Windham Township Board of Trustees discusses next step on substandard lot variances
At the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting, there was further discussion about what do next concerning the motion that had been approved by the Board on March 17 to increase the property lines from 200 to 250 feet concerning residents appearing on the county auditor’s list of their neighbors’ applications for varations on substandard lots. The Board sought the...
New trail provides accessibility for all in Garrettsville
The Village Park on South Street in Garrettsville is about to get a major upgrade that will provide better access for residents of all abilities. The vision for this project came from the late Tom Collins, a beloved resident, councilperson and community supporter. “Tom would share his concern for those he knew that were sitting around in their (wheel)chairs for...
The Garrettsville Water Department will be flushing hydrants June 24 through June 28, 2024.
Hydrants will be flushed randomly throughout the Village. You may notice a drop in your water pressure. The water will be safe to drink although there may be discoloration. Please be sure to check your water for discoloration prior to doing any laundry. Any questions should be directed to the Village Hall office at 330-527-4424. By Order of the Garrettsville...
Act Fast: Get your tickets to the Summer Soiree Fundraiser for The Haven of Portage County
The Haven of Portage County is announcing its Summer Soiree Fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Byers Dipaola Castle. The event aims to unite community members, supporters, and philanthropists in support of individuals experiencing homelessness. The Summer Soiree Fundraiser will include live entertainment, a variety of auction items, and a summer evening setting. Attendees will enjoy performances...
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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...
G-H Rotary News
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary greeted the “unofficial opening” of Summer with official business concerning the selection of a design for the new mural, plans for a ceremony for the opening of work on the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park–ground-breaking, final preparations for the Rotary Golf Outing at SugarBush on June 21–personnel to work...
Windham’s Briah Daniel Places Sixth In Shot Put
No matter where the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state shot put competition was held, Windham Bombers’ senior Briah Daniel was going to be ready. The Bombers’ senior finished in sixth place with a personal and school record of 39 feet, 8½ inches last Thursday at The University of Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. “It’s an incredible feeling,” Daniel said....
GPA Holds Tournament
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA) held its first Round Robin tournament on Saturday, May 11th. There were 22 participants, combining our Novice group that plays on Monday/Wednesday/Fridays, and our Intermediate group that plays on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays, for a morning of fun and fellowship. Congratulations to winners Katie Kelley and David Vincent in the final playoff. A special thank you to...
Historical Society presentation on President Teddy Roosevelt and his daughter Alice
Freedom, Mantua, & Shalersville Historical Societies are pleased to host the Susan Cannavino, Presentations with Pizzazz, powerpoint presentation of The Story of Teddy Roosevelt. Please join us for the delightful story of President Teddy Roosevelt and his hilarious daughter Alice. As Alice would say, “If you don’t have anything good to say about a person, come sit next to...
TWO-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Streetsboro’s Milena Sobie collects two more state titles in seated events
Streetsboro Rockets’ senior Milena Sobie’s athletic career may have gotten off to a slow start but she has finished things off on a high note. Sobie defended her title in the 800-meter seated dash and 100-meter dash and also placed in two more seated events at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state track meet last week...
THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Connor Hunt adds three more state titles
If Garfield G-Men Connor Hunt did not have a target on his back already, he does now. The G-Men’s sophomore once again reigned supreme by winning three more state titles in the seated events of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state meet last weekend at the University of Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. “For me to go three-for-three means...
Streetsboro boys’ 4×200 relay earns fifth place at state meet
The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ 4x200 relay has usually competed hard at the Ohio High School Division II state meet but has fallen short of the podium several time over the last few years. The team of seniors Preston Hopperton, Garrett Tiller, Kylan Rue and junior Devon White persevered to capture fifth place with a time of 1:29.74 last Saturday...
Top Tier Pastry Shop Celebrates Grand Opening
If you like supporting local businesses, and especially if you’ve got a sweet tooth, then you’ll be happy to know that Tracey Garrett’s Top Tier Pastry Shop (4668 East Prospect Street) celebrated their Grand Opening in Mantua. “As a customer, I’m glad to have Tracey’s store back in Mantua,” Randy Ellis, President of the Mantua-Shalersville Chamber of Commerce noted. “I’ve...
Barbara Louise Sweet
Barbara Louise Sweet, affectionately known as Bobbie, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on May 27, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio. She was born on March 16, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Albert and Hattie Fronek. Bobbie’s journey through life was marked by a profound commitment to her family. On January 20, 1966, she married the love of...
STATE RUNNER-UP: Streetsboro’s Garrett Tiller wins silver medal in 200-meter dash
Streetsboro Rockets’ senior Garrett Tiller’s senior season will be a season to remember. Tiller ended his high school career by finishing as the runner-up at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state 200-meter dash with a time of 22.20 seconds last Saturday at the University of Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. “It feels great,” Tiller said. “I worked for this....
