Fun for the Families, Summer Youth Productions at Geauga Theater
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild will present four youth productions which will showcase the hard work of students in the summer workshops. “Shrek the Musical” kicks off the youth performances with a comedic fairy tale directed by Patty Osredkar and performed by a talented cast of teens. Shrek, an ogre, sets out to reclaim his swamp from squatting, displaced...
Independence Day Music Celebration
Mantua - On Wednesday, July 3, 2013, Green Family Funeral Home will be hosting their semi-annual FREE OUTDOOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT. The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. on the grounds of the funeral home, located at the corner of State Route 44 & Pioneer Trail, Mantua Township. The Garretttones will be sharing a variety of musical hits, both instrumental...
Newton Falls Perennial Garden
Newton Falls - Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls would like to thank several donors who helped us create the perennial garden at the corner of Broad and Center Streets. Newton Falls TOPS donated 17 perennials after their plant sale. Mayor Lyle Waddell donated time, labor and water as we set up our garden. Susan Holub and Chris Drake donated...
Garfield Historical Society Receives Grant
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Hiram Community Trust. The grant is titled “Preserving Our Community’s Past, Present, and Future Pride. Funds provided by the grant will be used to purchase the hardware and software needed to inventory and archive items and documents. This will make information more readily available...
Literary Music Club News
Nelson Twp - Literary Music Club (LMC) held their meeting on June 12 at Nelson Community Center. The hostess’ were Billie English and Marguerite Strawman. Thanks ladies, everything was nice. Our program was wedding cake decorating by Mary Leggett. Some members brought their wedding pictures. This was interesting; my, how we change in looks over the years. On Friday June 14th...
Portage Parks Wild Hikes Challenge
Hit the trail and take the Wild Hikes Challenge—just hike eight of the designated trails before December 1st to earn a hiking stick and brass tag. Hike on your own, or with a group at one of the guided hikes led by Executive Director Christine Craycroft. “We have more folks taking the Challenge every year, including young scouts, families...
Ground Water Monitoring Presentation
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs and JD Environmental Consulting, LLC are pleased to invite the public to a presentation of the 2012 Baseline Report for the Village of Garrettsville’s Ground Water Monitoring Program. The presentation will be given in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall at 8213 High Street in Garrettsville at 7:30 p.m. on...
Escape to the Daybreak Lavender Farm
Streetsboro - Ever dream of escaping to tranquility in a lush field of aromatic lavender? Did you think you had to travel to Provence, in France, or to some lovely herbal farm on the West Coast? Well, think again! Jody Byrne and her husband, Michael Slyker, founders of DayBreak Lavender Farm in Streetsboro, have been quietly growing lavender here...
Robert E. Lee’s ‘48 Chevy
Holy Mackerel, the South’s gonna rise again, in Hiram! Well, maybe not THAT Robert E. Lee, but never-the-less, Mr. Bob Lee has a 1948 Chevrolet coupe sitting in front of the garage at the white house high on the hill on Rt. 82 coming into Hiram. I saw the roofline—that old ‘40s car roofline—out of the corner of my...
Fun For Youth and Families
With Geauga Park District’s new summer schedule comes a handful of early July programs suitable for children and families alike. On Tuesday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, kids ages 6-8 and 9-11 will have separate adventures during Nature Explorers: Streamlife Safari. The forested stream of Swine Creek Reservation will provide a great environment for them to discover wildlife...
Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met in the Community House in Nelson on Thursday, June 13 to hear from Joe Stamm, whose roots in Nelson Township, and his exploration of them, were the topic of a very interesting evening for the community members gathered there. The three families that were the core of his research were the...
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club Scholarship Winners
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to announce the recipients of the 2013 scholarships. Andrew Ferguson and Sam Pittman were presented with their awards by Mrs. Kathy Wujcik, their former teacher and new Kiwanis member, at the May 28 senior assembly at the high school. Club members on the scholarship committee unanimously voted for these two deserving students after comparing...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians have sent Laura Wilburn, Joseph Miranda and Britney Collins to the annual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly) at Baldwin-Wallace, sponsored by the local club and others in the district. The young people were drawn from Garfield HS and Windham HS and should return with many ideas and experiences to enrich their schools and communities...just like Rotary! The group...
Mantua Historical Society Hosts Garfield
Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society hosted General James A. Garfield, portrayed by Wayne Enders, on Sunday, June 9th, at the Mantua Center Christian Church. Mr. Enders (pictured) had clothes made especially for him that replicated Garfield’s. Before becoming a general, James A. Garfield was a minister, who actually preached in this same church. The topic for the evening...
Sizzling, Sensational Musical RENT Opens July 5
Aurora - RENT, the sensational rock musical about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today opens at 8 pm July 5 for a seven-show run Fridays and Saturdays through July 20 and Monday July 15 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. Winner of the Tony Award for “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama,...
PSWCD Announces Contest Winners
Nearly 900 fifth grade students from across Portage County participated in the 2013 Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Portage Soil & Water Conservation District (PSWCD). Six winners were chosen from eight schools for the annual poster contest, which was sponsored by PSWCD and the Garden Clubs of Portage County to commemorate National Soil & Water Stewardship Week. The theme...
