Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary caught a glimpse into an appalling abyss with Roger Cram’s presentation on the hidden world of human trafficking, something that few are aware of and fewer still wish to acknowledge, confront or take adequate measures to end. While calling the U.S, “the ostrich nation”, he offered statistics on the numbers of street kids, illegal immigrants, homeless persons...
Enough Is Enough!!
I’ve had enough! Enough of eating fast food because I am too tired to cook after a long day. Enough of doing the funky Egyptian chicken dance around the bedroom after I put on my jeans just so I can breath. Enough of being tired and run down all the time. I have definitely had enough of getting winded...
New Truck For Village Of Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The Village of Garrettsville recently purchased a 2011 Ford F550 4X4 Dump Truck which will replace the 1974 Ford F700. This is the first dump truck the Village has purchased since 2001. The ‘74 F700 will be offered for auction on Ebay for anyone interested. On the agenda for 2011 are the replacement of the police department’s...
Garrettsville Area Chamber News
Garrettsville - Roger and Connie Angel opened the doors of Dairy Queen early Wednesday morning as they hosted the first meeting of the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce for 2011. A review of the treasurer’s report was first up and it was announced that the sale of the 2011 Chamber calendars had netted $700 towards the flower basket fund. Aaron provided...
Contentious Hiram Annexation Battle Continues
Hiram - After lengthy delays since mid-November, Portage County Commissioners finally held hearings to consider the annexation of approximately139 acres from Hiram Township to Hiram Village last week. The proposed annexation would pave the way for private developers to build retirement housing on the parcel of land originally set aside for Hiram College expansion. Hiram College and Village Builders of...
Awards Banquet Held for Police Department
Newton Falls - The officers of the Newton Falls Police Department were honored Friday during an annual awards ceremony luncheon held at the Covered Bridge Restaurant’s banquet hall. Department members and invited guests gathered to recap the various events of 2010 and to give tribute to the everyday heroes in blue who protect the city. Among those city officials...
Quiz Masters Make The Grade
Garrettsville - Bulletin: the James A. Garfield Quiz Masters appeared this past Saturday on the WEWS Channel 5 Academic Challenge program at 7:00. Interesting mix of competitors--Indian Valley (Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas County), Canton Central Catholic and Garfield. Quite an extensive viewing area the station has from which to draw participation. It was a “Great Battle of the Brains” whereby the...
Miller’s Family Restaurant Relocating
Garrettsville - The rumors have been spreading like wildfire. Yes, it is true. Now that the ink is dry, Monica has given us her blessing to let you know that it is official -- Miller’s Family Restaurant will be moving to a new location. Miller’s, which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary in December 2010, was started by Monica Miller and...
Newton Falls Special Council Meeting
Newton Falls - The council members gathered at the community center with the mayor, city manager, and city clerk last week for a special work session. The law director was not present. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Waddell opened the workshop, instructing those present that this was a time to put ideas and questions on the open table and...
Relay For Life Quilt
Have you or someone you know been touched by cancer? Would you like to have this person remembered in a quilt? I am making a Relay for Life quilt that will be raffled off at the Newton Falls relay. This is a quilt to honor those who have been touched by cancer. If you would like to donate a...
January 24 Burton Village Council Meeting
Burton - At 7 pm, Mayor Blair called the Burton Village Council Meeting to order. All councilpersons were present. The police chief’s report was submitted to the council. The report submitted covered November and December 2010. There were 317 calls in November and 325 in December along with six arrests in November and two in December. The police department has...
Freedom Township News
Freedom Twp. - Highlights of the January 20 meeting of the Freedom Township Trustees include the following: Zoning Inspector Derthick said he will be meeting with the Prosecutor regarding a storage trailer problem. He also said at another location the owner has been given until the end of July to remove an accessory building; in the meantime, no one is...
Council Considers Changing Electrical Suppliers
Windham - Windham Village met for their regularly scheduled January meeting with all members and fiscal officer present. In the mayor’s report the mayor stated that the library is nearly moved into the Renaissance Family Center and they are working on finalizing the agreement with the Portage County District Library Council. After some discussion on the library contract, council decided...
EMS Boot Camp
Garrettsville - Do you need a little motivation to lose weight, diet properly and exercise? Community EMS Boot Camp is a weight-loss challenge in the form of two physical fitness tests over a three-month period for only $20. Each participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt upon completion of Boot Camp. Gift card prizes will also be awarded to the...
Portage County Conservation Awards Nominations
The 13th Annual Portage Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will take place Saturday April 9 and will feature a reception with music by Mitch Reed, hors d’oeuvres featuring local foods, a buffet dinner, a silent auction and more. The Portage Park Foundation is seeking nominations for potential awardees to be honored at the event. Nominations for this year’s awards will be...
Residents Take Message To The Street
Hiram - A crowd of residents (including the Hiram College alumni pictured here) opposed to the annexation of township land by Hiram College gathered Friday evening outside the Garfield Institute in Hiram. Their goal was to raise the visibility of this issue with Hiram College Board of Trustees who were meeting that night. Hiram College Vice President Tim...
