Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club Discusses Upcoming Events, Membership Changes
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on July 12 at noon at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 26 at the Crawford residence. During the meeting, members discussed the scheduling of the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail. The event will be held on Oct. 6 from 2 to...
JAG Schools Announce Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program for 2024-2025
James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The Federal...
Garfield football ready to usher in new era amid new season
What does a high school football program do after graduating one of its winningest senior classes in school history? According to coach Mike Moser, they carry on and try to write a new chapter, which is what the Garfield G-Men plan to do for the upcoming season. “What we did last year on the field does not really impact on...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
G-H Rotary News
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary held a lively meeting on July 29, 2024, featuring guest Rachelle Yarnell, a former member who reconnected with the group. The meeting covered a range of ongoing activities: Golf Outing Accounting: Invoices and thank you notes for the recent Golf Outing are being prepared. Mural Measurements: Cleveland Wraps has taken measurements for a new mural featuring a design...
Garfield grad Owen Bass departs for India as G-H Rotary Exchange Student
Recent Garfield graduate Owen Bass is not used to being the new kid in school but will experience that for the first time when he travels to India for an entire school year as the Garfield-Hiram Rotary Club’s Exchange Student as a part of the Rotary District 6630 Youth Exchange Program. “It is a cultural exchange as well as an...
JAG celebrates back-to-school season
The James A. Garfield District is gearing up to welcome students from all grade levels back for another year of academic, athletic, and creative excellence. The district will celebrate the start of the 2025 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash, set to take place on the front lawn of Garfield High School on Sunday, August 18th, from 4:00-6:00...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Garfield junior Conner Hunt basks in aftermath of Move United Hartford Nationals
Garfield rising junior Conner Hunt had already proven himself at the state level as a tough competitor in the seated track events but now has made his mark at the national level. Hunt won the 100-meter seated dash at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama by setting a national record of 15.71 seconds and finished as the runner-up...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary News
The July 22, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was a mix of somber reflection and celebration. The group mourned the loss of recent past president Mark Brady while also celebrating the imminent departure of Owen Bass, who will be leaving for India as a Rotary Exchange Student for the upcoming year. Owen's mother, Kim Bass, was among the...
Pickleball Association shines at Farmer’s Market
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA) gave a resounding yes to the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to showcase their skills at the Farmer’s Market on July 18th. The GPA had the fun opportunity to encourage and engage community members in learning and playing the fastest growing sport in the United States for the last three consecutive years. If...
Garrettsville to host inaugural Sip ‘n’ Shop crafter & wine event on Main Street
It’s that time of year where outdoor lovers will find any excuse to be outside. Garrettsville is giving those people a reason to get outside by hosting its first annual Sip ‘n’ Shop on Main on July 27 beginning at noon. “I feel like this would be something wonderful for Garrettsville and I have always wanted to decorate Garrettsville for...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
G-H Rotary News
Checks are still rolling in from the recent Golf Outing at SugarBush. Final touches on the TCMRT at the park—such as paving, benches, and signage—are progressing well, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned upon completion. The mural project might take a new direction with a vinyl approach; more details to come. Discussions on enhancing attendance and updating the meeting format included...
Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard continues lending a helping hand
Nelson, Garrettsville and Freedom may not have large populations but there has never been a shortage of community support. The communities have demonstrated that with the growing outreach of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, a community non-profit food pantry that is in its 10th year. “It has been critical,” James A. Garfield Superintendent and NGCC Board President Ted Lysiak told...
Village Council discusses budget, approves ordinances at July meeting
In attendance at the July 10th Garrettsville Village Council meeting were Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Richard Beatty. Also present were village solicitor William Mason, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty. Police Chief Tim Christopher, Sgt. Tim Vecchio, and Officer Emily Ahrens were also in attendance. Councilman Mark Brady was not present. A...
Connor Hunt wins national title in the seated 100 meter race–sets new national record!
Connor Hunt, a junior at James A. Garfield High School, competed at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama on Sunday, July 14, and not only won the seated 100 meter race, but set a new national record in the process. Official results were not available from The Hartford Nationals at the time of publication.
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G-H Rotary News
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on July 8, 2024, at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, to conduct several pieces of business. Final financials for the recent golf outing are still being finalized, with bills paid and sponsorships pending. Paving operations for the TCMRT at the park are scheduled, and signage acknowledging sponsors and contributors will be addressed before...
Gathering of the Beards returns for Time Capsule edition
The James A. Garfield Historical Society celebrated the opening of a time capsule with a community event, “The Great Gathering of the Beards,” which saw enthusiastic participation from residents and visitors alike. The event, organized and run by The Barber of G’ville, included a beard contest with various categories. The winners of The Great Gathering of the Beards - Time...
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Garrettsville opens its 100-year-old time capsule
The community of Garrettsville came together on July 6 to celebrate “Unveiling Our Roots,” a block party marking the opening of a 100-year-old time capsule. The time capsule, sealed in 1924 by the Garrettsville Study Club, was the highlight of the event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Twisted Dish food truck served burgers, quesadillas, and fries,...
JAG Schools awarded USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grant
Innovative offerings will find a home in a renovated Commons space James A. Garfield Local Schools is thrilled to announce the receipt of the USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grant. This highly competitive federal grant has been awarded to JAG in the amount of $115,641 and will be used to purchase new equipment for the kitchen at the Middle/High School, significantly...
Cruisin’ into Garrettsville: Celebrating 36 Years of Classic Cars
When it comes to enjoying the summer, there are very few things that Garrettsville residents enjoy more than taking in the Garrettsville Cruise Night car shows. Although two shows have already been held, there are still three more to look forward to, with the third one taking place on July 20 on Main Street. “There are some that are really...
James A. Garfield Historical Society ready to open time capsule
It was 100 years ago when the Garrettsville Women’s Study Group planted a time capsule at the base of the monument in front of the old Opera House. The time has come to open that time capsule and the James A. Garfield Historical Society will hold a ceremony on Saturday open the capsule to discover what their ancestors left...
The Wiener Guy food truck becomes Portage County staple
In the summer of 2020, Ravenna resident Cory Rabatin only had a hot dog cart, two tables and a tent to promote his new food business, The Wiener Guy. Four years later, The Wiener Guy has become one of the most sought-after food trucks in Portage County. “I get told all of the time we make hot dogs fun. I...
Sip & Shop along Main Street at the end of July
On July 27, 2024, Main Street in Garrettsville will host a Sip n Shop event from noon until 8 PM. This popular event brings together local wineries, artisans, and live music for a day of community celebration. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample wines from a variety of local wineries, including LaLeure Vineyards Winery, Nauti Winery, It's Your Winery,...
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Portage County District Library
For immediate release: Join the Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, July 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for this month’s Spicy Romance Book Club! This month we will be reading “Fangirl Down”. by Tessa Bailey. Limited to 30 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/10606363. A limited number of copies are available at the Garrettsville Circulation Desk, or look for the eBook through Libby...
Summerfest kicks off timewarp weekend this Friday
When Garrettsville’s Summerfest first took place in 2005, organizer Aaron King acknowledged it was hard to generate interest. Now, whenever the event rolls around each summer, availability quickly fills up and it appears this will be another packed house when the annual summer festival begins this weekend. “We have two stages of entertainment, a lot of live music, contests and...
