Freedom Township Historical News
The Freedom Township Historical Society reached a historic milestone in May. Our officers, founding members, and charter members signed our charter document at a special ceremony on May 8. The charter was designed by Freedom resident and James A. Garfield High School junior Samantha Ensinger as part of teacher Kristine Gilmer’s digital photography class. It will have a place...
CMS Heroes Honored for Service
Mantua - As you may expect, at the recent eight grade awards night, Crestwood Middle School students were honored for their accomplishments in academics, sports, and school leadership. But special recognition was given to honor students’ involvement in their community, as well. CMS teacher Kim Marfy explained, “In January, our students were challenged to complete 15 hours of community...
Spread the Word: Kids Eat Free This Summer!
This summer, the Ohio Department of Education is sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program, providing children with free, healthy meals. It’s easy to participate and no sign up is required. Simply call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), visit education.ohio.gov/ KidsEat or use the department’s mobile app for meal times and locations (coming soon to the app). The Ohio Department of Education Mobile App...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The June 4, 2018 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville was a regular business meeting and covered the following topics : Programs for June are still being sought. President Amy Crawford presented the Rotary Scholarship on May 30 to Carissa White and Simon Varner. There was discussion of recent topics—weather, restaurant reviews, graduation, Memorial...
CHS Places At Envirothon
Mantua - Recently, the Portage and Cuyahoga County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) co-hosted the Area 2 Envirothon at the Cuyahoga County Fairgounds in Middleburg Heights. At that event, 32 high schools from the 14 counties that comprise the region (Ashland, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull) sent teams to...
J.A. Garfield Sixth Graders Tour Washington DC
Garrettsville - The sixth grade class of Garfield Elementary recently did a two-day tour of the nation’s capital. It was the type of educational experience that these students will not soon forget. Packed into the busy itinerary were stops at Arlington National Cemetery, the viewing of the memorials, a picture at the White House, the Smithsonian Museums, and George...
So You Think You Can Fly?
Garrettsville - Fifth grade students from James A. Garfield Elementary School flew across the gym floor. In the spirit of our May JAG core value of engagement, we promote an environment of ownership and pride; students in teams built and flew a hovercraft. Mr. Matt Chase from Chase Educational Consulting, developer of The Hovercraft Project, coached students in this...
Area Students Explore Living History
Mantua - For the sixth consecutive year, a group of around thirty colonists and Native Americans populated an 18th century encampment in Mantua this week. Roughly 600 curious visitors from present-day elementary schools came to investigate the area and interact with these special visitors on the grounds of Crestwood High School, taking part in the CHS American Experience Academy...
Portage County employers awarded for excellence in workplace safety
Ravenna – Forty-eight employers in Portage County have earned recognition from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) for reaching a year without workplace injuries or illnesses that kept workers away from work for more than a day. The employers received BWC’s 100% Award during the Portage County Safety Council’s annual awards ceremony. “When speaking with employers, I encourage them to...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The May 21, 2018 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society was prefaced by a presentation from secretary Pam Montgomery on her recent researches on local holders of U.S. patents. The devices, processes and products she discovered were quite varied and interesting, including items associated with the maple industry and ophthalmological discoveries. Whew! Smart people around...
JA Garfield Students Explore Careers
Garrettsville - “We spend a lot of time teaching things like math, science, and how to write,” Libby Frato-Sweeney explained,” but not so much about what happens after graduation.” In an effort to better prepare students for what comes next, Frato-Sweeney, who teaches art as well as college & career readiness at James A. Garfield High School, planned this...
And Then There Were None
Garrettsville - The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday June 19, 2018, in the library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. The month’s selection is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Christie was pleased with this murder mystery because the difficulty in writing it captivated her as her...
Veteran’s Appreciation Picnic in Claridon Township
Geauga Park District looks forward to celebrating veterans on Flag Day with a special picnic to say thank-you for serving our country on Thursday, June 14, at Claridon Woodlands. Registration is required at the new www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516 for veterans wishing to attend, with up to one guest, to enjoy food, live music and this exciting new park between 4:30...
Have You Seen Wandering Wally?
Garrettsville - You may have noticed Wandering Wally, a cousin of Where’s Waldo, at various establishments downtown. He makes his appearance randomly, and stays in one place for an unknown amount of time. If you see him, snap his photo (with yourself and/or your friends) and post it on the Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Facebook Page (as well as Twitter, Instagram...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Takes Root on Buckeye Block
Garrettsville- The Buckeye Block will once again be a focal point of community activity, with a new Garrettsville Farmers’ Market to be held weekly all summer long. The farmers’ market will occupy the grassy lot left behind after the 2014 fire that leveled the historic Buckeye Block Building. The brainchild of three local entrepreneurs, this effort represents “a group...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met for their last meeting of the month and dealt with a number of topics. A check for the registration of RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) students will be going out to cover participation fees for the event. Rotary Scholarships will be presented on May 30 at the James A. Garfield Senior Awards night; these are...
