Euclid Beach Rocket Car
Chardon, Ohio (June 23, 2024) – Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a blast from the past! The iconic Euclid Beach Rocket Car is making a pit stop at the Chardon Family Market on Saturday, June 29th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This family-friendly event promises a day of nostalgic fun and exciting activities. Take a free ride on the...
We’re All Invited
Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Kathy’s Kitten Spotlight
This beautiful kitten is about 7 months old and is so very sweet. She was rescued just in time because she was sick with a cold and is currently in heat. Once out of heat and done being treated for her cold, she will be ready for her forever home. Suzie has tested negative for leukemia/FIV and will be spayed...
Crestwood Community Center takes root
Rosemary Krupar is a longtime Mantua resident and Crestwood primary school teacher. Upon retiring from the school district, she went on to work as a naturalist at Lake County Metroparks. Eventually she left that position to care for her grandchild. These days she’s fully ready to retire, and wanted to find opportunities to gather with friends. She looked for a...
Geis Companies Completes 248,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility for LG America
LG Chem Ohio consists of a three-story Customer Solutions Building and a one-story ABS Compounding Building Geis Companies, a multi-generational & national, family-owned real estate firm, has completed construction on a massive manufacturing facility in Ohio for LG America. LG Chem Ohio is a 240,000-square-foot facility consisting of two separate buildings. A three-story, 100,000-square-foot Customer Solutions Building and a single-story,...
Gladys L. Steerman
Gladys L. Steerman, age 83 of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday June 10, 2024 at her residence. She was born on Aug. 31, 1940 in Caldwell, OH the daughter of the late William Herbert Burkhart and Bessie Chloe (Morris) Burkhart. Gladys has lived in Nelson Twp for most of her life, and graduated from James...
Paul D. Szabo
Paul D. Szabo, 81, of Hiram Twp., OH, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born December 31, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Paul and Margaret (Petric) Szabo. He moved with his parents to the Hiram area when he was a baby. After graduating from Hiram High School, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy before he turned...
Donald C. Duffield
Our dad and brother, Donald C. “Donnie” Duffield, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2024. He was born in Gassaway, WV, on February 13, 1945, to Glen and Wanda (Mace) Duffield. In 1953 he moved with his family to Ohio where he completed his education at James A. Garfield High School. Donnie was determined to leave this world...
Former Crestwood football Coach Tom Hannan takes the helm at Rootstown
Former Crestwood Red Devils’ football Coach Tom Hannan can recall that during his 16 years with the program as he was always the first one in and the last one to leave football practice. The winningest Red Devils’ football coach in school history is sliding back into old habits, having been appointed as Rootstown’s new football coach. “It is just...
We’re All Invited
Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Keegan Sell ready to tackle new chapter at Grand Valley State University
Garfield graduate Keegan Sell’s varsity career in both wrestling and football has been etched into the school record books. He is now hitting the reset button when he continues his football career at Grand Valley State University this fall. “I am super excited,” Sell told The Weekly Villager on June 11. “I am a little bit nervous. It is a...
Townhall II unveils new location in Ravenna
It is hard to find a health care location that can deliver multiple services but Townhall II, a non-profit agency providing integrated health care services to Portage County, has come close. Townhall II hosted a grand opening of its newest location in Ravenna last Wednesday morning. “With Ravenna and Windham being the center of community health and improvement plans, we...
Ford Motor Company shines spotlight on small town America in new commercial
On June 18th, Garrettsville, Ohio, became the latest setting for Ford Motor Company’s new commercial, a heartfelt tribute to the small towns that form the backbone of America. While it may not be a Hollywood blockbuster, this production is set to capture the nation’s attention by celebrating the vibrant communities that strengthen the country. Garrettsville, a quaint village known for...
The Great Reveal – Unveiling Our Roots
The Great Reveal of the 100-year-old time capsule is only three weeks away and the members of the James A. Garfield Historical Society in Garrettsville are working hard on the days’ events. Come join us as we kick off the celebration of the last 100 years with a free history walk July 6th from 9-11 am. Four stations will give...
Aireane Curtis departs Windham to become new Crestwood superintendent
Current Windham Superintendent Dr. Aireane Curtis did not envision herself leaving anytime soon. But when opportunity knocked, she seized the moment and will begin a new chapter in her career, having been named Crestwood’s new Superintendent by the Crestwood Board of Education last Tuesday evening. “Crestwood is a bigger district with a lot more kids and a lot more staff....
