Bring Your Bike
Bicycles are more welcome now than ever in your Geauga Park District. After evaluating trail conditions for suitability for bicycles, the Board of Park Commissioners has decided on July 12 to expand access to bicycles on the trails in the following parks: Orchard Hills Park, Observatory Park, Frohring Meadows, Chickagami Park, Headwaters Park, Beartown Lakes Reservation, Sunnybrook Preserve and...
Century Village Museum’s Apple Butter Festival celebrates 65 years
Burton – Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum will host one of the region’s most beloved autumn traditions with the 65th annual Apple Butter Festival Oct. 12-13. Since 1948, the old-fashioned harvest festival has welcomed visitors to spend the day on the grounds of Century Village with the smell of wood fires and hot apple butter on the breeze...
Garfield Fall Jr. High Soccer Sign Ups
Our Garfield Junior High soccer team will be co-ed and be comprised of grades 6 thru 8; open to all communities. We will be playing other Jr. High teams in Geauga County and the surrounding area so travel is mandatory, skill level is higher than recreation and games will most likely be played on the weekends. Although we are...
Hattie Larlham receives a wheelchair accessible van
“People with developmental disabilities need to have access to the community,” said Hattie Larlham CEO Dennis Allen. “They like to go to a variety of places and this vehicle makes that happen.”
Windham Historical Society News
Windham - The Windham Historical Society has become the repository of many of the artworks of world famous woodcarver Huber King, who spent his entire life in Windham. King received numerous awards in juried competitions, including his American Bicentennial carving, pictured above, which he boldly entered into a British woodcarving show in 1976.The carvings are the donation of his...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - In the Mayor’s report to Village Council, Mayor Bertram thanked all who have offered condolences after the death of his business partner and law associate Dennis Zavinski, who was killed in an automobile accident on SR 14, in Streetsboro, September 10, 2011. On Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. the Commission conducted a meeting to approve/amend the...
Wine Tastings
If you’ve been to a local winery recently, you may have noticed posters or advertisements for local wine festivals, wine tasting or trail events. With so many wineries in the area though, how can you, the consumer, learn more about these events and determine where to go? This week we will discuss the difference between some of these events. First,...
Happy Birthday, Social Security and Medicare!
Windham - Renaissance Family Center (RFC) recently held a birthday party for Social Security and Medicare last Friday. They celebrated the fact that Social Security turned 77 years old and Medicare turned 47 years old this year. Along with the birthday party the group brought in many local organizations to help folks know what services are available to seniors...
Up, up and Away…
Ravenna - The 34th Annual Balloon A-Fair was deemed a success. The event offered two parades, a fireworks display, vendors, live entertainment, food, rides and, of course, two spectacular balloon launches. Saturday’s balloon launch drew near record numbers to Sunbeau Valley Farms to watch the sky become a kaleidoscope of colors as 22 balloons took flight. The crowd started forming around...
“This Is How We Roll”
It’s time to catch up on the bowling scores from the end of 2012. For the week of December 22, Eric Schaefer had the high game in the 9:00 Trio League with 123, which was 52 pins over his 71 average. Paige Collins had the high series with 300; Paige rolled games of 86, 104, and 110. Other...
Aurora’s Fourth of July Activities
Join us for the 29th Annual Aurora Fun Run! Choose from the 5K Run or the 1 Mile Walk/Run or do both! Run / walk takes place at Bicentennial Park, 115 East Pioneer Trail. Start times are: 5K Run - 8:30 a.m.; 1 Mile Run/Walk 8:00 a.m. Online registration is $17 for one race or $19 for both Race-Day registration is $20...
Did You Catch It? Bi-Annual Business Showcase a Success!
Did you catch the tunes by the Tuba Troubadours? They were the trio pumping out classy tunes in a lower register to keep up the festive mood at the Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce 11th Biennial Business showcase, held in the James A. Garfield High School gymnasium on Thursday, October 16. Senior Mike Ebie, band director Theo Cebulla and senior Dan...
A Little Maple Madness, Anyone?
This week’s installment is a little light on recipes, and heavy on the rambling part. But I’ve got a very good reason. Because this Saturday, February 15th, the nice folks at the Burton Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Tree Tapping Ceremony. This event signifies the official start of Maple Syrup Season, and hopefully, the end to...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last meeting of the Crestwood School Board, the 2014 District retirees were honored for their combined 255 years of service in the District. Middle School Principal Julie Schmitt, Intermediate Principal Michelle Gerbrick, Director of Pupil Services Mike Maglionico, and past School Board member Martha Phillips spoke on behalf of the retirees, sharing laughter and a...
Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary Offering Educational Tours
Ravenna - Looking for something unique to do with family and friends to kick off your summer? Visit Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, a very special organization located in Northeast Ohio where healing takes place for farm animals and horses rescued from abuse and neglect situations.
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Youth Bowling News
A number of bowlers in the 9:00 Trio League shot well on Saturday. High series for the day was Ashleigh Quiggle, with games of 117, 152, and 91 for a 360 series. Ashleigh’s 152 game was 53 pins over average. Right behind her was Drew Tushar with a 357 series. Drew’s games were 105, 115, and 137, all...
First Hole In One Wins A Car!
Newton Falls - Each year AMVETS Post 112, Newton Falls Ohio provides scholarships to the students at Newton Falls High School. As a not for profit veterans organization we rely on fundraising events to be able to provide this service to our community. Our annual golf outing is going to be held this year at Riverview Golf course on Saturday,...
Well issues continue to plague Nelson Township garage
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting with trustees Joe Leonard, Tom Matota, and Jim Turos and Fiscal Officer J. David Finney in attendance. Mr. Finney presented the minutes from the January 4th, 11th, and 18th meetings and they were approved as presented. The minutes from the meeting on February 1, 2012 were read and...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Hiram Police Department held its annual Kick off to summer, “Click it or Ticket” event. Approximately 300 vehicles were briefly stopped at the intersection of Garfield and Wakefield Roads from 11 am to 1 pm. During these stops, motorists wearing seat belts were rewarded, receiving vouchers for free ice cream from...
Notes from the vineyard
This weather has been amazing and to think that summer isn’t even here yet! The next couple of weeks will be filled with parties, graduations and weddings. Many people are looking for something different to serve at their parties. They love wine but after a busy (and extremely hot) summer, sometimes wine just doesn’t cut it. What does one...
Brick by Brick Honors Don Miller
Windham - Windham Brick by Brick Scholarship Program will hold their annual dinner on August 18, 2012. The doors will open at 5 pm with folks having the opportunity to view the new fourth wall and share stories. A fabulous chicken dinner, including homemade pies, will be served at 6pm by the Windham Congregational United Church of Christ...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are gearing up for more activities on their very busy calendar. It’s never too early to begin thinking about the fall fund-raiser, the website project, the quest for new members, the Santa Claus delivery night, Family Week, even the Four-Way Speech Competition next spring. Possibly new on the list: sponsorship of a hole in the Jeremy Collins Foundation...
Residents Voice Concerns about Coach at BOE Meeting
Windham - The Windham Board of Education (BOE) meeting was held on February 27, 2014 with all board members in attendance. Darryl McGuire, president of the BOE called the meeting to order. Melissa Roubic reported that Maplewood will add an animal science program to the career center. Dawn Kilgore gave an update on Ohio House Bill 416, which is...
14th Annual Patchwork Benefit for DDC Clinic ~ Center for Special Needs Children
Middlefield – The 14th Annual Patchwork Benefit will be held at Federated Church Family Life Center located in Bainbridge Township, Ohio on April 12, 2014. Upon arrival, party guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, stroll through items up for sale in the live auction, bid on unique silent auction items and purchase tickets for the Chinese raffle items. The Annual Patchwork...
Where Are they Now? Burned-Out Businesses Scramble to Resume Operations
Garrettsville - “We are committed to to staying in Garrettsville and going back to Main Street when we can.” These are the words of Dan Myers, who owned and operated New Hearing Sales & Services from 8115 Main Street until fire destroyed it and nearly every other business from Center Street to High Street in a historic blaze on March...
Literary Musical Club
Nelson Twp. - The Literary Music Club had their meeting at Nelson Community center on March 14th. As a result of nice spring weather we had 6 members in attendance. Kathy Spolarch was our hostess; she had the tables set in a St. Patrick’s theme. We had three birthdays for March, Ann Spolarch, Kathy Spolarch and Sally Kittle. Iva...
How to Beat the Winter Blues
Got a case of the blahs? Winter may be at fault, when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression, is most common. But don’t spend the season sad. Try these techniques to boost your mood. The best part? They work any time of year: • Get the right amount of sleep. Too much or too little shut-eye can contribute to depression. •...
Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society meeting on April 15 hosted two guests--Jim Shank, who brought information on the county’s revolving loan fund (terms and requirements for projects) and Tommie Jo Marsilio, county commissioner, offering similar commentary on possible undertakings involving county support. Re-roofing of the Mott Building and the preservation of the Foote property (Pauls’ grist mill location)...
CIS Talent Show Was Huge Success
Mantua - Author Leo Buscaglia is quoted as saying, “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Never has that statement been truer, than in the case of fifth grader...
