Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary went into its international mode recently, entertaining Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars Yeonmin Kim of the Republic of South Korea and Sayuri Minakuchi from Japan at their August 10 meeting at the Main Street Grille and Brewing Company. These well-spoken and personable individuals are both studying at Kent State University and made interesting presentations concerning certain cultural aspects of...
Village of Garrettsville News
Garrettsville – Village Council met on Wednesday August 10, for their regular scheduled monthly meeting. Minutes from the July meeting and a motion to pay the current bills were approved. Revenue, expenditure, cash balance, and income tax reports were reviewed. Councilman Klamer discussed year-to-date revenue as compared to last year with Mayor Moser. Both were pleased to report the...
Hiram Village Council
Hiram – Mayor Bertrand called the meeting to order at 7 pm. All members present. The Mayor asked for approval of the minutes from the 7/12/11 meeting and the motion passed. Guests and public comment: Doug McGee of McGee & Associates, Inc. spoke on behalf of Hiram College: A HUD grant is available that college would like to apply for. ...
Mark Twain House & Museum Tell Stories About One of America’s Favorite Writers
Hartford, CT – It’s been 25 years since my sister and I have simply hung out together for a week at her home in Connecticut. Last week, we did just that. One day, we took a tour of the Mark Twain House & Museum, just a few blocks away. I had loved reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures...
Garrettsville-based Catacel Corporation Is Finalist In 2011 Brinks Innovation Competition
Chicago – Intellectual property law firm Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is pleased to announce the five finalists for its 3rd Annual Brinks Innovation Competition, a leading Midwest competition for entrepreneurs in clean and green technology. The five finalists are AquaMost Inc.; Catacel Corporation; cycleWood Solutions LLC; Ecologic Tech; and Lightweight Structures LLC. Companies submitting entries in the Brinks Innovation...
Fire Department Hosts Tanker Shuttle
Newton Falls - Recently Station 43 in Newton Falls played host for an emergency training procedure involving area fire departments. Members of three different stations – Southington, Lordstown and Mesopotamia – joined the first responders from Newton Falls in a tanker shuttle relay to practice how to efficiently haul water from one location to another. How it works: one fire...
Settlers’ Ye Old State Renaissance Faire
Middlefield - Have fun at Settlers’ Village Ye Old State Renaissance Faire on Saturday and Sunday September 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 14279 Old State Rd. Middlefield Ohio. Pirates, Celtic Highlanders, Mother Goose and more will invade Settlers’ Village of Shops for two weekends. The Faire will feature live music, demonstrations, puppet shows, comedy acts, improv, a talent...
Garfield Elementary & Intermediate Bus Routes
Elementary/Intermediate Routes *Estimated Times* Bus #1 7:40 Gotham Rd. 8:00 Stanley Rd. 8:02 Slagle 8:05 Smalley Road 8:07 Nichols Rd. 8:27 Right on S.R. 88 Bus #2 7:55 Center St. 8:07 Garfield 8:12 Center St. 8:15 Maple 8:17 North St. 8:20 Clover Lane 8:25 Meadow Run 8:30 Wolff 8:32 Elm Street 8:35 State Street 8:37 Park 8:38 Maple/Center Bus #4 7:35 Streeter 7:45 Stamm Rd. 7:50 Streeter 7:55 Stamm Rd. 8:00 Hankee 8:05 Blackbrook Trailer Park 8:15 White Street Bus #6 8:00 Pritchard 8:03 S.R. 282 8:06 Kool Lakes 8:10 Nelson Trailer Park 8:12 ...
Garfield Middle School & High School Bus Schedule
Middle/High School Routes *All times are approximate* Bus #1 6:40 Gotham 6:48 Stanley 6:55 S.R. 303 6:42 Slagle 6:55 Smalley Rd. 6:56 Nichols Rd. 7:13 Slagle Bus #2 6:42 Center/Maple 6:45 Garfield Drive 6:50 High St. 6:51 Maple 6:52 North Street 6:54 Meadow Run 7:00 Harris Drive 7:01 Forest 7:06 Park 7:08 French Street 7:12 Vanderslice 7:15 White St. Bus #4 6:25 Asbury 6:30 Streeter 6:40 Limeridge 6:51 Goodell 6:55 Limeridge 7:00 S.R. 303 7:10 Blackbrook Trailer Park Bus #6 6:50 Kennedy Ledge 6:52 S.R. 282 7:00 Kool Lakes 7:02 NTP Shelter 7:07 Bloom Rd. 7:09 ...
The Biggest Loser
8th Count Dance Studio in Garrettsville is sponsoring a “Biggest Loser” contest at the studio. Registration is $25 for 6 sessions of Zumba. Each week a $3 fee will be charged which goes into the “Winner’s Pot”. There will be a weekly weigh in and the person who loses the most weight at the end of the six weeks...
“Make It Work”, Series
Newton Falls - Still looking for a job or wishing to find a different one? The Newton Falls Public Library is offering Make It Work: job hunting, networking, & resumes. The series includes how to network, job search, and write a resume that will get you noticed. Participants are encouraged to attend all three of the two-hour sessions. Class...
Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club hosts NRA Youth Sportsfest
Vienna – The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club will host a free NRA Youth Sportsfest on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Fish & Game Club of Vienna on SR 193 across from the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. The purpose of this event is to teach basic gun & archery safety,...
Anglers Anonymous to host “Ladies on the Lakes”
Warren - Anglers Anonymous of Warren will be hosting a first time fishing event for fifteen pre-registered ladies on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. The event will be held at Fish & Game club of Vienna on St. Rt. 198 across from the Cafareo aircraft hanger. There is no charge or fee for the event. With the program being held on...
