IvaFest 2013
Garrettsville - On Sunday, July 7th the Villager’s own Iva Walker recently hosted a Riparian Lawn Party to celebrate the repetitive 39th Birthday of one of Garrettsville’s own. This time with live entertainment. The crowd of over 100 “close personal friends” gathered at The Walker Riparian Cottage & Convention Centre was treated to the sounds of WIXY 1260 who played ...
Outdoors With Skip… Four Hundred Thirty Five Bottles of Beer on the Wall
“Are we there yet,” she said? It’s about 440 miles to Clayton, New York from our house. “I think we have gone five miles”, I said to Emma, my nine-year-old Granddaughter. “We’ve got a ways to go yet.” Nine years old is a great age to be; no worries about how you look to others, or for that matter,...
Tour De Metz Bike Outing
Geauga County - The Fifth Annual Tour de Metz bike ride will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013. It will start and end at The Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chesterland. The event offers both a 15 and 30 mile course through beautiful Geauga County! Participants can pre-register online at www.signmeup.com/91080. Day-of registration begins at 8am and the...
Garrettsville United Methodist Church Chinese Auction – Summerfest 2013 Winners
Sam Hawkins - Wine Basket Lynette Kehoe - Longaberger Goodie Basket #1 Donna Chinn - Summer Fun Basket #1 Jean Reichelderfer - Eat Your Way Around Garrettsville #1 Chris Coz - Longaberger Goodie Basket #2 Gwen Dickerhoof - Breakfast Basket Rose Carnahan - Eat Your Way Around Garrettsville #2 Cynthia Yoxall- Aveeno Basket Sandy Bray - Alpaca Basket Denise Ellerhorst - Finch Bird Gift Basket Cissy Raab - Pet...
St. Ambrose Chicken Dinner Festival Winners
And the winners are… Everyone who attended last weekend’s Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal.) However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners: $1,000.00 cash First Prize Jan Riffle $ 200.00 cash Second Prize Betsy Dunn $ 100.00 cash Third Prize ...
Rain Doesn’t Stop Summerfest
Garrettsville - SummerFest went off without a hitch, in spite of the threatening weather all weekend. Folks came prepared for the rain and kept their eyes on the sky and their hands on an umbrella. Even though the skies were threatening all weekend, it seemed like there was an invisible dome over the village, as it saw very little...
Area Police Receive Specialized Training in Hiram
Hiram - Recently, Officers from Hiram Mantua, Garrettsville, Windham, Aurora and Portage County Sheriff’s Office had the opportunity to participate in specialized firearms training and driving simulator training from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA). Interestingly enough, so did I. Before you jump to conclusions, picturing an untrained clutz like me wielding a firearm, let me state that, although...
Windham High School Seeks Spanish Teacher
Windham - School may be out for the summer, but the Windham Board of Education (BOE) is continuing to work hard to get ready for the upcoming year. The BOE met recently at the elementary school with all members present. Principal Mike Chaffee introduced the new history teacher Terry Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong shared with the board his vision for...
No Reservations Required!
Celebrate the anniversary of the 1969 landing of the first men on the Moon by viewing it through our great telescope. The observatory will be open on Saturday, July 20th from about 9:30 to 11:00 PM (may be open a little early since the Moon will be full and bright). When the sky becomes darker we will also take...
Mantua’s Art & Wine Festival This Weekend
Mantua - If you’re looking for a fun and unusual way to spend your Saturday, check out Art on the Hill in Mantua. Each year, local and regional artisans come together on a chosen day each July to line both sides of East Prospect Street in the Village of Mantua to sell their handmade art. This year, that day...
Girl Scouts & Friends Raise Funds for Classmate
Mantua - Recently at Crestwood Intermediate School, 4th grade Girl Scout Junior Troops #243, #533 & #442 sold homemade bracelets to fellow students to support classmate Mathieu Arotin. Mathieu has a disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2 (SMA type 2). Due to this disease, Mathieu is confined to a power wheelchair. The wheelchair gives him the ability to...
Knight Recipient of 2013 Eagles Scholarship
For the eighth year in its more than 30 years of history the Garrettsville Eagles Club No 2705 has awarded one $1,000 to a grandson of a member. Matt Knight is a 2013 graduate of Windham High School as valedictorian and is accepted at the Ohio State University. He will major in Business, Finance and Economics. His goals are to be...
Spangler to lead Rainbow Assembly for Fall 2013 Term
West Farmington - Haley Spangler, daughter of Jim & Starr Spangler, of W. Farmington, Ohio, was installed to lead the W. Farmington Rainbow Assembly #116 of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls as Worthy Advisor during its fall term. Haley has chosen “Time Flies; Capture the Moment” as her theme for the term. Her projects for the term...
Newton Falls Schoolmates Reunion
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends 94th Reunion was celebrated June 15tg at DeVieste’s Banquet Room in Warren, with 374 people in attendance. Welcoming the schoolmates were: Connie Swartz Ansley, Jenny Gordon Clark, Diane Winters Coss, Kathy Rudolph Fowler, Jackie Hrenko Kanaan, Kathy Kezele Lewis and Louise and Wendell Montgomery, all members of the class of...
Newton Falls Am Vets Post 112 honored by Trumbull County Commissioners
Warren - At the Wednesday June 26th meeting of the Trumbull County Board of Commissioners, Newton Falls Am Vets Post 112, was honored for their charitable works and support of veterans. Present to accept the award was: Becky Veatty, Robert Ferriman, Richard Hoover, Robert Cameron, and George Stanley. A nationally-recognized organization with over 310 members, they work tirelessly to support...