CMS Learns from CNN Heroes
Mantua - For nearly every year since 2010, Crestwood Middle School teacher Kim Marfy and her fellow staff have encouraged eighth-graders to volunteer in the local community for a charity of their choice. In order to encourage them in their efforts, Marfy shares video clips from CNN highlighting that news organizations top 10 CNN Hero winners from 2017, which...
Newton Falls Public Library’s Free Program and Events
• Start your garden season off right at Seed to Table on Wednesday, May 30! Pick up free plants, garden information and seeds. See a presentation from Birds in Flight Sanctuary featuring live birds. Learn about container gardening with a member of the Trumbull County Master Gardeners. Enjoy free activities, crafts and snacks and help plant our annual Children’s...
Adult Summer Reading Club Passport at Garrettsville Library
Starting Monday, June 4 and continuing through August 10th, adult patrons can come to the library to pick up the “Adult Summer Reading Club Passport” and when each page in the passport has been stamped, participants will be given a small prize. Passports will be stamped during library service hours only. Participants can then enter to win a $40 gift...
Sushi at Garrettsville Library
Guest speaker Haruhide Osugi, Japan’s Outreach Coordinator for Kent State University working with the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies, will speak about Sushi on Monday, June 11 at 6:00 pm at the Garrettsville Library. Sushi samples will be provided for program attendees. Call 330-527-4378 to reserve your seat for what will sure to be a unique, informative...
Bristol Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
The Bristol Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins June 1st and continues through July 13th. “Reading Rocks” is this year’s theme for children ages one through twelfth grade. Toddler Time and Story Time, for ages one to five, will be offered three times this summer. Space is limited on program days but attendance isn’t necessary to participate in the program...
GCPL Invites Citizens To Share Their Vision of How New Library Buildings Can Serve The Community
Geauga County – What are your aspirations for your community library? That question will be discussed in conversations in Thompson and Bainbridge in June. These discussions will serve as a critical step in establishing the types of spaces that patrons can look forward to. Whether the need is for more creativity and storytime areas or for private tutoring spaces,...
Burton Public Library Events
For more information & registration call the library at (440) 834-4466, or visit burtonlibrary.org. Youth Programs & Events: Summer Reading Kick-off with The Chardon Polka Band! - Wed., June 6, 2 p.m. Sign-up for summer reading and join us for a performance by The Chardon Polka Band. We will also have jumbo games to play, face-painting, balloon animals, treats and more....
Aurora Teen Receives Safe Communities “Saved By The Belt” Award
Ravenna - During the Portage County Click it or Ticket Kickoff Event at Aurora Farms on May 19, Brianna Michaels received recognition for her life-saving choices to wear her seat belt and being a role model to others. The 2018 “Saved By the Belt” Award was presented by Aurora Police Department. “Saved by the Belt” is an effort to increase...
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships
Newton Falls - The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls would like to announce the recipients of the 2018 scholarships. Kayse Speicher (1st place) and Alexandria Orr and Noah Marsh (2nd place tie) were presented with their awards and checks by Mrs. Kathy Wujcik, Kiwanis treasurer, at the May 15 senior awards assembly at the high school. Kiwanis members on the...
Gorby To Continue Education At The University of Mount Union
Garfield soccer and football All Star Zachary Gorby will continue his academic and athletic careers at the University of Mount Union next fall. Zach Gorby is pictured signing his soccer letter of intent along with his mother Criss Gorby and father Brian Gorby. (top row from left) assistant soccer coach Jim Curry, Athletic Director Jim Pfleger and Garfield head...
Indulge in Homemade Donuts
Donuts are a guilty pleasure for many people. Though they might not make nutritionists smile, donuts are a beloved indulgence. People who love donuts may find that love reaches a new level after they try their hands at the following recipe for “Cookies and Cream Donuts” from Heather Saffer’s “Crazy Easy Vegan Desserts” (Sterling Epicure). Cookies and Cream Donuts Makes 6 donuts 1-1?2...
Stream Quality Monitoring: Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District Needs You!
Would you like to explore streams in Geauga County and learn about their water chemistry and biology this summer? What about investigating water quality by searching for aquatic critters such as crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies which live in our local streams? Then grab your water shoes and join the Millennium Youth Conservationists (MYC) team! In collaboration with the...
Memorial Tree Service in Bainbridge
This year, on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ has chosen to remember our veterans who have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In a report released by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, our veterans commit an average of 20 suicides a day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious problem. Because of...
Middlefield Library Hosts Composting 101 Program!
Composting is nature’s way of recycling your kitchen and yard trash into a wealth of healthy soil! The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District, and the Middlefield Library invite you to a free and informative program on the basics of composting. Join us on Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00 pm for COMPOSTING...
