James H. Barrow Biological Field Station at Hiram College offers Summer Camp Programs
The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to offer a number of summer camps for a variety of ages. All camps will be held at the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station, 11305 Wheeler Rd. Garrettsville, Ohio. Camp Programs Include: Friday Bio-Buddies (2.5-5 yrs): Explore water & nature with an adult (Getting Little Feet Wet program). Fridays, June 7,...
Red Devils track sweeps CVC Valley Division championship
Adjusting to life in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division has not been easy for the Crestwood Red Devils’ track team but they have finally found their footing when the boys’ and girls teams swept the CVC Valley Division championship, with the boys recording 146 points and the girls scoring 149 points last Thursday at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium...
Grant Redeker sworn-in as village’s newest Police Officer
In attendance at the May 8th Garrettsville Village Council meeting were Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Mark Brady; also present were village solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty. Prior to the business portion of the meeting. Mayor Patrick swore in officer Grant Redeker, a full-time police officer hired...
Rocket girls place third, Rocket boys finish in fourth at MAC championship
Streetsboro Rockets’ track coach Robb Kidd says he was not going to make any judgements about his team based on how many points they scored at the Metro Athletic Conference meet but rather by the times they recorded last week at Woodridge High School in Peninsula. Although the Rocket girls placed third by scoring 89.50 points and the boys...
Aurora’s Cannata repeats as Division I district tennis qualifier
The depth of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I Solon sectional tennis tournament may have gotten deeper but Aurora senior Vincent Cannata was ready for the competition. Cannata earned a berth to the Division I district tournament for the second consecutive year when he finished in third place by going 4-1 last week at Solon Community Park. “I...
Greenmen softball shuts out Quakers to record perfect home record
The Aurora Greenmen softball team had a lot of things on their list they wanted to accomplish before the season started but one item was not having a season with a perfect home record. The Greenmen achieved another milestone it dominated Salem 10-0 the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Northeast 1 sectional championship to finish with an...
Aurora girls track finishes as runners-up, boys place third at SLAC championship
Fueled by their underclassmen, the Aurora Greenmen track team finished their regular season with a series of record-setting performances at the Suburban League American Conference championship. The girls were runners-up with 135 points and the boys finished in third place, scoring 110 points last Wednesday evening at Tallmadge High School. “It was real close,” Greenmen girls’ Coach Greg Cicero said...
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Badger boys volleyball sweeps NDCL out of playoffs
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team understood that they needed to not mess around when they played against Geauga County rival Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Region 7 quarterfinal last Thursday evening. Berkshire swept its Geauga County rivals 25-10, 25-15 and 25-20 in Burton. “NDCL is a good team and has a lot...
Hiram Village Plans Summer Event Series
The Village of Hiram plans to help residents enjoy the summer months with a variety of events and activities hosted by the newly organized Recreation & Park Board. The first event took place on Friday, May 3rd at the Hiram College stadium. That evening, the academy award nominated film ‘Barbie’ was screened on the stadium scoreboard. The event was free,...
Streetsboro softball stays resilient but falls to Akron Springfield
The Streetsboro Rockets softball team has developed a lot of positive traits this season but one thing they have still struggled to overcome is getting off to a slow start. That trend continued when the Rockets lost 11-5 to Metro Athletic Conference rival Akron Springfield last Saturday afternoon at Veterans Field. “That has been our Achilles all year,” said Coach...
Highlights from the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club’s May 6, 2024 meeting was characterized by engaging discussions covering a range of topics. These included plans for the upcoming presentation of the G-H Rotary Scholarship at the Garfield Senior recognition night on May 13, ongoing efforts to recruit players, workers, and sponsors for the Rotary Golf Outing scheduled for June 21 (with forthcoming distribution...
Township Board of Trustees introduces Disaster Relief Fund
The Windham Township Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting last Thursday evening at Windham’s Town Hall. Most of the discussion centered around creation of The Portage Disaster Relief Fund. “Right before the incident happened, we established a partnership and formalized the Portage County disaster relief fund,” Portage County Emergency Management Agency Director Ryan Shackelford said. “That was out...
Harmonious Beginnings: Nurturing Young Musicians with Mini Music Makers
We all have favorite musicians. Regardless of the genre, music touches us all in some way. Have you ever wondered how that musician became so good? Many people say, ‘You have talent,’ others say it is ‘lots and lots of practice.’ Perhaps some combination? No matter your thoughts on this debate, if you are looking to foster a growing...
