Sheldon E. Hall
Sheldon E. “Shook” Hall, Sr., 88, of Cadiz, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was born May 2, 1937, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Earl and Thelma (nee Riggar) Hall. He was, first and foremost, a caregiver. Always one to give, Shook gave his time, love, and energy...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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 fees required. Farmington Senior...
Elite Pharmacy acquires Ravenna’s Medical Arts Pharmacy
The local independently owned Elite Pharmacy’s expansion continues across Portage County, as it officially acquired the Medical Arts Pharmacy at 6693 North Chestnut Street in Ravenna on Dec. 1. “We have been having a relationship with the Medical Arts Pharmacy there in Ravenna for many years and first off we want to thank the team there that has been there...
Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball routed by Rootstown in season opener
The Garfield G-Men were plagued with offensive inconsistency in their season debut against Portage County rival Rootstown, losing 83-55 to the Rovers last Saturday afternoon at the JAG Fieldhouse. “Coming into the game, I thought we were in a good spot,” noted Coach Matt Hill. “On Saturday, we just were not ready to go. Hats off to Rootstown, they played...
Suzanne Dawn Miller Hunt
Suzanne Dawn Miller Hunt, age 92, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughter, Loreen Dawn Kaser, and step-daughter, Theresa Hunt, both of Bradenton. Born on March 30, 1933 in Jeromesville, Ohio, to the late Muriel Dawn Harper Miller and Roland Andrew Miller, Suzanne was a source of love and strength. Suzanne’s life...
Kenneth H. White
Kenneth “Kenny” H. White, 88, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Bedford, OH, to Harold and Louella White. He was an avid fisherman during his lifetime. Not only did Kenny enjoy fishing, but he taught his children, grandchildren, and...
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Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball strives to leave their mark
Although the Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team graduated one of their bigger senior classes in recent memory, the expectations are still in place for the new collection of players to leave a lasting impression on the 2025-26 season. “There is a lot of excitement for our guys,” said Coach Matt Hill. “We lost a big senior class but in high...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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 fees required. Farmington Senior...
Garfield G-Men wrestling seeks to build momentum
Last year, the Garfield G-Men wrestling team returned no state qualifiers but were still fueled by a talented sophomore class. The 2027 class will once again be the strength of the team, as they aim to build off last year when they qualified two wrestlers to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III State Tournament. “We had the sophomores...
Garfield G-Men bowling sweeps Campbell Memorial in league duel
The Garfield G-Men bowling team delivered a pair of victories against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rival Campbell Memorial, as the girls remained undefeated by winning 1964-905 and the boys captured their first victory of the season by defeating the Red Devils 2098-1782 last Friday at the Skylane Bowling Alley in Garrettsville. “They made their spares per say most...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
The November 17, 2025 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society dealt mostly with program planning for the upcoming 2026 year. This included putting together a committee to discover and organize one major presentation per quarter, with a local focus and interest; volunteers are welcome. Delegates to the NEO InterMuseum Council were recruited. Thoughts were entertained on the village’s...
Marsha Loomis
Marsha Loomis, 78, lifelong resident of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was the eldest child of Clyde and Dorothy (Moss) Loomis, born June 22, 1947, in Ravenna, OH. She was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 1966. Marsha retired from a long career with ODOT. She was a...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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 fees required. Farmington Senior...
Garrettsville Eagles Club hosts Fill-A-Truck holiday charity drive
The Garrettsville Fraternal Order of Eagles will once again be celebrating the giving spirit by hosting their fourth annual Fill-A-Truck charity drive at the corner of 8149 Water Street on Nov. 26 beginning at 12 p.m. “We find it real exciting,” Auxiliary President Kelley Reynolds told The Weekly Villager on Nov. 20. “We put a truck out on the corner....
Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball returns as more well-rounded squad
After a decade of sustained success, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team has seen its fair share of trials over the last two years with a pair of losing records. The G-Men will feature a more well-rounded approach along with improved depth as they seek a resurgent campaign. “We have a little bit more experience under our belt with the...
