Adult Learning Highlighted at Hiram’s Weekend College SuccessFEST
Hiram – On Saturday, October 29, 2011, the Weekend College program at Hiram College, along with the Office of Graduate Studies, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Weekend College by hosting the first annual Adult Learning SuccessFEST to inspire interested adults to make a commitment to return to college. The Weekend College, established in 1977 is the oldest adult learning...
DC Event Celebrates Garfield Legacy
Hiram, – The Garfield Institute for public Leadership at Hiram College will host a celebration of the legacy of James A. Garfield, Saturday October 15th at the National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, Washington DC. The event, part of the Hiram’s observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, will focus on the achievements of Garfield, who...
Youth Bowling News
Last week in the 11:00 Trio League, Collin McGurer rolled his first 600 series ever, a very nice 613. Collin rolled 191 and 198 the first two games and then started the third game with 6 strikes in a row on his way to a 224. Collin came into the day with a 192 average, high for the league. ...
Friday Night Lights
Last Friday the winless Bombers took the field against a much-improved Waterloo football program. The results of the game were very disappointing for the host Windham Bombers, a 40-0 loss to the Vikings. The Vikings defense held Windham to just five first downs and 124 total yards. Meanwhile the Waterloo offense rolled up 395 rushing yards. This week the...
Social Networking
There are so many social networking sites now that it is amazing how people are changing something so basic and putting it on a networking site. For example, I have found sites where you are on a website attending a cooking class while in your own kitchen. Or another site where quilters are getting together using their webcams to...
Freedom Township News
Freedom Township - The Regular Meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Hammar at 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Present: Trustees James Hammar, Roy Martin, John Zizka; Rosemary Nicholas, Fiscal Officer; Jeff Derthick, Zoning Inspector, Charles VanSteenberg, Road Supervisor. Also present: Harold Cain and Charles Duffield. Mr. Hammar led the assembly...
Windham Historical Society News
Windham - The Windham Historical Society is back in business after the stunning success of the Windham Bicentennial celebration in July, in which the Society was an active partner. The next meeting is Monday, October 17 at the Brick Chapel on North Main Street, where year-long activities will be planned. Tentative plans call for a Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff, an...
Raffle Tickets On Sale Now!
Garrettsville - Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce holds a $750 cash raffle with proceeds from the raffle going to scholarships for J. A. Garfield and Hiram College students. This year’s grand prize is $750 along with an added second prize food basket from local merchants and a third prize fun basket from local merchants. Tickets are on sale now and...
Middlefield Mayoral Candidate Forum
Middlefield - By community request, the Middlefield Library will be hosting the “Middlefield Mayoral Candidate Forum” on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm. Learn the candidates’ platform and views. The forum will consist of three rounds: opening statements, question and answer session, and closing statements. The public may submit general questions for the second round. All questions must be...
PDA – Public Display of Art
Garrettsville - Garrettsville’s newest piece of public art is quite smashing. Pictured on the cover you can see the progression of their work – and artists Carly McLoskey, Sam Buganski, Annie Wilthew, Chris Mathews, Karen Root, Edena Rankin, Clarke Kolmorgen, Samara Pasek, Arianna Beskur, Austin Bracken, Jeff Lange, Michael Paolone, Lauren Greathouse, Selina Slaughter, Shelby Grenzow, Mike Heisler, Kayleigh...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - In the Mayor’s report to Village Council, Mayor Bertram thanked all who have offered condolences after the death of his business partner and law associate Dennis Zavinski, who was killed in an automobile accident on SR 14, in Streetsboro, September 10, 2011. On Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. the Commission conducted a meeting to approve/amend the...
Notes from the Vineyard
What an amazing Summer we had. A good mixture of temperatures, a great mix of sun and rain and a few days just hot enough to perk up the vines. Unfortunately, this Summer has flown by and we are quickly greeted by Fall! While Fall is not my favorite time of year I sure do enjoy watching the leaves...
Friday Night Lights
The Windham Bombers dropped their fourth straight game of the season and their 11th dating back to last year. Unfortunately for the Bombers 41-0 loss to the undefeated Rootstown Rovers is not the worse news. Regrettably, the schedule is not in the Bombers’ favor this week as the Southeast Pirates host the Bombers this Friday. The Bombers and Pirates...
Nelson Literary Music Club
The Literary Musical Club held their meeting on Sept. 14th at The Community Center in Nelson.We were pleased to have such a nice turn out. It is always nice to see all the members come for our day out. We celebrated everyone’s birthday all at one time. We had a birthday party for everyone. The tables were birthday- decorated and...
Heart Of Doll Country News
The September meeting of Heart of Doll Country was on September 6th, 2011. and all but one member were present. After the reading of the minutes, and the treasurer’s report, the group discussed first the upcoming trip to the Kent Museum of Fashion to see the exhibit, “On the Homefront”, a Civil War display. The date of October 8th...
