Union at HarbisonWalker International on Strike
Windham - A press release received by the Weekly Villager from HarbisonWalker International (HWI) states that “The United Steelworkers International Union 8565-03 has rejected the most recent contract offer and commenced an economic strike at the Windham facility effective at midnight on September 30, 2017.” According to the press release, the collective bargaining agreement expired on September 15, 2017....
Next Cooking up a Storm Club Meeting at Library
With the cooler weather coming in October, our theme for Monday, October 23rd’s meeting at 6:00 pm will be comfort foods. Get ready to break out your sweaters, hot cocoa, and yummy comfort foods. Make any comfort food of your choice. Participants are asked to bring enough food to share with approximately 8-9 others, and a copy of your recipe....
Take Advantage of Offerings at PCDL Branches
Take advantage of the many programs offered—FREE!—at your local branch of the Portage County District Library. There are all kinds of them, something for nearly everybody . Cooks and bakers, craftspersons and sporting types, book discussion aficionados, artist of all sorts, teens, seniors, little ones…keep an eye out for what will be offered at your...
Women’s Council of Hiram College presents their Encore Series
Women’s Council of Hiram College recently held a wine-tasting event at the Hiram College Bio Station., with Celeste Richards providing her award winning wines. Some of the attendees were: Jackie Krabill, Pat Fitzgerald, Nancy Einheit, Dot Bailey, (back =) Jan West, and Sally Adams. Now we would like to invite ladies and gentlemen to our Encore Series entertainment, which...
For Goodnight’s, Business is Family Affair
Hiram - Embarking on their second year in Hiram, Diane and Jerry Goodnight, proprietors of Goodnight Kitchen & Bath are happy to share that business is going well. Since the majority of their work comes as a result of referrals -- chances are, they may have helped transform that kitchen or bath you’ve admired in your neighbor’s home. Conveniently...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
It being the first meeting of the month, the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram October 2, 2017 meeting was given over to the following business. A donation was received from Brett Pesicek. District 630is requesting volunteers to sell 50/50 tickets at Cleveland Browns games to make a financial contribution to district activities. Tom Collins will be heading up the...
20th Century Club News
The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on September 21, 2017 at the home of Nasreen Kitko for their annual Fall Gathering to begin the 2017-2018 club year and receive program booklets outlining the planned course of events. The evening began with a lavish meal, opened with squash soup and proceeding through Uncle Nick’s Fabulous Chicken, escalloped...
From Hiram to Hollywood: Recent grad pitches toy invention on ABC network’s “The Toy Box”
Hiram - Twenty-five-year-old Hiram College alumnus Nathaniel Eaton ’17 of South Euclid went from Hiram to Hollywood in recent months with his toy creation, Water Dodger. The original handheld shield fashioned with a net to hold water balloons, which Eaton crafted in 2014 in his second-floor Booth Hall room– caught the attention of ABC television network’s “The Toy Box.”...
Teamwork!
Pictured above is a group shot of the YMCA’s Fall 5th and 6th grade league. The Garfield G-Men Varsity VB team assisted the Y coaches for 2 weeks by hosting 3 teams (28 players) from Garfield, Crestwood and Southeast Schools. Garfield varsity players, Catherine Brann, MaKenna Lawrence, Lyndsey Johns, Madison VanKirk and Taylor Soltis demonstrated and taught...
Garrettsville Library to Hold “Paint Party”
Join us at the Garrettsville Library on either Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 pm or Monday, October 16 at 6:00 pm for a Crafting with Marian “Paint Party”, as we’ll be painting a unique fall picture on canvas. A fun yet challenging painting project, bring your love of art and your patience. Supplies and instructions will be provided. This is...
Hiram Farm Celebrates Fall
Hiram - The annual Family Farm Festival held at the Hiram Farm Living & Learning Community was a great success, with over 150 families turning out to tour the facility and see the farm animals up close. In addition, children enjoyed the face painting and bounce houses, while families enjoyed the hayrides, games, and crafts. Making the community event...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The September 18, 2017 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society began with a favorable treasurer’s report and old business concerning exterior painting and removal of unused wires, as well as a look forward to the group’s installation at the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase on October 12. The focus will be on inventions and...
Garrettsville Library Book Discussion Club To Meet
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday October 17, 2017, in the library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. The month’s selection is: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Anne Tyler twists together the stories, secrets, and illnesses of three generations of the Whitshank family of Baltimore MD to...
Ellerhorst Russell Insurance Agency Celebrates Milestone by Giving Back
Garrettsville - A trusted institution since 1915, Ellerhorst Russell Insurance Agency has been a member of the Garrettsville community for over 100 years. With more than a century under its belt, it’s still a milestone when the agency can celebrate 50 years as a continuous representative for Westfield Insurance. That’s why the local insurance company partnered with Westfield to...
Tuesday Tutorials with Rachelle King
You found the perfect hairstyle, you scheduled an appointment with your stylist, you brought the picture with you and Voila! it’s perfect. You’re on cloud nine, head held high, the compliments are coming -- you feel like a million bucks!! Then it happens.... there you are... in a staredown with yourself in the mirror... trying to get THAT...
