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 --...
Garrettsville’s Officer Ahrens Receives Commendation at Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on August 12, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty, Tom Collins and Chris Knop. After the meeting was called to order at 2:11 PM, the minutes were reviewed and approved as presented. Council also looked over...
J.A. Garfield Local School District National School Lunch Program
James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2019-2020 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The Federal...
Aireane Curtis Excited to Lead Windham Exempted Schools
Windham - Windham students will not only see a new face in the principal’s office, they will see a new one at the superintendent’s desk as well. The Windham Board of Education (BOE) hired Aireane Curtis to fill the superintendent position. Curtis began at the helm of the school on July 1, 2019 and was given a three-year and one-month...
New Principal At Windham is Alum
Windham - This fall, when students return to school at Windham Exempted Junior/ Senior High School, there will be a new face behind the principal’s desk. The district welcomed Justin Christopher back to Windham. Christopher is a Windham alum and has taken over the principal’s position effective August 1, 2019. Christopher is not new to Windham; besides being a 1992...
Local Community Experiences Loss
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville community was saddened by the recent loss Dale Gillespie, owner of the Save 4 Store, who passed unexpectedly at his home on July 17th. According to Pam Kelley, who worked with Dale for 38 years at the Save 4 Store, Dale was, “very generous to the community, and tried to help everyone who asked.” Kelley...
Danny Back, Nationally Known Expert on River History, to Speak in Shalersville
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society has an exciting guest speaker for our August meeting. Danny Back, a nationally known expert on river history, steamboats, and canals, will give a presentation on Ohio’s Canal Era: 1832-1913 at 7 p.m. Aug.13. We are expecting a large crowd so this meeting will take place at the Shalersville Town Hall...
History is Made at Ravenna’s First Ever Fashion Tattoo Show
Ravenna - Why did the Flamingo cross the road? To show off her tattoos of course! That is exactly what Julie Semock, Master Piercer for War Horse Ink, did to display what she calls her “artwork collection” during Saturday’s Fashion Tattoo Show on N. Chestnut St in Ravenna. On her back on is a flamingo with ballet Pointe shoes...
Garrettsville Eagles Announce Scholarship Winners
On June 26, 2019, the Garrettsville Eagles announced the winners of the 2019 scholarship awards. They are: Madeline Vaughan, granddaughter of Jeanne Tancos. Madeline is a 2019 graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine. She was a member of the National Honor Society, earned academic honors in English, Acting, Physics, Biology and AP Human Geography. ...
Artistic Inspiration To Make Chestnut Street Colorful
Ravenna - Whether you get artistic expression from a Monet or a Picasso piece of art in a museum, from a 1980’s MTV music video, or from a picture you have drawn yourself and had tattooed on your upper right arm -- you are an artist! You have the ability to express yourself! That is what the upcoming...
Crestwood Seeks Renewal Levy
Mantua - At their last meeting, the Board voted to place a renewal levy on the ballot for the upcoming November elections. So, Crestwood Schools will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, for a tax renewal in the amount of 4.27 mills, to cover emergency needs. According to information shared by the district, the proposed levy...
Dollar General Now Open In Garrettsville
Garrettsville - Dollar General’s newest store at 8324 Windham St. in Garrettsville is now open! In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s official grand opening on Saturday, August 3 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special...
Rebirth of Furniture happening at Reincarnation America
Ravenna - When Mike Boyd was just a boy he loved his iconic little red wagon and still does to this day. He and his wife, Ginger, have used it as a logo to represent their unique furniture shop, Reincarnation America. They have kept with tradition and continued to utilize red wagons in the pieces Mike creates. ...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians spent some of their meeting on July 22, 2019 checking out the newly-purchased projector and considering the purchase of a new screen. They also gave notice of a change of the next week’s meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, July 30 in the Cellar Door Coffee Shop from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., featuring Rotarian...
Family Love and Shopping for a Deal go Hand-in-Hand
Ravenna - Are you looking for cost-efficient pricing, a present for a loved one or a treat for yourself? Then Brittany’s Bargains is the place to shop! Inspiration for this awesome new storefront came out of a ‘if not now than when’ idea from Brittany Nutter, the owner of this trendy store. Have you heard the terms Boss...
