Ken Fox to Retire at End of School Year
“Twelve years, 36 concerts and over 20,000 attendees” is how James A. Garfield Superintendent Ted Lysiak introduced elementary school music teacher Mr. Ken Fox for his farewell concert last week. Fox, who will be retiring from teaching at the end of this school year, said he will miss his students and is very appreciative of the opportunity he has...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on April 21, 2014 in the historic Mott Building for a full slate of official business and some interesting highlights. Ed Perdian made a cameo appearance to propose an activity that the group might consider offering during SummerFest this year: a tour of historic homes in the village via horse-drawn Amish...
L-E-A-Ding the Way with Horse Therapy
Mantua - Frustrated? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Resentful? Restless? Confused? If so, it’s time for a change — a retreat from the everyday, surrounded by nature, so you can clarify the root of what’s nagging you, then identify the goals and objectives to help you chart a new course that will bring you lasting satisfaction. It’s time to bring in the horses. Yes,...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - The last meeting of the Village Council began with a work session held in conjunction with the Hiram Township Trustees. The purpose of this meeting was to iron out issues relating to taxes due to the Village by Township employees and a proposed resolution put forth by the Trustees to detach a parcel of land to the...
Windham Council Supports Windham Library
Windham - Windham Village council met April 24, 2014 for their regular monthly meeting not held on the regular meeting night. Council approved amendments to the agenda, the minutes, the financial report, and the police and fire report. Two guests had prior authorization to speak at the meeting. The first guest was Cecilia Swanson from the Portage County District Library...
Les Delices at Hiram Christian Church
Hiram - The Baroque ensemble Les Délices are featured artists for the Eighth Annual John M. Watson Memorial Concert on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Hiram Christian Church. These programs are presented each spring by the Hiram College Music Department and funded by a generous endowment in memory of gifted musician John M. Watson by his...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville - Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians met at their new venue at Cal’s II at noon on Monday, April 28, 2014; it was a good meeting, model for many more. Ted Lysiak reported that the construction of the new intermediate school is—so far—on track to be completed as scheduled, on August 20. Consultations with the YMCA are ongoing, regarding which spaces at...
Hiram School Property’s Fate Is Determined
Hiram - At the last Regular Council meeting, Hiram Village Council heard a presentation by the Hiram Village Park Board, which was established in March of last year. The Board’s first task was to focus on how the Hiram School property - 5.2 acres within the Village that was acquired in June of 2013, should be used. Although the Park...
Kung Fu Has Come To Mantua!
Mantua - Iron Eagle Martial Arts in Mantua Village is now offering Kung Fu classes in addition to their Taekwondo and Reality Self Defense Programs. Come join us for an Open House on Saturday, May 10 from 12-2 pm and meet Sifu Wayne Christopher, instructor, with over 40 years of training and experience in Hung Loy Kung Fu. Those...
A Look at the Upcoming Campus of Excellence
Garrettsville – Last December the James A. Garfield Local School District was awarded a $5 Million State of Ohio Straight A Fund Grant. The funds from this grant have been used to create a “Campus of Excellence” our community can be proud of for generations to come enhancing education for local school children, and expanding opportunities within our community. As...
Twentieth Century Club News
Garrettsville - The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on April 24, 2014, at Cal’s II in the Sky Plaza for the annual Spring Party. This will close the club year until the Summer Outing in July or August. Members and guests were graciously welcomed by outgoing president, Carol Torda; member Jane Bell offered grace before the meal. The program for the evening...
J.A. Garfield Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2014
Garrettsville - A select but cheerful crowd was in attendance at the James A. Garfield Schools Hall of Fame celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Middle School Jazz Band and the High School Jazz Band provided preprandial (Look it up; it means “before a meal”) musical selections for everyone’s listening pleasure and a number of high school...
The 8th Count Dance Center “Mobs” Garrettsville
Garrettsville - In honor of National Dance Week, the 8th Count Dance Center participated in the nation-wide dance flash mob and “mobbed” their city. This past Sunday afternoon, the 8th Count Dance Center Dancers and their families learned the routine that all the studios were using for Dance Week. Miss Emily took time to learn the dance and then...
Think Local: Waterfall Antiques & Collectibles
Garrettsville - For over twenty years, husband & wife team Nelson and Judy Bisard have owned and operated one of the area’s premier destinations for antiquities and collectible items. Their multi-dealer shop, Waterfall Antiques & Collectibles, carries a general line of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, accessories, glassware, pottery, jewelry, kitchen items, Victorian smalls, cranberry glass, coins, toys, dolls...
Maggie’s Donuts To Open in Hiram
Hiram - Local donut-lovers are thrilled at the news that the Middlefield-based donut bakery will open a new location in Hiram Village -- at the location that formerly housed Harrison’s Hideaway on Wakefield Road. But what prompted owners Bill and Staci Poole, who have been at the helm of the 55-year-old donut dynasty for 26 years, to choose a location...
Elementary Students Thank Garfield PTO
Garrettsville – Gym Teacher Mark Rado and his students expressed their appreciation to the James A. Garfield PTO, which recently donated a rock-climbing wall to the Elementary School for use during gym classes. Spanning the width the gymnasium, this multicolored climbing wall will provide Garfield students fun new opportunities to be physically active while having a great time.
