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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,...
Village Bookstore Celebrates 20 years
Businesses have come and gone on the strip of Main Street in Garrettsville, but The Village Bookstore is one that has remained a constant. The local shop that sells used books will celebrate its 20th anniversary in October. “It doesn’t seem as long as it sounds,” Owner Ellen Eckhouse told The Weekly Villager on Sept. 18. “It has gone really...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Planning and reviews were the focus of the September 15, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary. The Reverse Raffle is coming up on November 5, 2025, so discussion touched on planning meetings, tickets and sponsors–onward and upward. Status of local businesses, especially on Main Street, was a topic of concern. The ongoing mural project came in for discussion, including...
Gary Foy
Gary Foy, age 75, passed away on September 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Gary was the devoted husband of Sharon Foy, with whom he shared 48 beautiful years of marriage. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering support. He was the proud father of Jenifer and Samantha (Mark), and the adoring grandfather...
Garfield G-Men football secures victory against LaBrae
The Garfield G-Men football team made a statement in their Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier opener, surging late in the fourth quarter to upend conference foe LaBrae 41-6 last Friday evening at LaBrae Stadium in Leavittsburg. “LaBrae is a fine football team and we played well, we just tripped over ourselves on a couple of series. To their credit,...
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 football rides fast start to down Springfield
Beginning the season with a loss may not have been ideal for the Garfield G-Men football team but they have responded in a big way. The G-Men conquered Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference foe Springfield 40-21 last Friday evening at JAG Stadium. “Over the years we have been pretty resilient at home and on the road so it was nice to...
Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country finish as runners-up at Streetsboro
The third annual Streetsboro Rockets Invitational was a big day for several young squads. The Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country team shined by placing as the runners-up with a 5-10-14-15-36 finish, scoring 80 points last Saturday morning at Streetsboro Middle School. “They were proud of themselves,” said Garfield Coach Matt Pfleger. “I saw all smiles after that meet; after running as...
Experience Portage County Auction Offers Unforgettable Adventures While Supporting Local Communities
This September, area residents can unlock unforgettable adventures while making a meaningful impact. The Experience Portage County Online Auction supporting the Portage Foundation, running September 1 through September 30, features an exciting lineup of one-of-a-kind packages designed to showcase the best of our region and beyond. All proceeds benefit the Portage Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local communities through...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The pot is boiling–Reverse Raffle coming up! Make your donations. Get your tickets. But first…. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary is working to complete their project regarding the mural on the bridge abutment on Windham street. Latest direction is to have art students from J.A,G. revise and update the mural on new boards to be fastened to the concrete surface currently in place;...
Northern Portage “MEET THE CANDIDATE” Nights
Local elections are just around the corner, and the League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites everyone to our Meet the Candidates nights. There will be three sessions: Garrettsville Area: Garrettsville, Nelson, Windham, Freedom Date/Time: Wednesday September 24 at 6:30 PM Location: Klamer Center at the James A. Garfield Schools campus, 10207 OH-88 Garrettsville Candidates invited: Council, Trustee, School Board Races Crestwood...
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,...
Who Dunnit? Find Out at NGCC’s Murder Mystery Fundraiser!
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) invites you to trade your magnifying glass for a fork and your detective hat for a Bavarian cap at its annual murder mystery fundraiser, happening Saturday, October 4, from 5–9 p.m. at Sugarbush Golf Club. This year’s production, presented by Garrettsville’s own Curtains Up Theatre, is titled “Murder at the Slurp & Burp Oktoberfest”—and...
Dawn A. Nipuelio
Dawn A. Nipuelio, 65, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 28, 1960, in Akron, OH, to the late Mike and Dawn (nee Cupler) Nipuelio. She grew up in Northeast OH. Dawn married Michael Elchert, and together they raised two daughters,...
Garfield G-Men football bests Warren JFK
Redemption was the name of the game for the Garfield G-Men football team. Garfield rebounded from a season-opening loss by defeating Warren John F. Kennedy 36-14 last Thursday evening at JAG Stadium. “It was a great response from the kids,” Coach Mike Moser said. “We lost a tough game last week. We were a little banged up and had to...
