2013 Election Results
Issue 1 - Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities Renewal Tax Levy – 2 Mills Issue 2 - Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities Renewal Tax Levy – 0.9 Mill Issue 3 - Portage County Mental Health & Recovery Board Renewal Tax Levy – 1 Mill Issue 15 - Mantua-Shalersville Fire District Renewal Tax Levy – 2.99 Mills School Boards Crestwood LSD David A. Becker Norman...
A Campus of Excellence
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Schools recently submitted an application to the Ohio Department of Education to create a “Campus of Excellence” through a newly established Straight A Fund. The project would cost $5 million and be funded 100% by grant dollars that would never have to be paid back. The project is very extensive and includes moving...
End of an Era
Garrettsville - Evonne Fox waits on Scott Russell, who was the last customer served at the Garrettsville Hardware “Do It Best” franchise. The hardware store re-opened on October 21 as Garrettsville Ace Hardware.
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - In light of many questions regarding expenditures of the Township’s finances, Township Fiscal Officer Marie Stehli shared a spreadsheet she developed to clearly show what has been spent on the Mantua Center school building. She made copies available to those in attendance, and requested that it be added to the township’s website, mantuatownshipohio.gov. In other news,...
Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on Monday, October 21 in the historic Mott Building, Main St. , Garrettsville to pursue its usual business. This included : • Enthusiastic thanks to Damaris Peters Pike for the contribution resulting from her recent presentation (with Jack Warren) “The Garfields—An Ohio Presidential Couple” , with the sponsorship of Ohio Health Benefits, LLC •...
Can You See Excellence In Action?
Our students are amazing. Academically they perform at levels that exceed expectations. For example, our third grade math scores were third highest in Northeast Ohio (96.6%). Our high school students showed improvements in all five areas of the Ohio Graduation Test, and this is after they were already scoring above 90% in all areas! This excellence does not stop...
Newton Township Cemetery Association News
Newton Twp. - The Newton Township Cemetery Association is continuing to record cemetery gravestones until inclement weather in the seven cemeteries of Newton Township. Information from this project is being compiled in a data base at the Newton Township administration building. Work with the Lutheran and Wilderson cemeteries is nearing completion. Types of information needed for this project are...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians met in the Hiram College Dining Hall on October 21, 2013 to hear from District 6630 Governor Bob Johnson of the Middlefield-Burton Rotary Club; Assistant Governor George Schumacher of the Aurora Rotary Club was also in attendance. They made announcements of events upcoming on November 3 at Doogans in Aurora and on November 9 at the DoubleTree...
Windham Expresses Their Love for Maruf
Windham - It was a “Make a Difference Day” like no other in Windham, this past Saturday. It was a cold, blustery fall day, but that did not deter 200-plus folks from coming out to express their love and appreciation for Maruf Awad, owner of the local Sparkle Market in Windham. Instead of doing something specific for the community...
Robinson Hospice Volunteers honored
Ravenna - On October 2, Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice volunteers were honored for their dedication and service to Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice and the Portage County community. The annual event, held at the Ravenna Elks Lodge, celebrated those who are committed to serving individuals and families in hospice care. Robinson Hospice Volunteers are an integral part of a...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the start of the meeting, a representative from the Hiram Parks Board, Susan Merrill, informed council of a meeting that will be held on November 13th from 7 to 9 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a venue for area businesses and residents to discuss suggestions for development of the five-acre park space...
Did You Catch It? Bi-Annual Business Showcase a Success!
Did you catch the tunes by the Tuba Troubadours? They were the trio pumping out classy tunes in a lower register to keep up the festive mood at the Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce 11th Biennial Business showcase, held in the James A. Garfield High School gymnasium on Thursday, October 16. Senior Mike Ebie, band director Theo Cebulla and senior Dan...
‘Walkable Neighborhood’ comes to Garrettsville
Garrettsville - Are you wondering what is a ‘walkable neighborhood’? If you Google the term, it is broadly defined as a community that is a desirable place to live, work, learn, worship and play. It fosters smart growth because goods (such as housing, offices, and retail) and services (such as transportation, schools, libraries) are located within an easy and...
Residents Question Batwing Mower Purchase
Nelson Twp - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the Community House on October 16, 2013 with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. A representative from the Outspoken Wheelman Bike Club was in attendance and thanked the trustees for allowing the club to use the township garage for the North East Ohio Century Bike...
Fabulous Freebie!
Another Fabulous Freebie from the Hiram Community Trust and the Hiram College Music Department: On Friday, October 25, hammered dulcimer virtuoso Tina Bergmann and string bassist Bryan Thomas will present a free concert in the Frohring Recital Hall at 7:30p.m. The much-acclaimed duo are Ohio-based folk artists performing an eclectic repertoire of traditional American, Celtic and South American music. Pete Seeger—you...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary is on the move to sponsor another Rotary Youth Exchange candidate. Rachel Schwan is beginning her trip through the required protocols and papers to reach her goal of spending her senior year abroad. Carol Donley is the club liaison for the undertaking. The trash pick-up for St. Rte 82 between Garrettsville and Hiram is on hold. The District Governor...
