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...
Portage County Literacy Coalition Hosts Bill Gray Fundraising Event
Ravenna - On the evening of Saturday, April 6th, the Portage County Literacy Coalition hosted the Bill Gray Fundraising Event at the Elk’s Club located on Cleveland Road in Ravenna, Ohio. The evening was a success with Miriam Steely heading the event along with Lori Cantor, Bev Crites, and the rest of the Aspire staff from Maplewood Career Center....
Crestwood Hosts Career Café
Mantua - It’s lunchtime on a Thursday, and just like any other weekday, you find Crestwood Intermediate students filing in with their packed lunched, or lining up to buy tacos, that day’s special. But instead of the usual lunchtime banter among the fifth graders, in walks 20-year-old US Airman First Class Devon McDivitt, of the Air National Guard, ready...
The 8th Count Dance Center Wins At Major Dance Event
Garrettsville - In Sandusky, on the last weekend of March, The 8th Count Dance Center competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest dance competition in the country. Their entries placed as follows: Emily Knerem received 7th place overall in Mini Performance Solo, Emma Di Sanza...
14th Annual JAG Alumni Banquet to Be Held in September
The 14th annual James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet will take place on Sept. 21, 2019, at James A. Garfield Elementary School. Doors will open at 5 p.m. followed by a delicious dinner from Guido’s of Ravenna at 6 p.m. The event is open to graduates and anyone who attended Freedom, Garrettsville, James A. Garfield, and Nelson schools. The following...
Newton Falls Easter Egg Hunt
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt was an absolutely fabulous day with sunny skies just perfect for the kids. This was the 66th year the hunt has been held, sponsored by the Girl Scouts. Nearly 8,000 eggs were placed, each filled with candy, prizes, or pictures that could be exchanged for prizes. Children were divided...
Location Changes Everything for Countryside Veterinary Service
Garrettsville - Countryside Veterinary Service used to be a quiet little clinic tucked away at the former Stonewall Veterinary Hospital location on Mills Road. In the two weeks since it has moved to 10327 South Street, foot traffic has tripled. Co-owner Dr. Bob Baugher says, “We couldn’t be more excited and more proud to offer this location to our...
Hiram Township to Participate in Scrap Tire Program
Hiram Twp. - Christine Craycroft, Director of the Portage County Parks District attended a recent meeting to discuss the Cuyahoga River Water Trail program. Craycroft requested the trustees consider issuing a letter of support for the Water Trails group, which has a mission to improve and promote public access to and use of this shared resource. The group is...
Jukebox Jam! Includes FREE matinee for senior citizens and more!
Streetsboro - THRIVE, a non-profit (501c3) performing arts troupe operating in Streetsboro High School’s beautiful, 800-seat auditorium, will be staging the musical theatre production, “Jukebox Jam!” on Friday, May 17th at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 18th at 7 p.m. and an encore, FREE matinee performance for senior citizens (60+) on Sunday, May 19th at 2 p.m. It’s...
Council Approves Purchase of Street Sweeper
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on April 10, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, and Tom Collins. Councilwoman Deb Wordell was absent from the meeting. After approving the minutes of the previous meeting which were modified to reflect the scope of...
Need More Books? Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library will hold a book sale from Friday, April 26 through Saturday, May 4. Sale begins with a special preview sale for Friends members only on the 26th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. You may join the Friends for $5 at the door to attend preview sale. Book sale will then open to...
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Opens April 26
The hysterical Broadway musical, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, opens April 26 for ten performances at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through May 18 and 3 pm Sundays May 5 and 12 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim with book...
20th Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville closed out its club year of “Hats Off to Little Known Women” with the installation of officers at their annual Spring Party, held at the Cellar Door on Main Street, Garrettsville on April 4, 2019. The catered meal was preceded by a brief ceremony designating the following incoming officers : president--Nasreen...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Mayor Clark shared that the village will be receiving OPWC funding for repairs to the Reservoir in the amount of $300,000 in grant funds and $150,000 in a low-interest loan for a total of $450,000. The fund will be released on July first for work this summer. In similar news, it was noted...
The Hammy & Hometown Hero 5K To Honor Local Fallen Soldier and Benefit Local Fund
The ninth-annual HAMMY and its sister event the Hometown Hero 5K, honoring the life of Adam S. Hamilton, is being held at Kent State University Fieldhouse on Sat., June 1, 2019, and will benefit The Adam S. Hamilton Memorial Academic & Athletic Scholarship Fund. U.S. Army Specialist Adam S. Hamilton, a native of Kent, OH, graduated from Theodore...
