Portage County Health District Awarded Safe Communities Grant For $42,000
Ravenna – Joseph Diorio, Health Commissioner of the Portage County Combined General Health District announced the 2018 Portage County Safe Communities grant has been awarded to the health district. Safe Communities is designed for comprehensive traffic safety injury prevention at the local level. The goal is to reduce preventable crashes through increased public awareness of seat belt usage, distracted driving,...
Leapin’ Lizards!
Aurora - Vibrant, brash and innately cheerful, ANNIE, the effervescent Broadway hit opens ACT’s 58th season on Oct. 27 for a record-setting 13 performance run. The show will be performed at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 18, Dec. 1 and 2, plus at 3 pm Sundays Nov. 5, 12, and 19 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E....
Hiram College invites public to take a walk on the wild side at its James H. Barrrow Field Station’s 50th Anniversary Fall Color Trek
Hiram – Take a walk on the wild side and celebrate the Hiram College James H. Barrow Field Station’s 50th anniversary at a Fall Color Trek. Festivities take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the 550-acre field station, 11305 Wheeler Road, Garrettsville. Transportation to and from the field station and available throughout the event begins at 9:45...
The Scarecrows Return To Burton Village
Burton - This year marks the 9th year for the Grand Return of the Scarecrows (GRS) in Burton. Every year, around mid September, the downtown area and surrounding region will have some “peculiar looking fellows” lining the sidewalks and streets. These fellows, or as the Burton Chamber of Commerce (BCC) calls them, “new friends” have wandered in from...
Christmas in the Woods – Slated for Two Weekends in October
This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 23rd year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather at the festival on October 14-15 and 21-22, 2017. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme....
Women’s Council of Hiram College presents their Encore Series
Women’s Council of Hiram College recently held a wine-tasting event at the Hiram College Bio Station., with Celeste Richards providing her award winning wines. Some of the attendees were: Jackie Krabill, Pat Fitzgerald, Nancy Einheit, Dot Bailey, (back =) Jan West, and Sally Adams. Now we would like to invite ladies and gentlemen to our Encore Series entertainment, which...
For Goodnight’s, Business is Family Affair
Hiram - Embarking on their second year in Hiram, Diane and Jerry Goodnight, proprietors of Goodnight Kitchen & Bath are happy to share that business is going well. Since the majority of their work comes as a result of referrals -- chances are, they may have helped transform that kitchen or bath you’ve admired in your neighbor’s home. Conveniently...
Handmade & Vintage Market – A Day in The Country – Returns to Portage County for 4th Year
A Day in the Country returns to Northeast Ohio at the Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds (4215 Fairground Rd, Atwater, OH 44201) for the 4th year in a row on October 7th - 8th, 2017. Aunt and niece duo, Deb Willhite of Lakes Girl Vintage and Bessie Zinz of Besserina have conceptualized A Day in the Country: a market featuring local...
MSFD Board News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa informed the Board that a Department in Indiana purchased the 2006 wheeled coach vehicle offered for sale at a price of $9,000. The new squad has been ordered and is in production; it should be delivered by the end of November. In other news, he shared that the Department is...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last Board meeting, School Board President Todd Monroe implored residents to support the District’s issue to build a new 7-12 building on the November ballot. He argued that Crestwood has been losing kids to surrounding schools including Streetsboro, Garfield, and BioMed, and that enrollment at the High School currently hovers slightly over 400 pupils. “This...
“Open Arms Adoptions 2nd Annual Wine Pull is Set”
Portage County - Open Arms Adoptions’ is currently selling tickets for the “2nd Annual Wine Pull”, set for Friday, November 10th at Roses Run Country Club, located at 2636 N. River Rd. in Stow, OH. The event will kick-off at 6:00 pm and feature dinner, raffles, a silent auction and the drawing for an extensive variety of wine....
Newton Falls Firefighters Association Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The Newton Falls Firefighters Association will be selling T-shirts for the month of October to benefit breast cancer detection and research. 100% of the profits will be donated to local breast cancer research. T - shirts are being sold October 13th at Tiger Stadium for the Homecoming Football Game vs. Girard. You can also inquire about shirts at NF...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
It being the first meeting of the month, the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram October 2, 2017 meeting was given over to the following business. A donation was received from Brett Pesicek. District 630is requesting volunteers to sell 50/50 tickets at Cleveland Browns games to make a financial contribution to district activities. Tom Collins will be heading up the...
20th Century Club News
The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on September 21, 2017 at the home of Nasreen Kitko for their annual Fall Gathering to begin the 2017-2018 club year and receive program booklets outlining the planned course of events. The evening began with a lavish meal, opened with squash soup and proceeding through Uncle Nick’s Fabulous Chicken, escalloped...
Historic Aurora Inn to Host Grand Reopening Following 3-Year Renovation Led by Celebrity Designer
Aurora – The historic Aurora Inn Hotel & Event Center, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, will host a Grand Reopening celebration on October 13th in honor of its completed renovation coupled with its 90-year anniversary. Designed and inspired by New-York based designer Genevieve Gorder, of HGTV fame, the 3-year remodeling of the Western Reserve landmark property mixes the beauty,...
