Mantua Township Happenings
Mantua Twp. - At the recent Mantua Township trustees’ meeting, Zoning Inspector John Dickey recommended that the trustees consider passing a resolution covering residential nuisances including abandoned vehicles, property upkeep, and the like, as many area Townships have done. He shared this recommendation with the Township’s legal council, who will investigate for potential consideration by the Trustees. In addition,...
Nelson Township Trustee Meeting News
Nelson Twp. - Calling the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, Chairman Tom Matota opened the floor to those in attendance. A resident from Kyle Road was present to ask whether Dave Finney had been able to find information regarding cable service contracts within the township. The resident mentioned that SuddenLink (one of two providers in the township) continues...
Scout Completes Eagle Project for Community Ambulance
Garrettsville - Kyle Angermeier from Boys Scout Troop 4062 in Garrettsville recently completed his Eagle Scout Project for Community Ambulance. The idea was formed two years ago, when, Community Ambulance’s Chief Chris Sanchez presented the need for a new sign to the troop, and Kyle decided that he wanted to do this for his Eagle Scout Project. An Eagle...
Disaster Preparedness Month: Obamacare Revolutionizing the Role of EMS
We know Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as the local firefighters, volunteer rescue personnel and regional ambulance transport services that respond to car accidents, at-home mishaps, heart attacks, strokes and other medical emergencies in public places. EMS responds when we call 9-1-1, provides preliminary medical care while en route to the hospital, then leaves us in the hands of...
Hiram Township Happenings
Hiram Twp. - Chairperson Kathy Schulda reported that she received calls from Township residents reporting that they saw brine trucks dumping into a township river. Ms. Schulda immediately reported this to both the Portage County Sheriff’s office, and to Akron Water Works. When the Sheriff’s office arrived at the scene, trucks were no longer present. As of the Township...
Big Brothers & Sisters Raffle Winner
Ravenna - The drawing for the Big Brothers & Sisters $10,000 Give Away was held on Saturday September 7, at the Kent State University football game. Because all 200 tickets were not sold, it was a 50/50 raffle with the winner and the agency each receiving $1850. And the lucky winner was…ticket #55, Triangle Pharmacy! Big Brothers & Sisters thanks everyone...
Garrrettsville Woman Sews Up Quilting Category at the Fair
The fair isn’t just for kids! Linnette Patrick -- who happens to be the manager of South Wood Apartments and the wife of Garrettsville Mayor Rick Patrick -- swept the quilting category at the Portage County Randolph Fair last month. Linnette brought four of her quilts to the show and came away with four first-place blue ribbons and two purple...
Hiram Hot Rod Car Show Raises $860
Hiram - On August 31 the Hiram Police held a Hot Rod Car Show fund raiser for the "Shop with a Cop" program. The event was well attended and raised $860.00 for the program. "I was astounded by the turn out for the event, it is so nice to see many folks from all around come out and support...
Bluegrass Festival in Newton Falls
General Assembly Church of God at Newton Falls, OH announces its 6th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival. Bands which are currently scheduled to perform are Vertical Limit, Limited Edition and Joe Click & Family. Well-known local bluegrass personality, Charlie Lape has volunteered his time to emcee the event. The Festival will be held at the Newton Falls Community Center located...
Pipeline Workshop: Pitfalls and Protections: A Workshop sponsored by Concerned Citizens Ohio
Main Presenter: Sean Kelly, Attorney: Legal Issues with Pipelines Secondary Information: Citizens' Self-Protection Plan Time: 7:30-9:00 P.M. Thursday Evening, Sept. 19, 2013 Where: 9052 State Route 14, Unit D (The Eagles Meeting Hall--north end of building) Streetsboro, Ohio 44241. The building is directly across Route 14 from K Mart in Streetsboro. The workshop will include legal information about easements, citizens' rights, eminent domain,...
Spotlight On: Book Box Program
Garrettsville - Portage County District Library would like to help educators prepare for the upcoming school year by placing its September service spotlight on its Book Box program. Book Boxes are ideal for classroom teachers or other educators who need multiple copies of the same title. Each Book Box contains 30 books of a title and most contain a...
Shop for a Cause: Yard Sale Benefit to Help Rescue Injured Greyhounds
Garrettsville - Whether you’re simply looking for a great deal, or you’re passionate about rescuing injured greyhound race dogs, you’ll want to attend Freeway’s Greyt Escape Benefit Yard Sale & Raffle at 10555 South Street, 9am-3pm, the weekend of September 19, 20 and 21. Organized by greyhound rescue advocate Diana DiLoreto, 100% of the proceeds from the sale will benefit...
The 900 Coalition Presented “Tools of the Trades”
Garrettsville - Last Saturday, the 900 Coalition presented their second Tools of the Trades. The event was held in the side parking lot of Sky Plaza IGA. It offered many vehicles and large equipment used everyday in various trades. The Tools of the Trades gave one a chance to get an up close view of the vehicles and some...
Rotary Farmers Market Tomato Tasting Contest
Mantua - An old farmer told me once “a life spent in search of the perfect tomato would not be a life wasted” Did you know there are over 7000 varieties of tomatoes? On Saturday August 24th at the Rotary Farmers Market there were 14 different Heirloom tomatoes sliced and ready to be tasted. The two celebrity judges were...
Controlled Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
The ODNR Division of Wildlife invites waterfowl hunters to participate in a special drawing on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 for opportunities to hunt Mogadore Reservoir or Wingfoot Lake. Registration at the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club, 1221 Wingfoot Lake Road, Mogadore, will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the drawing will follow promptly at 6:00 p.m. There is no fee for...
