All Star Showcase Simply Amazing!
Garrettsville - If you weren’t at Iva L. Walker Auditorium on Friday, you missed one amazing benefit show produced by PMG Chocolatier. Between the tickets for the show, a 50/50 raffle, and the 94 gift baskets raffled during the show, over $6,400 was raised for the #GarrettsvilleStrong fund. Thank you Ed, Perry, Ted, Shanelle, Michelle, and the countless studios and...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Semi-Finalists
Garrettsville - This past Sunday, over 70 contestants competed in a closed audition, hoping to keep their dreams alive of becoming the next Garrettsville Idol. This was one of the largest competitions they have had in recent years and the judges, Danny Deakins, Wendi Brown and Jackie Rinearson were given the difficult task of selecting those who would move...
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Garrettsville - On Monday night over sixteen concerned Portage County residents gathered for the first of many community meetings with the Portage County Drug Task Force. Led by Village Councilwoman Becky Harrington the meeting was a “barebones” version of the presentation delivered at a special meeting in Nelson Township on April 10th (coverage on page 6 in this week's...
Brigadoon is a Smashing Success
Garrettsville - This past weekend the cast and crew of Brigadoon’s hard work paid off, as they did four nearly sold-out performances of the musical over the weekend. The musical was under the direction of Joe Gaither. Last December, they held auditions for the musical and Megan Ryser landed the part of Fiona MacLaren, while Griffen Young landed the men’s...
“Love the Dress” Makes Prom More Affordable
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Sports Boosters held the first ever “Love the Dress” prom dress sale at the high school on Sunday April 6, 2014. The sports boosters were able to collect new and nearly new dresses and then resold them at a fraction of the price they originally sold for, making prom more affordable for many....
The Mishler Miracle
Garrettsville - So that the Mishlers may gain a respite from questioning, here’s the skinny on the only structure left totally standing after the “Buckeye Block Fire” on March 22. It was constructed in the 1920’s or ‘30’s as a replacement for an earlier building—wooden, 2-storey, adjacent to the Buckeye Block—which burned ( Fire was fairly common in those days,...
Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard Open For Business
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard has resumed normal operations on Monday, April 7th at our their facility. The Cupboard is located at 12157 State Route 88 near the intersection of Route 88 and Ely Rd. Clients can visit the Cupboard anytime during regular hours; Monday 3:00pm-6:00pm or Wednesday 9:00am-12:00noon.
#GarrettsvilleStrong Fundraiser Spotlight
This weeks upcoming fundraisers geared towards rebuilding downtown Garrettsville. Fish Fry to Benefit Fire Victims April 11th: Join us for a Friday Fish Fry with fresh-cut fries and coleslaw. All-You-Can-Eat is $11; Adults $8; Seniors $6; Kids (4-10) $4. The proceeds will help support #GarrettsvilleStrong and the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Food Bank. April 4th and 11th, serving from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Carry-out,...
Garrettsville FD Press Release: Historic District Fire
At 1: 15 PM on Saturday, March 22nd, The Village of Garrettsville suffered a fire of catastrophic proportions involving the historical area known as the Buckeye Building, situated on Main Street, in the heart of downtown Garrettsville. Garrettsville's ladder truck. one pumper/tanker, and one tanker were all on scene and beginning fire suppression within six minutes of dispatch alerting...
Cut & Pedi-thon Raises Funds For Rebuilding Garrettsville
Rachel King and her team of stylists at Facet Salon & Day Spa held a “Cut & Pedi – thon” last Saturday to raise money to help rebuild Garrettsville’s historic district. The salon was thrilled to announce that they had exceeded their goal of $1,000, and would be donating $1,260 to the GarrettsvilleStrong fund at the Garrettsville Area Chamber...
Where Are they Now? Burned-Out Businesses Scramble to Resume Operations
Garrettsville - “We are committed to to staying in Garrettsville and going back to Main Street when we can.” These are the words of Dan Myers, who owned and operated New Hearing Sales & Services from 8115 Main Street until fire destroyed it and nearly every other business from Center Street to High Street in a historic blaze on March...
Brewing For The Future
Garrettsville - Main Street Grille & Brewing Company’s Brewmaster Mike Mallone (left), and Head Brewer Brian Koptis (right) are brewing a special GarrettsvilleStrong Pilsner. The beer goes on sale April 26th at $5 glass. 100% of proceeds benefit the GarrettsvilleStrong fund established to aid reconstruction of the block of shops and offices lost to the fire that ravaged Garrettsville’s...
Purchasing Manager Retiring from the Library
Garrettsville - After over 25 years of dedicated service, Sharon Foy, Purchasing Manager of the Portage County District Library, has announced her retirement. Foy will retire from her position at the end of April. Having started her career at the Portage County District Library in 1988 working part-time in the Technical Services department, Foy soon became the Purchasing Manager. In...
Save-the-Date for the 28th Annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic
Tee up for the 28th annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic on Wednesday, May 21, at the Sugar Bush Golf Club in Garrettsville, Ohio. Sponsored by the Middlefield Banking Company and Cleveland Indians Charities, the golf classic supports children and adults with developmental disabilities at Hattie Larlham. Celebrity golfers Bill Wills, co-host of WTAM 1100’s Wills & Snyder, and Bob DiBiasio,...
“Marching Pride” Takes Disney by Storm
After nine months of planning and raising funds, the James A Garfield Marching Pride saw their vision come to fruition last week as they took Disney by storm. On Saturday March 22, 2014 they began loading the buses with 73 instruments 73 marching band uniforms, 73 shakos, pairs of shoes, gloves spats, seven flag line flags, Marching Pride banner,...