Peachy-keen!
Garrettsville - The last Garrettsville Cruise Night of the season was just peachy, thank you very much. Joe Leonard got to take his “new” fire engine out for several spins, with passengers and the ever-popular plush dalmatian on board. The band was keeping things lively, interrupted at intervals by the inimitable Jerry Kehoe announcing winners of various raffles--prizes from...
Did you know that Ohio ranks in the top 10 of wine-producing states and employs more than 4,000 people in the wine industry?
Did you know that Ohio ranks in the top 10 of wine-producing states and employs more than 4,000 people in the wine industry? Anddid you know that Ashtabula County alone is home to 20 wineries, which are visited by nearly 500,000 people annually? Even more interesting (this fact surprised me!) northeast Ohio contains over half the wine grape acreage...
Freedom Township Trustees
Freedom Twp - The Regular Meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Hammar at 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Present: Trustees James Hammar, Roy Martin, John Zizka; Rosemary Nicholas, Fiscal Officer; Jeff Derthick, Zoning Inspector; Charles VanSteenberg, Road Supervisor. Also present: Charles Duffield, Dan Grafton, Pam Wilke and Kyle Wilke. Mr....
Middlefield Village Council News
Middlefield - Mayor Poole called the meeting to order at 7 pm. All council members were present. Approval of minutes from July 7, 2011: Motion passed Payment of bills in the amount of $339,581.20: Motion passed Fiscal Officer’s Report: Report was submitted to council. Fiscal Officer would like council to think about meeting Friday, December 30 for final meeting of the year...
Residents Question Trustees on Nuisance Property
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled August meeting recently with all board members and fiscal officer present. The board approved the minutes from the regular July meeting and the emergency meeting as they were presented.
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Ya got yer debt crisis. Ya got yer deficit crisis. Ya got yer health/obesity crisis. Ya got yer apes takin’ over the planet. What else can go wrong? OMG! It’s Rotary! Well, actually, it’s sort of systemic thing. Communal and fraternal organizations (not to mention churches) everywhere are facing declining membership and participation. Where once-upon-a-time every little town had its own...
Pixley Park Ball Field To Get Bleachers
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with all members and fiscal officer present. The road supervisor Chuck Vanek reported that they had been working on hot patching on the following roads Adams, Pritchard, Prentiss and half of Bancroft roads. Vanek also stated that they were working on getting the township roads mowed as...
Lininger Honored By Lions Club
Windham - Wally Lininger was recently honored for his long and dedicated service to The Windham Lions Club and Lions International by being presented the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Lions International recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an honor that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones. This fellowship is the highest form of recognition and embodies...
Best Show In Town: Live From Burton Wetlands
Burton - Enjoy an evening insect concert as cricket/katydid specialist and musician Dr. Lisa Rainsong introduces us to members of the Burton Wetlands insect orchestra. Insect Orchestra: Nature’s Musicians will be presented on Friday, August 26 – 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve, 15681 Old Rider Road, Burton/Newbury Townships. A musician, composer and music theory professor at...
Area Businessman Has A Successful Career Change
Garrettsville - James Irwin who was part owner and operator of Irwin Hardware on Main St. in Garrettsville for over 30 years, is now an independent insurance agent known as “Irwin Health & Life”. Jim services many individuals in the north east Ohio region. He specializes in the senior age markets, (65 and older), those who are in the Medicare...
Geauga County Auditor To Hold Forfeited Land Sale
Chardon - On October 14, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in Judge Fuhry’s Courtroom at the County Courthouse, Geauga County Auditor Frank J. Gliha will hold a forfeited land sale.
Newton Falls Football Season Passes
Newton Falls - Tickets are on sale at the Superintendent’s Office located at 9091?2 Milton Blvd., for the upcoming Newton Falls Tiger football season from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The cost for reserved season passes for 5 homes games will be $40.00. We also have a 10-game pass available for adults to purchase for $50.00, and students 10-game...
Appalachian Experience 2011
Mantua - A group of four adults and five high school teens from Mantua’s St. Joseph Church participated in the Housing Repair Program based at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clintwood, Virginia, the week of June 18-25. Volunteers made the 400 mile, seven-hour trip to the western tip of Virginia for the week-long experience to help low-income residents maintain...
A Weekend to Remember!
Windham’s Bicentennial is now just chapters in the history books but before we close the book out lets take a walk through the pages where memories were made, shared and lived. Folks from all over the country flocked back to Windham this past weekend to celebrate the town’s bicentennial. Some traveled from as far away as California and Mexico...
JAG District Launches New Website
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield School District has launched a new website. Please use the following address: garfield.sparcc.org The new website will include the capability for parents to view student grades and schedules. Any questions should be directed to jmulhern@mail.garfield.sparcc.org
Grand Opening of the Lake Milton Farmers’ Market on Saturdays
Lake Milton - Are you tired of the long, cold winter without access to fresh, locally produced foods? Have you missed seeing your friends at the farmers’ market? Well, your wait is over! The Lake Milton Farmers’ Market will open at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Amphiteater located at the Beach at Lake Milton State Park on...
Library Service: Spotlight on Children’s Multimedia Kits
Portage County District Library’s August service spotlight shines on our children’s multimedia kits. When one book on a particular subject is not enough, look to Portage County District Library’s children’s multimedia kits. Each kit contains an assortment of books videos, toys, music and/or CD-ROMs with themes ranging from Alligators & Crocodiles to Music to Zoos. The Library also has...
