Good News from Crestwood Schools
In spite of the negative news coming from the Crestwood District as of late, it’s important to recognize the dedicated students and staff who continue to make strides to make a positive impact on their schools and community. Recently, ten talented and driven seniors from Crestwood High School (pictured at right) participated in a college signing ceremony at CHS. While...
KraftMaid is Presenting Sponsor for 2018 Friends of Melana 5K
Middlefield - KraftMaid Cabinetry, a leader in the semi-custom cabinetry industry based in Middlefield, Ohio, is the presenting sponsor for the 2018 Friends of Melana 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run held during the Garrettsville Summerfest. The Friends of Melana (FOM) Foundation honors Garrettsville, Ohio, native Melana Matson, who lost her battle with children’s glioma cancer in 2009 at the...
Garfield High School Students Tackle Tough Subject
Garrettsville - Yom Hashoah is a day devoted to the remembrance of the Holocaust. On a day chosen to coincide with the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, cities around the world honor the victims as well as the heroic. The 2018 Cleveland Area Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah took place on April 11 at Park Synagogue in Cleveland Heights. Each year, the event sponsors...
Cheese Making Program at Garrettsville Library
Garrettsville - Join us at Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, May 16, beginning at 6:00 pm, as Abbe Turner of Lucky Penny Farm will discuss cheese making. As the milking maid at her family’s goat dairy farm, Lucky Penny Farm in Garrettsville, and as a cheesemaker for the Lucky Penny Creamery in nearby Kent, Turner will share how the goat’s...
Garrettsville Library Book Discussion Club To Meet
Garrettsville – The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday May 15, 2018, in the library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. The month’s selection is: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania On May 7, 1915, the passenger steamer Lusitania sank after encountering a German submarine just off the coast...
None 4 Under 21 Provides Strong Message to Local Teens
Hiram - “With the many dangers facing our society today, injuries or deaths caused by impaired and distracted driving are senseless tragedies, and we can all do our part to prevent them,” says Managing Member Arthur Elk. “By providing our continued support for None 4 Under 21, Elk & Elk encourages teens to make good decisions so their lives...
Changing Of The Guard In Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The changing of the guard officially took place at midnight on April 24, 2018: Garrettsville Police Chief Tony Milicia entered into retirement after 30 years in law enforcement and Sgt. Tim Christopher became chief of the department. The Villager sat down with both men the next day, Milicia in jeans and Chief Christopher in uniform. A new...
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Quotes on Masonry/Brickwork Project
A digital sign will be installed on the corner of State Route 82 and State Route 88. OUPS has marked off the area (not utilities present). The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting quotes to remove concrete, install footers, install brick sign supports to match brick work in parking lot near Buckeye Block. Project completion date before Summerfest...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on April 16, 2018 to cover the following items of business: Treasurer Connie Knop stated that some funds had been moved into CD’s to garner better savings interest, bills had been paid, support monies had gone out to Christmas Walk participants and the group is solvent. The fourth home for the Christmas Walk has...
Garrettsville Idol Semi-Finalists Selected
Garrettsville - The first round of Garrettsville Idol is in the books. The field has been narrowed from 45 contestants to 35 semi-finalists. The semi- finalists will compete in front of a live audience at the Iva Walker Auditorium in James A. Garfield High School on May 20. There will be two shows -- the teens and youth will perform...
The 4-H All Stars
Although we had a small group this meeting, we had fun doing work on log pencil holders that Augie Schweickert used in his wood working demonstration. After showing everyone how to use a power drill safely and other safety equipment when working, everyone got a chance to use a power drill and make their own log pencil holder. As...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on Monday, April 16, 2018 at noon in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville for their regular appreciation of the work at hand. This included a get-well card and an update on John Wolfe, a thank you to a much-missed Mike Keas, who is now in Akron/Kenmore, information on the continuing Shoebox Project, a welcome donation of...
There is a Drug War going on in Portage County
Shalersville - If you think the casualties from the Viet Nam war were horrific -- total 58,220 -- then you’re going to be astounded to learn that from May 2016 to May 2017 there were 66,324 deaths from drug overdoses in the United States. Crossroads Community Church finds these results staggering and want to be a “Lighthouse” in the community,...
World War II Memorabilia on Display
Bristolville - Now on display at the Bristol Public Library is a remarkable collection of World War II memorabilia. The collection, owned by Mr. Gabriel Illes of Bristolville, is located in the display case on the second floor of the library. Mr. Illes grew up listening to stories of the war from his father and uncles and developed an interest...
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...
