Friends of the Library Accepting Donations
Chesterland - The Annual Spring Book Sale sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library begins Wednesday, March 7 and ends on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The Friends are now accepting donations for the sale until March 1. Donations of gently used or new children’s and adult books, collectibles, comics, CDs, DVDs, books on tape or CD, puzzles,...
Inkjet cartridge recycling at the Burton Public Library
Nearly one million inkjet cartridges end up in landfills daily.Burton - The Burton Public Library is now collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. Cartridges can be deposited in a collection box located in the front lobby of the library. Simply place your old cartridge in a plastic sandwich bag and deposit it in the collection box. Both businesses and...
2011 Ohio Soybean Yield and Quality Contest Winners Announced
Hiram - The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Ohio Soybean Yield and Quality Contest. This is the second year for the statewide contest with a total of 128 applicants. Six different yield categories were available and the quality portion of the contest was based on achieving the highest percentages of oil and protein. “The...
Start of sugaring season in Pancake Town USA
Burton - Even though winter has been reluctant to arrive, plans are underway to begin making pure Geauga County maple syrup in Burton Village. The Burton Chamber Of Commerce will hold the 4th Tree Tapping Ceremony Saturday February 11, from 10 to 4. It’s a great time for the entire family to see how pure maple syrup is made. This...
Child Advocates needed
Geauga County - CASA for KIDS of Geauga County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is recruiting volunteers to advocate for the “best Interest” of abused and neglected children involved in the juvenile court. No particular background is required, but you must be at least 25 years of age and have no criminal record. Couples may work together. Diversity of age,...
All About Aurora
Aurora - The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual All About Aurora showcase of area businesses and organizations on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Aurora High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year's Showcase attracted 50 exhibitors and nearly 500 visitors. The chamber is currently accepting applications from exhibitors for this event. Registration forms are available at...
James A. Garfield Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award
Garrettsville - Most of the time, doing excellent work on the job is merely meeting an expectation. But for James A. Garfield School District Treasurer Tracy Knauer, excellence at work has earned her a rare award from the Auditor of the State of Ohio, Dave Yost. According to a letter from the State Auditor’s office, a recent financial audit of...
G’ville Mayor Reports on State of the Village
Garrettsville - Starting his third term as mayor of Garrettsville, Craig Moser delivered his annual State of the Village Report at the Garrettsville Village Council meeting on January 11, sharing his retrospective on 2011 as well as his forecast for 2012. The professor of economics focused most of his attention on the fiscal status of the village and its...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - After an extensive review of twelve candidates, twenty year police veteran Mr. Edward Samec, Jr. has been appointed by Mayor Lou Bertrand as the new Hiram Police Chief. Mr. Samec is a graduate of both Crestwood H.S. (1988) and the University of Akron. Ed served 14 years with the Hiram Police Department, then with Aurora and since...
U.S. Liquids Closes for Good; But is the Nightmare Over?
Nelson Twp. - Eviction orders were served on U.S. Liquids, Inc. on December 30, 2011, closing a long and troubled chapter for Nelson Township residents since the liquids recycling center opened for business in April 2008. Nelson Township Trustee Joe Leonard said, “The big question now is what to do with all the junk piled up on the property and...
Windham Dirt Daubers Disband
Windham Dirt Daubers, a 40 year old garden club, has decided to hang up their garden tools at the first of the year, citing declining membership as the primary reason. The club started May 10, 1971 after Susan Kauppila-Happel had envisioned forming a group of ladies to learn more about plants and flowers along with other related issues. ...
Nelson Township organizes for new year
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees opened the first meeting of the year with Jim Turos, Tom Matota and Joe Leonard in attendance along with Fiscal Officer J. David Finney. Prior to this meeting the trustees set an organizational meeting for 2012 and appointed Jim Turos chairman of the board and Tom Matota as the vice chairman of the...
Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky?
The phobia of Friday the 13th is known as friggatriskaidekaphobia (try saying that five times fast). The superstition of Friday the 13th being unlucky is a common cultural phenomena. Skyscrapers in New York have no 13th floors, black cats crossing people’s yard on this day have been murdered, and fewer robberies occur on this unlucky date. But where did...
Residents Outraged Over Trustees Decision
Windham Twp. - Windham township monthly meeting started off with its regular format and quickly turned ugly after the trustees voted to not renew 15 year veteran Road Supervisor Rich Gano’s contract. The board took care of the new year’s business of appointing chairman and vice chairmen, filling zoning board positions and appeals position along with approving temporary appropriations...
