Garfield Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees..Part 2
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Local School District will once again be honoring its own. Graduates who have excelled in athletics, the arts, sciences, public service, national service will find a place on the Hall of Fame. The Villager has been spotlighting the honorees prior to the induction event on April 30 at the James A. Garfield High...
Freedom Historical Group News
Freedom Twp. - Judy Thornton started the meeting by having Amanda Garrett read the minutes from the March meeting. Trustee John Zizka continued the discussion from the March meeting about a piano that is in storage at the Freedom Community Center. At the last meeting there was discussion about moving the piano to make room for three filing cabinets...
Learn How to Protect Your Water in Portage County
The Portage Soil & Water Conservation District is responsible for protecting the natural resources within the county. As such, they’re motivated to help local residents make wise choices to help reduce erosion and pollutants in local streams and rivers. To that end, they’re working with other agencies to provide workshops on how local residents can help improve water quality...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Semi-Finalists
Garrettsville - This past Sunday, over 40 contestants competed in a closed audition held at James A. Garfield School High School, hoping to keep their dreams alive by becoming the next Garrettsville Idol. Judges Danny Deakins, Wendi Brown, and Jackie Rinearson were given the difficult task of selecting those who would receive the golden ticket and move on to...
Portage County Soap Box Derby Hosting Derby Racing Clinic
Mantua - The Portage Soap Box Derby is hosting an introduction to Derby Racing Clinic on April 24th, at 4808 East High St., Buchert Park, Mantua, Ohio. The clinic will be held at the first pavilion at the park from 1-4 pm At the clinic those persons attending will have an introduction to Derby racing, see a derby racecar assembled,...
Township Park Hosts Public Meeting
Hiram Twp. - When Hiram Township formed the Community Evaluations and Accomplishments Committee (CEAC) two years ago, the purpose of the group was to implement key initiatives in the Comprehensive Plan, which was developed to help shape future development of Hiram Township and Village. During the past year, the committee worked on a map to identify existing trails within the...
Hiram College Students to Board Canoes and Clean Up Cuyahoga River and Eagle Creek
Hiram – Dozens of Hiram College students will roll up their sleeves, slip on gloves and waders and board canoes to pick up trash from the Cuyahoga River and Eagle Creek on Sunday, April 24 from 1-5 p.m. While the Cuyahoga River has not caught on fire in decades, it has been trashed – literally -- with everything from floating...
Dispatch Services Again, Headline Garrettsville’s Council Meeting
Garrettsville - First on the night’s agenda was Mayor Rick Patrick presenting former Councilwoman Christina Anderson with a commendation in recognition of her service to the village. Anderson was appointed to council in August 2012 to fill then council President Rick Patrick’s seat after he took over as Mayor following Mayor Craig Moser’s passing. Anderson lost her re-election bid...
Crooked River Stompers Visit Garfield Elementary School
Garrettsville - Thursday, April 7, the fourth, fifth and sixth graders of James A. Garfield Elementary School were treated to a musical program presented by the Crooked River Stompers (This iteration was comprised of John Reynolds and Kevin Johnson) who brought selections of Bluegrass, Swing and Old Time music on various instruments-- fiddle, guitar, mandolin. The well-behaved students got to...
Buckeye Block Gets a $700,000 Boost From State of Ohio
Garrettsville - Last week, the downtown Buckeye Block rebuilding fund got a $700,000 boost from the State of Ohio. It’s enough to kick-start construction plans. Senator John Eklund (R- District 18) responded to the appeals of builder and principal Buckeye Block owner Mick Mascheck, along with Mayor Rick Patrick, helping this project to become one appropriation in the $160 million...
14th Annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour!
Geauga County - One would think we went to great lengths to plan our 14th Annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour on May 14th with 14 NEW stops… but what we really have there is what is referred to as a ‘Happy accident.’ But however it happened, be sure to get that date on your calendar because it is sure to...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - At the last meeting, Terri Vechery from the Historic Landmark Commission discussed establishing a fund for the Commission to cover the cost of copies and postage, as well as a place to deposit monetary donations the group receives. Ms. Vechery shared that the group is in the process of setting net year’s budget. In addition, she...
Queen of Hearts Strings Players Along with $115,000+ Jackpot
Garrettsville - The Queen of Hearts is playing hard to get at SkyLanes Bowling & Sky Lounge. So the stakes keep getting higher. That’s right. What started 33 weeks ago as a marketing tool to get more customers in the door on a slow night has more than delivered. Now The Queen of Hearts jackpot is up to over $115,000,...
Rotary-InterAct Bowling Event A Success
Garrettsville - The April 11, 2016 found the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting at noon in Cal’s II in Garrettsville’s Sky Plaza and conducting the following business : The bowling event held at Sky Lanes on Saturday, April 9 was a great success with some thirty participants-- InterAct students from James A. Garfield High School and Rotary Exchange Students from across District...
Once More With Feeling: 2016 Garfield Hall of Fame Inductees
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Local School District will once again be honoring its own. Graduates who have excelled in athletics, the arts, sciences, public service, national service will find a place on the Hall of Fame. Each class year is different, highlighting the various facets of accomplishment that the district seeks to foster and to recognize. The...