Garrettsville Village News
Garrettsville – Village Council met on Wednesday, September 10, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. A Public Hearing on changes to Zoning Ordinances 2011-37, 2011-38, 2011-39, 2011-40, and 2011-41 was to have taken place, but due to a clerical issue, the hearing had to be postponed. The public hearing on these ordinances will take place before the scheduled council...
9-11 Remembrance During Potato Festival
Mantua - The officers and members of the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department were joined by officers and members from the Auburn, Aurora, Garrettsville, Kent, Ravenna City, and the Windham Fire Departments during the Potato Festival Parade to pay respects on the 10th anniversary of 9-11. A piece of structural steel from one of the towers was displayed on the bumper of...
Crestwood Schools Join National Movement Promoting “Whirled Peace”
Mantua - In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On Sept. 21, 2011, Crestwood Local Schools took part in an international art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace at Crestwood Intermediate and Primary Schools. Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two art...
Ravenna McDonald’s Celebrates Its Grand Opening
Ravenna - McDonald’s at 418 West Main Street in Ravenna held their grand opening last Friday as they débuted their new state-of-the- art eco-friendly facility. Owners Chuck and Mary Galloway eagerly showed us the new facility and highlighted some of its amenities such as the new dual drive thru, low-energy LED recessed lighting in the dining room, new energy...
Apartment Fire Affects Main Business District
Newton Falls - Businesses are still open on the main street of Newton Falls after an early morning fire destroyed apartments above the shops. The store most directly affected is Healthy Treasures, a merchant specializing in organic items as well as offering natural health services, which is directly below the apartment that caught fire and has closed until further...
Passport To K.T.
Windham - Recently families and staff enjoyed Open House at Katherine Thomas Elementary in Windham. Pictured are Amanda, Payton, Quinn and Pat Justham and building principal Mr. Kujala. This year’s Open House theme was “Passport to KT” which encouraged families to visit several areas of our school and several local community organizations who had displays. Local organizations that attended...
Take a Breather at Numa Café
Garrettsville – If you need to take a little breather from life’s hectic pace, Numa Café is for you. The new eatery is housed just inside the doors of Praise Assembly of God across from James A. Garfield High School at 10280 State Route 88. The café officially opened Monday, September 19 with an introductory menu of hot and...
Author Julia Fuhrman Davis To Appear
Garrettsville - Regional author, Julia Fuhrman Davis, who recently published her easy-to-read, inspirational, self-help autobiography, WAKING UP and Changing My Life, will be in Garrettsville on Wednesday, September 28. Davis will be at The Village Book Store, 8140 Main Street from 2:00 – 4:00 pm to greet readers and sell and sign copies. She will read at 2:30 pm. In addition, ...
Sixth Annual Alumni Banquet
Weeeeellll, a fine time was had by all! Or at least they all certainly appeared to be enjoying themselves at the sixth annual Garfield Alumni Banquet held last Saturday at the Garfield Elementary School. Several classes--’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’81 & ’86--were especially recognized for hitting milestone years (twenty-five and up) with most of their faculties intact and their memories...
Bike Tour Brings Miss Ohio to Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Miss Ohio 2011, Ellen Bryan, stopped by the town’s small community center for a meet-and-greet on Saturday, September 17th to take a brief break from her month-long bike tour. While signing autographs and posing for photos, Ellen talked about her work with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and what the opportunity to visit the hospitalized children...
Mespo Fall Heritage Day
Mesopotamia - The 10th Annual Mesopotamia Fall Heritage Day, to be held at the Mesopotamia Commons, on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from 10 am to 4 pm. There is no admission charge for this event. The Mesopotamia Fall Heritage Day brings together skilled artisans in traditional Amish and Yankee crafts from the greater Mespo area. Crafters in period costume perform outdoor...
Library Levy Campaign Meetings
Portage County District Library will host levy campaign meetings in the upcoming weeks. The Windham Library (located within the Renaissance Family Center) will host a meeting on Tuesday, September 27, beginning at 6:00 pm. Windham area residents interested in learning more about the Library’s levy, or those interested in helping out during the levy campaign, are encouraged to attend. There...
Boardwalk Area Improvements Underway
Garrettsville – This past April, Village council approved expenditures for repairs and improvements to the downtown boardwalk lighting. The project, which has been broken down into three phases, will total approximately $24,000 when completed. Village council agreed to the first two phases – about $18,000 in work. The third phase of lighting will be funded through donations. Currently, Scotchman Electric...
Balloon-A-Fair Deemed a Success
Ravenna - The 33rd Annual Balloon-A-Fair kicked off last week with the Children’s Parade on Thursday. The annual event ran through the weekend which included parades, food, live music, 10 Mile race, car and antique tractor show along with craft show and fire works. The highlight of the weekend was when the cloudy skies parted just as 20 hot...
Streetsboro Med Center One Gets New Name
Ravenna – Robinson Memorial Hospital has officially renamed the Med Center One in Streetsboro to the Robinson Urgent Care Center at Streetsboro. The newly named Robinson Urgent Care Center is located at 9318 State Route 14, at the Robinson Health Center at Streetsboro. The Robinson Urgent Care Center will continue to provide uninterrupted services with the name change. The Robinson...
