Youth Bowling News
The new year started off with a number of good games from the Saturday youth bowlers. In the 9:00 Trio League, Alexis Evans had games of 95, 121, and 96 for a nice 312 series, 90 pins over her series average. Nathan Pallotto was 82 over for the day, with games of 81, 124, and 105 for a...
Local Photo Becomes Centerpiece for National Ad Campaign
Hiram Twp. – Last summer, a local woman snapped a photo of a creek scene in her back yard and sent it off to a national photo contest. Now that photo is the centerpiece of a national advertising campaign. Diane Wilthew enjoys capturing the beauty of the changing seasons on her family’s 21-acre wooded property along Hankee Road -- a...
Nelson Approves Door and Window Bids
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all the trustees and fiscal officer present. Items on the agenda were: approve bids for doors and windows at the community house, fill zoning and zoning appeals positions, select fire department representative and community ambulance representative, set mileage reimbursement rates, and approve repairs for the truck. The...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary took a flying leap into their activities for 2011, beginning with a focus on the upcoming Family Week. Updates and amendments, processes and plans were under review, arrangements were delegated, personnel tentatively assigned, sponsors to be solicited...the whole machinery of preparation began to shift into high gear around the tables at the Main Street Grille and Brewing...
Freedom Township News
Freedom Township - At the December 30, 2010 Trustee Meeting, the following matters were discussed and handled: Zoning Inspector Derthick recapped zoning activity for the year. He will respond to a resident’s request regarding how complaints are handled. Mr. VanSteenberg reported three replacement springs at a cost of $525 were purchased for the ’95 truck as well as a fuel tank...
“Superhero” Party at the Garrettsville Library
The Garrettsville Library will host an invitation-only “Superhero” party on Saturday, January 29 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Held in honor of the many dynamic superhero characters featured in popular series such as KAPOW!, the party is for boys in grades K-3. The party will include crafts, snacks, and lots of superhero fun. Be sure to wear your...
Comedian/Hypnotist To Appear January 22nd
Garrettsville - Michael Oddo, a comedian/hypnotist, will perform on Saturday, January 22nd. He will do two family-friendly shows- one at 3:30 pm and the other at 7:30 pm in the James A. Garfield High School auditorium. Each show will last from 60-75 min. Tickets are $8 per person, per show (regardless of age). Oddo’s performances are to raise money...
Get Married at Summerfest 2011
Did you just get engaged over the holidays? Have you been engaged for what seems like forever and haven’t tied the knot yet? Waiting to get married until you can “afford” it? Why not consider getting married or renewing your vows during Garrettsville Summerfest 2011! This years Vegas-style theme ~ “The Biggest Game In Town” ~ easily lends itself to...
Berkshire Jr./Sr. High School News
Burton-Berkshire High School is proud to announce their Junior and Senior Students of the Month for December. Congratulations go out to Nathan Dornback, Patience Elliott, Lisa Gregory, Melissa Koziol, James Rohaley and Spencer Wilson. Great job and keep up the good work! The Berkshire After Prom Committee is holding a raffle for Berkshire Juniors only. New Directions Photography located at...
Windham Welcomes Laundromat And Barber Shop
Windham - It was just last week when Windham was hit with another blow to the local economy when the owner of T & J’s Restaurant announced the closing of its doors because of the sluggish economy. However, just across the parking lot from T& J’s Restaurant there is a new business in town, one that will hopefully deny...
Another Recall Possible for Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Residents of the 44444 will have an opportunity to visit the polls once again in the second special election since the regular voting season concluded in November. Last Friday afternoon, the council members met during a special meeting at the community center to designate a date for another recall election. Last November, then-mayor Patrick Layshock was removed...
Village Piecemakers Draw Winner
Garrettsville - The Village Piecemakers, a Garrettsville area quilt guild raffled a beautiful king size quilt over the Christmas season. The winning ticket was drawn by Iva Walker as the quilt was displayed and tickets were sold in her home during the 2010 Christmas Walk. The winner of this stunning quilt was Ms. Carol Claus of Independence, Ohio....