Literary Music Club News
On October 9th the monthly meeting of the Literary Music Club (LMC) was held. Although the weather was nice, we didn’t have a good turnout. Come on, ladies, we need all the members to attend. Our hostesses were Mary Ann Leggett and Alma Jones. Thanks ladies, it was a good job. September was our lunch out; it was held...
Varsity Gold Team Advances To Championships
Congratulations to the Varsity Gold Youth Football team who finished their regular season 7-0 after defeating Streetsboro Gold 21-6 last Sunday. The boys will play their championship game -- the Super Bowl -- at the JAG Stadium this Saturday night at 7 pm. Everyone is invited to watch these boys battle for the championship. Good Luck G-Men!!
Nelson United Methodist Church Hosts Missionary from Peru
Nelson Twp. - Last Sunday, during their morning worship service, Nelson United Methodist Church (NUMC) hosted Chris Charvat, a missionary who serves in Peru. Charvat, a former Garfield school bus driver now spends most of the year serving those in Peru. She does return to Garrettsville periodically to see family and friends and to take care of personal business. A...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the start of the meeting, Mayor Linda Clark welcomed James Carrozzi, an auxiliary officer who recently joined the village police department. Carrozzi is a Ravenna resident who graduated from the Academy at Kent State University in June of this year. Next, the Mayor reported that Congressman Joyce’s visit to tour several local businesses previously scheduled for...
US Figure Skating 2013 National Solo Dance Series Championship Winner
Newton Falls - Julianna Stanley of Newton Falls Placed 2nd (Silver Medal Winner) in the US Figure Skating 2013 National Solo Dance Series Championship. The competition was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julianna competed against the top six skaters from each of the three regions. All of the seven Ice dance levels competed for Medals that were given to...
“Bidding” Farewell to Geauga SWCD’s 2013 Decorated Rain Barrels… Last Chance to Place your Bids!
The 2013 Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign auction is winding down, but there are still two ways you can place bids on these beautiful rain barrels that local artists and groups have creatively painted for this water conservation initiative! First, you can view all nine available rain barrels and place bids now through...
Century Village Museum’s Apple Butter Festival celebrates 65 years
Burton – Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum will host one of the region’s most beloved autumn traditions with the 65th annual Apple Butter Festival Oct. 12-13. Since 1948, the old-fashioned harvest festival has welcomed visitors to spend the day on the grounds of Century Village with the smell of wood fires and hot apple butter on the breeze...
Issue 3 will continue mental health and recovery services for Portage residents
Portage County - Portage County residents have several county level agencies which provide health services that improve the quality of life for individuals, families and our communities as a whole. The differences among these agencies are distinct but at times the similarity in our names leave voters thinking to themselves, “Didn’t I just vote on that issue?” The Mental Health...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - As of September 1st, Kate Rogers has been hired as Administrative Services Officer. In this role, she will report to Clerk-Treasurer/Fiscal Officer Jenny August; in addition, Ms. Rogers will also work to process water and sewer billing with Village Administrator David Akerley. Rogers is a Mantua Village resident with a background in tax work. In his monthly report,...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians met September 30 in the Hiram College Dining Hall to make the acquaintance of a prospective foreign exchange student. Rachel Schwan and her mother, Lisa Schwan, came, hopeful of gaining the group’s support for participation in the Rotary International Student Exchange program. Rachel expressed an interest in Iceland as her first choice but would be amenable...
Nelson Trustees News
Following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, trustee Tom Matota opened the floor to those present. Jacob Seinc of Scout Troop 465 presented the trustees with updates on his Eagle Scout project (the cleaning and restoration of the Pixley Park hiking trail). Seinc has revised his plan to trade off the mulching of the trail with the construction...
The Chest Pain Center at UH Geauga Medical Center offers cardiovascular interventions close to home
Geauga County – Forty-nine-year-old Daniel Sturm of Burton was at work when he began experiencing strange symptoms. “I was sick to my stomach, I was feeling pressure on my chest, and my jaw and right arm were hurting,” says Mr. Sturm, who thought the humid July weather was the cause. The next day, he mowed his lawn and went...
Robinson Memorial hosts National Medication “Take Back” Initiative
Ravenna - In collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Robinson Memorial Hospital is providing a one-day opportunity for the public to safely dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs and other medications on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10 am - 2 pm in the parking lot of the Robinson Medical Arts Building, 6847 North Chestnut St,...
Windham Students Participate in Tinker Tour
Windham - Students at Windham High School recently had the opportunity to meet the student free speech advocate that virtually all high school Government and US History students cite as a landmark case. Mary Beth Tinker was the lead plaintiff in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District. Ms. Tinker, siblings and classmates were suspended for wearing...
