Windham adds Wadsworth Road to Bus Routes
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regular monthly meeting a week earlier to accommodate a board member’s work schedule. Legislative report was given by Melissa Roubic who reported that Ohio House Bill (HB) H.B. 202 will limit the retire /rehire benefits of school employees that will effect some of the school’s employees. She also reported that...
Association Adds New Life to Cemeteries
Newton Township - For months now, members of the Newton Township Cemetery Association have volunteered their time and energy to bringing new life to a piece of local history – several pieces, in fact. Multiple headstones, monuments, and other grave markers – many as old as the early 1800s – have fallen into disrepair due to age, the elements, and...
Troy Township Celebrates Two Hundred Years
Troy Township - Troy Township celebrated 200 years this past weekend as they resurrected their Homecoming that had fizzled out several years ago. This year’s event was very similar to days gone by with added events for a modern day flair. The celebration started Friday night with the first-ever Troy Idol. The idol contest was emceed by Linda Cain and...
Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society held their pot-luck picnic for the summer at the home of Iva Walker on August 15. The food, as usual, was the highlight of the evening but plans for the approaching Antiques Appraisal Fair came in a close second. A meeting held around a fire pit, with desserts on plates, can...
Rotary Report
For all of you out there who’ve been just waiting to join the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club but got hung up on the meeting night, here’s your chance. The group is moving back to its Monday night time slot and will be convening at the Kennedy Center in Hiram at 5:30. The food and the service at the Main Street...
Middlefield Wheelchair Collection
Middlefield - On Saturday Aug. 27, 2011, the Sparrow Christian Bookshop in Middlefield will be collecting manual wheelchairs, canes, crutches, and walkers for the Joni and Friend’s, Wheelchairs for the World program, between the hours of 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Since 1994, the Wheels for the World ministry has presented the Gospel by delivering wheelchairs and Bibles in developing...
Garrettsville Chamber Seeks Vendors For Showcase
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce will host their 10th Bi-Annual Business Showcase on October 20, 2011 at James A. Garfield High School and they are currently looking for vendors for the event. The showcase gives Northeast Ohio venders an opportunity to market their business among friends for a nominal fee. The deadline for registration is October...
The Craft Cupboard in Middlefield Meets Crafter’s Needs
Middlefield – Entrepreneur Magazine on-line published an article entitled “Crafting: A Silver Lining in a Tough Economy.1” Although the article was published in 2009, much of its information rings true today. It explains how a bad economy brings out the inner crafter in many people. It is a well-known fact that when there are times of turmoil or economic...
Garrettsville - Friends of Melana are hosting a murder mystery night to benefit Children’s Glioma Cancer. The dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Mantua on September 10, 2011 with doors opening at 6pm. The fun-filled evening will have the Curtains-up Theater drama group performing the mystery. The mystery will focus on the finality of Rydell...
Informational Meeting About Fracking & Land Leases
Shalersville - A meeting to address residents’ concerns about fracking and land leases will be held in Shalersville, at the Shalersville Townhall, 9090 State Route 44, Ravenna, on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, at 7 P.M. SHARP. Presenters will discuss the impacts of leasing and also address the leases currently circulating in the Mantua, Streetsboro, Shalersville, Freedom, Windham, and Ravenna area. ...
Great Geauga County Fair Promises Family Fun Over Labor Day Weekend
Burton - The Great Geauga County Fair is Ohio’s oldest fair, featuring more than 65 performers, acts, shows and contests, including the annual Fair King & Queen Contest. It’s an ideal family-friendly destination over Labor Day weekend, September 1-5, 9 a.m. to midnight daily. Since 1823, Geauga County residents of all ages have made their mark at the fair. In...
Understanding Second Impact Syndrome
Perhaps thanks to professional sports leagues, concussions have become a hot-button issue within the medical community. Rules changes in the National Football League were enacted to protect players not only from concussions, but from further injury after suffering a concussion. Beginning with the 2010 season, NFLplayers who were diagnosed with a concussion during a game were not allowed to...
Honeybees
Windham - Windham Library’s children’s garden participants were treated to an amazing exhibit at the August 8 meeting. Fred Youngen, Pastor of the Windham Bible Church and Chairman of the Renaissance Family Center, shared his knowledge of honeybees. Youngen currently has eight active hives and brought a frame of live honeybees to show the children. He explained the activities...
Puppy Tails
The rain pitter-pattered on the windowpane as Doodle Dog looked out at the dewy, misty morning. With his paws up on the windowsill, he could see up the street this way and down the street that way, watching the people of the town on their morning routines. There was the lady in jogging shorts and a T-shirt, her hair...
Organic Wines
While this summer has not been the best summer for the vines, we are still getting ready to harvest our grapes next month. Between the wet Spring we had and minimal hot, sunny days this summer our grapes are a little behind schedule. But at least there are grapes on the vines and my pruners are being sharpened for...
Dirt Dauber News
Windham - Last month seven members toured the Draime Estate Gardens in Howland, along with some guests and members of the Grass Roots garden club. It is a private facility providing educational opportunities and hands on experiences to students of horticulture, art and science. It is run by Kent State. The 12 acre tour was magnificent. The Dirt Daubers took...
