Maplewood Career Center Electrical Students Install Sign in Windham
Ravenna– Eight students from Maplewood Career Center’s electricity class recently worked together to install a new sign for the Renaissance Family Center in Windham, Ohio. The sign will promote and raise awareness for the Center’s free health care clinic, which is organized by non-profit organization, Faithful Servants Care Center. Made by Ellet Signs, the sign was delivered to Maplewood Career...
The King & I Opens Apr. 27 at Aurora Community Theatre
Aurora - The lush, captivating Broadway blockbuster, “The King and I”, opens Apr. 27 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. The 10-performance run continues at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through May 17, plus 3 pm Sunday May, 6 and 13. The award-winning musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II features such beloved songs as: “I Whistle...
Hiram College to Host Shakespeare on the Green Festival, Open to Community
Hiram – In celebration of the life of William Shakespeare, Hiram College will host a Shakespeare on the Green festival May 2 and 3. Consisting of a series of events, performances, and interactive activities, the event is free to the public. The festival will take place on the campus green, between Hinsdale and the Frohring Music and Theatre buildings,...
Garrettsville Council Approves Resource Officer for JAG Schools
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the March 14th village council meeting, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Council people Tom Hardesty; Deb (Glass) Wordell; Jeff Kaiser; John Chambers; Chris Knop; and Tom Collins. The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Mayor Rick Patrick. The minutes from the prior meeting were approved in...
WHS Student Council to Host 5K at Camp Ravenna
Windham - Windham High School (WHS) Student Council and Sunshine Committee are hosting the Second Annual 5K Race/ Walk at Camp Ravenna aka the Ravenna Arsenal. The race will be held on April 28, with registration beginning at 8 am. The race starts at 9am. Folks should meet in the staff parking lot at Windham High School near the...
New JAG Safety Measures to Include School Resource Officer
Garrettsville - In response to recent school shootings across the nation, James A. Garfield School District is joining forces with both law enforcement and 12 community social service providers to strengthen student ties to family, school and the community. During a Community Safety Meeting at the high school designed as a public meeting but only sparsely attended on April...
Crestwood School Board Faced With Difficult Decisions
Mantua - The results of last week’s School Board meeting were streamed live, and have also been shared by local daily publications, online, and on television. Late last week, Crestwood Superintendent David Toth released a statement throughout the community, sharing that due to the loss of state funding in the amount of roughly $550,000 dollars, loss of 583 students...
New Movie Club at Garrettsville Library
Do you enjoy watching movies? Would you like to talk about them with likeminded individuals? Then join the “What’s All the Hoopla?” Movie Club at the Garrettsville Library. First meeting will be Wednesday, April 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Club will members will meet to discuss a movie that everyone has watched at home using the Hoopla...
Celebrate Earth Day in Hiram
While Earth day officially takes place on Sunday, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate a bit earlier in the Village of Hiram on Saturday, April 21st. That’s when the Village will dedicate it’s newest park -- the Reign Hadsell School Park -- while they highlight the other outdoor opportunities that make Hiram an easy-to get-to, walkable village. The event begins...
JAG Sixth Graders Visit Hiram College’s “World’s Fair”
The faculty and students of Hiram College, along with The Hiram Community Trust, recently teamed up with Mrs. Summer Wasko and the sixth grade staff to provide Garfield Elementary sixth graders with an experience in cultural diversity that they will not soon forget. The Hiram College “World’s Fair” captivated students’ interest and helped them gain a better understanding of...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on April 5, 2018 with all trustees and the fiscal officer in attendance. Chairman Danny Burns called the meeting to order, and had Boy Scout Draven Post lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The trustees approved the minutes from March, the expenditures, and the renewal of...
Attention All Who Love To Sing In A Chorus!
Hiram - The Hiram Community Chorus has begun work on their upcoming Concert—The Spring Sing. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights at 7:30 in the Recital Hall of Frohring Music Hall in Hiram. Accompanist is Patricia Amor of Garrettsville and Damaris Peters Pike of Hiram is Director. The program will begin with a Baroque favorite in a 21st century arrangement: the famous...
Huge Rummage Sale in Mantua
Mantua - The Appalachian Experience group of St. Joseph Church in Mantua is hosting a Huge Rummage Sale at the St. Joseph’s Hughes Hall (11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua) on Saturday, May 19, 9:40 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday is fill-a-bag day for $3 and fill-a-trunk for $10 (starting at Noon). Donations of clean, usable...
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program First Semester Thanks
Newton Falls - Donations to the Newton Falls food-in-backpacks program continue to help supplement meals for local students. We thank the following folks who supported the program from October into March. For donations of funds, we thank NF Kiwanis, Sts. Mary and Joseph Ladies Guild, Don and Carol Baker, Elsie W. Fowler , Ohio Tax Lady’s office and clients, Braceville...
Art Opening in Mantua
Mantua - On Friday, April 13th, the work of local photographer Jim Trombo will be featured at the Frost Glass Art Gallery in Mantua. The show, entitled “Nature’s Graces and Rural Places,” will be held from 5 until 8 pm, and features a selection of Trombo’s photographs that showcase the beauty of nature found in North East Ohio. “I was...
