Creativebug: Holiday DIY Ideas for a Memorable, Crafty Holiday Season
Portage County District Library recently announced the addition of Creativebug to its Digital Library collection and there’s no better time than the holiday season to take a look at this site which offers PCDL cardholders free, unlimited access to over 1,000 instructional videos on a variety of DIY crafting disciplines. Creativebug is an instructional crafting site bringing the latest...
Mental Health First Aid Class January 2019
Mental health challenges – such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders– are common in the United States. In fact, more than one in five American adults will have a mental health problem in any given year. Coleman Professional Services and the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County provide Mental Health First Aid courses to prepare the...
Portage County Historical Society and Museum Open House
The Portage County Historical Society and Museum will host its annual Open House from 1 to 4 pm. on Saturday, December 15. PCHS Historian Wayne Enders will do a presentation of “Christmases Past”Guests begin their tour at the Lowrie-Beatty Museum, where everyone will see artifacts from the Portage County area. New this year will be the Trexler Rubber Company display. From...
Portage County Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio. The guest speaker will be Mary Jamba. When Ohio Was The West will be the topic from this avid genealogist with more than 20...
Hiram to Host Free Photography, Conservation, and Reflection Lecture Series
As part of The New Liberal Arts, Hiram College will host a Photography, Conservation, and Reflection Lecture Series featuring artist- and adventurer-in residence, Daniel Dodge. Dodge will lead a series of four guided discussions and Q&As, sharing insights, experiences, and observations as a long-distance hiker, outdoor enthusiast, and mindful photographer. He will also ask those in attendance to share...
Portage County District Library Appoints New Director
Garrettsville - During a special meeting held in late October, the Portage County District Library’s Board of Trustees appointed Jonathan Harris, currently the manager of the system’s Aurora Memorial Library branch, as the new library director. Harris succeeds Cecilia Swanson, who announced her plans to retire earlier in the year, after having served Portage County residents for nearly 25...
Garfield Custodian Fulfills Dream of Giving Back
Garrettsville - Garfield custodian Aida Baker came to the United States in July of 2017. Before leaving her homeland in the Philippines, she dreamed that she would one day help the children from the elementary school where she graduated from in 1980. Aida knew first hand the struggles families faced in her community. “As I recall my elementary days, I...
Caring Santa offers holiday photo & fun opportunities for special needs families
Visiting with Santa Claus each Christmas season is a rite of passage for many children. But for those with autism and others highly sensitive to noise, light and sound the process can be overwhelming. For this reason the Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley and the Eastwood Mall have collaborated to offer the 6th Annual Special Santa holiday photo event...
Poetry To Inspire at the Mantua Pop-Up Market
Mantua - The DMRC’s Pop-Up Artists Market is in full swing this holiday season, but it’s not just a place to find distinctive, hand-crafted gifts. The unique venue will host a variety of cultural events throughout the season, as well. This Sunday, December 2nd, the pop-up market will be filled with poetry. It’s an effort to bolster culture and...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Frank Ruehr, Fire Board Representative from Shalersville thanked voters for supporting the levy in November’s election. Jason Carlton, Fire Board Representative from Mantua Township, concurred, adding, “We’ll try to live up to the public’s expectations and spend their tax dollars wisely.” Fire Chief Matt Roosa added, “I’m grateful to taxpayers of the Fire...
Student Leaders Provide Community Service
JAG student leaders are continuing to find ways to provide community service. This fall the Student Leadership Team organized a candy collection for the Ronald McDonald House. Students wanted to provide some support for the families of seriously ill children. The collection was such a success, that there was enough candy to share with a nearby...
Celebrating 150 Years — Garrettsville United Methodist Church
The first meeting of members of this organization was held in the old red school house and was addressed by the Rev. S.H. Stoney of Nelson, Ohio, by whom they were organized in June 1868. The following names composed the organizing members: M. Harshman, R.A. Houghton, T. Barton, Albert Gage, Wm. Fox, H.E. Spencer, J.C. Ensign...
20th Century Club News
Despite inclement weather and busy schedules, a faithful core of members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on November 15, 2018 at the home of Mary Furillo, who was assisted in hostessing by Betty Clapp and Karen Miller. The roll call--tied in later to the evening’s program--was answered by presenting facts about any of...
Santa Pub Crawl Returns to Garrettsville
Get your craziest, most obnoxious Christmas outfit together, gather up a few fun loving friends and get yourselves registered for the Fourth Annual Santa Pub Crawl on December 8, 2018. One can reserve a spot by calling 330 524-2646 or you can register between 2:00pm and 3:00pm at Sky Lounge on the day of the crawl. The Santa...
