Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The October 21, 2019 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club was a fairly free-form activity presided over by Amy Crawford and largely focused on the upcoming Reverse Raffle, as well as a visit by SummerFest organizer Aaron King. As regards the Reverse Raffle : Sponsorships are coming in and are still available (There are never too many.). The staff at...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the last council meeting, Police Chief Brian Gregory shared that the department conducted 63 traffic stops and issued 26 written citations during the month of July. He also noted that there were three canine deployments that resulted in two drug arrests, as well. In other news, the chief noted that the department’s annual Fishing with a...
Community Conversation: Renewal Levy/Financial Forecast Forum
Hiram - As a service to the community, Hiram Christian Church will be hosting a Renewal Levy / Financial Forecast Forum on Wednesday, October 16 at 7pm. This is part of our community conversations program that brings neighbors together to discuss important matters within our community. This conversation will invite the community to learn more about the upcoming emergency levy for...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met with new members, representatives Jerry and Virginia Calley from the Johnson Farm on September 23, 2019 to conduct minimal business—Rotary International & District obligations paid up, arrangements for the Roadside Clean-up on Friday, September 27 (with lunch at Mc D’s), Happy Bucks in celebration of the season (changed to Autumn), football, the weather—then on to...
Hiram’s First Responders Receive Gifts
Hiram - The Hiram Firefighters Association was pleased to receive a grant in the amount of $2,500 from The Monsanto Farmers Grow Committees program earlier this summer. The Association chose to use those funds to purchase SEEK handheld thermal imagers. Jack Groselle of Groselle Farms filed the grant application; Mr. Groselle selected the Hiram Fire Department as the community...
New tuition model at Hiram College offers financial, educational, and career benefits
Hiram - In recent years, Hiram College has been a front-runner in designing and implementing bold academic changes under a model aptly known as the New Liberal Arts™. The College is now taking steps to make its New Liberal Arts more accessible through a new tuition model that will reduce the published tuition and mandatory fees by 35 percent,...
Cops & Kids Enjoy Fun, & Fishing
Hiram - Recently many of Hiram’s law enforcement officers spent their free time fishing together, and they invited kids in the community to join them. The fun-filled day was hosted at scenic Camp Asbury in Hiram, included fishing equipment, bait, and instruction, as well as refreshments and a picnic lunch provided by Haylett’s Corner Store and BP. According to Hiram...
Ohio National Guard 1st Battalion 145th Armored Regiment is Being Deployed
This past Sunday, around 700 soldiers from the Ohio National Guard out of Stow had their Call to Duty Ceremony at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The men and women of the 1st Battalion, 145th Armored Regiment answered the call to duty as they prepare to head to Kuwait later this year as a part of Operation Spartan Shield....
Crestwood Kids Meet K9 Guapo
Mantua - Last Friday, kids from Crestwood Local Schools summer program received the special opportunity for a personal meet-and-greet with a local celebrity -- Hiram Police Department’s K9 Guapo. Although Guapo has been on duty since this spring, this was the first chance the crime-fighting K9 has had to meet with a large group of his best supporters --...
Hiram Trust Supports Local Community
Hiram - Each year, the Hiram Community Trust has typically funded a variety of programs in the local community, and this year was no different. As in previous years, the Trust has funded well-loved traditions like the Hiram July 4th fireworks, July 4th Community band concert, and Garrettones concert. In recent years, granted requests have included funding for Kids...
New scholarships at Hiram College to recognize Girl Scouts
Hiram - Hiram College, in conjunction with Girl Scouts of the USA, is excited to announce new scholarships that recognize personal motivation, service to others, and high achievement. As part of the agreement, exemplary Girl Scouts who have earned a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award, and have been referred by their troop leader as a strong match for the...
Maggie’s & More in Hiram
Hiram - Donut lovers are in for some big changes in Hiram. No, fan-favorite Maggie’s Donuts isn’t closing its doors. But the shop’s ownership and name have changed; the shop has become Maggie’s & More. And the new name reflects their mission -- to do more than just sell those tasty temptations we all know and love. Abra Schweickert...
Hiram College partners with ideastream to host Tech and Trek Conference
Hiram - In collaboration with ideastream, Hiram College will host the second annual Tech and Trek Conference June 19-21, 2019 on the College’s campus. An opportunity for all educators, the conference will explore topics such as mindful technology, mobile technology, creating high-impact student experiences, and innovations in teaching and learning. Focused on the use of technology for educational purposes, the...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - In his Fire Report, Chief Bill Byers shared that the department has been awarded $2,500 from the Monsanto Farmers Grow. He noted that Groselle Farm designated the Hiram Firefighters Association as the recipient of the funds, which will be used to purchase handheld thermal imagers. “Locally there are many worthy groups for such an award as this,”...
