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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Emergency grant will help Pierce Rd
Columbus—State Representative Kathleen Clyde announced that the state will help resolve flooding issues on Pierce Road in Nelson Township. The Ohio Public Works Commission...
Garrettsville Village Council
Garrettsville – Village Council met on December 14, 2011 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Minutes from the November Council Meeting and a...
McCullough… Still towing sixty years later
Garrettsville - Most folks when they hit their 70’s they are either retired or are planning on it soon but not Don McCullough. Don...
VFW donates over $26,000
Newton Falls - Newton Falls VFW Post 3332 recently held its 2011 charitable contributions giveaway. Over $26,000 was given to 25 local, county, regional...
Vale Edge Hallmark & Florist, Ravenna’s Best Kept Secret
Ravenna - Vale Edge Hallmark and Florist have to be one of Ravenna’s best- kept secrets, well, at least until now. The store, located...
So…about the music….
It’s amazing; even with the commercial establishments starting to sneak in a Christmas carol or two on Labor Day and an electronic error causing ...