Garrettsville is Open For Business
Holy Schmoley! Flames leaping up from the north side of the downtown commercial district. Customers clutching purchases being hustled past the cash registers by some of G-Ville’s finest who’d just received word that “Town’s on fire!” Proprietors hoping against hope to save their goods and their livelihoods…in vain all too often. Neighboring fire fighters rendering “mutual assistance” in as...
#GARRETTSVILLESTRONG Fundraiser Spotlight
This weeks upcoming fundraisers geared towards rebuilding downtown Garrettsville. Candlelight Winery - Fundraising Event April 4th - Friday from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Representatives from 31 Gifts, Magnabilities, Mary Kay, Miche, Perfectly Posh, Premier Jewelry and Velata will be set up at the winery for an Evening of Shopping and Reminiscing. We will have raffle prizes, food specials and more! Anyone bringing in...
Community Rallies In Support
Garrettsville - Hundreds of residents from the Garrettsville area and neighboring communities filled the home-side bleachers in the James A. Garfield gymnasium Monday evening in a unified show of support for those affected by Saturday’s devastating fire. The one question they all were asking: “What can we do to help?” Local resident and former Portage County Commissioner Tommie Jo...
School Construction Project Update
The Campus of Excellence Oversight Committee met on March 20, 2014 in the James A. Garfield Middle School to receive information and updates on the momentous project under way in the district, moving the Intermediate School to the main campus, thus gathering all the parts of the system—Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High School, as well as the Orson E....
#GarrettsvilleStrong
Garrettsville - On behalf of the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce members, we are all incredibly proud of the tenacity and resilience of our community. An enormous THANK YOU to ALL of the emergency personnel who responded to this past weekend’s fire. The outpouring support from local residents, and the surrounding area has been incredible. In the wake of the devastating...
UP IN FLAMES: Historic Fire Devastates Garrettsville’s Historic District
“Garrettsville is burning!” On Saturday, March 22, 2014, that message blazed out across phone lines, the internet and news agencies throughout northeast Ohio. Main Street’s newly-renovated historic Buckeye Block Building was on fire at lunchtime. Despite prompt and robust response by local and regional firefighters, the angry fire had devoured the storefronts from Center Street to High Street by dinnertime...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Auditions
Garrettsville - Can you sing? Do you like to be on stage performing before others? Are you available April 13th, May 18th and June 29, 2014? If your answer is yes to all of the above, you need to consider auditioning for this years Garrettsville Idol. Garrettsville Summerfest announces the audition dates for this year’s Garrettsville Idol, the grand...
All Hands on Deck!
Indeed they were! It was Payback Time. The James A. Garfield Local School Board held a hastily-called meeting on Monday, March 24 to respond to the catastrophic fire which struck the business district in downtown Garrettsville. Representatives of student groups, faculty and staff organizations, Nelson and Freedom Township trustees, volunteers with the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard, Mayor Rick Patrick, attorney...
Water rates, sidewalks, and the old gristmill hot topics in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The main topic of discussion after the opening of the March 12, 2014 Garrettsville village council meeting was water rates and how much of an increase there will be if council approves proposed Ordinance 2014-13. The Board of Public Affairs (BPA) had asked a representative from Arcadis in February 2013 about a rate study for the village...
Challenge Accepted!….There is still time!
Garrettsville - Last month I challenged the James A. Garfield Community to take an active part in a massive fundraising campaign to kick off renovations to the schools’ athletic facilities. I am proud to report that over the last month more than 325 of our students, parents, staff and community members have accepted the challenge! As of Monday, March...
Garrettsville Cinema OPEN!
Garrettsville - After months of intensive refurbishments and upgrades, the new owners of Garrettsville Cinema, Justin & Desiree Dlugokecki, held a weekend-long Grand Re-Opening celebration at their cinema. The owners were joined Saturday afternoon by Garrettsville Village Mayor Rick Patrick and Chamber of Commerce President Benjamin Coll for a ribbon cutting commemorating the event.
Another Exciting Year of St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Garrettsville - Mother Nature (finally) loosened her wintery grip on the area this week allowing people to enjoy a wee bit of Irish fun in Garrettsville. Many came out to partake in the fun which included traditional Irish fare, leprechauns, shopping and a variety of enjoyable family-friendly entertainment. Thank you to the area businesses whose participation made the Chamber’s annual...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary is moving closer to changing the club meeting time and location, partly in hopes of becoming more accessible to more local residents and business people. The prospect of having lunchtime meetings at Cal’s II would seem to have advantages and may well be tried this summer, when the Hiram College Dining Hall may not be available. Parking...
A Garrettsville Master Gardener is Among a Group of Ohio State Extension Master Gardeners that Make A Difference in Rural Ecuador with The Tandana Foundation
Spring Valley, Ohio - Sixteen Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteers have returned from Ecuador, where they used their gardening skills to lend a helping hand in rural communities. They were on a gardening volunteer vacation, which was sponsored by The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program and The Tandana Foundation. Garrettsville resident Judy Novak-Hrdy was one of...
Twardzik is Finalist For Ohio Homecoming Queen Selection
Garrettsville - Miss Emma Twardzik of Garrettsville, has been selected as a finalist for Ohio’s 34th Annual Homecoming Queen Selection to be held April 13th at Dayton Marriot in Dayton, Ohio. She is the James A. Garfield Homecoming Queen. Ohio’s 2014 Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship plus an all expense paid trip to the National Finals to compete...
