Hiram Village News
Hiram - This year the Hiram Village Spring Clean- up at the curb is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2013. Old tire drop off from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the gravel parking lot just south of the Rosser Village Building will take place on that day as well. Curbside brush pick up will be on or about the last...
Fourth Annual PTO Chess Tournament Winners
Garrettsville - Sarah Bittence and Michael Baczkowski (pictured above) won their respective divisions for the annual 4th grade PTO chess tournament (pictures below). Congratulations to them both! The tournament was held over their lunch break for several weeks, and they recently competed in the finals. For the boys division, Michael Baczkowski defeated Luke Porter in the final match. For the...
Nelson Residents Outraged over Trustee’s Comments
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The trustees approved the minutes and expenditures. They also signed cemetery deeds. Mr. David Finney presented a letter from their insurance company, Ohio Township Association Risk Management Authority (OTARMA) questioning some items the township didn’t list on their policy....
Hangin’ with the Literati…or just hangin’?
Cool event in Hudson recently. The Hudson Library and Historical Society--in their amazing facility in back of Off Main (It really IS off Main St.) entertained a whole slew of Ohio authors, who proved to be pretty amazing in their own right. Straight ahead from the entrance was the section for writers who aimed their works at the younger...
Crestwood High School Honor Roll – 3rd Grading Period
3.5+ SENIORS Sara Amport, Kathleen Bailey, Kelly Baker, Madeline Becker, Nichole Bencie, Courtney Berish, Katie Bretland, Stephanie Bruce, Gabrielle Caddell, Victoria Chiller, Emma Cline, Mallory Czuchra, David Defer, Brittany Donell, Kira Edic, Mckenzie Faust, Tyler Fear, Ryan Fedor, Brett Fisher, Jacob Graves, Allyson Groves, Joshua Gula, Gina Harmon, Jenna Head, Tara Hilverding, Sally Hoffman, Francis Hosey *, Cassandra Hunter *,...
Crestwood District News
Mantua - Narrowing down the playing field in just a few short months from forty-seven applicants to just one, the Crestwood School Board has hired David Toth, (currently the principal at West Geauga High School), as Crestwood’s new School Superintendent. Retiring Superintendent Joe Iacano stated, “I wish David the best. He is coming to an excellent district that already...
Relay for Life Brings Big Hope for Survivors
Hiram - Less than twenty-four hours after we enjoyed temperatures in the upper 70s, teams of students, faculty, staff and community members walked amid blowing rain and snow last Friday night at the Charles A. Henry Field track at Hiram College in honor of cancer victims and survivors. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, it didn’t dampen the celebratory mood...
Fairy Gardens Under Construction
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Library recently held a “Create Your Own Fairy Garden” children’s program. Children were invited to create a fairy garden with their own style. Check with the Garrettsville Library for information about upcoming programs. Visit Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org to learn about other programs and services. The Garrettsville Library, located at 10482 South...
Master Gardeners of Summit County “Tour of Gardens”
Spring is here and area gardeners are preparing for this summer’s tour, Garden Spaces for Everyday Living. The 13th Annual Master Gardeners of Summit County Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. They will be available for $15 at Donzell’s Flower and Garden...
Windham Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
Grade Six - Nathan Carpenter, Garrett Cogar, Josh Forsythe, Zowie Hood, Cody Hostetler, Payton Justham, Nicholas Lewis, Phillip Maiorca, Mackenzie McLean, Ashley Sheesley, Rebekah Stout, Isabella Warrick, Joseph Zdunczyk Grade Seven - Claire Alderman, Lauren Beckwith, Justin Collins, Talina Cooper, Sabrina Garl, Michael Gearhart, Deidra Hankins, Samantha Joan, Miranda Jones, Kelsey Knoll, Tim Murton, Summer Nadiak, Tim O’Connor, Eric Park,...