Huskies track edges Hornets, Huskie girls fall to Hornets
The Cardinal Huskies’ track team may be small in numbers but all it has taken is for a few good athletes to propel the team forward. The Huskies split a dual meet against Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division Kirtland, with the boys winning 66-51 but the girls losing 96-29 last Thursday evening at Wilson Stadium. “It was a good experience...
Aurora softball strikes fast in rebounding victory against Green
Throughout this season, the Aurora Greenmen softball team has conquered almost every hurdle they have face. The one hurdle they hadn’t faced was how to respond after a loss, but they crossed that item off their list when they overpowered Green 10-2 last Saturday afternoon in Uniontown. “It was a long week,” noted Coach Sam Petrash. “We said we have...
Ravens tennis takes fourth at MAC tournament
Even with a young team, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ tennis team’s perseverance continued to propel them to success. The Ravens finished in fourth place at the Metro Athletic Conference tournament by scoring 27 points last Wednesday at Ravenna High School. “We still have new players and relied heavily on our singles players to help us get a lot of points...
Laura Hebert Announces Decision Not to Renew Contract as Superintendent of Ravenna School District
Laura Hebert, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Ravenna School District (RSD), has announced her decision not to renew her contract upon its expiration on July 31, 2024. Dr. Hebert cited her desire to transition into "semi-retirement" after 38 years in education, coupled with five years in the business sector. During her tenure as Superintendent, Dr. Hebert led initiatives that propelled the...
The Streetsboro Sportsman Association presents “Women on Target” event
Ladies, mark your calendars for the annual “Women On Target” event hosted by the Streetsboro Sportsman Association on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at 11280 Bloom Road. This inclusive event welcomes ladies aged 8 and above, offering a unique opportunity to learn rifle and pistol shooting in a safe and supportive environment. From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with registration...
Terriers softball splits double-header against Fighting Scots
According to Hiram Terriers’ softball coach Shannon Schaub, her squad is seeing the ball as well as anyone in the North Coast Athletic Conference now. The Terriers secured the third seed in the NCAC tournament when they split a double-header against conference rival the College of Wooster, winning the first game 8-0 and losing the second one 6-4 last...
Parkman 55+ Seniors Group making a bus trip to Sugarcreek
Join us on Thursday, August 1 for an enriching experience with Parkman 55+ Seniors Bus Trip. We’re embarking on a journey to the Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek, OH to witness the inspiring production of “Ruth.” This captivating story of second chances follows the extraordinary journey of a woman whose unwavering faith in God sets off a series of...
Board of Public Affairs News
The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs convened for its April meeting last month. Presided over by Board President Ed Maresh, the meeting commenced at 6:30 p.m. and was attended by Board Members Michael Sherer and Ben Coll, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, and Fiscal Officer Donna Love. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting...
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Your Library Offers More than Just Books
If you use your local library to check out the latest books, DVDs, and audiobooks, then good for you! But did you know that the library offers so much more than that? Even more than public computers, the opportunity to send faxes and make copies. Your library also provides a variety of programs and classes at no charge. Here’s...
Glass Act Stained Glass Studio celebrates one-year anniversary
What a great year it has been for the Glass Act Stained Glass and Art Studio. Just last year, owner and artist Ron Stoner was looking for his own location, someplace he could modify to fit his unique vision. Lots of room, charming building, lots of parking, a place to socialize as well as to learn a craft. His...
Portage County DD Limitless Art Show continues to expand
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but for the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities, it is easy to give each piece of art submitted to the Portage County DD Limitless Art Show a stamp of approval. In its continuing effort to provide support to those with developmental disabilities, the social service organization based in...
G-H Rotary News
At the April 29, 2024 meeting, new member Renee Walker issued invitations to Garrettsville–Hiram Rotary Club for an Open House at Inn at the Pines on May 23 featuring hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, networking and campus tours. All are welcome. The principal topics of discussion at the meeting included the meeting on Wednesday for the Golf Outing planning, the Mural Design...
Rocket boys track repeat as Mogadore Invite champs, girls finish as runners-up
The Streetsboro Rockets’ track team has been itching to go since the season started but have been held back by poor weather. The Rockets finally got off the launchpad at the Mogadore Wildcat Invitational when the boys repeated as champions by scoring 163 points and the girls took second place with 108 points last Friday. “It was a perfect day,”...
Paul Newman recognized for service at Maple Syrup Hall of Fame Breakfast
If you are a Geauga County resident maple syrup flows in your veins. On April 20, the yearly Maple Syrup Hall of Fame breakfast, Rotarian Paul Newman was recognized for his four decades of service to the Maple Festival held yearly in Chardon, Ohio in the month of April. Paul has served in multiple positions in the organizing and...
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