OSU Extentsion Offices Offering Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification, Fertilizer Certification And Additional Classes in 2018
Does your Private Pesticide Applicator’s License expire on March 31, 2018? If so, the Portage County Extension office will be hosting a re-certification session for private pesticide applicators on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District Office from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This session will offer 3 credits for pesticide re-certification for CORE and...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on December 7, 2017 with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The meeting was called to order and moment of silence was held for the late township clerk Suzanne Viebranz who passed away earlier this week. The pledge was recited before moving on to business. The...
Hiram College’s Bold Plan for the Future
Hiram – With a commitment to its liberal arts foundation and to preparing 21st century students for the ever-changing world and workforce, Hiram College moves boldly forward in implementing its most recent strategic plan (Hiram College’s Strategic Plan 2017-2020). The plan is ambitious: aiming to position Hiram as a national model for the New Liberal Arts. The strategic plan was...
Crestwood Middle School Students Give Back
Mantua - In a time when many around the community and around the country are focused on what others can do for them, eighth graders at Crestwood Middle School learned a valuable lesson in service from an unlikely source. While it’s not unusual for students to take field trips throughout the school year, CMS eighth graders went on a...
In Pictures: Lady G-Men Varsity Team Defeats Southeast
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Seventy-Something and Rolling: Thoughts While Recuperating From Surgery
I wonder if many of you have had the experience of suffering through a major block of down time while recuperating from a significant illness, substantial operation or physical setback. I’m sure I am not alone. I, who have always been very active, whether it be in my woodshop, garage, car clubs, social life, and as a writer, have...
MSFD Board News
At the last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa asked the board to grant a six-month leave of absence to Firefighter Desiree Dlugokecki, as well as acceptance of the resignation of Firefighter Gary Lane and the voluntary termination of Firefighter Zach Bernstein. The board unanimously approved all actions. Similarly, Chief Roosa noted that the department is currently accepting applications for...
Asian Literature Exhibit At Hiram College Library Open To The Public
Hiram - Hiram College’s Tech and Trek program has generated hundreds of new concepts around campus, including one on display at the library. In an attempt to connect an upper-level literature course with the campus, Hiram’s Modern Asian Literature class members created a library exhibit, open to the public and based on the course’s materials. The exhibit features a slideshow...
Naughty or Nice…. Definitely Nice!
Garrettsville - “…Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice….” Well, the “naughty” part has my name all over it (mine and Mike Mikula’s) but the “nice” designation goes to the Piecemakers, a local quilting group which has donated some 30 homemade/handmade lap quilts (what my Grandma called “nap quilts”, because that’s what Grandpa used when taking his nap after lunch);...
The Grinch “Steals” Christmas in Middlefield
Middlefield - The Grinch and his dog Max arrived in Middlefield yesterday with one thing on his mind to “steal Christmas”. Throughout the day, he arrived at area businesses stealing Christmas gifts purchased by the community to be donated to Santa’s Hide-A-Way Hollow. Santa’s Hide –A-Way Hollow is an organization that makes a memorable Christmas for those with seriously...
Adoption Event/Pictures with Santa – Pet Supplies Plus Chardon December 16th
Geauga cat lovers will have another chance to adopt a rescued cat at Pet Supplies Plus in Chardon on Saturday December 16th from 12:00 – 4:00. All customers can also have their pictures taken with Santa and their new-found friend! Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue will be at Pet Supplies Plus with cats available for adoption. Kathy and her volunteers have...
Christmas Services Scheduled At First Congregational Church of Freedom
Freedom Twp - First Congregational Church of Freedom’s Christmas Eve Candle Light Service will be held at the church on Friday December 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. instead of December 24th. The community is invited to join the congregation for this special candle lighting service. Christmas worship service will be Sunday December 24, 2017 at 10:30a.m. We will be sharing...
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program Thanks
Newton Falls - Your 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 late May into October. For donations of funds, we thank NF Kiwanis, Sts. Mary and Joseph Ladies Guild, Soos donation, one anonymous donor, and Dental Associates of Newton Falls, who donated...
Hiram Village Recognized by AAA
Hiram - At a recent meeting, Sarah Maybey, Hiram College Associate Professor of Environmental Studies shared with council the plan for Hiram students to make trail improvements to the ‘social trails’ near Kenyon and Plum Ridge. She noted that the trails students will be working on are all on Hiram College property, noting that trailheads are located at Bonnie...
