JA Garfield Historical Society News
The JAGHS meets regularly on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 in the Mott Building. Meetings are open to the public. New members are welcome. The next meeting will be on March 17, coinciding with St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Garrettsville.
Deficit versus Debt: What’s the difference and does it matter?
Garrettsville - A hot and emotional topic lately in the village of Garrettsville has been the village’s finances and whether or not the village is in financial trouble. The mayor has stated that several residents have approached him asking if the village is “broke”. The village, as of this writing, is not in debt nor is it “broke”. However, the concern that’s been raised is not about today’s finances, but deficit spending and what that may mean for the future.
Phenology for March in Portage Parks
Come join Portage Park District volunteer Naturalist Joe Malmisur and Dr. Sarah Mabey on Monday March 9th for the fifth in the Park District’s birding series. It doesn’t matter if you did not attend prior sessions. There is always a brief review of things that were covered. The fifth session will focus on Bird songs and vocalizations. Expert Birder, Dave Hochadel, will discuss how to ID birds by ear. Also discussed will be the early waterfowl migrants and the upcoming Birding hikes in April. Program is from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Senior Center 705 Oakwood St. Ravenna Ohio.
Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard and the Rule of Threes
“We can’t thank the community enough for all their support over the past three years,” Michele says. As the Eliases continue to increase NGCC’s positive impact on the community, they seek a return to downtown Garrettsville before the end of the year, to regain the visibility, parking and accessibility they had before the fire.
Windham Fire Board News
Windham - The WVFD Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the fire station last Thursday, February 12, 2015. The...
Freedom Township Trustee News
Freedom Twp. - After the Pledge of Allegiance, the regular meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by the...
Hiram College and Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Present Discussion on Dementia
Hiram – Hiram College’s Center for Literature and Medicine, in partnership with the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, will present the lecture “The Woman in...
Silver Sneakers Are Coming To The Garrettsville YMCA
Garrettsville - Mark your calendar. Silver Sneakers activities are a-comin’. The wellness center for seniors at the Park Ave. building in Garrettsville will be...
Garrettsville working on compliance for 2015 income tax filers
Garrettsville - Garrettsville village council wants the message to get out to all residents that they are required to file a village income tax...
Nature Treks Grants Students Special Access
Mantua - While many kids used their time off school on Martin Luther King Day sleeping in or hanging around the house being bored,...
Chili Cook-Off Has Hot Results
Ravenna - I recently had the pleasure of being asked to be a judge at the February 12th Maplewood Culinary Students’ Chili Cook Off. ...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, the School Board voted to approve the revised District calendar for the 2015-2016 year. In the revised calendar,...
Jimmy D’s Lil Store named Retailer-of-the-Week
Mantua - Jimmy D’s Lil Store of Mantua has been named the Ohio Lottery’s Retailer-of-the Week for the week of Feb. 16, 2015. Honesty, enthusiasm...
Winter Sing Along and Membership Drive at Geauga Lyric Theater
Chardon - The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild continues its membership drive through February with a Winter Sing Along Night on February 21, 7 pm-...
Sadowski – Szabaga Wedding
Phoebe Sadowski became the bride of Matthew Szabaga in an August 29 wedding ceremony held at Sunset Hills Winery in Purcellville, Va., with Shaun...
Child Advocates Needed To Make A Difference
Geauga County - CASA for KIDS of Geauga County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is recruiting volunteers to advocate for the “best Interest” of abused...
Geauga West Friends of the Library Accepting Donations for the Annual Spring Book Sale
Chesterland - The Friends are now accepting donations for their annual fall book sale which will take place March 4 – 7, 2015. Bring...
An Owl, a Mouse & Ballroom Dancing Help Foster the Love of Reading at Crestwood Primary School
MANTUA - On a recent Friday evening, CPS students and their families had the chance to visit to Dimwood Forest, stepping into the pages of this year’s One Book, One School story, ‘Poppy’ by Newbury medal-winning author, Avi. Students and their teachers spent a total of 53,036 minutes over an eight-day period to read the book. Through the process, the story came to life in the classrooms, in the hallways lined with story-themed artwork, and more importantly, in the students’ minds.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce News
The Huntsburg Grange Annual Chili Cook-Off and Chinese Auction is Saturday, March 14 from 11:30 to 2:30 at the Huntsburg Gym, behind the Fire...
Family-to-Family Education Program registration under way
Registration is now open for the Portage County Family-to-Family Education Program, a free, 12-week class for families and others who have a loved one...
Burton-Rotary will be Flipping in Pancake Town USA
Burton - The Burton-Middlefield Rotary will be flipping pancakes again this March for the 64th year starting Sunday, March 1st, and continuing every Sunday...
Sew with the Seambusters
Ravenna - The Edinburg Seambusters 4-H sewing club will be hosting a community service project on Monday February 16th, President’s Day (NO SCHOOL) from...
Hiram Police Department Receives Grants
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is pleased to announce the acquisition and approval of the Ohio Criminal Justice Services Justice Assistance Services Law...
Valentine’s Day Expectations, by the Numbers
Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day can be more nerve-racking than heartwarming. What’s an appropriate gift? Should it be cute? Romantic? Nostalgic? How much should...
Garfield Students Participate In Math 24 Competition
Math 24 is a fast-paced competition where students are given four digits on a card and told they have to use each one (only once) in some combination to total 24. Points are awarded for the level of difficulty -- the quicker a student solves the combination, the further they advance, and can add, subtract, multiply, or divide with each set of numbers presented. Students compete in grades 4-8 throughout the county. Pictured are the competitors and high school proctors sent from Garfield School District.
Whispers from the Woods
Phenology for February in Portage Parks • Full moon (Snow Moon or Hunger Moon) – Feb. 3rd New Moon – Feb 18th • Look...
Actress Monica Potter Calls Garrettsville “Home”: New Flagship Store Opens on Valentine’s Day
Garrettsville - Valentine’s Day celebrates love, passion and beauty. So it’s fitting that Cleveland native and Hollywood actress Monica Potter is opening her new...
Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll – 2nd Nine Weeks
Sixth Grade Shawn Barber, Gavin Bervish, Isaiah Consolo, Clay Dean, Payton Ihrig, Morgan Lovett, Christian Manista, Isis Post, Jared Purdy, Kaylee Regan, Mercedes Riffle, Jessica...
Windham Volunteer Fire Department Plagued with More Drama
Phil Snyder voiced his opinion on the four member board. Snyder said, “I am duly elected by official action of council to serve on this board (fire) and I oppose any decision made by a four-man board, due to not having enough representation from the village.” This went into a lengthy discussion with many people voicing opinions.
Newton Falls Kindergarten Registration
Newton Falls - Registration for children entering the Newton Falls School System for the 2015-2016 school year was held in February and the beginning of March. If you have not yet registered your child for next year’s kindergarten, it is important that you do so immediately as there is a mandated screening time which will take place at the end of April.