2019 Winners of Annual Juried Student Art Show at Hiram College Announced
Hiram - The 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show recently debuted in the Hiram College Gelbke Art Gallery featuring the work of students from diverse art disciplines, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and video. The jurors for the show consisted of established professional artists and educators, Annie and A.D. Peters. In judging, the jurors looked for work that...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At their last meeting, council and the mayor discussed the issue of postal service within the village. As many are aware, village residents do not receive home delivery from the US Postal Service, and must rent a Post Office Box in order to receive mail. Several residents weighed in on the matter, both in favor and opposed...
Meet Hiram’s Newest Police Officer
Hiram - This week the Village of Hiram conducted a swearing in ceremony for its newest, and youngest officer yet. With a birthday of July 20, 2017, he’s younger than most other officers on the force -- even in dog years. And now, Hiram’s first-ever K-9 police officer, Guapo, is ready to hit the ground running with his handler...
Spring Means Syrup at Monroe’s Orchard
Hiram - If you’ve lived in the area for any amount of time, you’re sure to be familiar with the Monroe’s Orchard on Pioneer Trail in Hiram. Now in its 81st year of operation, they’re still a family run operation, still in the business of farming, and still focused on bringing families together outside for home-grown food and fun...
Hiram College Partners with Say Yes to Education
Hiram - Hiram College recently pledged its support to Say Yes to Education, a national nonprofit organization committed to making a college degree affordable and attainable for public high school graduates. The college also joined the Say Yes to Education National Higher Education Compact, agreeing to cover the cost of full tuition and mandatory fees for a select number...
Local Entrepreneurs TReady for Business
Hiram - As with most new products, the idea behind the Hiram-based GlueTread LLC began in order to solve a problem. Dave Auble, (former owner of Ohio Health Benefits) was using his ATV when one of the new tires received a sidewall puncture, rendering the $125 tire unusable. Instead of scrapping the entire thing, he decided to salvage the...
Hiram College Students Provide Free Tax Filing Assistance
Hiram College Tax Volunteers are partnering with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks to offer free tax filing assistance through the Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) to qualifying residents in Ohio. Student counselors who serve as Hiram College Tax Volunteers are trained and exam certified in income tax preparation by the OBB. They work under the close supervision of a faculty member...
Take A Hike in Hiram!
Hiram - Hiram College’s James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is a living, learning, and research lab, but it’s more that just a resource for college students. When the buildings are open, visitors have the opportunity to view wildlife including snakes, turtles, and frogs -- all of which are cared for by college students and staff. During the spring...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram was pleased to have Jon Harris, new director of the Portage County District Library as their speaker on January 28, 2019. He has recently assumed the leadership position after being in children’s services in the PCDL Aurora branch (The district also has branches in Garrettsville, Windham, Streetsboro and Randolph.).He offered the information that, of...
Art Exhibition at Hiram College to feature Greg Martin
Hiram - Hiram College will unveil “Archaic_1851.2003.2019,” an exhibition featuring the work of Greg Martin on February 1 in the College’s Gelbke Fine Arts Gallery, 12000 Winrock Road in Hiram. The exhibition opens with a 5-7 p.m. reception and Martin will speak about his work at 6 p.m. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Martin is an artist and designer known...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe noted that the Grant Agreement document for the 2018 NOPEC Energized Community Grant Program for $7,516.00 was presented for signature to Tustees Steve Pancost and Jack Groselle. Next, trustees voted unanimously to approve the Ohio Edison quote of $1471.58 for the purchase and installation of a cobra extension arm and light for...
Hiram Police Receive AAA Platinum Award
Hiram - In public comment, resident Daniel Burdecki inquired about the potential for US Mail delivery to his home in the village. He noted that it is inconvenient to travel to the Post Office each day to retrieve his mail, and noted he’d prefer receiving regular deliveries to his home. After some discussion as to the reasons behind the...
Hiram PD Raises Funds for K-9 Officer
Since June of this year, the Hiram Police Department has been fundraising with the goal of adding a K-9 officer to its team. Corporal Devin Brown, who will be trained and paired with the canine, has spearheaded the efforts. In the five months since receiving Council’s approval to proceed with seeking roughly $20,000 in funding for the program, the...
Rotary Explores Bee Keeping, Headwaters Trail & More
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians opened their meeting on January 18, 2016 with Happy Dollars celebrating outstanding scholastic achievement, a 15-year anniversary, good business news, safe family, gifts and general, all-around good life—a nice start for any day. Speaker for the day was Ralph Price, pastor of the Streetsboro Church of Christ, who spoke of one of the more fascinating aspects of Creation,...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - In his report, Mayor Lou Bertrand shared results from the November 3rd election. He reported that State Issue #1, the selection of an Ohio State Legislative District, passed with 86% of voters, but that State Issue #2 regarding amending the Ohio Constitution received 55% of Villagers ‘no’ vote. He also reported that State Issue #3 -- Marajuana...
Maggie’s Donuts To Open in Hiram
Hiram - Local donut-lovers are thrilled at the news that the Middlefield-based donut bakery will open a new location in Hiram Village -- at the location that formerly housed Harrison’s Hideaway on Wakefield Road. But what prompted owners Bill and Staci Poole, who have been at the helm of the 55-year-old donut dynasty for 26 years, to choose a location...
