G-Men Way
Leave your mark on G-men Way by sponsoring a “G” on the driveway around James A. Garfield High School. G’s will be painted gold and lettered with your business, graduating senior, athlete, or favorite student. G’s can also be purchased in honor of alumni. All proceeds will go to make a safe and memorable Prom for our students. Order...
City of Newton Falls Hydrant Flushing Schedule
The Newton Falls Water Distribution Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the date and roads as listed: May 20, 2013 - River, Scott, Bate, S. Center, Fairview, Oak Knoll, S. Canal, Starr, Riverside, Woodland, Eckman and Herbert. May 21, 2013 - W. River, Quarry, S. Center, Orchard, S. Canal, Bane, W. Church, Maple, Nichols, St. Clair,...
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!
May 7, 6:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Know your precinct; call the Board of Elections, if you need to find this information. Bring your government-issued I.D. (driver’s license) or utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government document or check-- with your address. Exercise your RIGHT to VOTE. Memorial Day is coming; the people we honor then have given you this privilege,...
Focus Group Meeting Scheduled for May 7
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield School District is looking for input on what the community wants in a new Superintendent of Schools. All community members are invited to a Focus Group meeting, which will provide the opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and tell the district and board what they are looking for in a new Superintendent....
Garrettsville’s Signature Boardwalk Turns Twenty
Garrettsville - On May 2, 1993, Garrettsville’s newest attraction -- the Main Street boardwalk -- was dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Later described as “a wooden walkway to nowhere in particular except delight” in Ohio Magazine, the boardwalk held a promise of downtown revitalization and increased tourism for this historic village. Twenty years later, the 500-foot elevated walkway, which stretches...
G-Men Baseball
4/22/2013| Garfield G-Men 14, Waterloo Vikings 2 Garfield: Tim Schwan (5) and Damko. Waterloo: Thomas Diven (2) and Cooper; Chalmers (3) and Cooper. W: Tim Schwan 5-1. L: Thomas Diven 0-0. HR: Garfield: None. Waterloo None. Notes: The G-Men pushed across 14 runs and Tim Schwan scattered 5 hits to lead the way in this county division contest. Michael Shustrich...
RFC’s Alumni Games were a Slam Dunk!
Windham - On Friday, April 19th area alumni from Windham, Garfield, Waterloo and Rootstown took to the basketball court in a four game contest to prove that athletic skills don’t fade, but improve with age. Players from the four schools - graduates ranging from 1961 through 2012 -- came out in force, each obtaining sponsors in order to play. When all...
A Cinderella Story
Once upon a time -- last Saturday night, in fact -- my husband and I had the opportunity to transport our two princesses to the nearby land of Mantua. While we didn’t take a coach and ball gowns were optional, our princesses were delighted at the events that unfolded. In case you missed the official decree, the festivities to which...
All Lift Service Inc. Named New Dealer of the Year
Clark Material Handling Co. headquartered in Lexington, Ky. recently announced that All Lift Service, Inc. is the winner of the Clark new dealer of year award. Mr. Dennis Lawrence, President and CEO of Clark presented the award to John P. Gelsimino, owner of All Lift Service at a company meeting last week. The prestigious award acknowledges that All Lift Service was...
Let’s Go Fly A Kite…
Parkman - Gather your friends and family (and your kites) and come out to Overlook Park (State Route 168 in Parkman) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a time to reconnect with the simple things in life. This marks the 13th ANNUAL KITE FESTIVAL hosted by the Parkman Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the OHIO SOCIETY for...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - This year the Hiram Village Spring Clean- up at the curb is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2013. Old tire drop off from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the gravel parking lot just south of the Rosser Village Building will take place on that day as well. Curbside brush pick up will be on or about the last...