Two Local Heroes Will Run Garrettsville SummerFest’s 5K
Garrettsville SummerFest’s 5K for Cancer will have two very special guests at this year’s race on June 30, 2013. The two guests are considered local heroes and are not only running the race but also will be on hand for a meet and greet session before the race. The local heroes are cancer survivor Amanda Joy Hall and 2012...
Dr. Justin Yun joins Dental Associates of Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Dr. Charles Verbanic and Dr. Scott Werner are proud to welcome their new associate, Dr. Justin Yun. Dr. Yun is looking forward to creating a comfortable environment for his patients and having them enjoy the experience of getting involved in their dental treatment. He is excited about being mentored at Dental Associates of Newton Falls. Justin...
Kiwanis is On-line!
Newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis Club announces its new website. Members are happy to share news of our events and volunteer work in the community. The site also links to Kiwanis International, UNICEF, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, and to our upcoming Labor Day 4-mile race / or 2-mile walk, which benefits the Senior Citizen Van program. Set the...
WFVD Outsourced Dispatch Service Up and Running
Windham - The WVFD Joint Fire Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2013 with all board members and fiscal officer in attendance. The board approved the minutes, bank reconciliation and expenditures. The board voted to ratify the amended contract with Ravenna City Dispatching Services. Fire Chief Iwanyckyj reported that since the switch on May 29, 2013,...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At a recent Mantua Village Council meeting, Mayor Linda Clark announced that Council has selected Steve Chapman as Mantua Village Zoning Inspector. The position was vacant since the death of the previous Inspector, John Vechery, in late December 2012. Mr. Chapman resides in Ravenna, but has roots in the Mantua community as the co-owner of both the...
Crestwood District Financial News
Mantua - At a recent School Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved the Five-Year Forecast for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2013 through 2017. Crestwood District Treasurer, Jill Rowe, proposed the forecast. In calculating the Forecast, Ms. Rowe made several assumptions based on the current state of the economy. First, the District does not anticipate increased revenue resulting...
Vendor Spaces Available at “Tree-Mendous” Flea Market
Turn your trash into someone else’s treasure and put a little cash in your own pocket. Booth spaces are still available at the Annual “Treasure Among the Trees” Flea Market. Outdoor spaces, the size of two parking spaces, can be reserved for $25.00 or an 8-foot picnic table under the shelter for $15.00. To purchase your spot, call Teresa...
Free Water Well Monitoring
On June 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. (fourth Monday of every month) Concerned Citizens Ohio/Hiram will offer free monthly private water well monitoring using Sierra Club meters to test for “indicators” of water quality in the Community Room (downstairs) of the Hiram Christian Church, 6868 Wakefield Road, Hiram, OH 44234 (corner of State Routes 700, 82, 305). For accurate...
A New Era: A New Superintendent for JAG Schools
Garrettsville - June 13, 2013 marked the beginning of a new era for James A. Garfield Schools. After 22 years under the leadership of Charles Klamer, the JAG Board of Education hired a new superintendent: Ted Lysiak of Garrettsville. Lysiak was formerly Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Euclid Schools since 2011. A member of JAG PTO, he is also...
Saturday in the Country in Burton Village
Burton - Come and spend a Saturday in the Country in Burton Village. The last Saturday of June through September, the beautiful Burton Square will be filled with crafters, artisans, antiques, collectables, farmers’ market, and Amish bake sale. This is not a flea market, it is an upscale event and there will be no yard sale items. Each Saturday...
Soap Box Derby Winners To Advance To Akron
Mantua - The Portage County Soap Box Derby race was held on Saturday, June 15 in Mantua. Forty-three racers competed in three race divisions resulting in three first place winners who will compete at the First Energy All American Derby race in July. In the Stock Division, brothers Stephen and Matt Adkins battled each other throughout the race and met...
Library Foundation Seeks Chapman Award Nominations
The Geauga County Library Foundation is currently accepting nominations for its 2013 Chapman Award. This yearly recognition is bestowed upon a special individual (or group of individuals) whose deeds have promoted the enjoyment and value of books and reading and whose involvement has directly benefitted the Geauga County community. The prestigious Chapman Award, inspired and named after the late Mrs....
Mantua Olympian to Run the Melana Memorial Race at SummerFest
Would you like to run a race with an Olympic athlete? Now is your chance! Mantua Native Bridget Franek, a member of the United States 2012 Olympic Team will join in the fun and run in the Melana Memorial 5K/1 mile Walk/ Run Race at SummerFest this year on June 20, 2013. Franek, a member of 2012 London Olympics...
Maplewood Career Center Celebrates GED Graduation
Ravenna - The smell of angel wing begonias and pride filled the air at the Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) GED graduation on Thursday, June 6, 2013. The room filled up with approximately 250 guests as they witnessed the 2013 GED graduates walk down the aisle to “Pomp and Circumstance.” Doris Schoning, Coordinator...