Angelic Presence Alights in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - Angels everywhere! Once inside Angelic Presence, you’ll find home decor, jewelry, ornaments, figurines, tokens, pictures, bereavement items, statues, metalwork, crystals, stones and countless other gift options related to angels, spirituality and healing. This new gift shop of over 1,000 angels — located in Suite 1 of the Farley Building at 8052 State Street— is co-owned and operated...
“Mourning After” Interprets Buckeye Block Fire in International Art Show
Garrettsville - Anyone who witnessed the Buckeye Block fire of 2014 cannot shake the images of billowing black smoke, raging flames and catastrophic collapse from their mind’s eye. One Garrettsville artist translated those searing images into a quilt created from layered digital photographs of that historic moment. Now, “Mourning After” by Karen Hinkle is on display at the Schweinfurth...
Celebrating 60 Years with the Charles Auto Family
Garrettsville - In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Charles Auto Family invites the community to join them for a day of fun, food and prizes. Deejay Jason Adkins will oversee the festivities from 10 am to 4pm on Saturday, September 16 at the dealership, located at 10851 North Street in Garrettsville. The Portage County Dog Warden, Jungle Terry...
Next “Crafting with Marian” Program at Library
Garrettsville Library’s next “Crafting with Marian” will take place on Saturday, September 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This meeting will feature a guest crafting enthusiast, Haruhide Osugi. An instructor at Kent State University, Osugi will lead attendees in a program featuring Japanese calligraphy. Learn how to make a lovely, frame-worthy piece of art. All supplies and equipment...
Hiram College’s Tech and Trek Experience Begins
Hiram - A $2.1 million gift to Hiram College from alumnus Dean Scarborough ’77 and his wife, Janice Bini, for Tech and Trek sprang into action last week as incoming freshmen picked up their iPad Pro bundles as part of their “Institute Days” orientation. Tech and Trek went campus-wide Sunday, Aug. 27, when Hiram’s entire student body...
Windham Library Events
Everyone is invited to stop in Windham Library and make a card for Grandparents Day. Ready-made cards will be available to decorate and add a personal touch September 1-8. Windham Library invites parents to bring their children and teddy bears to “My Teddy & Me” storytime held every Monday, starting September 11, at 10:30 a.m. Storytime is an...
Congressional Advisory: How To Help Disaster Survivors In Texas
The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector partners, and governmental agencies working together that will most effectively and efficiently help survivors cope with the impacts of Tropical Storm Harvey. Please follow a few important guidelines below to ensure your...
Hiram Farm Family Festival Coming Soon
Quick! Mark your calendar for the Hiram Farm Family Festival, being held at11485 Garfield Rd. (St. Rtes.700 & 82), Hiram Ohio, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 26, 2017. This will be a FREE event, with all sorts of activities—2 bounce houses, hayrides, face painting, music, crafts, visits with farm animals—for the whole family. And there will be lunch...
JA Garfield HS Fall Sports Schedules
Varsity Football Aug. 18 Mineral Ridge (Scrimmage) 6:00PM Aug. 25 @ Middlefield Cardinal 7:00PM Sep. 01 Cuyahoga Heights High School 7:00PM Sep. 08 @ Berkshire High School 7:00PM Sep. 15 @ Pymatuning Valley HS 7:00PM Sep. 22 Windham High School 7:00PM Sep. 29 Valley Christian (Homecoming) 7:00PM Oct. 06 @ Crestwood High School 7:00PM Oct. 13 Mogadore High School 7:00PM Oct. 20 Rootstown High School 7:00PM Oct. 27 @ Southeast...
Garfield Community Allows Schools To Update Facilities
Students, parents, community members and visitors will be treated to numerous updates to the campus as school resumes on August 29th. Three major areas of the campus were updated with the help of an extremely supportive community. Stadium Three years ago the Garfield Board of Education partnered with the JAG All Sports Boosters to create Garfield’s Stadium Committee. They quickly met...
If It Ain’t Broke…
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the August 9th village council meeting, were Mayor Rick Patick, Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Village Clerk Nancy Baldwin, and Council people Steve Hadzinsky; Tom Hardesty; Deb (Glass) Wordell; Sheri Johnson; Jeff Kaiser; and Becky Harrington. The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30pm by Patrick. While reviewing the minutes of the previous meeting,...
James A Garfield Local Schools Bus Routes 2017/18
These times are estimated times. Please adjust your schedule after the 1st week of school to reflect the actual time. *Liberty street will be closed starting 8/29/17, the route will be adjusted. Times and places may be adjusted. **We are hoping that Center Street will have 1 lane open for the start of school. Delays may occur. We will do our...
Free Solar Eclipse Glasses Available at the Library
Are you ready for the total eclipse of the sun on Monday, August 21st? It’s been almost 40 years since the last solar eclipse was visible throughout the United States, and Portage County District Library is excited to announce it’ll be distributing free solar eclipse glasses during service hours (while supplies last). Free glasses will be available beginning Tuesday,...
NGCC’s Nibble & Sip Event: A Fine Night It Was
It was a grand night for sipping. “Twas indeed!” The second annual Farm to Table event in support of the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard on Saturday, July 29, at the Candlelight Winery was an all ‘round success, with a good turnout of nibble &sippers, a gorgeous evening and an adventurous menu. Local lights filled the tables, volunteers saw to...
News From Garfield Schools
James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2017-2018 program year policy for free and reduced meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested...