Creativity Makes A Space For Generations At Tom Hardesty Park
Garrettsville - Former mayor and long-time village councilmember Tom Hardesty has been one of Garrettsville’s biggest supporters – and a guy who’s always liked to save a buck or two. Those two interests have converged many times over Hardesty’s tenure as a public servant. The village is paying him back by naming a park after the man who was...
“Teens, Tweens, Toddlers & Tot” Event in Mantua
Forest Field K9 Search & Rescue, Inc., founded in March 2019 by Garrettsville resident, Shawn Cisney, invited Portage County students to submit artwork for the team’s logo design. The winner is to be announced and presented with the contest prize, a Nintendo Switch at the “Teens, Tweens, Toddlers & Tot” event to be held on Sunday July 28,...
Portage First Responders To Participate In National Level Excercise With National Guard, Ohio EMA At Camp James A. Garfield
Ravenna – Portage County first responders and local officials are stepping-up to take part in a national-level military exercise with National Guard Units and Ohio EMA at Camp James A. Garfield in Ravenna, Aug. 5-8. Called “Vigilant Guard,” the four-day training exercise will involve the Portage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Charlestown, Edinburg and Palmyra Fire...
Crafting with Marian’s “Jumbo 3-D(ecorative) Letter” at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Jumbo 3-D Letter” program at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, August 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Learn how to make a large letter for use in decorating your home. You will have a choice of letters and a wide variety of “fancy paper” to complete this project. All supplies will...
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...
Doc’s Southern BBQ Opens this Week in Windham
Windham - A taste of the south is arriving in Windham this week, when Doc’s Southern BBQ opens its doors on Friday July 26th. The restaurant will feature baby back ribs, briskets, chicken, pulled pork, wings and other daily specials. The sides will have a southern flare, featuring okra, coleslaw, corn on the cob, BBQ baked beans and more....
56th Ox Roast Fair This Weekend
Mantua - Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 19th, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20th, from1:00 to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 21st, from Noon to 10:00 p.m. The 56th...
Windham Trustees Purchase a Generator with NOPEC Grant
Windham Twp. - The Windham Township trustees met on July 8, 2019; the meeting date change was due to the Fourth of July holiday. The road supervisor Brian Miller reported that they didn’t have a date yet for the chip and sealing of the town hall roads. He did say they may start the patching as early as next week. A...
The Magic of a Sensory Experience Comes to town for the 2nd Annual Taste of Ravenna
Ravenna - Come one! Come all for the greatest show around! And then be our guest and put our hospitality to the test! Ravenna is hosting the 2nd Annual Taste of Ravenna for the community to experience and learn what our city has to offer. Whether it be a nibble of a cupcake, a question to help you with...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on July 10, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser, and Tom Collins. Councilman Chris Knop was absent from the meeting. A public hearing was held to discuss Ordinance 2019-23, which establishes the forecasted tax budget that is submitted...
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...
Registration for Free Soccer Camp Underway
Community Bible Church, 3671 Tallmadge Rd., Rootstown is currently registering children age 4-13 for their annual Can Do Soccer Camp. The camp will be held at the church soccer fields Monday July 15 through Thursday July 18 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm . As in previous years’ camps, there will be 3 age groups making up teams...
Another SummerFest Goes Into The Books
Quite the affair this one was. A meteorological potpourri for at least two of the days--Sunday was very nice, actually. The on-again-off-again showers kept everyone on their toes through Friday and Saturday but the fireworks were uninterrupted and the shows seemed to go on just fine. The tractor parade was missing some of the ENORMOUS machines...
Garrettsville Summerfest Luau was a Party to Remember
Garrettsville - The 15th Annual Garrettsville Summerfest is in the books and what a luau it was. The party started Friday night and the small village was a sea of Hawaiian shirts and leis, transforming the village into a tropical paradise. The beer was flowing in the beer garden and the bands were a-rockin’. All seemed great but then...
Crestwood School Board Bans Use of Personal Communication Devices
Mantua - At the last Crestwood School Board meeting, the board approved a policy that states that usage of personal communication devices (PCDs) are not permitted during the school day. The policy defines PCDs to include computers, tablets, electronic readers, cell phones, smartphones, and/or other web-enabled devices of any type. The policy notes, however, that students may use PCDs...