Summerfest’s Santa Pub Crawl A Success
Garrettsville - The Third Annual Santa Pub Crawl for Garrettsville Summerfest was a huge success Saturday afternoon. A record number of people came out dressed in some of the most outlandish Christmas attire ever to make it a fun and festive event. The crawl is similar to a poker run, only done on foot. Each person selects a card at...
Community Reinvestment Area to be Recommended for Nelson Twp
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of October, held Wednesday, December 6th were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Joe Leonard, and Kevin Cihan; Anne Mae VanDerHoeven, Chuck Vanek, and Sandy Huzl. After the meeting was called to order Finney presented the trustees with the minutes of the prior meeting which were approved...
New life for the Buckeye Block discussed at Garrettsville Planning Commission
Garrettsville – Present at the December Planning Commission Meeting were Jeff Sheehan, Jerry Kehoe, Tom Hardesty, Michele Stuck, and Jan Boehm. Following the pledge of allegiance, the commission approved the minutes of their last meeting. The first business of the evening was a “pre-Preliminary” site plan review for Michael Maschek’s (Garrettsville Ventures) Buckeye Block reconstruction. Maschek plans to break ground on...
In Pictures: G-Men Varsity Defeats Berkshire
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Hiram Township Happenings
Hiram Twp. - Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe noted that she and Village Clerk, Susan Skrovan met to discuss the communities’ combined Fire and EMS Budget. Diane will be scheduling another meeting with Ms. Skrovan to include Chief Byers, as well. The meetings were scheduled at the request of Trustee Jack Groselle, who would like to have a better understanding...
New ACT Prep Workshop Jan. 20 at James A. Garfield High School
Busy college-bound students can prep for the ACT in just one day. A new workshop this winter in Garrettsville will offer a one-day session packed with review and strategies for time-strapped students to achieve higher ACT scores. The ACT Prep 1-Day Intensive Workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at James A. Garfield...
Bristol Public Library December News
Holiday Closings The library will be CLOSED Friday, December 22nd through Monday, December 25th. Regular hours resume Tuesday, December 26th at 8:00 am. We will be CLOSED Friday, December 29th through Monday, January 1, 2018. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, January 2nd at 8:00 a.m. The Staff of the Bristol Public Library wishes you a Merry Christmas and a safe New...
Windham Firemen’s Turkey Raffle Draws a Crowd
Windham - It was standing room only at the Annual Turkey Raffle at Windham’s Fire Station Monday night November 20, 2017. The event raises money for small equipment, supplies for the fire station and other items that the WVFD District doesn’t cover. The raffle this year had 35 turkeys, 15 hams and 50 second-spin prizes. Here’s is the lowdown on...
18 Ideas For Making Holiday Memories
Counting down to Christmas Day means many different things to people across the globe. Although families likely have several different traditions they anticipate each year, it can be fun to incorporate some new merrymakers into the festivities. Here are some festive ideas to include in the days leading up to Christmas — a special family calendar of fun finds. 1....
In Pictures: G-Men JV Basketball Defeats Berkshire
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New Pastor at Hiram Christian
Pastor Chris McCreight has been at Hiram Christian Church for roughly a month now, although he’s no stranger to the Village. He and his wife, Jen, who is an Associate Professor at Hiram College, both graduated from the institution in 2003. The couple have lived in the Village since 2011, with their daughter, Linden. Returning to Hiram gave us...
Selanders Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mary Lou (Murphy) and Richard (Dick) Selander celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their son (Chris) and daughter-in-law’s (Jaime) home in Louisville on their anniversary, September 23rd; the picnic was co-hosted by their other son (Michael) and his fiancé (Ann). In attendance were family and close friends: Roger and Linda Hammel, Bob and Marlene Hornyak, Maxie Selander, Dan and...
Healthy Treasures in Newton Falls’ Anniversary Open House
Newton Falls - Healthy Treasures Health Food Store and Cafe, 40 W. Broad Street, Newton Falls will be hosting a holiday open house on December 2nd from 9am to 2pm to celebrate their anniversary. The event will feature mini educational seminars on a variety of health and seasonal topics. “We are encouraging the community to shop healthy and local this...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram hit the books at their meeting on November 20, 2017 at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville. The program was presented by Greg Trask of the Portage County District Library Garrettsville branch who gave an outline of the e-services available to library patrons in the interest of allowing more people to be connected, whether for...
