Fuel Logs Topic of Township Meeting
Nelson Twp - Residents of Nelson Township gathered at the Community House on June 19th for the second trustee meeting of June. Present were Fiscal Officer David Finney, and Township Trustees Tom Matota, and Joe Leonard. Jim Turos was unable to attend the meeting due to the National International Harvester Collector event. After calling the meeting to order, the Trustees...
Delinquent Taxpayers and Lack of Long-Term Planning Hot Topics for Garrettsville’s Village Council
Garrettsville – – Minutes from both the regular May 8, 2013 meeting and the June 1, 2013 special council meeting which authorized the mayor and clerk to enter into an agreement for the provision of dispatching services for the Windham Village Police Department were approved. Immediately after, discussion ensued about the state of the village’s finances. The current report...
Mantua Center School being considered as National Historic Place
Mantua - At a hearing in Columbus last Friday, the Ohio Historic Preservation Office approved a nomination for the Mantua Center School to be considered for addition to National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of properties recognized by the federal government as worthy of preservation for their local, state, or...
Original Quality & Fresh Ingredients Return to Italian Garden
Garrettsville - After briefly franchising-out their flagship restaurant in Garrettsville, owners Tim and Joselle Weiss have returned to the helm of The Italian Garden. Opening fifteen years ago in the former Mario Angelo Pizza building (8116 Main Street), The Italian Garden quickly became known as the place to go for affordable "home-made taste without the hassle or wait". Since returning...
Woodsy’s: A World of Musical Wonder for 41 Years
Kent - Woodsy’s is a world of music for a world of musicians. Self-described as northeast Ohio’s largest independent, family-owned-and-operated music store, the business has been a fixture of downtown Kent for 41 years. Now, with its online sales, it’s a global phenomenon. President and owner Paul Braden says Woodsy’s is the kind of music store musicians love to find:...
Goblin Arrives in Garrettsville Bringing Good Fortune
Have you heard the news? The Garrettsville Goblin has returned and has brought good luck with him. It appears that this charming little fellow wandered into our village and decided he liked it so much he was going to stay. I am told that he resides under the bridge in town and likes to explore, taking advantage of the area...
Aurora’s Fourth of July Activities
Join us for the 29th Annual Aurora Fun Run! Choose from the 5K Run or the 1 Mile Walk/Run or do both! Run / walk takes place at Bicentennial Park, 115 East Pioneer Trail. Start times are: 5K Run - 8:30 a.m.; 1 Mile Run/Walk 8:00 a.m. Online registration is $17 for one race or $19 for both Race-Day registration is $20...
Hiram Celebrates with Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
Once again, Hiram will be celebrating the birth of our country with a good old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The festivities will kick off on July 3rd, at 7:30 pm with a concert and family fun at the Hiram College Football Field. Swifty the Clown will be on hand to make balloon animals for the kids. At 9:30, weather...
A Week of Fun in Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Beginning on June 30th, entertainment and fun begins in Newton Falls leading up to the grand finale -- an amazing firework display on July 4th. Listed below are highlights of what is sure to be a great time in Newton Falls. Entertainment at the Band Tent • June 30,2013 5:00-10:00 Satellite Radio • July 1, 2013 7:00-11:00 ...
Fun for the Families, Summer Youth Productions at Geauga Theater
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild will present four youth productions which will showcase the hard work of students in the summer workshops. “Shrek the Musical” kicks off the youth performances with a comedic fairy tale directed by Patty Osredkar and performed by a talented cast of teens. Shrek, an ogre, sets out to reclaim his swamp from squatting, displaced...
Independence Day Music Celebration
Mantua - On Wednesday, July 3, 2013, Green Family Funeral Home will be hosting their semi-annual FREE OUTDOOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT. The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. on the grounds of the funeral home, located at the corner of State Route 44 & Pioneer Trail, Mantua Township. The Garretttones will be sharing a variety of musical hits, both instrumental...
Newton Falls Perennial Garden
Newton Falls - Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls would like to thank several donors who helped us create the perennial garden at the corner of Broad and Center Streets. Newton Falls TOPS donated 17 perennials after their plant sale. Mayor Lyle Waddell donated time, labor and water as we set up our garden. Susan Holub and Chris Drake donated...
Garfield Historical Society Receives Grant
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Hiram Community Trust. The grant is titled “Preserving Our Community’s Past, Present, and Future Pride. Funds provided by the grant will be used to purchase the hardware and software needed to inventory and archive items and documents. This will make information more readily available...
Literary Music Club News
Nelson Twp - Literary Music Club (LMC) held their meeting on June 12 at Nelson Community Center. The hostess’ were Billie English and Marguerite Strawman. Thanks ladies, everything was nice. Our program was wedding cake decorating by Mary Leggett. Some members brought their wedding pictures. This was interesting; my, how we change in looks over the years. On Friday June 14th...
Portage Parks Wild Hikes Challenge
Hit the trail and take the Wild Hikes Challenge—just hike eight of the designated trails before December 1st to earn a hiking stick and brass tag. Hike on your own, or with a group at one of the guided hikes led by Executive Director Christine Craycroft. “We have more folks taking the Challenge every year, including young scouts, families...
