Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary News
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians, meeting in the Hiram College Dining Hall on November 19, began their planning for the 2013 Family Week activities, one of the community projects that been a hallmark of the group’s local outreach. Contacts for the participation of area groups and individuals will be beginning soon and those wishing to be a part of the action are...
Wrapping Up The Christmas Walk
It takes a Village . . . Yes, it’s getting to be a worn out and overused phrase. But when it comes to putting on the James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk, it’s so true. Every-other year, our Village pulls together in countless ways to support the historical society and promote our local businesses. We thank the crews that...
Little Dresses for Africa
Hiram - Recently a group of women from Hiram Christian Church completed an outreach sewing project called "Little Dresses for Africa". These dresses were sent to girls in Africa living in orphanages, churches and schools. It is the belief that every girl should have a pretty dress. With the help of a quilt group in Mantua we were able...
Windham Tree Lighting
Windham - Windham’s Tree Lighting Festivities will be held Saturday December 8, 2012 beginning at 5 pm. The evening will have a variety of activities for all ages to usher in the Christmas Season. Come dressed for the elements, because one would not want to miss the hay wagon ride through the decorated village park and township green. The...
Newton Falls Kiwanis News
Tuesday's Kiwanis meeting in Newton Falls featured Dr. Salvatore Frangiamore and Melissa Greathouse from the Northeastern Ohio Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates ( NEOFASA ). The local office is located at 17 East River Street. Kiwanis President Bob Wujcik introduced Doc as one of our club's newest supporters. Doc was a runner in the labor day race. His company was...
Music lovers, mark your calendars!
On Friday, December 7, the Hiram Community Choruses--Hiram Women’s Chorus, directed by Damaris Peters Pike and Hiram Men’s Chorus, directed by Jose’ Gotera--will present “Sounds of the Season”, a selection of both familiar and adventurous pieces incorporating the vocal instruments of the participants, harp, recorder, drum and the accomplished accompaniment of Patricia Amor at the piano. There’ll be old tunes...
Free Monthly Water Testing
Homeowners with wells in Shalersville, Mantua, Hiram, Nelson, and surrounding areas are invited to bring their water to be tested for free. Concerned Citizens Ohio/Shalersville will test well water at no charge on Sunday, Dec. 2, starting at 3:15 P.M., at the King of Glory Church in the Streetsboro Plaza, located just off State Route 303 in Streetsboro. This...
The 12 Deals of Christmas
Aurora - The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is launching a holiday retail promotion “The 12 Deals of Aurora” to run weekdays Dec. 3-18 with great offers from area businesses and organizations. “The Aurora Chamber focuses on supporting local businesses and organizations that help make our city the great place it is. This concept was developed to showcase some of our...
Balloon A-Fair Lighted Christmas Parade
Ravenna Balloon A-Fair's annual lighted Christmas Parade “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols” will take place downtown Ravenna on Main Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. The parade includes themed floats, dancing and marching groups. Leading off the parade will be the Ravenna High School Band under the direction of Drew Adametz. Santa Claus straight from the North Pole will...
Garrettsville Ushers in the Holiday Season!
Garrettsville - It was a record breaking crowd that gathered at the clock tower in Garrettsville last Saturday night as folks were ready to usher in the Christmas Season at Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Clock Tower and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The cold, snowy weather didn’t deter folks from coming out celebrate the start of the Christmas season. Folks...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on November 19, 2012 at the historic Mott Building headquarters to conduct current business and a--you should pardon the expression--post mortem--of the recently-completed 2012 Christmas Walk. The event was well-attended; one thousand six hundred thirty-two tickets were sold and with most expenditures accounted for, the funds raised totaled over thirteen thousand dollars...
Crestwood High School Honor Roll—First Nine Weeks
3.5+ SENIORS Sara Amport, Kathleen Bailey, Kelly Baker, Madeline Becker, Nichole Bencie, Cole Benjamin, Courtney Berish, Steven Bokesch, Katie Bretland, Gabrielle Caddell, Andrew Carney, Victoria Chiller, Emma Cline, Mallory Czuchra, David Defer, Brandon Derr, Brittany Donell, Kira Edic, Nicholas Erway, Mckenzie Faust, Tyler Fear, Amber Feddor, Ryan Fedor, Brett Fisher, Thomas Ford, Andrea Foster, Garrett Gerardi, Zakary Goldinger, Jacob Graves,...
Cold Nose Companions Announces Opening & Holiday Specials!
Hambden Twp. - Cold Nose Companions Dog Training has opened a training center in Hambden Township. Carol Peter, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Cold Nose Companions opened in late August with the mission of helping people create and sustain healthy, loving lifetime relationships with their family dogs. Carol got her start in dog training as an inaugural member...
Holiday Fest in Mantua
Mantua - Have your picture, or your families picture taken with Santa FREE of charge, and at the same time enjoy shopping for those Holiday goodies, and gifts that make this time of year so special to you, your family, and friends. Yes Santa will be there, and many wonderful items to taste, and share. Some of the Holiday Fest...
Balloon A-Fair Lighted Christmas Parade
Ravenna Balloon A-Fair's annual lighted Christmas Parade “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols” will take place downtown Ravenna on Main Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. The parade includes themed floats, dancing and marching groups. Leading off the parade will be the Ravenna High School Band under the direction of Drew Adametz. Santa Claus straight from the North Pole will...
