Garfield’s Lina Kaufman secures state berth for D-III state cross country meet
Garfield G-Men freshman Lina Kaufman is not quite finished with her breakout season in her first year of varsity cross country. The G-Men freshman clinched a state berth at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III regional meet, finishing in 11th place with a time of 19:44.01 last Saturday at Boardman High School. “It is just spectacular to see...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
On October 20, 2025 the James A. Garfield Historical Society hosted a trio of locally-connected historian types, Tim Smith, Dave English and Kirt Kirtland who related to the group of members and guests their Western Reserve Journey. They were searching for the four markers at the corners of the original survey of the Western Reserve, to be found in...
Portage County Student Programs Welcomes New Members to 2025-26 Senior Board
The Portage County Senior Board is proud to announce the selection of twelve outstanding student leaders from across the county to serve as new members for the 2025-26 school year. These exemplary students have been chosen to represent their respective schools, and they take on the important role of selecting the Portage County Seniors of the Month throughout the...
Letter To The Editor
This letter is to present information to inform the residents of the Village of Garrettsville, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township about Issue 30. Issue 30 will be on the ballot for the November 4, 2025, election. What is the Levy? Issue 30 – “An additional tax for the benefit of the Community Emergency Medical Services District for the purpose of providing...
20th Century Club News
Having a wealth of available talent, the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville called upon two current members for programs on October 2 and. October 16. Connie Crate, assisted by Marlene Szabaga, was the hostess for the meeting on October 2, which featured a presentation on Fiber Arts by Lucy Wyme/. This talented individual showcased her interests in the varied aspects of...
Garfield G-Men football erupts to take down Brookfield, earn first round bye
The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier banner may not be returning to Garrettsville this year but the Garfield G-Men football team achieved something just as important. The G-Men shook off a slow start to conquer MVAC Grey Tier foe Brookfield 49-14 to clinch a first-round bye in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 playoffs...
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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,...
NGCC Ready To Support Residents Amid Looming SNAP Cuts
As uncertainty grows around potential SNAP food assistance cuts due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) wants to remind local families that help is available. The organization remains committed to ensuring that no one in the James A. Garfield School District goes without food during this challenging time. NGCC will hold its November food distribution...
Vincent Foundation Launches With Mental Health Speaker at JA Garfield High School
This year’s freshman class at Garfield High School became the “founding class” of a new mental health initiative as the Vincent Foundation hosted its first speaker event. Formed by the Vincent family to honor 1997 graduate Dan Vincent, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness, provide resources, and encourage open conversations around mental health. Brothers Adam and Paul Vincent, along...
Garfield G-Men football rolls past Newton Falls, MVAC Grey Tier title chase heats up
Once again, the Garfield G-Men football team is at the front of the pack for the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier banner. The G-Men remained focused, shutting out league foe Newton Falls 56-0 to remain tied for first place in the conference last Friday evening in Trumbull County. “We started fast and played well from the beginning and credit...
JA Garfield National Honor Society Inducts 24 New Members
The Georgia Lee Alford Chapter of the National Honor Society held its 58th annual induction ceremony at James A. Garfield High School, welcoming 24 new members in a ceremony that honored scholarship, leadership, service, and character — the four pillars at the heart of NHS. Senior Mandy Cardinal opened the evening by explaining the significance of the event and the...
Jesse R. Smith
Jesse Reed Smith, age 78, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong adventurer with a generous spirit, Jesse has embarked on his final journey - this time, with the Lord to his heavenly home. Born in West Virginia, Jesse moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 10 and later lived...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Josh Wilee of the Community Emergency Medical Services appeared at the October 13 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary to offer information on the additional funding levy which will appear on the November 4 ballot (Issue #30). This levy is being requested to support additional staffing to deal with the remarkable rise in calls–in the community and dealing with coverage for...
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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,...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville Village Council met Oct. 8, approving a new social media policy for village offices, ratifying the county solid waste management plan, and discussing several ordinances ranging from emergency siren purchases to allowing bow hunting on large parcels. Present were council members Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, John Brachna, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser. Also attending were Mayor Rick...
Garfield G-Men football rallies past Liberty to stay undefeated in league play
Despite trailing throughout the entire game against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Liberty on Friday night, the Garfield G-Men football team stormed back and stunned their league foes with a game-winning drive to claim a 35-34 victory at Leopard Stadium in Youngstown. “I think it just says a lot about our kids,” Coach Mike Moser said. “Things did...