Peace, Love, and Little Donuts
They say you can’t buy happiness. But, you can buy donuts, and it’s hard not to feel happy while eating a donut. The folks at Peace, Love, and Little Donuts seem to agree with that statement. Since 2009, when they opened their first donut shop, they’ve grown to 10 locations of, “the grooviest donut shop this side of the...
This Is How We Roll
Garrettsville - It’s getting close to the end of the bowling season and the bowlers just keep getting better! Collin McGurer shot his first-ever 700 series last Saturday in the Scholastic League. Collin rolled games of 264, 247 and 205 for an excellent 716 series. Ryan Ambler’s 266 game gave him a nice 637 series and Jaret Doraski...
#GARRETTSVILLESTRONG FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT
This week's upcoming fundraisers geared towards rebuilding downtown Garrettsville. #Garrettsville Strong Pilsner at Main Street Grille On Sale Now - Every now and then life throws you the opportunity to do something great. At Main Street that moment came in the form of a tragic fire across the street on March 22nd. But we knew what had to be done. We...
Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot
Don’t let a lack of time or space get in the way of gardening your way to a healthy lifestyle. Plant a container of nutritious vegetables and herbs. Include a few planters on the front porch, back patio or right outside the kitchen door. All that’s needed is some potting mix, fertilizer, plants and a container with drainage holes. A...
Garrettsville Strong Team Raising Funds for Rebuilding
Garrettsville - We are proud to announce that Garrettsville Youth Softball and the Ohio Outlaws have put together a team of local 12u and out of town players to raise money for the rebuilding of the businesses lost in the fire in Garrettsville a few weeks ago. We have 7 Garrettsville girls, 4 Crestwood, and 3 out of towner’s...
Newton Township Cemetery Association Dinner
Newton Township - The Newton Township Cemetery Association wishes to thank everyone for supporting the dinner we sponsored at the First Christian Church. The proceeds will be used for cemetery improvements and the Association will decide at its next meeting which project it will be working on in the coming months. A special thanks to Doreen and Rob Lutz, Louanne...
Spring Gas-Up Show Begins 2014 Season for County Club
Wayne Township - The Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club will start off their 33rd year with their annual Spring Gas-Up Show scheduled for Saturday, May, 10th. The Club was formed 33 years ago and holds several events throughout the summer. Club members open their beautiful grounds at 4026 St. Rt. 322 in Wayne Township, Ohio, on the 10th for...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville - April 14 ~ Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club moves to new location, time. Beginning on April 21, the club will be trying out a change to meeting at noon in Cal’s II to accommodate today’s busier schedules and altered commercial circumstances. Give it a try. The president-elect, Delores McCumbers spoke of her visit to the Kent club to observe proceedings...
Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys…and Girls!!!
Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys…and Girls!!! This is no time to be falling into disputes that could derail the downtown reconstruction efforts before they get truly off of the ground. #GarrettsvilleStrong has been up front about the purpose of the financial efforts being made from the very beginning. It’s all about rebuilding, moving on, emerging bigger and better than ever before. ...
Soccer Camp for Kids This Summer
Auburn Twp. - If your child could use an intensive week of soccer skills training in a friendly, professional atmosphere, with the added bonus of daily Team Talks for instruction in life-enriching Biblical principles, they will love Ambassadors Soccer Camp 9am-3pm, July 22-26 (Tuesday-Saturday) at Friendship Alliance Church in Auburn Township. Ambassadors Soccer Camps are designed to give developing players...
Nelson Township Trustee News
Nelson Twp – Officials present at the April 16, 2014 trustee meeting were fiscal officer J. David Finney and township trustees Joe Leonard, Mike Elias, and Tom Matota. Also present were Roads Supervisor Chuck Vanek, Zoning Inspector Anna Mae VanDerHoeven, and Community House Caretaker Michelle Cmunt. After the meeting was called to order, Finney asked the trustees whether there were...
WVFD Joint Fire District News
Windham - The Board of the WVFD Joint Fire District met for their regularly scheduled meeting on April 10, 2014 in the Windham Fire Station with Board members Dann Timmons, Deb Blewitt, Ron Kilgore and George Bengtson and Fiscal Officer Jayme Neikirk present. Board member Mike Dye was absent. The Board approved the minutes of the last meeting, the bank...
Portage County Gardener Announce Upcoming Events
Ravenna - The Portage County Gardeners are hosting several upcoming events at the garden center in Rootstown. The address for the center is 5154 S. Prospect St. Ravenna, Oh 44266 The first event is a Mother's Day sale on Sat. May 10 from 9a.m.- 2p.m. There will be hanging baskets and patio pots for sale at various prices for the...
Century Village Museum’s popular Wine Tasting returns for a second year
Burton – Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum is inviting the community for an evening of music and socializing at its second-annual Wine Tasting, 2pm-7pm, April 26. The Wine Tasting, featuring wines from six wineries from throughout the region, is part of a continuing series of events aimed at bringing the community together on the picturesque grounds of Century...