Kirwan Dam will host clean-up of West Branch Lake as part of national program
On Saturday, September 7, volunteers from around Portage and neighboring counties will chip in to help improve West Branch Lake at Michael J. Kirwan Dam’s 4th Annual National Public Lands Day event in celebration of the 20th annual National Public Lands Day, the largest, single-day volunteer event in our country. Participants will be asked to pick up litter throughout the...
Women of Note/ Famed Dames
The first time that Damaris Peters Pike did a one-woman-show was in August of 1988. Twenty-five years later, she has done more than 1050 performances in 10 states and France—as 11 different women! To celebrate this silver anniversary, she will be “giving back” by donating a select series of five performances benefitting local organizations. Here is the schedule: October 3rd**“The...
Celebrate with Spuds
Mantua - Most people mark their 40th anniversary with rubies, but in Mantua, they’ll be celebrating the occasion with potatoes. This year marks the 40th year that the Village holds their annual event dedicated to all things spud, and it’s one year you won’t want to miss. The festival begins on Friday, September 6th at 6 pm with the...
JAG Maintains High Score with New State Grading System
Garrettsville - School districts throughout Ohio finally learned their scores for 2012-2013 according to the new state report cards last week. James A. Garfield School District -- which has achieved Excellent with Distinction for two of the past three years -- maintained high scores for 2012/13 by earning an overall A grade in Progress from the state. JAG Superintendent Ted...
The Old Car Guru on the Hill
Perhaps it’s a quiet little secret of mine. O.K., yes, I occasionally look at………sports cars. Mia Culpa. I am guilty……of occasionally thinking about cars other than bona fide antiques. Actually I have been quietly keeping an eye on Miatas for quite a while—they have been around for some 23 years now. It goes without saying that I have always...
James A Garfield Local Schools Bus Routes
* Route information has been provided by the Garfield Transportation Office. If you have questions, please contact the bus garage at 330-527-4250. BUS #1 HS/MS 6:35 AM Right on S.R. 88, Right on S.R. 303, Right on Asbury 6:50 AM Right on Limeridge 6:55 AM Left on Schustrich, Left on Vaughn, Left on Goodell 6:56 AM Right on Limeridge, Right on Streeter 6:58 AM Right on Limeridge 7:05 AM ...
Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools News
Newton Falls - Tickets are on sale at the Superintendent’s Office located at 909 ½ Milton Blvd., for the upcoming Newton Falls Tiger football season from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm. The cost for reserved season passes for 5 home games will be $40.00. We also have a 10-game pass available for adults to purchase for $50.00, and students...
CHS Band Plans for a Banner Day
Mantua - Throughout its 60-year history, the Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band has had a long tradition of excellence. The band consistently appears at OMEA State Finals and Bands of America Championships, and in 2012 was named Class A Regional Champion at the Pittsburgh & Pontiac Regional Championships. Recently, they have been invited to participate in the Bands of...
School Daze
It’s back. The big yellow buses are on the road. The kids are walking—on or off the sidewalks—to and from school/practice/meetings, detention (It happens)all that stuff. Watch ! No texting (Sexting is absolutely beyond the pale, in more ways than one), no putting on make-up, no scarfing down a three-course meal on your lap, no finishing up the...
Garfield Football Players Learn Why They Are Called The G-Men
Garrettsville - Last week the Garrettsville youth football players took a break from practice and enjoyed a presentation by Julie Thompson who explored the 1935 Garrettsville train heist and how it paved way for modern FBI techniques. The players now have a better understanding why this is G-Men Country.
Silver Creek Garden Club Tours Lakeview Cemetery
On July 24, The Silver Creek Garden Club of Garrettsville toured Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland. The cemetery is the final resting place of James A. Garfield, Elliot Ness, and John D. Rockefeller to name only a few. The guided tour focused on the large diversity of trees and the history of the cemetery. Lunch was enjoyed by all at...
SkyLane’s Youth Camp
Garrettsville - Twentysome of the areas local youth just finished three days of bowling instruction at the 5th Annual Youth Bowling Camp at Skylanes. The campers were taught bowling fundamentals which included etiquette, 4 & 5 step approach, and spare shooting. Youth League sign-ups will be the next two Saturdays Aug. 24 & 31st from 10am to 1:00pm. Youth bowlers will...
Harmon-Loomis Reunion — 123 in a Row!
Hiram - The 123rd Annual Reunion of the Harmon and Loomis families took place at the home of Daniel and Kelly Cartwright in Hiram, Ohio on Sunday. The Cartwright's home became known as King's Corner after Mildred Loomis married Forrest King and took residence there in 1926. Kelly is the great-granddaughter of Mildred and Forrest. King's Corner hosted the 58th...
“This Is Your Life…”
Nelson Twp. - A program presented at the Nelson Community Center on July 25th dealt with the life of James Knowlton. This surprise program was presented by his daughter, Shirley Knowlton Hofmeister, and featured many photos, newspaper articles, and information about his family, favorite hobbies, career and recreational activities that Jim has enjoyed over the years. Members of this Thursday...
Mantua Village Garden Club to Meet
Mantua - The September meeting, of the Mantua Village Garden Club, will meet at the home of Debbie Haylett on Monday, September 9th, at noon. The meeting will start off with a delicious pot luck luncheon, which will include a variety of home made dishes. After lunch, and a short business meeting, Debbie has designed a mystery craft workshop...