Mystery, Laughter, and Community Spirit Highlight NGCC Fundraiser
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard’s annual fundraiser had guests laughing, sleuthing, and celebrating Saturday evening as Murder at the Slurp and Burp Oktoberfest left attendees guessing “who dunnit?” Presented by Curtains Up Theatre, the interactive murder mystery was written and directed by Jackie Rinearson and performed by a talented cast of local actors and actresses. Their witty performances and clever...
Mary Ann Brockett
Mary Ann Brockett, 92, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born September 18, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Harold and Leota (nee Parks) Ross. She was raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from West High School. Mary Ann then went to university and graduated from Otterbein College with a degree in English...
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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,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary entertained–and were entertained by–painter and muralist Dean Olson, who will be working on the latest iteration of the Welcome to Garrettsville mural project, which has been much-delayed but still in sight. He is the principal mover of the Wall Werks Studio doing Faux & Mural Painting Since 1995, “Your Walls Are My Canvas” and is willing to...
20th Century Club News
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on September 18, 2025 for an informative meeting reviewing the history of the organization–one hundred and twenty-five years-worth–as well as conversation and appreciation of a new venue in town–The Gathering Place, party and event space located at 8052 State St., Garrettsville. The amenities included serving spaces for food arrangements, a...
Garfield G-Men football strikes fast to dominate Southeast
The Garfield G-Men football team has finished the first half of Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier play with an undefeated record. They are in a position to keep rolling through the rest of league play after defeating MVAC Grey Tier and Portage County rival Southeast 48-10 last Friday evening at JAG Stadium in Garrettsville. “Our kids played well,” said...
Wayne Edward Hall
On September 21, 2025, Wayne Edward Hall departed this life peacefully and entered the Gates of Heaven, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength. Wayne was born on March 20, 1936, in Revere, PA, the son of the late Earl Hall and Thelma (Riggar) Hall. He grew up in the Uniontown, PA, area, where he developed a strong...
Adult Book Club
This adult book club brings the community together for dinner and an off-site, after-hours discussion of hot new titles! Registration preferred. Looking for a chance to chat about the latest titles in popular fiction, romance, and sci-fi/fantasy? Consider joining Sarah (the Reference Librarian) once-a-month at Cal's II (8301 Windham St, Garrettsville, OH 44231) from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for dinner...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
The September 15, 2025 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society covered a broad range of topics, including : The return of the time capsule rock…Crane’s crane to be placed in the Society’s small–but lovely–garden…technical difficulties with the replacement of metalwork in the Maple Ave. cemetery–a learning opportunity…expansion of the project involving the summer intern, some high school students...
We’re All Invited
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,...
Garfield G-Men volleyball sweeps Liberty, stays in hunt for MVAC Grey Tier banner
The Garfield G-Men volleyball team has shaken off an 0-2 start to the season. The G-Men’s resurgence continued when they swept Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Liberty 25-15, 25-15, 25-6 last Thursday evening in Youngstown. “They were upset starting 0-2 at the beginning of the season and made sure that they showed up at practice,” said Coach Ali...
Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country takes third at Cardinal Invite
The Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country team showed they could run with some of the top teams in Northeast Ohio, taking third place with a 3-14-16-27-40 finish to score 100 points at the 28th annual Cardinal Invitational last Saturday morning in Middlefield. “We had three personal bests and three seasons’ bests on Saturday and looking at what they did last year...
G-Men football starts fast, dispatches Golden Flashes
The Garfield G-Men football team continues to excel in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier, extending their conference winning streak to 17 games by routing Champion 56-22 last Friday evening at JAG Stadium in Garrettsville. “We played well,” Coach Mike Moser said. “The kids played well, and we came out and scored right off of the bat. We played...
SkyLane Bowling Alley to host Fundraiser for Wade Johnston on Oct. 4
Friends and family of Garfield student Wade Johnston will come together and rally in support of his fight against cancer as SkyLane Bowling Alley in Garrettsville will host a scotch doubles benefit fundraiser on Oct 4. at 6:30 p.m. “It is just nice to know that because we do live out of the district, the teachers at James A Garfield,...