Cardinal school district purchases new bus through School Bus Purchase Program
Although the Cardinal school district is small in enrollment, there is a lot of ground for a school bus to cover in overall area and several school buses have reached the end of their engine life in the past few years. The district continued reinforcing its bus fleet by purchasing a new bus with a $45,000 grant through the...
Longtime Badgers’ Coach Dave List concludes coaching career
Berkshire Badgers’ softball Coach Dave List said the most difficult thing at the spring award ceremony is saying goodbye to the seniors. However the only departure from the program this year was List himself, who retired after 24 years of coaching Berkshire athletics. “It is a lot harder than I thought,” List told The Weekly Villager. “Obviously I am very...
Organization Helps Improve Accessibility Countywide
The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Portage DD) mission is to assist and support individuals in developing their abilities through advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment. According to Tim Torch, Communications and HR Manager at the local non-profit agency, Portage DD has helped implement several inclusion projects around the county. For example, several projects have been implemented at Brady Lake Park...
Council discusses parking, paving and preservation
In attendance at the June 12th Garrettsville Village Council meeting were Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Mark Brady; also present were village solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty. Councilman John Chambers was not present. Prior to the regular meeting a public hearing was held by Council President Tom Hardesty...
Read-A-Latte on June 20th
Have you participated in a book club, only to find that the books selected weren’t really your cup of tea? Or did you struggle to make time in your busy schedule to read the chosen book, so you’d have something ‘smart’ to say when your group met next? Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you...
Get involved at Mantua Historical Society’s Thursday Sessions
The Mantua Historical Society is inviting you to join us “at the table” to help us process donations of artifacts, share memories of Mantua Village & Township, and have some fun! Whether you are a current member or want to become a member, join us on Thursdays, 10am to noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs (not handicap...
Hiram College begins locker room renovations
When the 2024-25 school year begins for Hiram College, the four locker rooms located outside of the Price Gymnasium will have a whole new look to them. Hiram has begun its $100,000 summer project to completely renovate the locker rooms, including installing new lockers and flooring tiles to redecorating the facilities with new designs. “It will look nice,” Athletic Director...
Discover the Legacy of Hiram Village’s Trees
Hiram Historical Society’s first program of 2024 will be held June 23, 2024 at 2 PM at the Hiram Historical Society Century House 11617 St-Rt 700 (also St Rt 82), Hiram, OH 44234. Presented by Doug Paul & RoxieAnn Rossiter. Former members of the Hiram College groundskeeping crew will delve into the rich history of Hiram Village’s tree canopy. Drawing...
G-H Rotary News
The June 10, 2024 meeting of the Garettsville-Hiram Rotary met to cover the following topics: The winner of the mural design competition was JAG art teacher Libby Frato-Sweeney; execution of the project will be coming up. Preparations for the Golf Outing slated for June 21 are proceeding apace–still a few slots open, door prizes still appreciated, helpers are being assigned,...
Portage County Master Gardener volunteers stay active through help line
According to Karen Balog, gardening is evolving into a growing trend in Portage County. The excitement surrounding gardening is so great that the Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers have operated a gardening help line for several years through the sponsorship of The Ohio State University’s Portage County Extension Agency. “We have been answering questions since our organization existed and for...
Aurora grad AJ Barner ready to begin NFL journey with Seattle Seahawks
Tight end AJ Barner is no stranger to having to work his way up a depth chart, having done so in his high school and collegiate career. The 2020 Aurora Greenmen graduate will once again work to climb the ladder after being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on April 27. “It has...
Eric Geddes embraces new challenge at Ohio Dominican University
For Garfield graduate Eric Geddes, his four years with the G-Men’s athletic programs went by in the blink of an eye but he treasured every moment. The right-handed pitching ace will continue his athletic career by playing baseball at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus. “With baseball I feel like I have a better opportunity to do something in baseball maybe...
Ravenna hosts Art on Main festival in conjuction with 225th anniversary celebration
One thing that the non-profit Main Street Ravenna loves to do when ushering in the summer season is host the annual Art on Main Festival. The seventh annual Festival had a special twist as Main Street Ravenna partnered with the City to celebrate Ravenna’s 225th anniversary last Saturday in downtown Ravenna. “We made it a little more intimate around the...
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Ohio
The American Pickers are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in August 2024. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing...
Embrace healthy eating & meal planning at the Garrettsville Farmers’ Market
Everywhere you turn, there are multiple sources for nutritional information, meal planning resources, and meal kits purported to help you save time and money while eating healthier, less wasteful meals. With such an abundance of information from so many various sources, it’s easy to be overwhelmed or confused. According to Jen Wykoff from the Reiki Ranch, one of the most...