Ground Water Monitoring Presentation
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs and JD Environmental Consulting, LLC are pleased to invite the public to a presentation of the 2012 Baseline Report for the Village of Garrettsville’s Ground Water Monitoring Program. The presentation will be given in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall at 8213 High Street in Garrettsville at 7:30 p.m. on...
Escape to the Daybreak Lavender Farm
Streetsboro - Ever dream of escaping to tranquility in a lush field of aromatic lavender? Did you think you had to travel to Provence, in France, or to some lovely herbal farm on the West Coast? Well, think again! Jody Byrne and her husband, Michael Slyker, founders of DayBreak Lavender Farm in Streetsboro, have been quietly growing lavender here...
Robert E. Lee’s ‘48 Chevy
Holy Mackerel, the South’s gonna rise again, in Hiram! Well, maybe not THAT Robert E. Lee, but never-the-less, Mr. Bob Lee has a 1948 Chevrolet coupe sitting in front of the garage at the white house high on the hill on Rt. 82 coming into Hiram. I saw the roofline—that old ‘40s car roofline—out of the corner of my...
Fun For Youth and Families
With Geauga Park District’s new summer schedule comes a handful of early July programs suitable for children and families alike. On Tuesday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, kids ages 6-8 and 9-11 will have separate adventures during Nature Explorers: Streamlife Safari. The forested stream of Swine Creek Reservation will provide a great environment for them to discover wildlife...
Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met in the Community House in Nelson on Thursday, June 13 to hear from Joe Stamm, whose roots in Nelson Township, and his exploration of them, were the topic of a very interesting evening for the community members gathered there. The three families that were the core of his research were the...
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club Scholarship Winners
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to announce the recipients of the 2013 scholarships. Andrew Ferguson and Sam Pittman were presented with their awards by Mrs. Kathy Wujcik, their former teacher and new Kiwanis member, at the May 28 senior assembly at the high school. Club members on the scholarship committee unanimously voted for these two deserving students after comparing...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians have sent Laura Wilburn, Joseph Miranda and Britney Collins to the annual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly) at Baldwin-Wallace, sponsored by the local club and others in the district. The young people were drawn from Garfield HS and Windham HS and should return with many ideas and experiences to enrich their schools and communities...just like Rotary! The group...
Mantua Historical Society Hosts Garfield
Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society hosted General James A. Garfield, portrayed by Wayne Enders, on Sunday, June 9th, at the Mantua Center Christian Church. Mr. Enders (pictured) had clothes made especially for him that replicated Garfield’s. Before becoming a general, James A. Garfield was a minister, who actually preached in this same church. The topic for the evening...
Sizzling, Sensational Musical RENT Opens July 5
Aurora - RENT, the sensational rock musical about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today opens at 8 pm July 5 for a seven-show run Fridays and Saturdays through July 20 and Monday July 15 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. Winner of the Tony Award for “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama,...
PSWCD Announces Contest Winners
Nearly 900 fifth grade students from across Portage County participated in the 2013 Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Portage Soil & Water Conservation District (PSWCD). Six winners were chosen from eight schools for the annual poster contest, which was sponsored by PSWCD and the Garden Clubs of Portage County to commemorate National Soil & Water Stewardship Week. The theme...
Two Local Heroes Will Run Garrettsville SummerFest’s 5K
Garrettsville SummerFest’s 5K for Cancer will have two very special guests at this year’s race on June 30, 2013. The two guests are considered local heroes and are not only running the race but also will be on hand for a meet and greet session before the race. The local heroes are cancer survivor Amanda Joy Hall and 2012...
Dr. Justin Yun joins Dental Associates of Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Dr. Charles Verbanic and Dr. Scott Werner are proud to welcome their new associate, Dr. Justin Yun. Dr. Yun is looking forward to creating a comfortable environment for his patients and having them enjoy the experience of getting involved in their dental treatment. He is excited about being mentored at Dental Associates of Newton Falls. Justin...
Kiwanis is On-line!
Newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis Club announces its new website. Members are happy to share news of our events and volunteer work in the community. The site also links to Kiwanis International, UNICEF, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, and to our upcoming Labor Day 4-mile race / or 2-mile walk, which benefits the Senior Citizen Van program. Set the...
WFVD Outsourced Dispatch Service Up and Running
Windham - The WVFD Joint Fire Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2013 with all board members and fiscal officer in attendance. The board approved the minutes, bank reconciliation and expenditures. The board voted to ratify the amended contract with Ravenna City Dispatching Services. Fire Chief Iwanyckyj reported that since the switch on May 29, 2013,...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At a recent Mantua Village Council meeting, Mayor Linda Clark announced that Council has selected Steve Chapman as Mantua Village Zoning Inspector. The position was vacant since the death of the previous Inspector, John Vechery, in late December 2012. Mr. Chapman resides in Ravenna, but has roots in the Mantua community as the co-owner of both the...