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,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary, having been displaced at Cal’s II by the Garfield retirees, met in MB Realty to consider the following items: *ongoing consideration of a lockbox program *planning for the Reverse Raffle in November…sponsors, donors and ticket-buyers are high on the list of desirable contacts, also anyone interested in being a part of the operation as a new member–C’mon down! *the...
Garrettsville Oktoberfest Event Slated for September 20th
Every year in late September, as autumn hits the German city of Munich, the city erupts into the world’s largest beer festival. Long white tents house neat rows of picnic tables, the sounds of polka bands bounce over the crowd, and the smell of freshly baked pretzels, sizzling sausages, and malty lagers drifts through the air. For two rowdy...
20th Century Club News
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville gathered in the secluded Countryman estate for their annual Summer get together, preparing to launch the programs for the club year. Family dogs. Emma and Murphy, took up the duties of greeters as all arrived to enjoy the varied menu of light refreshment. Program booklets were passed out; there were additions...
Garfield G-Men football falls to Edgewood in double overtime shootout
The Garfield G-Men football team will learn a lot about just what kind of team they will be this season after a season-opening defeat. The G-Men lost 51-43 against Edgewood in double overtime last Friday evening at Corlew Stadium in Ashtabula. “It was a tough one,” said Coach Mike Moser. “We buried ourselves but then put ourselves in a position...
Cardinal volleyball stays resilient, sweeps Garfield to remain undefeated
The Cardinal Huskies’ volleyball team has not allowed themselves to get complacent in the wake of finishing a historic season last year. The Huskies continued their undefeated start by sweeping Garfield 25-22, 26-24, 25-22 last Saturday afternoon at Middlefield. “We talked early in the second set when we were down 5-0 that we were not going to give a game...
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,...
Second Annual Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Car Show Returns to Nelson Ledges on Labor Day
The community will gather once again this Labor Day to celebrate the life of Zachary Peterson and support future scholarships at the Second Annual Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Car Show, held Monday, September 1, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Nelson Ledges Race Track. The event, created to honor Zach’s memory, will showcase not only classic cars but also...
Garrettsville Village Council appoints new member, considers social media ordinance
Garrettsville Village Council met briefly Aug. 13, appointing a new member, reviewing finances, and approving a new policy regulating social media use by village offices. Present were council members Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser, along with Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason. Patrick announced that Councilwoman Deb Wordell has resigned...
Back To School Bash & Fall Preview Night Held Sunday
The James A. Garfield district celebrated the start of the 2026 school year Sunday with its annual Back-to-School Bash, held inside the middle school gymnasium and Commons. The event, from 4 to 6 p.m., welcomed students from all grade levels back for another year of academic, athletic and creative excellence. The first day of school is set for Monday,...
Badger boys’ soccer cruises past G-Men in season-opening victory
For the last several years, any time the Berkshire Badgers boys and Garfield G-Men boys’ soccer teams met, it has been a tightly contested affair. But the Badgers left nothing to chance by winning the season-opener 15-0 against Garfield last Friday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “We came out and we knew what we wanted to do,”...
Stanley Sheehan
Stanley Sheehan, 70, of Santa Fe TX, passed away at home in July. He was raised in Garrettsville, Ohio before settling in Santa Fe, TX after serving in the Army. Stan graduated from the University of Houston and worked in the construction industry most of his career. His passions included archeology and history, especially aerial warfair and for years...
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 football returns with more experience and confidence
As young as the Garfield G-Men football team was last year, it did not prevent them from once again reigning as the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier Champions. The G-Men return a more experienced squad this year in the wake of its continued success in the MVAC Grey Tier. “Keep in mind that every year is different; there...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on August 11, 2025 in Cal’s II to review current programs/projects. The Reverse Raffle coming up in November continues to be seeking sponsors and attendees, the mural for the former RR abutment continues to have difficulties, the lockbox project is ongoing, other avenues are being explored. New members are always welcome. The Summer picnic will be...
