Hiram resident Jamie Sitko understands how services can change lives
Hiram resident Jamie Sitko understands how services can change lives Jamie Sitko, M.Ed, PC-CR, is the owner and counselor at Sitko Counseling in Hiram, which she established in 2010. Due to her own experiences of surviving abuse and depression, Sitko has made it her life’s purpose to help others who have been victimized. “I have experienced trauma, the black hole of...
Charles Auto Drives into the 21st Century
Garrettsville - The Charles Auto Family has been a Garrettsville institution for 56 years. Now, “The Little Guy for the Best Buy” is getting a major facelift that promises to transform the Chevy/Buick dealership from a traditional small-town establishment to a “sophisticated, 21st-century, world-class dealership,” according to owner Bruce Abraham.Bruce’s father, Charlie Abraham, moved his dealership to this current...
One Book, One School, and One Big Surprise
Mantua - Students and staff at Crestwood Intermediate School got a huge surprise during the One Book One School (OBOS) final assembly last Friday. Erica S. Perl, Washington D.C.–based author of When Life Gives You O.J., surprised the school by joining the assembly in person, instead of via Skype, as originally planned. Mrs. Perl, who also works for the...
Library Awarded Grant from the Hiram Community Trust
Portage County District Library is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Hiram Community Trust. This $2,400 grant will be used to enhance the current Book Box program and replace current copies of titles. The Book Box program, popular among educators, features multiple copies of one title (some with CD audiobooks) contained within a...
D-Store & Deli… Delicious
Freedom Twp - D-Store & Deli, located next to Detour Drive-Thru at 6869 SR 303, is giving one lucky individual the chance to win a free sub. Simply present the coupon located on page 4 when purchasing one of their delicious sandwiches, to be entered into the drawing. Not content to be “just another convenience store”, the D-Store “is like...
Windham Hires Two Part-Time Police Officers
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly-scheduled meeting Tuesday May 28, 2013 with all council members, fiscal officer, the mayor and the village solicitor in attendance. Council approved the fiscal report, the minutes from the previous meeting and special meeting, and the fire, police and dispatchers reports as well. Commander Paul Fitzgerald, of the American Legion in Windham requested...
Apple Tree Preschool Holds Trike-a-Thon
Garrettsville - Apple Tree Preschool recently held their annual St. Jude Trike-a-thon to raise money for the children of St. Jude Research Hospital. Students of the preschool learned about bike safety and rode their bikes for 20 minutes in the church parking lot during the trike-a-thon. In total, this year the students raised over $1100.00 to be donated to...
I Scream, You Scream…Mantua Screams for Ice Cream
Mantua - Since Chulainn Creamery recently opened their doors in Mantua, the news of their delicious ice cream is quickly spreading around town. Recent patrons Liz and Charlie, Crestwood High School students, stopped by one afternoon for a treat to celebrate the pending end of final exams, and because, as Charlie said, “It’s hot – it’s a great day...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Grand Marshal
Each year, the Summerfest Committee looks for a community member who serves tirelessly in the community, who has sacrificed time, energy and yes, even money to see Garrettsville grow and attract visitors. This year, the Garrettsville Summerfest Committee has chosen Barb Bejger to be Summerfest’s 2013 Grand Marshal, honoring her for all she has done for the village. Bejger is...
For the Birds
How about being a “do-gooder”? helptheparrots@parrothope.org is seeking individuals who desire to help animals in need. This group would like to put to good use your skills and/or talents to benefit the community and the birds.(“It’s for the birds” is not a bad thing). This could result in volunteer experience to spruce up a resume, leading to employment in other,...
McCrae Places First in Competition
On May 4th, Brevin McCrae, a student at Iron Eagle Martial Arts in Mantua participated at an Open Martial Arts Tournament in Kent and earned the following medals: 1st Place in Forms, 1st Place in Weapons Forms, and 2nd Place in Sparring. Brevin is a Yellow Belt in Taekwondo and has been training with us for a few...
Openings Available For Playground Camp
Ravenna Recreation Department still has openings its Summer Playground Camp program for children entering K-7th grade in the Fall 2013 and the Jr. Camp Counselor program for children entering 8th, 9th and 10th grade in Fall 2013. Program is held at John Tontimonia City Park from June 10 to August 9 (No camp July 4th). Call the Parks and Recreation...
Middlefield Village to host Amish Farmers Market
Middlefield - As a part of its ongoing “healthy county” initiative, University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center will be a community supporter of the Middlefield Farmers Market, which will take place every Saturday morning from July 6th through September 28th at Mineral Lake Park on Sperry Lane in The Village of Middlefield, Ohio. From 9 a.m. – 12 noon, UH...
GMS Track Fares Well At State
James A. Garfield Middle School track team went to the Ohio State Finals on May 26th and did great considering we don’t even have a track to run on. They practice in the school parking lot! Lauren Jones finished 1st in state and set a new track record in discus with a throw of 114’ 9” and 3rd in...
Audience “Mobbed” at Dance Recital
Garrettsville - Last Saturday, many friends and family members of dance students spent “A Night at the Movies,” as they watched The 8th Count Dance Studio present their Fourth Annual Dance Recital at the James A. Garfield High School’s Iva Walker Auditorium. Each group of dancers danced to music from movies of today and yesterday in two fabulous shows....