Ohio’s Lt. Governor Seeks Input from Portage County Business Leaders
Mantua - Lakeside Sand & Gravel became the backdrop for a visit from Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor on January 9. It was a stop along Taylor’s journey throughout the state, gathering local business leaders’ concerns about government regulations and promoting the state’s Common Sense Initiative (CSI), designed to “push back against the feds and government regulations when they’re...
Bowling News
Jaret Doraski had high game for the 11:00 Trio League with 182, while Ethan Dubasik shot high series with 460. Trevor Matheney just missed a triplicate; Trevor rolled 149 each of the first two games and 147 the last game for a very nice 445 series,79 over average for the day. David Durst tossed a very nice 166 his...
Notes from the Vineyard
I recently went out shopping for Christmas dinner and was so excited to see the displays of champagne. So now that I am in the holiday mood the best way to celebrate the season was to go out and find some champagne to recommend for your holiday parties. I selected two bottles from the label of Domaine Ste Michelle...
The History of Santa Claus
As a Santa collector, my curiosity grew with my collection. When I was a child he was mystical and mysterious but I could not wait to drive to Huntington, WV every year in early December to see him. In those days that was quite a trip from our farm in the country. What is his origin? I suppose we should...
Sounds of the Season
James A. Garfield High School showcased its outstanding Concert Band (another incarnation of the famous “Marching Pride”) and its resurgent vocal music program (in the form of the Concert Choir, directed by Theo Cebulla, and the Varsity Gold Show Choir, directed by Joe Gaither) on Sunday, December 18 in the Iva Walker Auditorium to a packed house (SRO). There were...
Art N Flowers and a Whole Lot More!
Garrettsville - Nestled on High Street, across from the police station are some of the most beautifully adorned windows in town. The owner of the “best dressed” windows is Debbie Kostrub of Art N flowers. She and employee Theresa Bellefant keep the window décor fresh and fun reflecting the season. The store’s windows have become one of Garrettsville’s best...
Newton Falls Kiwanis present race check
Newton Falls Kiwanis president Linda Hrenko is shown with City Manager Jack Haney, Karen Car from the Senior Van, Labor day race directors Vonda Vencel and Jenn Riehl. In their hands is a giant check in the amount of $5,059 which is the profit from the 2011 Labor Day race. Congratulations to all the sponsors, runners, and volunteers that made...
American Legion Post 236 makes donations
Newton Falls - Bob James, Commander of Newton Falls American Legion Post 236, recently presented a donation to Carol Baker, Assistant Director of the Newton Falls Public Library, for the purpose of purchasing books for the library in memory of deceased Post 236 members. Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 recently donated $100,000 to the Newton Falls Fire Department to...
Charlie Moore of Garrettsville brings business and life experience to board post
Portage County - Garrettsville resident Charles D. Moore is a new member of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County. Now retired, Moore worked for the hair care and beauty product company L’Oreal in Solon for 23 years. He started there when it was formerly the Matrix Company and advanced to the job of maintenance supervisor. Moore said he...
Crestwood Students donate to Rose’s Rescue
Mantua - Rose’s Rescue, a 501c3 pet rescue, was presented with a $285.00 donation by Crestwood Students Angela Spencer, Brandon Houpt, and Jarupat Kannula. The students formed a group for their Senior Seminar class. They chose the name G.A.I.N. (Giving to Animals in Need). Angela heard about Rose’s Rescue at her veterinarian’s office, and the three agreed to make...
Making history in Hiram
Hiram - This week brought unprecedented cooperation for the Hiram community. For the first time ever, the village and township officials were sworn in at the same ceremony. The township proudly welcomed its new Fiscal Officer, Stan Carlisle II and Township Trustee, Jack Groselle. Hiram Village's Mayor Lou Bertrand and Council member Paul Spencer were sworn in to new...
Not just another canned food drive
What would you do if you won a million dollars? Maybe buy a fancy house, a sports car, an exotic cruise, the latest tech gadget or entertainment package? When a local teacher posed that question to students recently, she didn’t get all typical responses. More than one said they’d buy groceries for their families, because they had no food in the...
Household Habits for Healthy Waters
Geauga County - Start the New Year off right by making your house a Safe and Healthy Home! You don’t have to wait until spring to start your spring cleaning! Hopefully most of us would never describe our homes as “hazardous”, but many of the products we use every day are actually toxic. Are you curious about the contents of...
Harbison-Walker employees help school kids
Windham - This year’s economy tried to be the Grinch that stole Christmas for some Windham boys and girls until the employees at Harbison Walker put a damper on the Grinch’s plans. When the employees at the local factory heard there were kids at Windham Katherine Thomas Elementary School who were unable to participate in the ...