Goosebumps Winner at the Garrettsville Library
Garrettsville - Samantha Miller is the lucky winner of a collection of Goosebumps books- topped off with a fancy spider. Miller entered a contest at the Garrettsville Library. The Garrettsville Library is located at 10482 South Street in Garrettsville. For more information about Portage County District Library and its services and programs, visit www.portagelibrary.org today.
Rescue Village’s “Woofstock” a Tail-Wagging Good Time
Set amidst the rolling hills of Kirtland, Ohio dozens of tents of varying colors and sizes punctuated the landscape of Holden Arboretum. Housing everything from animal clinics to local business, and t-shirt to novelty vendors, there was truly something for everyone to see and do. After an impassioned blessing of the animals, attendees were invited to pause for a...
The Portage Foundation Awards Grants to County Non-Profits
The Board of Trustees of The Portage Foundation recently granted over $7,000 in funding to 12 Portage County agencies and programs. According to Ralph Kletzien, Executive Director, The Portage Foundation has awarded over $110,000 in grants to more than 40 agencies since its first grant in 2000. Grant recipients include: • The Portage County District Library to expand library services...
Expansion on Industrial Drive in Garrettsville brings new life to Amweld Building
Garrettsville - Four Seasons Industries and Durajoint Concrete Accessories will both be moving to a new home, and luckily it is right here in Garrettsville! Michael E. Diskin, owner of both companies, recently purchased the empty Amweld building on Industrial Drive and has been busy renovating the structure in preparation of moving his companies.Four Seasons Industries is a plastics...
Young Marines Return ‘Home’ to Serve Local Community
Ravenna - The Chesty Puller Young Marines unit recently moved back to Ravenna from Cuyahoga Falls, and the organization is spreading the word they’ve returned ‘home’ and are re-engaged with the local community. The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. A national organization, the Young Marines...
Garrettsville Council is Back to Business As Usual
Garrettsville – The September 12, 2012 council meeting opened with council approving the minutes from special council meetings that were held in July and August dealing with the resignation of councilwoman Karen Clyde, the death of Mayor Moser and appointment of Council President Rick Patrick as Mayor, and the filling of two vacant council seats by new appointees Becky...
Special Year Classes Honored at Alumni Banquet
Garrettsville - The Alumni Association of the James A. Garfield Local Schools met for its seventh annual dinner meeting on Saturday, September 15 with a sizable turnout, good food, good company and plans to carry on this newly-minted tradition. Members of the “Special Year” classes (10, 20, 25, 50, etc.) were recognized and everyone shared memories of attending the various...
NEOC Draws Nearly 200 Cyclists through Nelson Township
Nelson Twp - The blue skies, seasonal temperatures, and low humidity made Sunday the perfect day for a bicycle ride through the hills and dales of Northeast Portage County, Southern Geauga County and Western Trumbull counties. The Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen Bicycle Club from Youngstown thought so too, as they held their 39th Annual North East Ohio Century (NEOC) often referred...
Hiram Village Council Meeting
Hiram - On the eve of September 11, the Hiram Village Council held their monthly meeting. After the meeting was called to order, Mayor Lou Bertrand read a synopsis of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. A moment of silence was observed in respect for those who lost their lives. The council began regular business after the Pledge of...
Benefit Concert by Stees and Fusco
Chagrin Falls - Bassoonist Barrick Stees and pianist Randall Fusco will present a benefit concert on Sunday, September 23 at 3:00 at the Federated Church, 76 Bell Street in Chagrin Falls, OH. Their program will consist of works by Paul Hindemith, Camille Saint-Saëns, Willson Osborne, and Manuel de Falla. Barrick Stees is Assistant Principal Bassoonist with the Cleveland Orchestra, and...
School Board News: Crestwood Schools Face Sizeable Budget Cuts
Mantua - “Crestwood enrollment has been declining, as larger graduating classes are replaced by smaller elementary classes. In the period of 2003 - 2013, enrollment has declined by 24.9%,” explains Superintendant, Joe Iacano. Staff reductions of nearly 27% have been made during that same time period to balance Crestwood’s budget. In spite of these cuts, Crestwood Schools have managed...
2012 J.A. Garfield Homecoming Court
Pictured above are this years Homecoming Court for James. A. Garfield High School.From left to right are (back row) : Simeon Brown, Austin Dezort, Tim Schwann, Tyler Covey, Stefan Wickli, and Logan Dean. In the front row are (left to right): Whitney Miller, Julie Russmanno, Shilo Van Oss, Hannah Kirk, Carley McCloskey, Britanny Sisson. The Homecoming Parade Starts at 4:30...
LAF SOMe Visits Niagara Falls
The LAF SOMe group (That is Life After 50, Seniors on the Move for those of you not familiar with the moniker) headed out on a full bus last Wednesday for a fun-filled adventure. Our destination was the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, NY. The casino is located a short walk from Niagara Falls State Park where the...
Despite rain, 900 Coalition Event is well attended
Garrettsville - On Sept. 8, 2012, the 900 Coalition held a free-to-the-public event at the former Paul's Lumber Yard. This function was the kick-off event for our organization which consists of members of the Garrettsville Safety Forces. Assembled were work vehicles from Scotchman Electric (Bucket Truck), Village Motors (Tow Truck), the Geauga County Sheriff (Emergency Command Vehicle), the Portage...