CPS Holds Safety Town
Mantua - Once again, Crestwood Primary School hosted a weeklong Safety Town program for all 130 kindergarten children at Crestwood School. What began five years ago as a summer program was transformed into one held during the school day in order to provide all students the opportunity to attend and learn valuable lessons at the start of their school...
From Hiram to Hollywood: Recent grad pitches toy invention on ABC network’s “The Toy Box”
Hiram - Twenty-five-year-old Hiram College alumnus Nathaniel Eaton ’17 of South Euclid went from Hiram to Hollywood in recent months with his toy creation, Water Dodger. The original handheld shield fashioned with a net to hold water balloons, which Eaton crafted in 2014 in his second-floor Booth Hall room– caught the attention of ABC television network’s “The Toy Box.”...
Teamwork!
Pictured above is a group shot of the YMCA’s Fall 5th and 6th grade league. The Garfield G-Men Varsity VB team assisted the Y coaches for 2 weeks by hosting 3 teams (28 players) from Garfield, Crestwood and Southeast Schools. Garfield varsity players, Catherine Brann, MaKenna Lawrence, Lyndsey Johns, Madison VanKirk and Taylor Soltis demonstrated and taught...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Township - At the last meeting, Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Baynes reported that the department’s average response time in Hiram Village and Township was roughly 6 minutes, and that they completed 31 runs during the month. Afterwards, Baynes responded to questions from a citizen about repairs to an emergency siren. It was shared that although the fire department...
Garrettsville Library to Hold “Paint Party”
Join us at the Garrettsville Library on either Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 pm or Monday, October 16 at 6:00 pm for a Crafting with Marian “Paint Party”, as we’ll be painting a unique fall picture on canvas. A fun yet challenging painting project, bring your love of art and your patience. Supplies and instructions will be provided. This is...
Hiram Farm Celebrates Fall
Hiram - The annual Family Farm Festival held at the Hiram Farm Living & Learning Community was a great success, with over 150 families turning out to tour the facility and see the farm animals up close. In addition, children enjoyed the face painting and bounce houses, while families enjoyed the hayrides, games, and crafts. Making the community event...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The September 18, 2017 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society began with a favorable treasurer’s report and old business concerning exterior painting and removal of unused wires, as well as a look forward to the group’s installation at the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase on October 12. The focus will be on inventions and...
Become a Member of the Freedom Historical Society
It’s an exciting time for the Freedom Historical Society. Monthly programs attract many Freedomites, Freedom Twp Then & Now is viewable on Facebook, an interesting, monthly column about Freedom happenings appears in the Record Courier, Historical Society t-shirts have been designed and are for sale and we presented our first power point program (One Room Schools in...
Garrettsville Library Book Discussion Club To Meet
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday October 17, 2017, in the library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. The month’s selection is: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Anne Tyler twists together the stories, secrets, and illnesses of three generations of the Whitshank family of Baltimore MD to...
Ellerhorst Russell Insurance Agency Celebrates Milestone by Giving Back
Garrettsville - A trusted institution since 1915, Ellerhorst Russell Insurance Agency has been a member of the Garrettsville community for over 100 years. With more than a century under its belt, it’s still a milestone when the agency can celebrate 50 years as a continuous representative for Westfield Insurance. That’s why the local insurance company partnered with Westfield to...
7th Annual This Means War 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Chinese Auction Fundraiser To Help Mother Of Two
The 7th Annual This Means War 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Chinese Auction will be held on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Southington High School at 2482 State Route 534 in Southington, Ohio, to raise money for Alexandria Baker, a mother of two young daughters who was diagnosed in March at age 26 with Stage II...
Sunflower Field Gives Hope
Driving along I-90 W in Avon, Ohio, there is a massive field of gorgeous, golden sunflowers growing along side of the interstate, followed by a sign that says “Plant the Seeds, Grow the Movement” causing one to go, hmmm, what is that all about? It is Maria’s Field of Hope. This field of hope...
Tuesday Tutorials with Rachelle King
You found the perfect hairstyle, you scheduled an appointment with your stylist, you brought the picture with you and Voila! it’s perfect. You’re on cloud nine, head held high, the compliments are coming -- you feel like a million bucks!! Then it happens.... there you are... in a staredown with yourself in the mirror... trying to get THAT...
See the Moving Wall This Weekend
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. pays tribute to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or missing in action in the Vietnam War. The Wall is actually comprised of two identical walls containing 74 individual granite panels that each stretch 246 feet and 9 inches, etched with more...
Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 Installs New Officers
The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers for the 2017-18 on Monday, September 11. For over 100 years the auxiliary has worked tirelessly to support veterans and their families in peacetime and during conflicts. In addition, the auxiliary supports community efforts to help those in need. New members are always welcome! Pictured above are...