Immeasurable Gratitude from the JAG Schools
Two words….immeasurable gratitude As Thanksgiving approaches we want to share our deepest thanks to EVERYONE for the passage of Issue 8. Thank you for being such a supportive community. Thank you to the residents of Hiram, Charlestown, Nelson, Freedom and Garrettsville for believing in how we put your kids first. Thank you to all of the organizations that support our...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Village officials present at the village council meeting on November 14, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people Tom Hardesty; Jeff Kaiser; John Chambers; Chris Knop; and Tom Collins. A public hearing was held for Ordinance 2018-36, an ordinance amending the zoning map of the Village of Garrettsville by changing an area of property...
A New Park District Acquisition
Geauga Park District is pleased to announce its acquisition of the property formerly known as Wicked Woods Golf Course, a 180-acre parcel located at the corner of Routes 44 and 87 in Burton and Newbury township, after the Board of Park Commissioners voted to approve the purchase November 13. “We are grateful to Ed and Connie Babcock for the...
Charles Auto Links Silverado Promotion with Toys for Tots Drive
On Monday, Charles Auto Family donated a gift to Toys for Tots for every person who took a test drive in the 2019 Chevy Silverado. “We wanted to unveil the new Silverado and donate a toy in the name of everyone who took a test drive,” said salesman Marc Krysinski. The all-new Siverado half-ton boasts a “totally redesigned, brand-new truck,...
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...
Diskin Enterprises Welcomes J.A. Garfield Students
Recently, the James A. Garfield College & Career Planning class took a field trip to a nearby manufacturing facility to learn about the many careers available within one organization. Located on Industrial Drive in Garrettsville, this plastic extrusion manufacturer is actually three divisions under one roof (DCA Construction Products, Modern Retail Solutions and Four Seasons Sales) and...
Ravenna Halloween Walk Thanks!
Ravenna - Thank you to all who participated in this years Halloween Walk and festivities…. Chili cook off with the Ravenna PD and FD… Pumpkin toss with Main Street … Parta Bus…Ravenna Schools…. Raven Nest Fest …Salon NeXt with Haunted Salon…United Way for book donation and Son of Ghoul with West Main Street Winery … thank you to all...
Artists’ Marketplace Pops Up Again
Mantua - Due in part to the success of last year’s program, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) will again be hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Artists’ Marketplace in Mantua. The shop will be popping-up this weekend at 10676 Main Street, the same storefront as last year. Once again, the gallery will feature unique pieces from local artisans, ceramic artists,...
Veterans Day Half-Marathon and 5K Races at Camp JAG
Windham - The Windham Student Council will hold its First Annual Windham, Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center Half- Marathon and 5K Race. The race will be held at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center (Camp JAG) formerly known as Camp Ravenna. The race will be held on Veterans’ Day, Sunday, November 11, 2018 starting...
Thank A Veteran For Serving
Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, commemorating the day on which WWI -- “The Great War” or “The War To End All Wars” -- ended, November 11, 1918. Armistice Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson on 11/11/19. He stated, “…the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in...
It’s a Win-Win in Mantua!
Mantua - The good folks at Hero’s Rock, self-less builders of wooden tribute rockers and treasure chests for the families of fallen heroes, are in need of support from other selfless individuals like you. You may remember that Mantua residents Scott and Trish Snyder, Hero’s Rock organizers, were scheduled to depart soon on a road trip that would allow...
WVFD Board Discusses False Alarms
Windham - The WVFD Joint District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all board members and fiscal officer in attendance. The board approved the minutes, the expenditures and bank reconciliation before moving on to the chief’s report. Chief Rich Gano reported that the average response time in September was 3 minutes and 33 seconds. He also reported that...
Crestwood School Board Update
Mantua - At the last Board meeting, Superintendent David Toth responded to inquiries about the newly completed paving project. He noted that although there are more paved surfaces that are in need of attention, due to the District’s limited funds, the Board followed the recommendation of the contractor, Tallmadge Asphalt, to resurface the most heavily traveled areas. He noted...
Hiram Inducts Three into Garfield Society
Hiram College inducted three new members into its Garfield Society during a ceremony held on October 19. Established by the Board of Trustees and named for President James A. Garfield, the Garfield Society honors individuals who have demonstrated significant professional achievement and whose efforts have substantially enriched their communities. Bruce Bustard, ’76, Ph.D., retired senior curator of the National Archives...
Towing For A Cure
Mantua - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the crew at F&S Automotive, Inc. in Mantua, OH took a few minutes out of their busy schedules to recognize the individuals and families that are affected by breast cancer. Pictured above is a photo of our crew wearing their safety pink “Towing For A Cure” shirts. Knowing that many of...
James A. Garfield Class of 1968 Celebrates their 50th Class Reunion
On September 29, 2018, the James A. Garfield class of 1968 celebrated their 50th class reunion with a gathering at Roby Lee’s Party Center, Newton Falls. There were 46 in attendance which included 27 classmates. A fun time was had remembering old times at Garfield High and catching up with friends not seen for many years. Attendees came from...