The Heart of Doll Country
Garrettsville - The August meeting of The Heart of Doll Country was held at Garrettsville’s United Methodist Church on August 2nd. After the minutes and Treasurer’s report were read, members discussed some upcoming proposed trips. A visit to the Museum in Erie, Pennsylvania to see a display of life-sized needle sculpted dolls, the Strongsville Doll and Bear Show, and...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County
The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County has had a busy summer. They’ve participated in many parades, open houses, block parties, and sold gallons & gallons of bean soup for the Ashtabula Tractor’s clubs summer show. We donated time & tractors plowing a field for the Grace Fellowship Church’s new property on Kings Graves Rd. in Vienna and so...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary went into its international mode recently, entertaining Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars Yeonmin Kim of the Republic of South Korea and Sayuri Minakuchi from Japan at their August 10 meeting at the Main Street Grille and Brewing Company. These well-spoken and personable individuals are both studying at Kent State University and made interesting presentations concerning certain cultural aspects of...
Village of Garrettsville News
Garrettsville – Village Council met on Wednesday August 10, for their regular scheduled monthly meeting. Minutes from the July meeting and a motion to pay the current bills were approved. Revenue, expenditure, cash balance, and income tax reports were reviewed. Councilman Klamer discussed year-to-date revenue as compared to last year with Mayor Moser. Both were pleased to report the...
Hiram Village Council
Hiram – Mayor Bertrand called the meeting to order at 7 pm. All members present. The Mayor asked for approval of the minutes from the 7/12/11 meeting and the motion passed. Guests and public comment: Doug McGee of McGee & Associates, Inc. spoke on behalf of Hiram College: A HUD grant is available that college would like to apply for. ...
Mark Twain House & Museum Tell Stories About One of America’s Favorite Writers
Hartford, CT – It’s been 25 years since my sister and I have simply hung out together for a week at her home in Connecticut. Last week, we did just that. One day, we took a tour of the Mark Twain House & Museum, just a few blocks away. I had loved reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures...
Garrettsville-based Catacel Corporation Is Finalist In 2011 Brinks Innovation Competition
Chicago – Intellectual property law firm Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is pleased to announce the five finalists for its 3rd Annual Brinks Innovation Competition, a leading Midwest competition for entrepreneurs in clean and green technology. The five finalists are AquaMost Inc.; Catacel Corporation; cycleWood Solutions LLC; Ecologic Tech; and Lightweight Structures LLC. Companies submitting entries in the Brinks Innovation...
Fire Department Hosts Tanker Shuttle
Newton Falls - Recently Station 43 in Newton Falls played host for an emergency training procedure involving area fire departments. Members of three different stations – Southington, Lordstown and Mesopotamia – joined the first responders from Newton Falls in a tanker shuttle relay to practice how to efficiently haul water from one location to another. How it works: one fire...
Settlers’ Ye Old State Renaissance Faire
Middlefield - Have fun at Settlers’ Village Ye Old State Renaissance Faire on Saturday and Sunday September 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 14279 Old State Rd. Middlefield Ohio. Pirates, Celtic Highlanders, Mother Goose and more will invade Settlers’ Village of Shops for two weekends. The Faire will feature live music, demonstrations, puppet shows, comedy acts, improv, a talent...
Garfield Elementary & Intermediate Bus Routes
Elementary/Intermediate Routes *Estimated Times* Bus #1 7:40 Gotham Rd. 8:00 Stanley Rd. 8:02 Slagle 8:05 Smalley Road 8:07 Nichols Rd. 8:27 Right on S.R. 88 Bus #2 7:55 Center St. 8:07 Garfield 8:12 Center St. 8:15 Maple 8:17 North St. 8:20 Clover Lane 8:25 Meadow Run 8:30 Wolff 8:32 Elm Street 8:35 State Street 8:37 Park 8:38 Maple/Center Bus #4 7:35 Streeter 7:45 Stamm Rd. 7:50 Streeter 7:55 Stamm Rd. 8:00 Hankee 8:05 Blackbrook Trailer Park 8:15 White Street Bus #6 8:00 Pritchard 8:03 S.R. 282 8:06 Kool Lakes 8:10 Nelson Trailer Park 8:12 ...
Garfield Middle School & High School Bus Schedule
Middle/High School Routes *All times are approximate* Bus #1 6:40 Gotham 6:48 Stanley 6:55 S.R. 303 6:42 Slagle 6:55 Smalley Rd. 6:56 Nichols Rd. 7:13 Slagle Bus #2 6:42 Center/Maple 6:45 Garfield Drive 6:50 High St. 6:51 Maple 6:52 North Street 6:54 Meadow Run 7:00 Harris Drive 7:01 Forest 7:06 Park 7:08 French Street 7:12 Vanderslice 7:15 White St. Bus #4 6:25 Asbury 6:30 Streeter 6:40 Limeridge 6:51 Goodell 6:55 Limeridge 7:00 S.R. 303 7:10 Blackbrook Trailer Park Bus #6 6:50 Kennedy Ledge 6:52 S.R. 282 7:00 Kool Lakes 7:02 NTP Shelter 7:07 Bloom Rd. 7:09 ...
The Biggest Loser
8th Count Dance Studio in Garrettsville is sponsoring a “Biggest Loser” contest at the studio. Registration is $25 for 6 sessions of Zumba. Each week a $3 fee will be charged which goes into the “Winner’s Pot”. There will be a weekly weigh in and the person who loses the most weight at the end of the six weeks...
“Make It Work”, Series
Newton Falls - Still looking for a job or wishing to find a different one? The Newton Falls Public Library is offering Make It Work: job hunting, networking, & resumes. The series includes how to network, job search, and write a resume that will get you noticed. Participants are encouraged to attend all three of the two-hour sessions. Class...
Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club hosts NRA Youth Sportsfest
Vienna – The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club will host a free NRA Youth Sportsfest on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Fish & Game Club of Vienna on SR 193 across from the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. The purpose of this event is to teach basic gun & archery safety,...
