Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The October 8, 2018 meeting of the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram was all about visitors. District 6630 Assistant Governor Karen Bordenaro and Dale Thorne, president-elect of the Aurora club brought district news—a membership summit on October 21 in Wooster—and sought a president-elect for the local club. They also heard of the many projects which the Garrettsville-Hiram club is involved in…and...
Portage County Health Distict Awarded Safe Communities Grant
Ravenna - Joseph Diorio, Health Commissioner of the Portage County Combined General Health District announced the 2019 Portage County Safe Communities grant in the amount of $42,000 has been awarded to the health district. Safe Communities is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The grant concept is data-driven, and funding...
Hero’s Rock Needs Your Help
Mantua - You may recall that Mantua residents Scott Snyder and his wife Trish founded the Hero’s Rock organization in 2011 after learning of the death of Christopher Thibodeau, a local soldier serving in Afghanistan, just one week after learning he was to be a father. “These tragic stories are so hard,” Trish shared. Perhaps since Christopher was the...
People Tree Sharing Program
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce People Tree program was developed to help our friends and neighbors in need. Through various community operations, families, youth and elderly are served. Annually, People Tree provide Christmas food baskets and personal care products. The Adopt-a-Family volunteers provide Christmas gifts for nearly 150 local children from Garrettsville, Nelson and Windham. Each fall, People Tree...
Village of Windham Water Department Cancels ‘Do Not Drink Advisory’
Manganese Levels Reduced to Safe Drinking Water Levels for All Customers Residents Encouraged to Flush Lines to Improve Any Remaining Issues with Water Color The Village of Windham water department in coordination with Portage County Health District and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency today, canceled the Do Not Drink Advisory for infants under 1-year-old and nursing or pregnant women....
Windham Holds Third Annual Octoberfest
Windham - The cold, dreary, rainy, windy day didn’t keep too many folks away from Windham’s Third Annual Octoberfest held on North Main Street and in front of the park.. According to Mayor Deborah Blewitt, attendance was down a little this year, probably due to the weather, but all in all it was deemed a success. Blewitt said the...
NAPA Auto Parts Opens in Mantua
Mantua - While it’s been in the works for a while, NAPA Auto Parts is finally open in their new location at 10507 Main Street in Mantua. The new space, according to owner Matt Denzinger, provides nearly double the space of his former location, where he ran the successful local business for five years. No stranger to the local...
Kooky, Spooky Fun — THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A New Musical Comedy Kicks-off ACT’s 59th Season Oct. 26
Crazy, kooky, spooky, or just a typical family gathering? The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy opens Aurora Community Theatre’s 59th season Oct. 26, continuing at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 17, with matinees at 3 pm Sunday Nov. 4 and 11. ACT is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail. Find out what happens when the eccentric...
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas…. Walk That Is
Garrettsville - The Christmas Walk 2018 kicks off on Thursday evening, November 1st from 6:30-9 p.m. with the Candlelight Night Walk.Enjoy this wonderful evening with your friends and family strolling through a special night of the Christmas Walk. Start out the night at the historic Mott building with hors d’oeuvres, desserts and champagne punch. Choose from an array of...
Garrettsville Council Considers Traffic-flow Changes
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on October 10th, 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 prior to the regular meeting for the purpose of discussing Ordinance 2018-36. This ordinance would amend the zoning...
GHS Launches Seniors in the School Program
Attention Seniors/Older Adults: Ever wish you could go back to High School? You’re invited to the new Seniors in the School program at James A. Garfield High School. Once a month, a different program will be offered to welcome seniors back into school for socialization, enrichment, discussion and snacks. Ours first one will be Wednesday, October 24th from 9:45-10:30....
Village of Windham Public Water Continues ‘Do Not Drink Advisory’ for Infants Under 1-Year-Old and Nursing and Pregnant Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2018 CONTACT: Village of Windham: Maurice Hankins, (330) 281-1742 Ohio EPA: James Lee: (614) 644-2160 Portage County Health District: Mary Hellen Smith, (330) 296-9919 ext. 106 Village of Windham Public Water Continues ‘Do Not Drink Advisory’ for Infants Under 1-Year-Old and Nursing and Pregnant Women Village Officials, Portage County Health District and Ohio EPA Work to Resolve Manganese Issues at Village Water Plant The Village of Windham water...
Lake Milton American Legion Installs Officers
The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 held its installation of officers for the upcoming 2018-19 year at the unit home in Lake Milton.New officers were sworn in at the monthly meeting with many of the membership in attendance. The new officers hope to continue with the strong influence for veteran and community advocacy that the ALA has...
DRINKING WATER WARNING MANGANESE IS PRESENT IN WINDHAM VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM INFANTS AND CHILDREN – DO NOT DRINK THE WATER
The Village of Windham is issuing a water use advisory for sensitive populations experiencing discolored water. Infants (one year and younger) and nursing or pregnant women should not drink the water. Bottled water is available at the Windham Fire Station. If you are unable to pick up water, please call the Windham Fire Station at 330-326-2225. What should I do? INFANTS (less...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Village Administrator John Trew shared that although all three variable frequency drives (VFDs) recently went down at the sewer plant, the village was able to borrow a portable unit from Portage Water Resources to continue uninterrupted services to residents until new units could be ordered. According to Mr. Trew, the VFDs are used...