Ice Cream Weekends at Lake FarmPark
Lake Metroparks is serving up two helpings of fun at Farmpark during Ice Cream Weekends. July is National Ice Cream Month. So, let’s celebrate and have fun with our favorite dessert! Pierre’s Ice Cream and Discount Drug Mart invite to enjoy some old fashioned fun at a weekend-long ice cream social where you can enjoy learning about and tasting...
Bicycle Safety Rodeo Held in Hiram
Hiram - On July 4th Hiram Police Department held its annual “Bicycle Safety Rodeo” for children. There were 36 participants in the event. Bicyclists were taught the correct use of hand signals, proper bicycle helmet fitting and use, and general safe practices when riding a bicycle. “Dave Ovens works diligently to make sure this program is a success; we...
Headwaters Adventure Race Set for July 13 in Mantua
Registration is still open for the Headwaters Adventure Race on July 13, 8:00 a.m. in Mantua Village. The Portage Park District Foundation is presenting this fun(d)raiser for supporting trail maintenance and conservation projects. The event starts at Buchert Park and includes a 2-mile run on the Headwaters Trail, a 10-mile bike ride on rural roads to Camp Hi Canoe...
Library Spotlight On: Children’s Multimedia Kits
When one book on a particular subject is not enough, look to the Portage County District Library’s children’s multimedia kits for the answer. Each kit contains as assortment of books, DVDs, videos, toys, and music with themes ranging from Alligators & Crocodiles to Music to Zoos. Kits range in age appropriateness from preschool to upper elementary. Kits must be...
Ox Roast Celebrates 50th Year
Mantua - Mark your calendar for the weekend of July 19th through the 21st for the St. Joseph Ox Roast in Mantua. This year’s event, theme is “50 Years of Magnificence,” and will feature three days of food, rides, games, and family fun. The fun starts on Friday night, with a fireworks display by Pyrotecnico Fireworks. Saturday morning, runners...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Opens Friday
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre will present “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on July 12, 13, 19, 20th at 7pm and July 14, 2013 at 2pm in the James A. Garfield, Iva Walker Auditorium - starring Megan Ryser as Snow White and Ben Vizy as the Prince. Direction of this production is by Justin Steck and...
Chips & Salsa Bids Windham Adios
Windham - Last fall, the entire community saw the sign, Mexican restaurant coming soon and it stirred up a buzz making folks anxious for its arrival in Windham. Finally, in February 2013 they opened their doors to the delight of the community. Tacos, burritos, tostadas, margaritas and more had everyone flocking there to experience a taste of Mexico. Folks...
Crestwood’s Hershey Track Camp
Mantua - When the information came home from school last spring for Crestwood’s Hershey Track Camp, we had no idea what to expect. As a parent, I was looking for fun and interesting activities for my girls, ages seven and nine, to try over the summer. The weeklong camp looked good to me. Luckily, my girls agreed, so we...
Garrettsville Summerfest Contest Winners
Car or Cash Raffle Grand Prize - Mark Ellerhorst iPad 4 - Yevette Summers Gas House Grill - Colleen Shukys Garrettsville Idol Adult Idol - Kristen Zappola Teen Idol - Jasmine Nevarez Youth Idol - Lexi Smith Coloring Contest Hope Bloom Owen Bass Emma Bass Essay Contest Keldan Holm Kylie Greenberg Evelyn West Rebecca Sopher Scavenger Hunt 1st: David Quick 2nd: Debora Chinn 3rd: Stephanie Juzkew, Stephany McMiloen & Kimmy Wampler Cornhole Tournaments Competitive Division: Gary Lewis, Ron Kugel Social Division: Marvin &...
J.A. Garfield 45th Class Reunion Update
The James A. Garfield, Class of 68'- 45th Reunion will be held at Sugarbush Golf Course, September 28, 2013. Meet & Greet 5 pm / Dinner 6 pm / Social 7 pm This is just a reminder if you haven't already sent in your check for the dinner(s), payment is due by August 1, 2013. The cost is $25 per person ...
All About Aurora Drive-It-Yourself Tour
Aurora - FREE FAMILY FUN – Prizes, Giveaways and More! A fun FREE way to learn more about Aurora and surrounding area businesses. On Saturday, July 20, 2013 "Tour Stops" will be offering activities, freebies, discounts and much more. Simply print a map from our website www.AllAboutAurora.com and start your adventure! Once you have completed the required number of...
Fifth Annual Family Health & Safety Day
GEAUGA COUNTY – The fifth annual Family Health & Safety Day will be held at University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road in Chardon, on Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The free event promotes healthy living by providing wellness screenings and education in collaboration with the hospital’s many community partners. This year’s Family Health &...
Nelson Resident Questions Trustee on Meeting Attendance
Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. Chairman Tom Matota opened up the floor for comments or questions. A Nelson resident asked Trustee Jim Turos if he would address the residents of Nelson, who pay him $9,000/year plus free medical, on why he felt attending a tractor show...
Crestwood District Sports News
Mantua - At the June School Board meeting, outgoing Crestwood All Sports Booster President Debbie Stephens presented a check to the School Board in the amount of $25,000 to cover part of the cost of resurfacing the track at Jack Lambert Stadium. The money was raised over the past seven years through participant registration charges, gate fees and concession...
Garrettsville’s C League is Ready for the OGSO Tournaments
Garrettsville - Garrettsville’s Girls C League is finishing up their regular season this week and will begin the first round of the Ohio Girls Softball Organization (OGSO) Tournaments the week of July 8, 2013. This year they have fielded three very talented teams, who anticipate going deep in the post-season play. The JAGS who currently are 14-0 (as of Sunday)...