Crestwood Primary’s Right to Read Week Goes to the Dogs
Mantua - For a full week, Crestwood Primary School (CPS) students, staff and community members went doggone crazy celebrating their 10th annual Right to Read Week. It was only fitting, considering that this year’s theme celebrated Clifford the big red dog's 50th birthday. And the famous big red dog’s likeness was all over the school that week – in...
James A. Garfield Class of 2013 Graduates with Distinction
Garrettsville - Threatening skies forced commencement exercises at James A. Garfield High School to be held in the gymnasium rather than the football field on June 2. But nothing could squelch the magnitude of the moment for the JAG Class of 2013. The Class of 2013 exemplified its motto for the year, “Above & Beyond.” It was heralded as the...
Major Dennis Missimi returns to serve on MHRB
Major Dennis Missimi of the Portage County Sheriff’s Office is the newest member of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County but he’s no stranger to the organization, having served previously as a board member and on staff. A life-long resident of Kent, Missimi was a member of the board for 13 years, four of those years as...
First Fishing Trip: First Boat Ramp Frackas
It was the best of days; it was the worst of days. It was a day that we had been looking forward to since last September. This was the first time we could get out fishing this spring, and it was long overdue! Because of our cold spring the fish have been slow to begin to bite. And probably...
Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Windham High School
Windham - Tenth graders in Mrs. Tamara Brown’s classes just finished a series on the Holocaust, so she had made arrangements to have a Holocaust survivor speak to her class on his life in the concentration camps in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. On Tuesday, May 15th the class welcomed Holocaust Survivor Leo Silberman from Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Silberman...
Garfield Marching Pride ~ Priceless
Garrettsville - Well, there weren’t 76 trombones but there were lots of families and awards and plenty of recognition for the members of the James A. Garfield Marching Pride at the annual band awards banquet, held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. ‘Twas a pretty full house too, upwards of one hundred eighty attendees of all ages--band members, siblings, parents, grandparents,...
Crestwood Retires Beloved Teachers & Staff
The end of this school year marks the end of an era for several Crestwood School District staff members and teachers. Ranging from administrators, teachers, and secretaries to custodians, mechanics, and maintenance workers, these retirees have made a positive commitment to the community, contributing a combined 200 years of dedicated service. The Primary School bids farewell to Lee Dean, an...
40th Annual Youth Fishing Derby
Newton Falls - The Eagle Creek Conservation Club is pleased to announce that they will be holding their 40th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 2, 2013. The event will take place at the Newton Falls Community Center pond located at 52 East Quarry Street in Newton Falls. The derby is a free event open to all children...
“Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Campaign
Hiram - On May 18th The Hiram Police Department kicked off the 2103 “Click it or Ticket” seat belt campaign which runs through June 2nd. Motorists were approached at the intersection of Garfield Rd. and Wakefield Rd., all persons in the vehicles that were buckled up were given a voucher for a free ice cream cone at Garrettsville McDonald’s....
Windham BOE Hires New Staff Members
Windham - The Windham Board of Education (BOE) meeting on May 23, 2013 was called to order by President Danny Burns. Board member William Hickman was not in attendance. The board recognized nine of Mr. Rosenbaugh’s first graders who completed all the 155 I-Excel skills for first grade. The nine students received a certificate from their teacher for their...
Village Piecemakers Donating Quilts
Garrettsville - Members of the Garrettsville Village Piecemakers quilt guild and others have made over 36 quilts for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Previously they made and donated 47 quilts to Joplin, Missouri. “We feel it’s important to use our time and talents to help others,” said Phyllis Bolden, shown, with 15 quilts going to the Atlantic City, N.J. area. To donate...
ODNR Holding Informational Meeting
Heard about “Injection Wells”? Wonder what they’re all about? ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources) will hold a public informational meeting on May 30 from 5:30 TO 7:30 at the Pine Tree Lodge, Wingfoot Lake State Park, 993 Goodyear Park Blvd., Mogadore, OH 44260. This meeting is ODNR’s response to citizens’ questions about seven injection wells for shale drilling waste...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Three New Contests
This year SummerFest is all about the family, so with that theme we have added some new contests that relate to families. The first one is easy but has an early deadline, so don’t procrastinate. Grab a pencil, pen or keyboard and tell us what family means to you. In today’s society, families come in all shapes, kinds and sizes...
Newton Township Cemetery Association
Newton Twp. - The NTCA held its regular monthly meeting on May 16 at the township administration building in Newton Falls. Plans were made to resume the repair work on headstones at Pricetown Cemetery which is at the Pricetown Methodist Church. A tentative date of June 3 is scheduled for the work to resume and be completed that week....
Troy Homecoming Community Festival
Troy Twp. - Troy Homecoming is a free community festival held in southern Geauga County (at Troy Community Center; 13950 Main Market Road; Burton, Ohio 44021) on August 9-11, 2013. In this age of high tech distractions, Troy Township residents and friends are standing out by rejuvenating old-fashioned fellowship and fun. A team of community-oriented folk have joined forces to...