Two Travelers Tavern: Serving up Unique Flavor in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - When Zeppe’s closed its doors and pulled out of the community, it seemed to many that Garrettsville was doomed to have an empty building on Main Street indefinitely. Restaurateurs Sean and Sondra Varner saw something different; the opportunity to breathe new life into an older structure and create a unique dining experience for residents and visitors to...
Hiram College Receives $6 Million Gift to Elevate its New Liberal Arts
Hiram – Hiram College Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dean Scarborough ’77 and his wife Janice Bini have donated a $6 million multi-year gift to advance Hiram College’s New Liberal Arts initiative. This largest single gift ever made to the College is designated to enhance Hiram students’ college experiences and secure a vibrant future for the institution. Scarborough...
Hornsby Is New Eagle Scout
On March 6th 2018, Sebastian Hornsby, son of Michael and Monique Hornsby of Troy Township, earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award. Sebastian is a member of Troop 0099 in Newbury, Ohio. The troop is chartered by Newbury United Community Church and has regular meetings on Monday evening at 7:00-8:30 PM. For his Eagle project, Sebastian focused on...
The 2018 Equine Affaire: 25 Years in the Making
Horsepeople of all levels of expertise from 4-H riders, Pony Clubbers, and others just beginning their riding careers to accomplished equestrians, trainers, and equine professionals will be able to immerse themselves in “all things equine” at the 2018 Equine Affaire scheduled to take place April 12th through the 15th at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. This year’s event...
Crestwood Teachers And Staff Learn Life-Saving Skills
Mantua - During a Professional Development day at the end of Spring Break, Crestwood teachers and staff had the opportunity to learn life-saving skills. That’s because University Hospitals hosted a special training program at the Crestwood School District, as a part of the District’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. The program, entitled “Stop the Bleed” is part of a program launched...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At their last meeting, Council and Mayor Lou Bertrand honored former Hiram Village Fire Chief Gary Bott. Chief Bott served as the department’s chief from 2004 through 2010, but served the village as a firefighter and in various other capacities for far longer. Current Fire Chief Bill Byers spoke highly of Mr. Bott’s years of service and...
Woodworking Classes By Ernie Conover In Parkman, Ohio
Would you like the opportunity to work for a week with a renown world-class professional woodworker who could teach you anything you ever needed to know about various aspects of woodworking? If you took a series of woodworking courses you might be poised to slip into a well-paying job in industry, or perhaps start your own business. There is...
Social science research team to help guide Hiram College’s academic redesign
Hiram - Hiram College has partnered with the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization based in Santa Monica, Calif., to help guide its academic redesign process. Three advisors from RAND are working in tandem with Hiram faculty, administration, staff, and students to examine the College’s current academic structure and explore opportunities to enhance it. Through its collaborations with...
Community Safety & Connections Meeting
Garrettsville - On Wednesday, April 11th the James A. Garfield Local Schools, in partnership with our first responders, will be hosting a community safety meeting from 6pm-7:30 in the Iva Walker Auditorium at Garfield High School. The purpose of this event is to review Garfield’s safety procedures, plans and opportunities for our kids and families to connect to one...
9th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Fun Ride & Poker Run
The 9th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Fun Ride & Poker Run will be held on May 20, 2018. All proceeds benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, Beeghly Campus, Boardman. Route maps and rules will be available at registration starting at 10AM at BikeTown Harley-Davidson in Austintown, Ohio. Ride will begin at Noon which includes 4 card stops along a scenic...
Yoga at the Library with Sandy Davis
Garrettsville - Experience gentle yoga on a mat, towel, or chair and explore how yoga can lower stress and improve brain function while increasing flexibility and balance. Optional item donations will be accepted for Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary at this event. Please call the library 330-527-4378 to register for the yoga program and additional information.
Excellent Turn-Out For A Night At The Races
Garrettsville - The 4th annual Night at the Races broke for the finish line with an excellent turn-out of ponies and players on Saturday, March 31, hosted by Sugar Bush Golf Club, with catering by Cal’s Restaurant. The sponsors included Slim & Jumbo’s, JAG All Sports Boosters, Portage Community Bank. Garfield Youth Football, JAG Fifth Grade Teachers, Skylane Bowling,...
Invitational Student Art Show In Middlefield
Middlefield - The public doesn’t often have the opportunity to see what local high school and middle school students are accomplishing. Middlefield Historical Society is offering that opportunity with its 34th annual Invitational Student Art Show. Participants include Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon and Newbury schools. Art teachers select the best work of their students and put much time and effort into...
The Maple Highlands Trail Is Paved
Middlefield - In honor of the long-awaited paving of the southern section of The Maple Highlands Trail, the Village of Middlefield and Geauga Park District invite one and all to attend a Maple Highlands Spring Opening Celebration & Trail Ribbon-Cutting Event on Saturday, April 21, at 10 a.m. in the Middlefield Pocket Park, located on the corner of routes...
It’s Serving Time at Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Company
Garrettsville - Garrett’s Mill and Brewing Company is open under a new name and new ownership, featuring an executive chef dedicated to offering “affordable upscale dining with a twist.” Garrettsville’s founding structure at 8148 Main Street — established by Colonel John Garrett in 1804 to grind farmers’ grain — once again has opened its doors, offering a dining room...