Fourth Annual PTO Chess Tournament Winners
Garrettsville - Sarah Bittence and Michael Baczkowski (pictured above) won their respective divisions for the annual 4th grade PTO chess tournament (pictures below). Congratulations to them both! The tournament was held over their lunch break for several weeks, and they recently competed in the finals. For the boys division, Michael Baczkowski defeated Luke Porter in the final match. For the...
Nelson Residents Outraged over Trustee’s Comments
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The trustees approved the minutes and expenditures. They also signed cemetery deeds. Mr. David Finney presented a letter from their insurance company, Ohio Township Association Risk Management Authority (OTARMA) questioning some items the township didn’t list on their policy....
Hangin’ with the Literati…or just hangin’?
Cool event in Hudson recently. The Hudson Library and Historical Society--in their amazing facility in back of Off Main (It really IS off Main St.) entertained a whole slew of Ohio authors, who proved to be pretty amazing in their own right. Straight ahead from the entrance was the section for writers who aimed their works at the younger...
Crestwood High School Honor Roll – 3rd Grading Period
3.5+ SENIORS Sara Amport, Kathleen Bailey, Kelly Baker, Madeline Becker, Nichole Bencie, Courtney Berish, Katie Bretland, Stephanie Bruce, Gabrielle Caddell, Victoria Chiller, Emma Cline, Mallory Czuchra, David Defer, Brittany Donell, Kira Edic, Mckenzie Faust, Tyler Fear, Ryan Fedor, Brett Fisher, Jacob Graves, Allyson Groves, Joshua Gula, Gina Harmon, Jenna Head, Tara Hilverding, Sally Hoffman, Francis Hosey *, Cassandra Hunter *,...
Crestwood District News
Mantua - Narrowing down the playing field in just a few short months from forty-seven applicants to just one, the Crestwood School Board has hired David Toth, (currently the principal at West Geauga High School), as Crestwood’s new School Superintendent. Retiring Superintendent Joe Iacano stated, “I wish David the best. He is coming to an excellent district that already...
Relay for Life Brings Big Hope for Survivors
Hiram - Less than twenty-four hours after we enjoyed temperatures in the upper 70s, teams of students, faculty, staff and community members walked amid blowing rain and snow last Friday night at the Charles A. Henry Field track at Hiram College in honor of cancer victims and survivors. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, it didn’t dampen the celebratory mood...
Fairy Gardens Under Construction
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Library recently held a “Create Your Own Fairy Garden” children’s program. Children were invited to create a fairy garden with their own style. Check with the Garrettsville Library for information about upcoming programs. Visit Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org to learn about other programs and services. The Garrettsville Library, located at 10482 South...
Master Gardeners of Summit County “Tour of Gardens”
Spring is here and area gardeners are preparing for this summer’s tour, Garden Spaces for Everyday Living. The 13th Annual Master Gardeners of Summit County Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. They will be available for $15 at Donzell’s Flower and Garden...
Windham Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
Grade Six - Nathan Carpenter, Garrett Cogar, Josh Forsythe, Zowie Hood, Cody Hostetler, Payton Justham, Nicholas Lewis, Phillip Maiorca, Mackenzie McLean, Ashley Sheesley, Rebekah Stout, Isabella Warrick, Joseph Zdunczyk Grade Seven - Claire Alderman, Lauren Beckwith, Justin Collins, Talina Cooper, Sabrina Garl, Michael Gearhart, Deidra Hankins, Samantha Joan, Miranda Jones, Kelsey Knoll, Tim Murton, Summer Nadiak, Tim O’Connor, Eric Park,...
WVFD Finds Dispatch Provider
Windham - The originally scheduled WVFD Fire Board meeting for April 11, 2013 was postponed until April 18, 2013. The postponement was done to allow more time to research dispatching options. After researching their options, the WVFD Fire Board has decided to use Ravenna City Dispatching starting June 1, 2013. Captain David Rarrich from Ravenna City Dispatching Services presented...
