Amish Style Wedding Dinner
Middlefield - The Friends of WomenSafe annual Amish Wedding Dinner is being held Wednesday evening, October 10, 2018 at home of Mary Miller in Middlefield. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with dinner being served at 5:30. For only $30.00 ($15 for children under 10) you will enjoy mouth-watering baked chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, seasonal vegetables, seven-layer salad, date...
J.A. Garfield School District Shares Contingency Plan
The James A. Garfield school district recently shared their contingency plan, should Issue 8 fail in November. The district’s need to eliminate $1.4M annually from their budget could require drastic cuts and reductions that would negatively impact the community.
Motorcycle Cannonball Rides Through Hiram
Ten years ago, one man set out to become the first person to take a group of like-minded antique motorcycle riders across the United States on machines that were often only seen in museums and private collections. In 2010, Lonnie Isam Jr’s dream and bold sense of adventure took him and his friends from one ocean to the other,...
WVFD Approves Pay Hikes
Windham - The WVFD Fire Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with board members Brian Miller and Ron Kilgore in attendance, along with the Fiscal Officer Jayme Neikirk. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Kilgore. The minutes, expenditures and bank reconciliation were approved. The board then approved the amended appropriations. The board expressed their thanks and...
Streetsboro Quilt Guild Judged Show
Streetsboro - The Streetsboro Quilt Guild will hold its annual judged quilt show on October 5th from 10AM to 6PM and October 6th from 10AM to 4PM, at the Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro, 9890 State Route 43 Road (at the corner of Frost Road). The show will feature 150 quilts for viewing. The fundraiser quilt this year, “Sunrise over...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Fundraiser & Harvest Fest Set for October 6
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market has been bringing the community together every Thursday afternoon this summer, celebrating local farmers, artisans and other food producers. Now, as the growing season transitions into the harvest season, the farmers’ market is hosting the first-ever Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Fundraiser and Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 6 at 2-7pm on the Buckeye Block at the corner...
Jennifer Deaton Sworn In as Garrettsville’s Newest Officer
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the September village council meeting, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people Tom Hardesty; Jeff Kaiser; John Chambers; Chris Knop; and Tom Collins. The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Mayor Rick Patrick. The meeting opened with motions made to approve the minutes of the August...
Got All the Answers? Trivia Saturday at Aurora Memorial Library
Aurora - Join us at the Aurora Memorial Library for another “Trivia Saturday” on Saturday, October 6 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Compete to win prizes with the correct answers to six questions from six different categories. Enjoy free pizza, popcorn, and beverages. Registration has already begun and those who preregister for this event will receive the names...
Go Full Circle at Passport 44231 Shop Hop
Garrettsville - October 6 will be a big day in and around Garrettsville, with a morning-to-evening circuit of exploring and shopping local participating businesses in the first-ever Passport 44231 Shop Hop. The concept is to begin and finish on Main Street, hopping from shop to shop in the 43231 zip code area. Shoppers will follow a provided passport and map...
Crestwood Kindergarteners Learn to Stay Safe
Mantua - Each September, new kindergarten students at Crestwood Primary School spend a week of their brand new school year learning the best ways to stay safe in a variety of situations and circumstances. From how to safely board, ride on, and exit a school bus, to how to eat healthy, what to do to help reduce the risk...
Portage County Garden Club Programs
The Portage County Gardeners will have a program about growing and caring for Bonsai on Sept. 18 at 1p.m. at 5154 S. Prospect St. Ravenna, Ohio, 44266 (the garden center). Kris and Mike Shamhart are the speakers who are members of the PC Herb Society and PCGC. The Shamharts grow and care for Bonsai. No reservations or fees are...
Potato Festival Breaks World-Record…Again!
Mantua - In spite of the soggy weather courtesy of Tropical Storm Gordon, the 45th annual Potato Festival still attracted lots of attention in Mantua this weekend. Once again, the Festival was the location of another attempt to create a world-record pierogi, just like last year. In 2017, the first-ever local attempt successfully saw the creation of a whopping...
Learning Opportunities at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to attend free and open to the public learning opportunities at the Garrettsville Library. On Saturday, September 29 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm we’ll host another program of the widely-popular Crafting with Marian series. Using a bottle of nail polish, participants will learn how to create an artistic marbling effect on small ceramic pieces. Participants are...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville - The September 10, 2018 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, served as the monthly business meeting and covered the following topics: The Reverse Raffle is coming in November; a planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday morning. Sponsors and donations are being sought. Items may be brought to the Garrettsville office of Middlefield...
Portage County Beekeepers To Meet
Ravenna - Portage County Beekeepers will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, September 20, from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Maplewood Career Center, 7075 State Route 88, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. Back by popular demand, Dr. Matthew Lehnert, Biology Professor at Kent State University, will speak on how to avoid having pests in the bee yard and how to get...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At a public meeting held at the Village Park, Mayor Linda Clark and Council recently attended an informational meeting with representatives from Portage County Water Resources, a governmental organization that provides public water and wastewater services in order to promote the health and safety of Portage County residents. The purpose of the question and answer session was...