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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...
Ravenna Parks & Recreation for the Summer Win!
So, summer has arrived, and school is finally out! Yay! I know that when this reporter was younger (oh so long ago,) sleep was first on the list. Then catch up on some tv viewing that I didn’t have time for, then maybe have a friend over. Then, boredom usually sets in about the second week. What to do,...
Aurora’s Isabella Cicero finishes in sixth place in 400-meter dash
Aurora Greenmen sophomore sprinter Isabella Cicero is never satisfied after a race unless she ends it with almost little energy remaining. Cicero found that feeling when she took sixth place in the 400-meter dash with a time of 57.59 seconds at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state meet last Saturday at the University of Dayton’s Welcome...
Streetsboro’s Olivia Johnson-Wilson captures seventh place in 300-meter hurdles
Streetsboro Rockets’ sophomore Olivia Johnson-Wilson is no stranger to competing on some of the biggest stages of high school sports. She demonstrated her poise when she placed seventh the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 45.99 seconds at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state meet last Saturday at the University of Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. “I think I...
Attorney John McGahee Jr. returns home
John left Windham to join the military, where he was selected as a member of the Air Force Intelligence Agency. During his ten-year enlistment, he often told others that they would not pass Windham on their way to another city, but “they must be going there intentionally.” John saw the world while serving his country. He was stationed in California,...
De Novo Wellness Opens Heart Space in Mantua
As more and more individuals seek to establish healthier routines to better-support their physical and mental health, two local wellness practitioners have been helping individuals and organizations learn how to incorporate holistic practices into their everyday lives. Michelle Kennedy from De Novo Wellness and Jen Wykoff from the Reiki Ranch have been offering instruction in practices including meditation, reiki, breathwork,...
High School Singers Invited to Audition for Shining Star CLE Singing Competition
High school singers are encouraged to audition for the 8th annual Shining Star CLE 2024. Slated to hit the stage on Sept. 22 at Playhouse Square, the event is an “American Idol” style solo singing competition for teens from 10 Northeast Ohio counties who compete for college scholarships. High school students from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark,...
Mantua Historical Society
Thursdays in June 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 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs...
EMDR Training Boosts Portage County’s Mental Health Services
17 counselors in Portage County received training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) this spring compliments of the Mental Health & Recovery Board. EMDR is a mental health therapy method that is best known for treating post-traumatic stress disorders, but is expanding to treat other conditions. Therapists from Children’s Advantage, Coleman Health Services, Family & Community Services, Townhall...
New Lactation Clinic Opens at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
New mothers have an additional resource close to home to help nurture their newborn at The Center for Women’s Health at University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals. This month, an outpatient lactation clinic opened, offering advanced care to support positive breastfeeding outcomes and mother-baby bonding during the whirlwind newborn phase and postpartum period. “New...
3rd Annual Auburn Art Festivals
Reithoffer’s, located at 17711 Ravenna Rd, Auburn Township – affectionately referred to as Hoff’s – is hosting art festivals Friday through Sunday, June 21-23 and August 16-18 for the third year. A cultural center for Auburn’s art, spirits and entertainment, the team at Hoff’s is proud to generate more shopping opportunities for those looking to buy locally made goods....
Streetsboro’s Olivia Johnson-Wilson nets state bid in 300-meter hurdles
The Streetsboro Rockets’ track team will be well-represented in both the boys and girls’ events at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state meet this week. Sophomore hurdler Olivia Johnson-Wilson earned her first career state berth when she finished in fourth place in the 300-meter hurdles, clocking a personal and school record time of 45.43 seconds last...
NGCC receives donation from Garrettsville Masonic Lodge
At the May 2024 meeting of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, guest Larry Cates of the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge #246 presented a check for $418 to the food cupboard. The lodge held a baked potato and chili dinner fundraiser in April and NGCC was the beneficiary.
Aurora softball unravels in loss against Canfield in regional semifinal
Throughout the season, the Aurora Greenmen softball team has needed one big inning to seize control. The shoe was on the other foot when Canfield was fueled by a five-run fifth inning to defeat the Greenmen 12-2 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II regional semifinal last Thursday at Nordonia High School’s Memorial Field in Macedonia. “We felt...
Jordak Elementary sends six students to participate in OCDA Treble Honor Choir
A few lucky Jordak Elementary students will soon discover life beyond the Middlefield bubble. Jordak Elementary will send six students to join the Ohio Choral Director’s Association Treble Honor Choir, an advanced one-day choral experience for 150 students in Ohio at Capital University in Bexley beginning on June 24. “This will be their first opportunity to really be by themselves...