Garrettsville Council Honors Officers, Reviews Finances and Considers Chamber Upgrades
Garrettsville Village council recognized two police officers for exceptional acts of bravery and life-saving intervention, reviewed October financial reports, advanced two resolutions on first reading and discussed insurance renewals, meeting improvements and ongoing village projects. Council members Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, John Brachna, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser were present, along with Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The November 17, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a variety of topics. Among them were the following: *Planning for the lockbox project–money is in, *Venue for the upcoming Centennial Celebration party, *Centennial Celebration Project–what and where, finances, donation to the village? Maintenance, * Decorating the gazebo for Christmas, *Lining up next year’s programs and projects–change of routine–sign up...
Deck the Paws Giving Tree Holiday Drive Brings Cheer to Shelter Pets
This holiday season, two Garrettsville businesses are inviting the community to help make spirits bright not just for people, but for pets in need. From November 17th to December 22nd, visitors can participate in the Deck the Paws Giving Tree at two convenient locations, each offering a unique way to support Portage APL. Natural Radiance Studio (8098 Main Street) features a...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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 fees required. Farmington Senior...
Who Killed Zeus? Garfield High Brings Myth and Mystery to the Stage
Garfield High School’s Drama Club is turning Olympus upside down this fall with “Pandemonium”, a sharp and witty modern-day murder mystery by JD Atkins. Performances will be held Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Iva Walker Auditorium, 10233 State Route 88, Garrettsville. Set in New York City, Pandemonium reimagines the ancient...
Garfield G-Men football thumped by Cardinal Mooney in regional semifinal
The curtain has closed for the Garfield G-Men football team’s 2025 campaign. Garfield bowed out of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 playoffs, losing 56-14 against Cardinal Mooney in the regional semifinal last Friday evening at Youngstown State University’s Stambaugh Stadium. “We got banged up really quick on Friday night,” said Coach Mike Moser. “We lost...
Twentieth Century Club News
Edibles were what it was all about at the November 6 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville. Linda Fitt was the hostess, assisted by Jane Hill. Members were asked to respond to roll call with their favorite edible flowers, then the evening’s speaker, Angie Smithberger of Always in Bloom presented a bouquet of ideas and suggestions for plants...
Garfield G-Men football strikes back to triumph against St. Clairsville
The Garfield G-Men were not about to let their football season end on their home turf for the second straight season. The G-Men responded in a big way and countered 17 unanswered points from St. Clairsville, beating them 48-31 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 quarterfinal last Friday evening at JAG Stadium. “They showed a...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Success ! The 2025 Rotary Reverse Raffle was in the rearview mirror as having delivered a good time and a good support for ongoing Rotary projects in the community. Planning for next year will begin soon, no doubt. A gratuity for caterers will be going out soon. A shopping expedition to fulfill commitment to the People Tree children (8) for Christmas...
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Garfield’s Lina Kaufman locks up All-Ohio honors at D-III state cross country meet
Appearing at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state cross country meet as a freshman may be intimidating to some, but Garfield G-Men freshman Lina Kaufman is well-versed at competing on the big stage. Kaufman wrapped up her freshman cross country season by taking 20th place with a time of 18:53.74 to finish as a first team...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. 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,...
Sarah Seaman Experiences Ryder Cup Competition
Sarah Seaman of Garrettsville was among a group of Hiram College sport management students recently had the rare opportunity to step "inside the ropes" at the Ryder Cup, one of golf's most prestigious international tournaments. During the competition days, students were stationed at various holes throughout the course, where they learned and used hand signals to communicate with broadcast teams-indicating...
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION this Friday 11/7 at the Garrettsville Library!
Join us for a Drive-Thru Food Pantry! We're partnering with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Portage County Health District to provide pre-boxed shelf stable items and fresh produce, in a drive thru style distribution method. Stop by anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 am at the Garrettsville Library, located at 10482 South Street, Garrettsville OH 44231 and volunteers will load...
