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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,...
Recent Hiram grad Kyle Martini returns as new men’s volleyball coach
Although it has only been a few months since graduating from Hiram College, Kyle Martini is not finished with his alma matter just yet. The 2025 graduate has been tapped to become the new men’s volleyball coach, as formally announced by Hiram on Aug. 8. “I think it just shows personally how much Hiram has meant to me,” the first-year...
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...
Final Summer Picnic In The Park
The Recreation and Parks committee of Hiram Village invites all to the Summer Picnic in the Park series. There is just one more free concert left at Reign Hadsell Park on Bancroft Street in Hiram, OH! On Aug. 17, Bent String will grace the park with their blues, country, and jazz performance. Concerts start at 5 p.m. Public is encouraged...
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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,...
Hiram elevates Macy Roell to become women’s volleyball coach
In the wake of longtime Hiram Terriers women’s volleyball Coach Brittany Dye’s departure from the program, Hiram has promoted from within to fill her position. Graduate Assistant Coach Macy Roell has been tapped to succeed Dye as the new women’s volleyball coach on an interim basis, as formally announced by Hiram on July 25. “We are going to see how...
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...
Hiram School Reunion Held
The 32nd Hiram School Reunion was held Sunday, July 20th at the Troy Community Center. Forty-two classmates enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and a potluck meal. Maryan Simsa Jenkins organizes the event each year. Her daughters Mary, Sandy and step-daughter Lisa help cover the tables and serve food and do the clean afterwards. With new batteries the microphone worked and...
Hiram alum Molly Middleton picked to be Ravenna’s new cross country coach
Longtime cross county/track Coach Molly Middleton discovered that retirement from coaching was not all that it was cracked up to be. Almost two years after stepping down as Marlington’s girls’ cross country/track coach, she is stepping back into action, having been announced as Ravenna’s new cross country coach on June 20. “When one of the Ravenna cross country parents reached...
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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,...
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....
Hiram Village: Picnic in the Parks
The Recreation and Parks committee of Hiram Village invites all to the Summer Picnic in the Park series. There are two more free concerts left! On Sunday, Aug. 3, northeast Ohio's very own Swap Meet, will take the stage, playing their repertoire of hillbilly, swing, and more. For Aug. 17, Bent String will grace the park with their blues,...
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,...
Debbie “Deb” Luzicka
Debbie "Deb" Luzicka passed away Tuesday July 15th at UH Portage, she was born January 14th 1960, she was 65 years old. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer and her brother Randy Ellison She lovingly left behind her husband John, her daughter Holly and her two grand daughters Andrea and Samantha, Burnell and Linda Ellison as well as...
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,...
Crestwood alum Brittany Dye takes the helm as new Athletic Director
Even the best laid plans can change quickly. Brittany Dye’s plans for the fall season seemed to be set in stone at Hiram College but opportunity knocked and opened the door for her to return to her alma matter, having been approved as Crestwood’s new Athletic Director by the Board of Education on July 8. “It is an honor and...
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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
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...
Longtime Portage County softball Coach LeRoy Moore reaches 200 career victories
After his second coaching stint at Crestwood High School ended in 2023, longtime Portage County softball Coach LeRoy Moore acknowledged that he pondered whether his coaching career had reached its climax. It turns out he was not finished as a softball coach. In his second season with the Streetsboro Rockets, Moore recorded his 200th career coaching victory. “It is always...
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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,...
Hiram alum Giselle Bahena returns to the fold as head softball coach
During her six years of attending Hiram College, Giselle Bahena acknowledged that she had come to view Hiram as a second home. Two years after graduating, the Terriers’ alum is returning to become the head softball coach, having been formally announced as Hiram’s 19th softball coach in program history on June 2. “It was a home for me for six...
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...
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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
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,...
Audrey P. Cool Taylor
Audrey P. Cool Taylor passed away peacefully and quietly at her home on June 14, 2025. She was 92 years old. Audrey Cool was born on August 23,1932 in Diana, WV to Jesse B. Cool and Minnie A. Rebrook Cool who preceded her in death. She graduated from Burnsville High School in 1950. Audrey met her future husband, Dennis Taylor, in...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The June 16, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary dried off long enough to deal with the following business. Visitor Ian Carmen told of his experience at the recent RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)event held at Hiram College; definitely worthwhile. Local Rotary members got to participate in some of the activities. Possibility of website training as a group? Seeking some...
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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,...