Center Is Open To All Area Seniors
Ravenna - The Portage County Senior Center is open to all Portage County Seniors aged 60 and up and offers an array of fun and educational events. On any given day, you can enjoy Tai Chi, chair exercise classes, Wii Bowling, Corn Hole, Chair Massage, and of course Bingo. Seniors from all points of Portage County come together to...
Hiram Township Trustees Accept Alternative Apportioning
Hiram Twp. - At their last meeting, Hiram Township Trustees voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2018-54, to approve and accept the Portage County Budget Commission’s alternative method of apportioning and distributing the Local Government Fund. Under this agreement townships, which in previous years have received 14.34% of the Local Government Fund, will receive 19.018% of future distributions. Cities, which...
Be An Educated Hunter
Geauga Park District’s Ranger Department is offering a Hunter Education Course spanning two upcoming Saturdays, October 20 and 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Big Creek Park’s Donald W. Meyer Center. Admission will be limited to 10 students, with registration required on the Ohio Division of Natural Resources’ website at http://bit.ly/2DXmn6G.Coursework will be for first-time hunters who want to...
Five Hiram Faculty Were Recently Appointed To Lead The College’s New Schools
Hiram - Romeva Prcela, CPA, assistant professor of accounting will lead the Scarborough School of Business & Communication. Prcela came to Hiram in 2017 from Fairmount Santrol, where she was the Director of Tax, overseeing the preparation of tax-related disclosures, documentation and SEC filings. She was also a lecturer at Baldwin Wallace College in 2011. Prcela, a certified public...
Book Discussion Club To Meet
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday October 16, 2018, in the library meeting room at 5:00p.m. The month’s selection is Homegoing: a novel by Yaa GysaiTwo half-sisters, Effia and Esi, are born in different warring villages in Ghana. Unaware of each other’s existence, one marries an Englishman and...
Garrettsville Cemetery Association
Garrettsville - New members were welcomed at the September meeting of the Garrettsville Cemetery Association as more ideas and plans were discussed concerning the Old Baptist Cemetery. Volunteers have cleaned the shrubbery and bushes in front of the Old Baptist Cemetery on Maple Avenue and the walkway and steps leading to the top of the hill have been cleaned of...
And The Marching Pride Winner Is…
Garrettsville - The most recent fundraising event from JAG Marching Pride was a huge success. Band Boosters recently raised $700.00, toward the construction of a new concession stand, by raffling off the band. Supporters purchased tickets for a chance to win a private performance by the marching band. Caroline Lawrence, of Lyndhurst, was the winner of the contest. She...
Voters Talk With Candidates At October 13 League of Women Voters Forum
Kent - Voters will have the chance to question candidates running for national, county and state elected posts in the general election at the Voters & Candidates Face2Face Forum on Oct. 13. The League of Women Voters of Kent is organizing the event, with co-sponsorship from the Kent Lions, NAACP of Portage County, National Alliance on Mental Illness Portage...
Safer Futures Hosts Fundraising Event
Portage County - Safer Futures, Portage County’s only Domestic Violence Shelter, will be hosting the 8th annual Hope in a Handbag fundraiser on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 7:oo pm to 9:30 pm at The Overlook in Twin Lakes. The event will once again feature a silent auction including an array of new and gently used handbags, purses, and...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The business meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club was held on October 1, 2018 in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville and covered the following topics :Programs for upcoming meetings and scheduling for other events took up most of the period. The Roadside Clean-up will take place on October 12, a Friday with no school, so more InterAct members will...
MSFD Emergency Levy on Fall Ballot
Mantua - As Fire Chief, I take a great deal of pride in this community and this Fire Department, and want nothing but the best for everyone involved in making this fire district safe and secure going into the future,” stated MSFD Chief Matt Roosa. To that end, Chief Roosa and the MSFD Board have agreed to place an...
September News From Crestwood High School
Mantua - Freshman Mentoring - The annual freshman mentoring retreat day at Camp Asbury in Hiram took place on September 20 and 21. This year’s mentoring program consists of 22 mentors (students in grades 10-12). The freshmen are divided into 12 groups of approximately 10 freshmen each, with one or two mentors who guide them through their mentoring activities,...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the September 11th council meeting, Patrolman Katherine Case was sworn in by Mayor Lou Bertrand. Later in his Police Report, Chief Brian Gregory shared that on August 6th, Patrolman Vincent Polverine was sworn in to the Hiram Police Department as well. He noted that Patrolman Yoder has been hired to a full-time position. He also noted...
Garrettsville Twentieth Century Club News
Sixteen members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville gathered at the home of Jane Hill, program chairperson, on September 20, 2018 for a pot-luck supper opening the 2018-2019 club year. The menu, as usual, was outstanding and delicious. The annual Fall Get-Together launches the array of activities that make up the programs through that year. The program booklets...
Lady G-Men Win Championship
Recently a group of our own Lady G-Men participated in the Rootstown fall softball season. The girls not only placed first in their age group for the season but also brought home the CHAMPIONSHIP win!! The team consisted of Mikayla Swigonski, Elizabeth Moore, Madison Moncoviesh, Riley Swigonski, Sophia Scott, Allie Runewicz, Cici Porter, Julianna Genovese, Reagan Eisenmann,...