Notes From The Vineyard
As you may have seen, we host and attend many wine-related dinners throughout the year. And, as you might imagine, plenty of wine is consumed. Many participants attend, and throughout the night, it becomes apparent there is some liability inherent in having people consume wine at a social function in your winery and then drive away. Thankfully, there are...
Much Ado…
Rotary Report Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary soldiers are putting together the program for the February Family Week activities. A great addition will be the participation of Dr. Bittence, she of the coming Robinson Memorial-associated medical facility in Garrettsville, who will be available to “meet and greet” as well as offering a mini health fair--blood pressure checks, etc.--to those in attendance at the...
Youth Bowling News
Star for this week in the 11:00 Trio League was Kurt Bokesch. Kurt had games of 173, 178 and 154, and took high series honors for the week with a very nice 505 series. Kurt’s average is 115. High game for the day was rolled by Ryan Ambler, with 198. Ryan’s teammate Jessica Potteiger was right behind with a...
News From Our County Seat
Portage County - As many of our readers know, I have recently been elected as a County Commissioner. Along with Maureen Frederick and Chris Smeiles, my job as Commissioner is to oversee the operations and budget of the county including employees and facilities. This column will provide updates of issues before the Board of Commissioners. Like all government meetings...
Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School News
Burton-At the January 10 Berkshire Board of Education meeting several elementary and high school students had their artwork recognized. The artwork will be part of the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Congratulations to Mollee Chapman (2nd Grade), Grace Lutat (6th Grade), Erica Dingman (12th Grade), Ericka Roy (11th Grade) and Hannah Espinosa (2nd Grade). There will be a Berkshire Marching...
Charles Chevrolet Scores A Goal For Area Youth Soccer
Garrettsville – Charles Chevrolet, one of 30 Chevrolet dealers from the Cleveland area that partnered with local youth soccer leagues for the 2010 season, raised nearly $93,740 in total donations from the dealership and private parties. In addition to monetary support, Charles Chevrolet provided G-W (Garrettsville-Windham) Soccer Club with equipment donations, an opportunity to raise and keep up to...
Fire Board Appoints Fire District Officers
Windham - The W.V.F.D. Joint fire district met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with all board members and fiscal officer present. First item on the agenda was the fire chief’s report. Chief Iwanyckyj reported that he has chosen different firemen to take responsibility for, policy and procedures for EMT’s, turn-out gear, Scot Air Paks, and truck maintenance....
Newton Falls Council Meeting
Newton Falls - There’s a new hot topic at the podium of the Newton Falls council meetings: hydraulic fracking. During the second regularly scheduled council meeting of January all officials were present and, after the Pledge of Allegiance, the floor was given to Catie Karl-Moran who spoke on behalf of the Relay for Life. The next Relay, a twenty-four hour event,...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - The Hiram Township Trustees met last week for their second gathering of the new year. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Mr. Brewer opened the meeting at 7pm with the reading of the minutes from the January 4th meeting. In the evening’s business, Mr. Brewer presented a request for an appropriation of $33,000 to a new fire truck...
Nelson says “NO” to Spousal Medicare Reimbursement
Nelson Township - The regularly scheduled Nelson Township Trustees meeting was moved to the community house due to no heat at the maintenance building and the meeting room. The meeting was called to order with all trustees and fiscal officer present. The minutes from the January 5, 2011 were approved as read. Fiscal officer Dave Finney presented the bills...
Mantua Chamber Minutes
Mantua - During the January meeting of the Mantua Chamber of Commerce old business was discussed including the success of Santa on the Corner and the Lighting in the Park in December. Everyone was pleased with how successful the event was. New officers were sworn in by Janet Espisito. The members are President Christine Pitsinger, Vice President Melissa Lyle, Secretary...
Enter Now For Your Chance To Be Garrettsville Summerfest’s First Couple
Garrettsville - If you have recently become engaged, have been engaged for some time, or would like to renew your wedding vows, why not enter for a chance to become Garrettsville Summerfest’s First Couple! This year’s Vegas-style theme, “The Biggest Game In Town”, easily lends itself to thoughts of wedding chapels and getting married. But don’t worry, you won’t need...
Hiram Mayor Outlines Upcoming Plans for Village
Hiram – During the 105th annual meeting of Hiram Village Council on January 11, Mayor Lou Bertrand delivered his 2011 State of Hiram Village Address. He opened with a reassuring statement that “Hiram village government is in stable financial condition, operating in an efficient manner and providing good service to the public, our citizens, businesses, students, staff, administration and...
Hiram Village Council
Hiram-Mayor Bertrand called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Rob Dempsey was not in attendance. Mayor Bertrand asked for a moment of silence to reflect on the Arizona shootings then continued with the Pledge of Allegiance. The council approved the 11/30/10 Special Council Meeting minutes, approved the 12/14/10 Council Meeting minutes, updated this evening’s agenda while the Mayor requested...