Geauga Consumer Connection Show Offers Consumer Favorites
Middlefield - Consumers can indulge in two of their favorite hobbies at the Geauga Consumer Connection show: eating and shopping. And all for FREE. This popular show, scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Market on Nauvoo Road, features scores of Geauga County businesses sampling and selling their products and services. One of more...
Pancake Breakfast a Success
Hiram - On April 20th the Hiram Police Department held a pancake breakfast fund raiser for the “Shop with a Cop” program. The event was a success in that $992.55 was raised for the program. The “Shop with a Cop” program provides Hiram/Garrettsville/Mantua area children, and their families, the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season. The program is designed...
Stirring Up Success: Pasta House Thrives in Garrettsville
Garrettsville – After four months of outstanding support from the community, Garrettsville’s latest culinary destination—The Pasta House—is serving up extended hours and a bevy of exciting new entrees this spring. Following months of dividing their time between their Italian Garden franchise, and The Pasta House, mother and son team Sherry and Jeremy Quiggle announced over the weekend that they would...
Berkshire Jr/Sr High School Honor/Merit Roll – Third Grading Period
Seventh Grade Honor Roll Karsten Bergmeier, Aiden Burkley, Jeffrey Burnett, Logan Byler*, Alexis Caponi*, Alli Dingman, Natalie Girolamo, Catherine Lillibridge, Hailey Long*, Asya Martin, Samuel Martinjako, Max McClintock, Christopher Morgret, Amy Pfiester, Richard Reed*, Nicholas Romask*, Ian Semler, Jack Squire*, Amber Taraska, McKenna Tucek, Emily Young Seventh Grade Merit Roll Zachary Budin, Seth Byler, Dylan Carroll, Megan Casalandra, Ryan George, Sadie Hopkins,...
James A Garfield Honor Roll – Third Grading Period
Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth Grade- Noah Baker, Cody Leasure, Trystan Gedeon, Kylie Greenberg, Ashley Carey, Carissa Lininger, Paige Marek, Hailey Davis, Grace Edwards, Austin Lysiak, Grace Mills, Sydney Woolard, Sommer Bourne, Jason Schaefer, Shawn Barber, Faith Mills, Matthew Kane, Mycah Pinson, Kaila Bloom, Emma Evitts, Layla Jordan, Colin Lucas, Lucas Neikirk, Stephanie Popek, Isaac Trickett, Stephen Miller, Alexus Rice,...
Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society meeting on April 15 hosted two guests--Jim Shank, who brought information on the county’s revolving loan fund (terms and requirements for projects) and Tommie Jo Marsilio, county commissioner, offering similar commentary on possible undertakings involving county support. Re-roofing of the Mott Building and the preservation of the Foote property (Pauls’ grist mill location)...
Garrettsville Bookstore Hosts Local Author
Garrettsville - Local author Sharon R. Hunter will be at the Village Bookstore, 8140 Main Street in Garrettsville on Saturday, May 11th from 1 - 3pm to sign copies of her romance novel, “The Rancher’s Wife.” In the contemporary romance, city bred, executive chef, Aubrey Hunter, meets rugged sun-drenched ranch owner, Nic Ravenwood. After a whirlwind romance he presents her...
Tiger Cubs Help Food Pantry
Nelson Twp. - Nine Tiger Cub Scouts and their leader Jason Bates visited the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) to lend a helping hand and to learn how NGCC helps those in need in our community. Each Tiger Cub brought a bag of groceries with them to donate to the pantry. Pantry Volunteer Dan Dolan showed the boys how...
Plans to save Garrettsville’s historic feed mill riddled with roadblocks
Garrettsville – Representatives from the James A. Garfield Historical Society and all three Portage County Commissioners, Kathleen Chandler, Maureen Fredrick, Tommie Jo Marsilio, were present at the last regularly scheduled Village Council meeting held April 10, to present their ideas on the old Paul’s Feed Mill building at the east end of downtown and elicit cooperation and support from...