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...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are gearing up for the start of their fall club activities by fortifying themselves at the steak fry on August 19. Hot grill, cool beverages, pot-luck accompaniments, good company…. Way to go, Rotary. New members welcome! Speaking of which…Kim Kohli and Delores McCumbers will be attending membership events at two different locations in the district to further the...
The 2013 Geauga SWCD Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Annual Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign auction has begun and the barrels are at locations all throughout Geauga County. Eleven local artists and groups have donated their time, talent, and materials to the District by painting barrels and creatively transforming these recycled plastic barrels into beautiful and functional yard art. These...
Looking for an Adventure?
Have your kids been exploring the uncharted territory of your very last nerve in these last few weeks of summer vacation? Are you looking a way to encourage them on a new adventure -- one that will get them outside to burn off some of that limitless energy? Would you like a way to get out and enjoy nature...
Making Sense of the Affordable Care Act
Small Businesspersons, is your head swimming with all of the details and requirements of the Affordable Care Act which is heading for us all like a locomotive on an express line? Are you and your accountant scratching your heads over what it all means? Are you wanting to do your best by your employees and not lose your shirt? ...
Geauga County Fair Band Celebrates 75 years
Burton - Geauga County Fair Band celebrates their 75th year as they perform at the 191st Great Geauga County Fair (GGCF) this Labor Day Weekend. The band is the only all-volunteer fair band in Ohio and was organized by Cliff Rossiter after the 1936 fair. They first performed at the 1938 Great Geauga County Fair, under the direction of...
People Care Pet Pantry in Hiram
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is excited to announce that we are now a donation drop of location for People Care Pet Pantry. The People Care Pet Pantry is an organization that provides families, who have pets, the needed resources to keep the pets in their homes during financial crisis and hardships. By doing so this reduces owner...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At the recent Township Trustees meeting, Chairman Kathy Schulda shared that the township had been in talks with representatives from Pander Trucking regarding damage to Allyn Road where Pander’s storage wells are located, based on increased truck traffic to the wells. In the process of her discussions with Pander, Ms. Schulda learned that wells had been...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County Presents its 19th Annual Tractor Show
Vienna – The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County club grounds, located at 1653 Ridge Road, Vienna, Ohio, will be the site of this year’s 19th Annual Tractor Show beginning Friday, August 16 and continuing through Sunday, August 18. This year’s show will feature Ferguson tractors and equipment. Special guests during the three-day event will be the Ferguson Enthusiasts of...
Troy Homecoming Rich in History
Troy Twp. - This past weekend Troy Township held its Annual Homecoming Celebration behind the community center off State Route 422, near the intersection of State Route 700. They had many things one would expect to find at an old fashioned homecoming celebration. Horseshoe tournaments, magic show, Civil War encampment, pick-up truck pulls, a parade, live music, pet show,...
Hoffmann Recognized For Excellence
Garrettsville - Senior Zach Hoffmann recently spent a week sharpening his leadership skills and is ready to bring them back to the athletic fields and classrooms at James A. Garfield High School. Zach was among an elite group of students selected to attend the 12th annual Oelschlager Summer Leadership Institute, sponsored by Jim Oelschlager, owner of Oak Associates Inc....
Crestwood Schools Undergo Major Overhaul
Mantua - Superintendent David Toth opened the meeting by addressing the School Board and the 50 meeting attendees by highlighting his goal of increasing communication throughout the district. To that end, Toth plans to continue using the automated phone system to share district-wide events with community members. In addition, Superintendent Toth is available via phone or email, and via...
Facet Salon Hosts Open House
Garrettsville–On Tuesday, August 6th Rachelle King and the staff of Facet Salon and Day Spa played host to over 100 area residents and business owners during their business open house. Attendees were treated to a tour of the entire TLC facility, comprised of vision, wellness, and fitness centers in addition to the Rachelle’s salon. After their tour, attendees had the...
News From Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - The 2013-14 school year is now only weeks away and promises to be one filled with excitement and new opportunities. We should all be proud to be a part of this district. The James A. Garfield School district has a record of being one of the finest places to live, to work and to learn. It is...
