therapeutic massage, and extends an array of customized health & wellness coaching services. Justine Egrek, a graduate of Crestwood High School and the Paul Mitchell school of cosmetology, had worked...
Upcoming Auditions For “Parlor Games” Scheduled
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to announce auditions for the July production of “Parlor Games” are being held Monday, April 23 and Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7pm in the James A. Garfield’s high school, choir room. Please bring a memorized monologue. Practical joker Mort McNulty hosts his own wake so that he can hear what people will...
Date for the 13th Annual James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet Announced
The 13th annual James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet will be held September 15th, 2018 at the James A. Garfield Elementary School. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with another wonderful catered dinner from Guido’s of Ravenna being served at 6 p.m. The event is opened to graduates and anyone who attended from Freedom, Garrettsville, James A. Garfield and...
Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt at St. Ambrose
On Saturday, March 24th, St. Ambrose Church 10692 Freedom St. Garrettsville, will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Youth Ministry from 9am to 11am. The cost is $5 for adults, $4 for kids under 6, $15 for families. You won’t want to miss the Easter Egg Hunt for all ages! FREE beginning at 10am, rain or shine which is...
J.A. Garfield Schools Recognized By State Board of Education
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Local Schools was recently recognized by the State Board of Education for an excellent academic accomplishment. The Momentum Award was presented by the State Board of Education District 7 Board Member Sarah Fowler to the James A. Garfield Board of Education at their March 8th meeting. The award recognizes schools for exceeding expectations in student...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Historic Garrettsville
Garrettsville - O’Henry, O’Malley, O’My! Grab your friends and neighbors, and follow the road to Garrettsville on Saturday, March 17th for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day you won’t soon forget. And that’s no blarney! The historic village of Garrettsville knows how to celebrate, and they are starting first thing in the morn’. Start off with a hearty breakfast, and a...
Cyclists Return To Garrettsville
Where the Metal Meets the Mud. …or words to that effect, were on the shirt of one of the fearless cyclists who participated in the Road Apple Roubaix on Saturday, March 3, 2018, starting off from and ending at Slim & Jumbo’s on Main Street, Garrettsville. To say the least, it was colorful. Who knew that spandex came in so many...
We Value our Kids’ Education
Garrettsville - These days families have choices when it comes to their kids’ education. We choose to have our boys attend the JAG schools where teachers not only teach the required curriculum, but go above and beyond to provide them with a quality education! Have you ever heard of First Lego League, Snapology, The Annual Math Tournament, Camp Invention or...
Beta Club Inducts New Members
Garrettsville - The Garfield Middle School Chapter of National Beta Club held their 15th annual induction ceremony last week. The 17 current members assisted club director and Middle School art teacher, Mrs. Gilmer, to conduct the ceremony. This year Garfield Middle School inducted 12 eighth graders and 23 seventh graders. Our Middle School Volunteer Parents (MVP’s) provided refreshments for...
Financial Wellness Fair Set for April 21st
Ravenna – Portage County residents looking to hone their money management skills will have an opportunity to do so at the County’s 2nd Annual Financial Wellness Fair. The event, which will take place Saturday, April 21st from 8am – 12pm at Maplewood Career Center in Ravenna, is a collaborative effort between the office of County Treasurer Brad Cromes and other...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The February 19, 2018 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society was chock full o’ business, since the January meeting was cancelled on account of weather. The treasurer’s report was wide-ranging and positive, including some gifts received in remembrance of the passing of founding member Delma Mishler. Taxes, income, savings, the bill for furnace repairs all were included....
And Our Winner Is… Isabella Obreza!
The Olympics have recently been in our living room TVs but we have a figure skater of our very own to watch develop in the sport. Isabella Obreza began skating when she was just four years old. Her preschool suggested that becoming involved in an activity might ease her shyness. Her fascination with skating kicked in from the moment she...
Freedom and Community Park Booster Update
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom and Community Park Boosters would like to thank the community for their support as we developed our vision and move forward with improving our parks in Freedom Township. One of our first projects was to apply for our 501c3 non-profit status. This was effective December 9, 2016. So any donations made to the Freedom Community...
March Programs at Garrettsville Library
FBI Program at Garrettsville Library Join us at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, March 12 beginning at 6:00 pm for an informative program featuring Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Charles Johnston with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s Cleveland/Akron Resident office. Agent Johnston will discuss the mission of the agency in Portage and surrounding counties, the types of cases they typically...
JAG Elementary’s Future Leaders Take On Projects To Benefit Community
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Elementary is very proud to be a Leader in Me school, one where students and staff work together hand-in-hand to create a culture anchored in leadership. Successful leadership requires many traits, including, respectful interaction, responsibility, kindness, and communication. One need look no further than our JAG students and staff to find all of these...
Geauga Vision Moving Garrettsville Office
Garrettsville - Geauga Vision recently announced that effective March 2, 2018, their Garrettsville location will be moving to the newly constructed Middlefield office. John Bruening, president of the Geauga Vision Group explained this decision: “The Garrettsville office has always been a great location for us, but due to the size of the office, we were unable to have an...
Garfield Elementary Goes Viral
Garrettsville - Morning announcements at JAG Elementary are now being visually broadcasted by a group of students from our Student Leadership Team. Listening to news and information over the speaker system has given way to viewing daily newscasts via YouTube. Students, staff, as well as parents, have given this transformation rave reviews. As you walk by any classroom during...
GMS Thanks Those Who Serve
The Middle School art classes at James A Garfield this term showed their support for our military personnel by creating handmade Valentine cards to send to active military members through Carlson Funeral Home and their partnership with Valentines for the Troops. Students wrote words of encouragement and support on cards that they designed to send to those who...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
It being the first meeting of the month, the February 5, 2018 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club focused on the following items of business. John Crawford is being tapped as president-elect and will be preparing for attendance at PETS( President Elect Training Sessions) meetings soon. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Activities) sessions are coming in June; information will be going...
Family Dollar Announces Renovated Store Grand Opening In Garrettsville
Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a leading small format and convenience retailer, has announced plans for a renovated store opening in Garrettsville, Ohio. “Family Dollar is proud to be a part of the Garrettsville community and we’re excited to welcome existing and new customers to our newly renovated store,” said Heather Briganti, Family Dollar spokesperson. “In addition to providing everyday low...
