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...
Church Mouse Thrift Shop Celebrating 40 Years In October
Newton Falls, Ohio has a great history of helping one another. This reporter has covered fundraisers and benefits ranging from Bar Crawls to Duck Sponsorships, helping veterans to making Christmas special for those in need. One can’t talk about the charity of Newton Falls without mentioning the Church Mouse. Located in historic downtown Newton Falls, it has an historic beginning. ...
Mantua Celebrates Project Completion
Last Friday evening, prior to Crestwood’s Homecoming football game, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) held a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the completion of the Façade renovation on Main Street. The event took place on the sidewalk in front of Crooked River Flowers (10676 Main Street), situated at the heart of the renovation which began this spring. In his...
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...
Badger boys’ soccer stifled by Warriors, continue losing skid
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ soccer team is getting closer to solving their offensive woes but have not figured things out yet. The Badgers’ losing streak reached five as they were defeated by Chagrin Valley Conference rival Edgewood 4-1 in a crossover duel last Saturday at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “They just did not break the back line,” said...
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...
Windham football storms past Cardinal for first victory
The Windham Bombers’ football team’s first duel against the Cardinal Huskies as Northeastern Athletic Conference rivals earned them their first victory of the season, beating the Huskies 42-6 last Friday evening at Ed Liddle Field. “I am proud of our guys for getting our first win,” said Bombers’ Coach Jake Eye. “That is the biggest thing. We felt like coming...
O.U.R. Place in Ravenna Offers Help
Walking down beautiful Main Street Ravenna, I noticed a new (to me) tenant. Curiosity piqued, I wandered in, as the sign said that all are welcome. I entered O.U.R. Place, a safe place for those in recovery from addiction. Founded by Jessica Easterling, this is their third year at this location, 260 West Main, Ravenna. I was greeted by...
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,...
Rotary Club of Mantua News
Rotary Club of Mantua ended the summer by hosting their 4th Annual Poker Paddle. Participants paddled their kayaks from Camp Hi in Hiram to Buchert Park in Mantua Village, gathering a five-card poker hand along the way. Back at Buchert Park, after experiencing a beautiful fall-like day on the scenic Cuyahoga River, the poker hands were evaluated for winners....
Jeffery “Todd” Phillips
Jeffery “Todd” Phillips, 58, of Windham Twp., Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 19th, 2025. He was born May 19th, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, to the late Clarence “Ray” and Phyllis (nee Holley) Phillips. He was a proud graduate of Windham High School and Maplewood Career Center where he studied electrical trades. Todd worked at Hexpol Compounding in Burton, Ohio...
TownHall II Integrated Health Network Opens MAT Clinic in Ravenna
Townhall II Integrated Health Network is announcing that it’s Medicine-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic in Ravenna is now booking appointments. The clinic is located at 512 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266. Townhall II’s MAT Clinic is part of the agency’s holistic approach to health, wellness and recovery. MAT is the use of medications, combined with counseling and the support of...
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,...
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...
Celebrate Freedom Township’s Bicentennial at Sept. 27 Fall Festival
There may be 200 ways to celebrate this 200-year milestone. In northwest Portage County, the Freedom Community Park Boosters and the Freedom Township Historical Society are joining forces to host an old-fashioned Freedom Township Fall Festival including a pumpkin sale, a car show and craft/vendor show for all. The festivities will take place at Freedom Center at the intersection...
Berkshire volleyball sweeps Rootstown to stay undefeated
The Berkshire Badgers’ volleyball team has wasted little time in asserting themselves this season and continued their fast start by sweeping Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Rootstown 25-16, 25-7, 25-21 last Thursday evening in Burton. “We have been looking forward to that game,” said Coach Joan Prots. “Our mantra this year is to make sure we show up in...
Red Devils’ football thumps Bison, score season’s first victory
The Crestwood Red Devils’ football team is finally over the hump. Crestwood secured its first victory of the season by overpowering Chagrin Valley Conference rival Beachwood 44-6 in a crossover conference duel last Friday evening at Bison Stadium. “It feels nice,” said Coach Jack D’Amato. “The kids really battled the last three weeks. We had a little bit of adversity...
Hartville Hardware & Lumber launches new store in Middlefield
Hartville Hardware & Lumber has slowly but surely become a staple in the Middlefield community. The family-owned hardware retail and lumber business hosted a private ribbon-cutting ceremony at its newest location last Wednesday afternoon at 32650 Kinsman Road in Middlefield. “We are so excited,” Hartville President Scott Sommers told The Weekly Villager. “I think we are excited because the Middlefield...
2025 Barks for Hiram Parks
Hiram Village's Recreation and Parks committee invites you and your dog to join their 2025 Barks for Hiram Parks charity dog walk on Sunday, October 19 at 2 PM at Reign Hadsell Park in Hiram, OH. All proceeds go toward supporting the Portage APL and Hiram Village parks' upgrades. Registration is just $20. Each dog will recieve a goodie...
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...
TownHall II’s picnic highlighted with performance from Marc Lee Shannon
TownHall II’s Integrated Health Service’s third annual community picnic recognizing the non-profit organization and individuals’ efforts at recovery was celebrated with a performance from local musician Marc Lee Shannon last Thursday at Hometown Bank’s Plaza in downtown Kent. “Marc Lee Shannon is such an advocate for individuals in recovery. He has not just a very powerful story but the way...
Hiram Farm BBQ Barn Blast
Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community is excited to announce its annual BBQ Barn Blast, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3–7 p.m. at Hiram Farm, 11485 Garfield Rd, Hiram, OH. The BBQ Barn Blast is one of the farm’s most anticipated events of the year, bringing together friends, families, and neighbors for an evening of delicious BBQ...
Scott A. Moore
Scott A. Moore, 23, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on August 28, 2002, along with his twin brother, Michael, in Akron, OH to Michael Moore and Jeanetta (nee Guffey) Burton. He was raised in Garrettsville and attended James A. Garfield High School. Scott went on to work as a...
Crestwood boys’ soccer trumps Ravenna in Portage County duel
The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team is no stranger to grinding out victory in a physical battle and they did so for the first time in a while, beating Portage County rival Ravenna 5-1 last Saturday afternoon at Portage Community Bank Stadium. “It feels really good,” said Red Devils’ Coach Amanda Parsons. “We told the boys that they would...
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,...
Historical Society Soup Supper
Shalersville Historical Society is hosting a delicious and entertaining event this Friday afternoon & evening Sept 19 at the Shalersville Town Hall. From 4 - 6 pm Dr. Robert Kroeger will be sharing interesting barn stories about some of the barns he has depicted in paint. He is a gifted story teller & you'll be glad you have the...
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,...
Trumbull County raffle-auction kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helps mom battle breast cancer
The 15th Annual War Against Breast Cancer Raffle-Auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a Cow Patty Bingo contest to win up to $500, princess performances, live music, food trucks, sweet treats, and an archery contest where each bullseye wins free steak for a year. Event admission and parking are free. The Raffle-Auction will...
New Name – Same Great Mission
Opening as Maggie’s & More six years ago, the location at 6821 Wakefield Road in Hiram has rebranded, opening their doors for business as the M.O.R.E. Café. And while the name has changed, the mission of creating Meaningful Opportunities Reaching Everyone has remained. It all began when founder and Special Education Teacher Abra Schweickert noticed that her differently-abled students were...