James A. Garfield Elementary School Students Take a World Tour at Hiram College
Hiram – While it’s almost impossible for a sixth grader to travel the world, that’s exactly what 115 students from James A. Garfield Elementary School did at Hiram College’s World Fair. The students spent the morning touring 11 different countries, including Australia, Afghanistan, Philippines and Japan, and listening to presentations from international and study abroad students. Afterwards they headed over...
Lions Club Soccer Teams Enjoy Successful Seasons
The Garrettsville Lions Club U16 soccer team (made up of 8th, 9th and 10th graders) just concluded their very successful indoor season at the Tallmadge Rec Center in the high school division. They were only defeated once in the 1st session of 10 games as they lost the 2nd game to Southeast (mostly seniors). The Lions were leading until...
Windham Students Fare Well At History Day Competition
Windham - On Saturday, April 2, Windham High School students took part at Youngstown State for the History Day competition. Over 300 entries were received and Windham successfully walked away with four groups advancing to state finals! Advancing to the state finals on April 30th are : 2nd Place - WWII Brides Rebekah Stout & Abby Forsythe Honorable Mention - Orphan Trains Jazelle Artman, Ashley...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville - Noses to the grindstone, eyes on the snowy skies, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club got down to business at their meeting on April 4, 2016 at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville. Here was their agenda: This year’s Fit & Fun program will be likely having involvement of the Garrettsville YMCA, especially in regard to the nutrition program and pickleball. ...
Red Flags Training for School Counselors
With one in five children experiencing a diagnosable emotional or behavioral problem before they become adults, mental health is a critical factor in children’s development and their ability to learn. Counselors from every Portage County school district attended a “Red Flags for Mental Health Education” training and will incorporate the school-based mental health education into their districts. The course was taught...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Auditions
Garrettsville - Have you ever dreamed of being on The Voice or American Idol, thinking, “I can do that!” Well, we can’t guarantee you’ll be on either show but we can offer you a chance to use your singing talent to earn some cash. If you are available April 17th, May 22nd and June 26th, you need to consider auditioning...
Mantua Township Resident’s Issue Resolved
Mantua Twp. - After the Neighborhood Development Services, Inc., demolished an abandoned home next door, Deeanna and Thomas Barkett purchased the vacant lot, which was adjacent to their property, at Sheriffs sale in the fall of 2013. In January 2016, the Barketts were notified that an assessment of $9,000 — more than they paid for the property — was...
Congrats to the cast & crew of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”!
Garrettsville - For a book and plot line that had about as much substance and gravity as a bubble bath or a flapper girl’s champagne, it was a delightful evening of entertainment showcasing talent in every direction. The choreography was outstanding and outstandingly performed—who knew they could tap dance? The scenery and the lighting were minimal but evocatively...
CHS Musical Is Classic Spoof
Mantua - “Like Monty Python meets Mel Brooks,” is how Crestwood High School Drama Director Monica Lazanich describes this year’s spring musical, “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.” The play, written by Mary Lynn Dobson, is based on the classic story, but with pop-culture references and a more modern take on what the characters might be like today. The...
Shysters Extraordinaire
Shyster: A person who uses unscrupulous, fraudulent or deceptive methods in business. I am often contacted by individuals locally and from other states and asked to inspect a Model “A” Ford that they are considering purchasing. I am not...
Newton Falls Back Pack Program
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community weekend food-in-backpacks program continues with your blessing and support and we thank you. Food donations continue to be brought to NF United Methodist Church, Big D’s Newton Grill, ASECU, and Healthy Treasures. Books to add to each bag weekly have been donated by NF Kiwanis Club, the Church Mouse, and Newton Falls...
Senior Citizen Van Continues Service
Newton Falls - Yes, the Newton Falls Senior Citizen Van Organization has no meeting place at Newton Falls Community Center anymore. It is hard to reach people who ride or want to ride the Newton Falls Senior Citizen van. We used to be able to give people flyers with our information. We do hold meetings the third Wednesday of...
Portage County District Library Partners with Northeast Ohio Medical University to Introduce a New and Innovative Lending Service- The Library Box
Rootstown - The Portage County District Library is proud to announce that it has partnered with Northeast Ohio Medical University to bring Portage County residents - as well as students, faculty, and staff - library service using a new and innovative approach to provide popular materials delivery with a library lending machine, the first of its kind within Northeast...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the next council meeting on April 12th, council will discuss proposed funding for sidewalk repairs and improvements. Council is currently considering amending an ordinance to the sidewalk code. In the proposed amendment, the village would pay a portion of the cost, while residents would be required to pay the balance, up to 50% of the total...
Educators Experience the “Wonders of Watersheds”
Right about….there. Right? Yep, it was gone. I squinted in an effort to improve the accuracy of my reading. Indeed this was the place where the black and white plate suspended from a rope, this thing that researchers refer to as a “secchi disk,” had completely disappeared from view. In an instant it was swallowed up in the vastness of...