Shalersville Community Potluck
Shalersville - Residents and friends of Shalersville are cordially invited to attend the Community Potluck on Sunday, September 16, at the Town Hall. Bring your appetite and a dish to share; we will eat at 1:30. The Shalersville Historical Society sponsors this annual event and will provide the chicken, beverages, plates and silverware. You can try to be one of...
Portage County Emergency Management and Commissioners Urge Residents To Prepare For Disasters During National Preparedness Month
“Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” is the theme of this year’s National Preparedness Month sponsored by FEMA and Ready.gov during September. The objective of National Preparedness Month is to increase whole community preparedness. It is a great time for families, business owners and communities to take specific steps to ready themselves for emergencies, said Ryan Shackelford, director of the...
Kudos to the JAG Schools from Klamer
I’m so impressed with what I observe of the James A. Garfield School District after five years into retirement and after 16 months of our relocation to northwest Ohio to enjoy our grandkids and their parents. I have noticed that the district continues to offer high quality educational opportunities, with the students working hard to take advantage of these...
Clean Water is Everyone’s “Duty”
Geauga County - Throughout 2018, the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is promoting simple measures to help us “Steer Clear” of stormwater pollution and waste runoff. This week the District, along with Geauga Public Health, are urging homeowners to do their part and be SepticSmart! September 17 – 21 is nationally recognized as 2018 SepticSmart Week, showcasing...
Art Show Call For Entries
Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 35th Annual Burton Art Show to be held October 2-14 at the Burton Public Library, Burton, OH. JUDGES: Mary Ann Sedivy - All Media except Photography; Matthew Connors - Photography ENTRY NIGHT: Tuesday, September 25 from 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. PLACE: Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton, OH FEES: $10/item or $25...
Get The Facts About Issue 8
J.A. Garfield district residents are encouraged to attend the public information session for the Earned Income Tax Issue on Sunday, September 16 at 4 pm in the Iva L. Walker Auditorium at the high school. Attendees will receive information about the upcoming Earned Income Tax Issue, and have the opportunity to have their questions answered. A live stream of the session...
The Boogeyman Exists!
Garrettsville - On Tuesday, September 25, the James A. Garfield Schools will host Jesse Weinberger, nationally-known internet safety expert in the Iva L. Walker Auditorium. Ms. Weinberger has previously presented to our fourth-through-eighth grade students about being safe on their devices. Drawing on her experiences as a former software programmer, and adding bits of data that she collected while...
Blue Mass for Safety Forces
Mantua - The Father John Cassidy Assembly #3034 of the Knights of Columbus cordially invites all local Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMT members and their families & all St. Joseph parishioners to a Blue Mass to honor our safety forces on Sunday, September 23, at 11:15 a.m. The intent of this Mass is to recognize all the hard work and...
Purchase Your Spot on “G-Men Way”
Garrettsville - GHS Art Club and Prom are working together to paint Gs on the driveway next to the football field. G’s can be purchased and individualized to honor a relative, alumni, or upcoming graduate. They can also be purchased in honor of sports teams or to ask someone to homecoming! Purchase a G to advertise your small business and...
Harry Potter’s 20th Anniversary Event at Garrettsville Library: Study to Become a Wizard
Garrettsville - In celebration of our being beneath Harry Potter’s spell for the past 20 years, school age children are invited to attend classes at Garrettsville Library’s “extension branch” of The Hogwarts School of Wizardry for one evening on Wednesday, October 24, beginning promptly at 6:00 pm. Open enrollment for this event has already begun and it runs through...
DMRC Receives Grants for Arts Initiative for Holiday Pop-Up Gallery
Mantua - Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) has received grants from the Ohio Arts Council and the Portage Foundation in support of a holiday pop-up shop that will be open for the holiday season and is looking for local artists to show in the gallery to be located in a Mantua storefront. This is the second year for the pop-up...
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Complements Students’ Common Reading Theme: Ethics and Technology Community Reading Program Engages Local Residents Through Event Series
Hiram - Hiram College’s Committee on Ethics and Values has selected “Ethics and Technology” as the interdisciplinary ethics theme for the upcoming 2018-19 school year. Each year, the committee pairs a common reading with the theme, to be read by all new incoming students. The common reading for the incoming class will be Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The ethics...
September Is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Garrettsville - A Portage County District Library (PCDL) card allows anyone in the service area to borrow books, movies, music CDs and other items from the library; access digitally streaming eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, comics, magazines, music, and more; use of online, electronic research databases for free for educational projects; and free access to take video courses to...
Community Cupboard Seeks New Leadership
Garrettsville - Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard has been shutting the door on hunger for the past seven years. Since its inception, it has been shaped and directed by Mike and Michele Elias, along with a small, dedicated group of fellow volunteers. However, the Eliases plan to leave the NGCC in new hands by the close of 2018, and the...