WVFD Finds Dispatch Provider
Windham - The originally scheduled WVFD Fire Board meeting for April 11, 2013 was postponed until April 18, 2013. The postponement was done to allow more time to research dispatching options. After researching their options, the WVFD Fire Board has decided to use Ravenna City Dispatching starting June 1, 2013. Captain David Rarrich from Ravenna City Dispatching Services presented...
Geauga Consumer Connection Show Offers Consumer Favorites
Middlefield - Consumers can indulge in two of their favorite hobbies at the Geauga Consumer Connection show: eating and shopping. And all for FREE. This popular show, scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Market on Nauvoo Road, features scores of Geauga County businesses sampling and selling their products and services. One of more...
Pancake Breakfast a Success
Hiram - On April 20th the Hiram Police Department held a pancake breakfast fund raiser for the “Shop with a Cop” program. The event was a success in that $992.55 was raised for the program. The “Shop with a Cop” program provides Hiram/Garrettsville/Mantua area children, and their families, the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season. The program is designed...
Stirring Up Success: Pasta House Thrives in Garrettsville
Garrettsville – After four months of outstanding support from the community, Garrettsville’s latest culinary destination—The Pasta House—is serving up extended hours and a bevy of exciting new entrees this spring. Following months of dividing their time between their Italian Garden franchise, and The Pasta House, mother and son team Sherry and Jeremy Quiggle announced over the weekend that they would...
Berkshire Jr/Sr High School Honor/Merit Roll – Third Grading Period
Seventh Grade Honor Roll Karsten Bergmeier, Aiden Burkley, Jeffrey Burnett, Logan Byler*, Alexis Caponi*, Alli Dingman, Natalie Girolamo, Catherine Lillibridge, Hailey Long*, Asya Martin, Samuel Martinjako, Max McClintock, Christopher Morgret, Amy Pfiester, Richard Reed*, Nicholas Romask*, Ian Semler, Jack Squire*, Amber Taraska, McKenna Tucek, Emily Young Seventh Grade Merit Roll Zachary Budin, Seth Byler, Dylan Carroll, Megan Casalandra, Ryan George, Sadie Hopkins,...
James A Garfield Honor Roll – Third Grading Period
Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth Grade- Noah Baker, Cody Leasure, Trystan Gedeon, Kylie Greenberg, Ashley Carey, Carissa Lininger, Paige Marek, Hailey Davis, Grace Edwards, Austin Lysiak, Grace Mills, Sydney Woolard, Sommer Bourne, Jason Schaefer, Shawn Barber, Faith Mills, Matthew Kane, Mycah Pinson, Kaila Bloom, Emma Evitts, Layla Jordan, Colin Lucas, Lucas Neikirk, Stephanie Popek, Isaac Trickett, Stephen Miller, Alexus Rice,...
Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society meeting on April 15 hosted two guests--Jim Shank, who brought information on the county’s revolving loan fund (terms and requirements for projects) and Tommie Jo Marsilio, county commissioner, offering similar commentary on possible undertakings involving county support. Re-roofing of the Mott Building and the preservation of the Foote property (Pauls’ grist mill location)...
Garrettsville Bookstore Hosts Local Author
Garrettsville - Local author Sharon R. Hunter will be at the Village Bookstore, 8140 Main Street in Garrettsville on Saturday, May 11th from 1 - 3pm to sign copies of her romance novel, “The Rancher’s Wife.” In the contemporary romance, city bred, executive chef, Aubrey Hunter, meets rugged sun-drenched ranch owner, Nic Ravenwood. After a whirlwind romance he presents her...
Tiger Cubs Help Food Pantry
Nelson Twp. - Nine Tiger Cub Scouts and their leader Jason Bates visited the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) to lend a helping hand and to learn how NGCC helps those in need in our community. Each Tiger Cub brought a bag of groceries with them to donate to the pantry. Pantry Volunteer Dan Dolan showed the boys how...
