New Pastor at Hiram Christian
Pastor Chris McCreight has been at Hiram Christian Church for roughly a month now, although he’s no stranger to the Village. He and his wife, Jen, who is an Associate Professor at Hiram College, both graduated from the institution in 2003. The couple have lived in the Village since 2011, with their daughter, Linden. Returning to Hiram gave us...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram hit the books at their meeting on November 20, 2017 at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville. The program was presented by Greg Trask of the Portage County District Library Garrettsville branch who gave an outline of the e-services available to library patrons in the interest of allowing more people to be connected, whether for...
State of the GarrettsvilleStrong Fund
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce's GarrettsvilleStrong fund was established three years ago to raise funds which will be utilized to facilitate the rebuilding of the block in downtown Garrettsville affected by the fire March 22, 2014. Since 2014 over ninety-five thousand dollars has been raised to help the property owners rebuild the Buckeye Block properties. There are no...
Doubling Down For Veterans
Garrettsville - As a veteran-owned company on Industrial Drive, Diskin Enterprises will double every donation to Semper Fi before it gets doubled again on its way to support U.S. veterans this Christmas. Diskin Enterprises (parent company to Modern Store Fixtures, Durajoint Concrete Accessories and Four Seasons Industries), is taking part in a special “Double Down for Veterans” fundraiser to help...
Savoring the Sweet Life
Garrettsville - It’s been a sweet way to make a living for Roger Angel and his wife, Connie. But after nearly 42 years of serving up Dilly Bars, swirl cones, Blizzards, Peanut Buster Parfaits, ice cream cakes, burgers, chili dogs and fries, it’s time for the Angels leave Garrettsville’s Dairy Queen in new hands. As of November 1, 2017,...
Garfield School District Recieves State’s Momentum Award
Garrettsville - On November 3, 2017, the James A. Garfield Local School District was recognized by the State Board of Education for an excellent academic accomplishment. The Momentum Award is presented by the State Board of Education and recognizes schools for exceeding expectations in student growth for the year. To earn this distinct honor, schools must earn straight A’s on all...
Family First Night
On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 we will celebrate something very dear to us…our families. Our second “Family First Night” will be held in our community. Throughout the school year our lives become extremely hectic, which often causes us to sacrifice our family time in order to accomplish everything in our busy schedules. We all know strong families make the Garfield...
Garfield Alumni News
The recent gathering of the James A. Garfield Alumni attracted some 126 alumni and guests for an evening of memories, reconnections and entertainment, with delicious catering by Guido’s of Ravenna and a presentation of social and economic points to ponder by Superintendent Ted Lysiak and board vice president David Vincent (Class of ’70). Jeanette Wilson Hall took the honors for...
Gelbke Exhibition To Showcase Photographs Redeveloped In Volcanic Environments
Hiram - From film to digital, photography as an art form has been evolving for more than a century. Some artists prefer digital and the ability to edit and manipulate images with technology. Others enjoy working with film and the hands-on approach of developing photographs in a classic dark room. Artist Jon Verney sees photography from an unconventional perspective. In...
Harmonia At Hiram College
The renowned folk ensemble Harmonia will present a free concert at Hiram College on Sunday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. Location is Frohring Recital Hall, 11746 Dean Street, Hiram. Harmonia plays the traditional music of Eastern Europe, ranging from the Danube to the Carpathians. Its repertoire reflects the cultures of the region: Hungarian, Slovak, Ukrainian,...
No School Means Corn Maze on Friday!
Mantua - If you’re looking for a fun way to spend this Friday’s NEOEA Day with your kids, why not celebrate the season by spending the afternoon at the Derthick’s Corn Maze? Corn maze admission includes the 60s-themed maze, which features likenesses of the Beatles, a VW bus, and other groovy 60s-era icons, gives you and your family acres...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club welcomed Kim and Damon Bahr of Utah, formerly with the Historic John Johnson Home and the G-H Rotary, who have returned for the occasion of an unveiling and dedication of a second edition, 1837 copy of The Book of Mormon, a founding document of the LDS church. The book was found during...
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...