Wolfe Family Christmas Benefit
There will be a Christmas benefit for Blake Wolfe’s two children -- Landon (8) and Lily (5) -- on December 22nd at Skylane Bowling Alley at 9:00 p.m. There will be a scotch doubles for $40.00 a couple which includes 3 games bowling, shoe rental, pizza and unlimited draft beer. If you don’t want to bowl, you can come eat...
Windham Lions Host Zone Meeting
Windham - Windham Lions club hosted their quarterly zone meeting last week at the Windham United Methodist Church. The Lions Clubs invited Streetsboro, Ravenna, Kent, Garrettsville and Crestwood Lions Club. A representative of the Crestwood Leos was present as well. Garrettsville and Streetsboro clubs were not available. The evening was called to order by Windham’s King Lion, Grant Martin and...
Esta Everhart honored as Chaplain Emeritus
In appreciation for her many years of service, Reverend Esta Everhart of Garrettsville was bestowed the honorary title of Chaplain Emeritus by the Chaplaincy of Robinson Memorial Hospital and the Portage County Association for Pastoral Care. Esta became the first Chaplain for Robinson Memorial Hospital in 1974, paid by donations from local churches and coordinated by the Portage County Association...
Sugar Bush and Koval Family Honored for Work with Hattie Larlham
Garrettsville - Sugar Bush Golf Club, owned by the Koval family, was recently awarded The Small Business Leadership Award at The National Philanthropy Day Awards Celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) North Central Ohio Chapter. The awards luncheon, which was held November 9, 2012 at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, celebrated the work of the Kovals and six...
J.A. Garfield High School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks
12th Grade - All A's Josie Baum, Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Briana Miller, Andrew Soukenik*, Shiloh VanOss, Stefan Wickli 3.2 & Above Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan Carter*, Kaytlin Collin, Logan Dean, Patrick Enoch*, Racheal Forcier*, Dakota Frank, Kenneth Fulton*, Kaleigh Gilmer, Alexandra Gushura, Megan Hadzinsky, Julia Hayes, Rachel Huehner, Kevin Hurd*, Hannah Kirk,...
Windham High School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks
Freshmen Joseph Barnes, Dakota Casseday, Christopher Chambers, Samantha Dean, Taylor Gump, *Tristan Hankins, Logan Hershberger, *Nicole James, *Brittany Knight, Tasheana Martinez, Jasmine Nevarez, Giana Pemberton, *Joseph Prasky, *Alexia Rushnok, Kyle Russell, Mariah Scott, Floyd Shackelford, *Lauren Simmons, Colton Starcher, *Adam Tanner, Alexander Workman, Briana Workman Sophomores Alexandrea Blake, Alexis Fabry, Daisy Fleming, Rocky Hager, Darianna Heller, Macey Hickman, *Kyle Hilfer, *Sarah Hodson,...
Rep. Clyde Hosts Garrettsville Reverend Kris Patt at Ohio House Session
COLUMBUS- State Representative Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) hosted Reverend Kris Patt as the Guest Minister for Ohio House of Representatives session on Thursday, November 15th. Reverend Kris, pastor of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church, offered the opening invocation. “I was honored to have Reverend Kris give the opening prayer at House session,” Rep. Clyde said. “It’s always a pleasure to have...
Twentieth Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on Thursday, November 15 on the premises of the Eagle Creek Growers on Asbury Rd. for an interesting and informative introduction to the holiday season and some of the people who provide some of its traditional trappings. Eagle Creek opened at its present location in 1999 with about 1A. under glass; currently ,...
Garrettsville Council Votes Down Exterior Maintenance Ordinance
Garrettsville – Village Council, at the November 14, 2012 council meeting, voted down proposed Ordinance 2012-15 that would have enacted an exterior maintenance code for every property (residential and commercial) in the Village. Council had tabled the ordinance and sent it back to the Planning Commission to rework it after receiving much opposition from residents at the Public Hearing...
Hiram PD Receives Award
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department was recently recognized and received the AAA Platinum AWARD for Community Traffic Safety. The AAA Platinum level is the highest level of recognition from AAA. The Hiram Police Department is the only department in Portage County to receive the AAA recognition of Platinum level. We have dedicated much emphasis and attention toward the...
Print Pioneer Pond Donates Works to Hiram
Noted artist and print-maker Clayton Pond has donated 21 of his limited edition silk-screen prints to Hiram College. Pond, who pioneered silk screen print-making processes in the 1960’s and ‘70s, and gained notoriety in association with the New Realism and Pop Art communities of artists, who converged on New York City’s Soho district, said he made the donation to Hiram...
Hiram Tour Highlights Cranes
Hiram - Hiram College and The Friends of the Hiram College Field Station are sponsoring a tour of the Platte River, Nebraska March 18-24, 2013, that gives travelers a chance to experience one of the most extraordinary phenomena in nature – the annual migration of Sandhill cranes. Matt Sorrick, Director of the Center for Science Education at Hiram College and...
December Programs At Burton Public Library
Burton - The Burton Public Library announces four upcoming programs for adults. On Saturday, December 1 at 11 a.m., local author Patrick Hartory will discuss his book Your Ageless Mind. Mr. Hartory offers great advice on how to keep our minds nimble as we age. He will have signed copies of his book available for purchase and there will...