Plans to save Garrettsville’s historic feed mill riddled with roadblocks
Garrettsville – Representatives from the James A. Garfield Historical Society and all three Portage County Commissioners, Kathleen Chandler, Maureen Fredrick, Tommie Jo Marsilio, were present at the last regularly scheduled Village Council meeting held April 10, to present their ideas on the old Paul’s Feed Mill building at the east end of downtown and elicit cooperation and support from...
Changing of the Guards for the Garfield Band Boosters
Garrettsville - It was a changing of the guard so to speak, as the James. A Garfield (JAG) Band Boosters elected new officers for the 2013-2014 year. The new president is Sherry Jones, Vice President of Uniforms -Robin Wadkins, Vice President of fundraising - Kim Hoffman, Secretary- Shelley Everett, and Treasurer - Kim Curry. Band Director Mr. Cebulla reported that...
Once more, with feeling. . .
Garrettsville - Two more distinguished alumni are set to enter the James A. Garfield Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 27. Tickets for the dinner and the presentation are still available by contacting Sheri Johnson at 330-527-5384. This year’s honorees are Mark Manno, ‘74 and Martin Paul, ’61. Mark was the classic, understated but highly-appreciated athlete in his years of participation...
Crestwood Board of Education to Hire New Superintendent
Mantua - Crestwood Board of Education will complete its superintendent search tonight at a special board meeting at 6 p.m. when it is expected to approve the appointment of Mr. David Toth. A community welcome and reception will immediately follow. Mr. Toth is currently the principal of West Geauga High School and will replace retiring Superintendent, Joe Iacano, Aug. 1,...
Rotary Variety Show Coming April 20th
Mantua - The Rotary Club of Mantua will present its traditional Variety Show, showcasing local talent with additional performers from Hiram College and relatives and frien ds of local residents. Several favorites will return, including Bob Stehli, Char and Jena Head and Heather Ristau. A well-known local musician, Steve Vanderink, will be joining the entertainers this year. The show...
Silver Creek Garden Club News
The Silver Creek Garden Club met on March 27th at the home of Jeanne Payne where artist Christine French taught a class on making beach glass jewelry. Their next meeting on Wed. April 24th at 1:00 p.m. will be hosted by Marie Elium and Colleen Steele. Kathy Hanratty, the president of the Native Plant Society of N.E. Ohio and...
RMH to Participate in Disaster Drill
Ravenna - On April 25, 2013, Robinson Memorial Hospital will participate in a disaster exercise conducted by the Northeast Central Ohio Regional Disaster Planning Consortium (NECO). Disaster exercises or mock drills are held annually to test the plans and response processes of participating hospitals and emergency management agencies. This year’s exercise will stage a disaster that impacts 13 surrounding...
VROOM! VROOM! VROOM!
Garrettsville - It’s that time again. James A.Garfield High School’s Academic Challenge team, the Quiz Masters, will once again be sponsoring their fund-raising event, Machine-O-Mania/ Touch-A-Truck, at the Garfield parking area on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 to 3:00. It’s a chance for kids of all ages to see the big machines that drive by every day “up close and...
Dam Safety Presentation
Geauga County - If you own a regulated dam on your property, or know someone who does, you will be interested in attending a meeting on dam safety, liability, and planning for the future. Dam owners, public safety officials, and community leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:00 –...
“HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT” Designed to Shock Parents into Awareness
Garrettsville - Don’t get caught with your head in the sand. Parents have often been accused of being out of touch or naive when it comes to their children’s (mis)behavior. Here’s your chance to either redeem yourself or to get a rude awakening. Looks can be deceiving. Don’t be fooled. This is the message of “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a...
Windham High School Band Marches at Disney
Windham - After a year of planning and fundraising, the Windham High School Band made the trek to Florida over spring break for a once - in-a-lifetime experience, to march at Disney World in Orlando. The students began raising funds for the trip over a year ago and had some help from donations and area sponsors. The trip cost...