Nelson Trustees Meeting
Nelson Twp. – Residents gathered at the Nelson Community House on Wednesday, August 7th for the first trustee meeting of the month. All trustees and officials were present and accounted for. Dave Finney presented the board of trustees with the minutes from the budget meeting; the minutes were approved as presented. Finney mentioned that he was attempting to get in touch...
Appalachian Experience 2013
Mantua - The group from St. Joseph Parish in Mantua who participated in the Housing Repair Program based at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clintwood, Virginia, accomplished quite a bit the week of June 15-22. The group of 12 traveled the 400 miles to the western tip of Virginia and settled in on Saturday then attended Mass. Sunday’s activities...
Caring Cops Host Community Events
Hiram - Since returning to the Village in January 2012, Hiram Village Police Chief Ed Samec has made it one of his missions to get the community involved with the Hiram Police Department. To that end, he’s hosted community-minded events focused on helping area kids get to know Hiram’s finest by issuing tickets (for free ice cream) to area...
WVFD Chief Explores Water Rescue Team
Windham - WFVD Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the fire station on August 8, 2013 with two members having an excused absence. Dann Timmons filled in as chairman since the chairman and vice chairman were not in attendance. The board approved the minutes, the bank reconciliation and the expenditures. Fire Chief Mike Iwanyckyj asked...
Fireman’s Association Dedicates Building
Garrettsville–Following a brief history of the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District, and the Fire Station, representatives of the district Fireman’s Association held a dedication ceremony Saturday evening during the 2013 Peach Social & Car Cruise. The new outbuilding located between the fire station, and Community EMS houses an assortment of antique fire equipment and memorabilia. The structure was...
Candlelight Winery Goes to the Dogs
Nelson Twp. - Often when we think of wineries we think of a nice glass of wine, a plate of cheese and crackers, and some relaxing music; we usually do not add dogs to the mix, however, this past Saturday was Pug Day at the winery which brought out pugs and all sorts of other breeds as well. Pugs...
Old Gem gets New Lease on Life
Mantua - According to the 2007 National Agricultural Statistics Service census, only 662,264 barns built before 1960 remain across the country. In our area, a rare gem built in 1820 has been removed, but thanks to a local man, won’t be lost or forgotten. The nearly 200-year-old gem, which once stood in front of the Green Family Funeral Home...
Geauga Park District Activities
NATURE'S MUSICIANS - Join a cricket/katydid specialist to study the insect orchestra. Now that the stage is set along the Glacier Trail and down to Lake Kelso at Burton Wetlands, join cricket/katydid specialist Lisa Rainsong to learn about the musicians of the insect orchestra on Saturday, August 17th from 7:30 to 9 pm. at the Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve,...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - After calling the August 1st Mantua Township Trustees meeting to order, Chairman Jason Carlton introduced new Zoning Inspector Mr. John Dickey to township residents. Mr. Dickey is a Hiram resident with a varied background of work experience, including heating, ventilation and home contracting. He replaces Tierney Bryant, who resigned from the position as of July 2,...
Brick by Brick Honors Final-Four Baseball Teams
Windham - The Brick by Brick Scholarship Committee will hold their annual fundraiser dinner this Saturday August 10, 2013 at Windham High School. Each year, the committee searches for the just the right person or group to honor at the dinner. The past honorees have been authors, local business people, Windham graduates who were/are superintendents, corporate clothing executive, musician,...
Free Educational Forums Slated For Area
Free educational forums sponsored by the Ohio Environmental Council will provide an opportunity for citizens of Northeast Ohio to learn about the current state of regulation and science on high-volume, horizontal hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”). An OEC representative will discuss the importance of citizen involvement and how to comment on proposed rules by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of...
Windham Township Approves Road Improvement Bids
Windham - Windham Township Trustees met on August 1, 2013 with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brian Miller. The trustees approved the minutes and the expenditures before moving on to roads. Road Supervisor Brian Miller presented bids for sealing township roads with a bio sealant made from soy beans. He...
Class of 1963 Celebrates Fifty Years
Garrettsville - The Class of 1963 met at the Main Street Grille and Brewing Company on July 27th. Some came from Illinois, Florida and Georgia. For those that were lost, they were remembered. There was a lot of catching up on the last 50 years; we will meet again in 5 years. We missed the ones that couldn’t make...