Windham Township Announces Spring Clean-up Days
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Danny Burns. After the usual housekeeping measures were approved, they moved on to guest recognition. Two residents were on hand to ask the trustees if anything could be done about their...
Brugmann Opens Auto Clinic in Windham
Windham - After four days of a soft opening, Keith Brugmann officially opened his auto repair shop in Windham, called Brugmanns Auto Clinic Inc. Brugmann is an experienced mechanic and had done all the mechanical for the Mantua- Shalersville Fire Department for the past 25 years. He also works for F&S in Mantua. He is excited about serving the...
G’ville Safety Forces Craft Show & Easter Egg Hunt This Weekend
Garrettsville - On Saturday, April 13, the 4th Annual Safety Forces Fundraiser will be held at the GFN Fire Station located at 8035 Elm Street from 11 am - 4 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Associations of both the Garrettsville-Freedom-Nelson Fire Department and Community EMS. There will be over 40 different and unique vendors and crafters. Additional...
Mantua Twp. To Host Egg Hunt
Mantua Twp. - The Easter Bunny is coming to Mantua Township! You and your kids are invited! Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 20th at 10 am and hop on over to the Mantua Township Civic Center to hunt for eggs, greet your neighbors, and say hello to springtime’s most anticipated visitor. Other than the Bunny, the highlight of the...
Teens Can Hear Ohio Poet Laureate Speak at Library
The Aurora Memorial Library’s Teen Writers’ Circle will welcome special guest, poet Dave Lucas, on Saturday, April 20 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Lucas, who was named the second Poet Laureate of Ohio in 2018, will share his poetry and offer participants a writing challenge at this event, which is open to all local teens. A native Clevelander, Lucas...
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...
“Freedom Is Not Free”
There is no higher honor in life than serving your country, unselfishly and courageously. Home Instead Senior Care is honored to have Private Sierra Campbell of the Army National Guard as a CAREGiverSM who was able to provide care to a veteran. “It has truly been an honor having Sierra as part of our CAREGiverSM family,” said Theresa Widmer,...
JA Garfield Students Enjoy City Day
Recently, a group of nearly 30 students from James A. Garfield High School traveled to Cleveland for the opportunity to be tourists for the day. The program, dubbed, “City Day” by adventure organizer and James A. Garfield art teacher Libby Frato-Sweeney, began as an idea to take students on a big trip to a far-away destination. “I really enjoy...
Upcoming Activities At The Portage County Senior Centers
Ravenna - The Portage County Senior Center will begin their Mahjong instruction on Friday, April 12th at 12:30. Mahjong is a tile game that involves strategy and its popularity has been spreading through the country in local senior/community centers. An instructor will be on hand for a few weeks to get things started and answer any questions about the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
First meeting of the month is the business meeting for the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club and this is what they did for April Fool’s Day: No foolin’, landscape architect Alexia Paul presented design possibilities for the Headwaters Trail project, including concept and implementation of planting on the site featuring deliberate planting with a purpose, focused on attracting birds and butterflies...
New Tattoo Parlor Brings Color and Economy to Ravenna
Ravenna - Veteran. Proud Patriot. Family man. Businessman. These are all the titles that newest Ravenna merchant, Clint Marsh, falls under. On Saturday, March 30th War Horse Ink had the ribbon cutting at its second location with about 40 citizens in attendance. Straight out of high school Marsh joined the army where he served his country for four years. He...
Garrettsville Cemetery Association
The Garrettsville Cemetery Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 pm, downstairs at the Cellar Door, at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Garrettsville. Special guest speaker for the evening will be Janet Caldwell of Bedford. While Janet holds a degree in education, she has a long interest in history. She has taken...
“Little Shop Of Horrors”
Mantua - The Crestwood High School Drama Club proudly presents “Little Shop of Horrors”, a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical. Shows are Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th at 7 pm and Sunday, April 14th at 2 pm. Tickets are $8 pre-sale through April 5th and $10 at the door. For tickets or any questions contact awhiddon@crestwoodschools.org...
Shaffer’s Meats & Market in Mantua
Mantua - When Lisa Shaffer began working at K & K last year, she enjoyed the customer interaction in the small community’s hub, sharing, “I got to meet so many local people.” She became enamored with Mantua’s small-town charm. Growing up in Erie, PA, she remembered the deli counter in her hometown --Tony Benito’s -- and admitted that she...
In Search Of A Good Night’s Sleep
Ravenna - Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or problems staying asleep, a poor night’s sleep is a bad way to start the day. I enjoy helping people who find themselves tossing and turning when they should be snoozing. Typical problems I treat run the gamut from insomnia to narcolepsy and include everything in between, such as sleep apnea, sleepiness, sleepwalking...