Up, up and Away…
Ravenna - The 34th Annual Balloon A-Fair was deemed a success. The event offered two parades, a fireworks display, vendors, live entertainment, food, rides and, of course, two spectacular balloon launches. Saturday’s balloon launch drew near record numbers to Sunbeau Valley Farms to watch the sky become a kaleidoscope of colors as 22 balloons took flight. The crowd started forming around...
What Parents Need to Know about Changes in the Classroom
(StatePoint)- As technology evolves, so do the ways children learn in and out of the classroom. With constantly changing tools and trends, teachers can do more to stay up-to-date to help children thrive. It is important that parents understand what these changes mean so their children can maintain a competitive edge. Here are some new trends in education that every...
How to Get Kids Interested in Current Events
(StatePoint) It’s never too soon to get your child interested in current events -- and doing so can have many positive benefits, from building vocabulary and improving writing, to encouraging active and engaged citizenship. While the news might seem “boring” at first to kids, there are steps you can take to show them just how interesting and exciting current...
Windham Township Hires Part-Time Help
Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. Chairman Dann Timmons called the meeting to order. The minutes were approved as presented. Next, they passed a resolution to pay the bills. Timmons asked for a motion to accept the proposed budget as determined by the Portage County Budget Commission, Brian...
Shave And A Haircut…
Barber poles, with their swirling red, white and blue stripes, in our lifetime, have always meant a place for men to get a haircut. Did you ever wonder what is it about the red, white, and sometimes blue stripes that mean “barber”, or how that symbol came to represent the profession? In modern times, the term "barber" is used...
Summerfest Committee Gearing Up For 2013
Garrettsville - Summerfest Committee Members will be heading to Columbus this fall to participate in the Ohio Festivals and Events Association’s 2012 convention. This event brings together many of the state’s thousands of member festivals for demonstrations, workshops and training. This year the committee will be proud to announce that that after our most successful Summerfest ever (over 20,000...
Geauga County Health District offering flu shots
The Geauga County Health District announces their adult flu clinics. The health district will hold a drive thru flu clinic for adults 19 years and older on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 470 Center Street, Bldg 8 in Chardon. Flu shots will be available every Friday during the season starting September 28, 2012 from...
Railroad corridors get new life as recreational trails
When railroad tracks were laid across the country in the 19th century, transportation flourished. Although many railroad tracks are still being used, many have become obsolete and abandoned eyesores criss-crossing miles of land. However, different organizations, most notably the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, have transformed several abandoned railway corridors into recreational trails and bike routes. Coast-to-coast, previously unusable land has been transformed...
Not even the weather could stop Spudtacular Potato Fest
Mantua - This past weekend, Mantua hosted the 39th annual Potato Festival. Although it started off soggy with heavy downpours on opening day, the Festival delivered big smiles to an anxious and excitable crowd. Originally created as a Potato Show back in the day, the current Festival focuses on all aspects of potato consumption, not production – adding to...
Nelson Trustee Hurls Threat at Resident
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The fiscal officer presented the minutes from the previous meeting and the trustees approved them as presented. Chairman Jim Turos turned the meeting over to Tom Matota who invited Jim De Lucas from Ohio Township Association Risk Management Authority...
Murder Mystery Dinner “Marriage Can Be Murder”
Geauga Lyric Theater Guild is proud to announce their 3rd annual Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser "Marriage Can Be Murder" on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Seasoned actors, using a professional script from Mystery Dinner Playhouse, will entertain you with their wit and have you guessing "who dunnit?" in order to win a prize! The event will be held at Berkshire...
The Holden Arboretum Presents its Annual Goblins in the Garden Halloween Event
The Holden Arboretum announces Goblins in the Garden, its annual family-friendly, non-scary Halloween celebration. The fun runs from 10am -4:00pm on Saturday October 6 and Sunday, October 7. Little costumed guests are invited to trick-or-treat in a decorated garden setting during the daylight hours. Other activities include an afternoon of wagon rides, a scare crow row, cornstalk maze, straw...
“Cops and Kids” Go Fishing
Hiram - On September 8, the Hiram Police Department held its “Cops and Kids” Fishing Day event at Camp Asbury. The Cops and Kids Fishing Day event is focused on bringing community children closer to police officers and building lifelong bonds. The weather started out with rain, but the skies cleared, the fish were biting, and fun was had...
One Tank Trips
Madison - The Winegrowers of the Grand River Valley are pleased to announce their premiere tasting event, “Cask 1012”, on September 15th from Noon-5 p.m. Join Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, and St. Joseph Vineyards for this drive yourself tour. The wine tasting, which includes the limited release of the...
Music hath charms….
Music lovers, take note. Hiram College Music Department has released its fall schedule of events, open to the public and with events appealing to many tastes and free! September 27--Convocation (12:15-1:15 pm) Faculty Showcase Concert-- Frohring Music Recital Hall October 30--Convocation (12:15-1:15pm) Student Recital--Frohring Music Recital Hall November 7--Jazz Ensemble Concert (7:30 pm)--Hayden Auditorium November 9--Hiram College Choral Concert (7:30 pm)--Hayden Auditorium November 11--Hiram...
2012 Apple Butter Festival Seeks King and Queen of the Core
Burton – The 64th Annual Apple Butter Festival comes to Century Village Museum Oct. 13 and 14. This year, for the first time, fans of this Geauga County tradition will be able to compete for the titles of festival King and Queen. Participants in the king and queen contest will earn points by competing in traditional harvest-festival activities, including archery...
