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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,...
Elite Pharmacy continues expansion, to open new location in East Palestine
Elite Pharmacy’s expansion is not slowing down any time soon. According to Co-Owner/Windham Zoning Inspector Jake Sweet, the local independent pharmacy will be of opening its fourth location at 48 East Taggert Street in East Palestine in early September. “We certainly didn’t anticipate the growth so quickly when we set out on this adventure, but we are just two small-town...
Michael J. Schustrich, Sr.
Michael “Mikey” J. Schustrich, Sr., 30, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born December 28, 1994, in Chardon, OH, to Robert and Barbara (nee Sheppard) Schustrich, Jr. He was raised in Windham Twp., OH, and was a proud graduate of James A Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 2013. Mike was an...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on August 4, 2025 with a full picnic of programs to discuss; these included: • Approval of the group mission statement • Attendance at the upcoming Guardians game–tickets • Two projects needing various approvals • Latest developments in the abutment mural (new substrate to adhere to) • Things coming together for the Reverse Raffle on November 5 (this being the 41st...
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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,...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
The JAGHS meeting on July 22, 2025 was the occasion for thanks and appreciation for a welcome donation from the Garrettsville Eagles, Aerie 2705. “People Helping People” is more than a motto for this group–it’s what they do. Also on the agenda was discussion on commemorative benches for John Porter and Bob & Delma Mishler, information on the difficulties involved...
Garfield graduate Owen Bass recounts travels in India
Although it has been several months since returning home from studying abroad in India, Garfield alum Owen Bass said he will always carry a piece of the country within him. The 2024 graduate recently participated in the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club’s Exchange Student Program, spending a year in India. “It changed my perception of the world,” Bass told The Weekly Villager....
George C. Berthold
George C. Berthold, 84, a devoted son, sibling, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Garrettsville, OH, after stoically enduring Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on September 8, 1940, the second oldest child of nine siblings born to Oliver and Evelyn Berthold of Elyria, OH. George dedicated his life’s work...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on July 21, 2025 with the following items to consider: The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met in airconditioned comfort at Cal’s II to discuss he following topics : * Information to go to the district newsletter…poster featuring Owen Bass * Tickets for the Guardians baseball game * Samples of lockbox models and their features–more consultation with first responders–keys or codes, applications 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-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on July 21, 2025 with the following items to consider: * The presentation by Owen Bass on his experiences as a Rotary exchange student in India. His time in a place where there were challenges regarding virtually any sort of cultural and/or language interaction was a learning and growing experience from beginning to end. There were mountains,...
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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,...
Construction of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater Begins!
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that construction of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater will officially begin by the end of July 2025. This milestone marks a major step forward in the revitalization of downtown Garrettsville, with The Pattie Group providing professional landscaping and hardscaping, and Hummel Construction building a 32-foot by 28-foot stage and band shell....
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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 Council News
Garrettsville Village Council met for its regular monthly session on Wednesday, July 9, immediately following a scheduled public hearing on the 2026 tax budget. The hearing, required under Ohio Revised Code 5705.30, provided residents an opportunity to comment on Ordinance 2025-23, which approves and adopts the permanent operating budget for the Village of Garrettsville for fiscal year 2026. No...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The July 7, 2025 meeting of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was held in the air-cooled confines of Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, at noon to install new president, Trish Danku-Carlson and induct board members Jeff Drebus, Casey Timmons and Sherri Collins. Installation was conducted by District Governor Bob Oborn, who also spoke on new directions in Rotary, including the evolution of the...
St. Ambrose Announces Winners
Everyone who attended this year’s St. Ambrose Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal). However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners: $1,000 cash First Prize John Sedensky $250 cash Second Prize Kara Stephens $100 cash...
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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
It was recap time at the June 30, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary, featuring review of projects undertaken during the year. These included the bridge mural, which is affected by adhesion issues but is guaranteed; work continues. Also in discussion are the plans for November’s Reverse Raffle, the RYLA program being more accessible since coming back to Hiram...
Garfield Athletic Director Jim Pfleger Takes Reins Of Track Program
Garfield G-Men athletic director Jim Pfleger knows full well what the G-Men Way is when it comes to the track program, given his own experience as a thrower during his high school days. That, as well his younger brother, Matt. Jim will try to preserve the G-Men Way by taking over as Garfield’s new head track coach. “There are certain...
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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,...
Matt Hill receives nod as new Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball coach
For Matt Hill, the son of former Windham boys’ basketball Coach Marty Hill, the winningest coach in Portage County history, basketball is not just a family tradition but almost a way of life. Hill will now have a chance to author his own coaching chapter after being hired as the Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball coach after being formally approved...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Braving the tropical heat, G-H Rotary met in the Renaissance Center in Windham to get a look at the recently donated benches…and all of the features available to the public. To wit: Its features as a hub of social services in the community–Salvation Army & Red Shield (food, clothing, misc.), the “mall walkers”--7 times around equals one mile, an event...
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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,...
Much Love Tattoo Shop Makes Mark in Garrettsville
Marshall Quinn, a 2009 JAG graduate and self-described nerdy art kid has made his way back home to Garrettsville. “I struggled to find my path after high school,” Quinn noted. He admits that he spent his youth wanting to get out of Garrettsville. “Tattoo art kind of fell in my lap.” His first step was when a cousin brought...
Garrettsville Council Approves Salary Increases, Lawn Limits and Sidewalk Repairs
Garrettsville Village Council on Wednesday approved a series of ordinances addressing zoning updates, employee benefits, pay raises for elected officials, and revised grass and weed regulations. Several measures were declared emergencies to meet fiscal or seasonal deadlines. The meeting opened at 7 p.m. following a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-12. No public comments were offered. Mayor Rick Patrick presided. Council...
Elite Pharmacy relocates to Memory Lane Complex
Elite Pharmacy is on the move—but not far. Just 2 minutes (with traffic) from its current location, the pharmacy will officially open its doors at 1 Memory Lane, Suite 500, on June 23. The new space is part of the healthcare and wellness complex that also houses TLC Health & Fitness Club and several medical providers. Though the pharmacy is relocating...
Diana L. George
Diana L. George, 70, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born June 18, 1954, in Petersburg, WV, to the late Edwin and Eileen Meloy. Diana worked as a trucker, alongside her loving husband, Paul, for many years until his health prevented them from driving any longer. She also worked at her Father’s insurance agency, Meloy...
Rolan L. McCumbers
Rolan L. McCumbers, 84, of Garrettsville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born February 6, 1941, in Shock, WV, to the late Russell and Nellie (nee Workman) McCumbers. He moved to Ohio as a boy and grew to enter the United States Army. Rolan went on to work multiple jobs at General Motors in Lordstown, OH, until retiring...
Jessica Marie Duvall
Jessica Marie Duvall (nee: Wojciak) was taken to be with her Lord on May 17th, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 12th, 1981 to her mother Elizabeth Laning (nee: Wojciak). Jessica graduated from James A. Garfield School in Garrettsville, Ohio in 2000, where she had a passion for academics and was Valedictorian of...