Middle School Spelling Bee Crowns Finalists
Garrettsville - Excitement filled the air. Tension mounted as the contestants moved into position for the competition. The crowd was hushed.... No, wait...this was the annual James A Garfield Middle School Spelling Bee...this crowd is never hushed...quiet, maybe...attentive, perhaps...but hushed? In your dreams, Principal Tom Sullivan, organizer Jackie Lovelace, in your dreams. The judges table featured a Webster’s...
Bridge Delays Continue in Winter’s Grip
Garrettsville - ‘Good things come to those who wait.’ So the saying goes. But for those waiting for the Windham Street (State Route 82) Bridge to open for traffic, patience is a virtue that will have to be exercised for at least four more months. Initially, ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) engineer Craig Dunbar set October 1, 2010 as the...
New Police & Fire Chiefs Take Oath
Windham - The Village of Windham’s search for a police chief came to an end last week with council approving the hiring of Gene H. Fixler to serve as the Chief of Police for the village. Mayor Rob Donham II issued the oath of office to the chief in front of a crowd of well wishers, friends, former colleagues...
T&J Restaurant Closes its Doors
Windham - The New Year was barely a day old when long-time patrons gathered at T& J’s restaurant in Windham to say good bye and enjoy one last breakfast at the local eatery. Patrons stated that losing a morning place to gather, eat breakfast and catch up on local news is just another sign of the times and they...
Acclaimed Traditional Musicians to perform at Hiram College
Hiram - The old-time string band The Dust Busters will play a free concert in Frohring Recital Hall, Hiram College on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The group includes Walker Shepherd (banjo, guitar, bantar, fiddle), Craig Judelman (fiddle, pump organ) and Eli Smith (guitar, banjo, manjo, bantar, harmonica, autoharp). Their music integrates a wide range of old-time...
Newton Falls City Council Meeting
Newton Falls - The first council meeting of 2011 ushered in the new year by bringing some old business from 2010 with it, literally. The December 20, 2010 meeting had been adjourned by a 3-2 vote in the middle of closing public comments because of the majority of council’s frustration over continual catcalls from the audience. Since then, Mayor...
Historical Society Begins New Year
Windham - The Windham Historical Society begins its new year on Monday, January 17, at 7 p.m. in the Brick Chapel on North Main Street in Windham. The Brick Chapel opens at 6:30 to all interested visitors for a meet and greet. The Society has increased its membership tremendously in 2010, and hopes to expand even more in the new...
Financial Advisor Hosts Grand Opening in Mantua
Mantua - Rick Frato is committed to helping his neighbors retire with dignity. With the opening of his new financial services firm on Main Street, he is in the perfect position to fulfill that hometown commitment. The Edward Jones financial advisor invites the public to join him at a grand opening celebration starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 7...
Commissioner Tommie Jo Marsilio Takes Oath of Office
Garrettsville - On Tuesday, December 28, 2010, amid Portage County political figures, law officers, friends and family, Tommie Jo Marsilio was sworn into office as Portage County Commissioner. The ceremony took place in the Iva L. Walker Auditorium, a fitting location for this James A Garfield alum who credits former Social Studies teacher, Iva Walker, for her desire to...
Danielle Hickman Participates in Liberty Bowl
Windham - All little girls have a dream of being Cinderella even if it is only for a moment. Danielle Hickman has had two opportunities to have Cinderella experiences in her life. The first one was last fall when she was crowned homecoming queen at Windham High School. The second opportunity presented itself because of the first one. Danielle...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville - Jacksons’ Snow Palace was the site of the annual Rotary Christmas Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange on December 20, having been re-scheduled from the previous Monday because of the Arctic conditions existing throughout the area. Luckily, no actual pachyderms were in attendance because the venue was overflowing with community interaction, human warmth and good food....
Business Owners Grant Christmas Wish
Garrettsville - We received many requests. Some wishes were large and some were small. We had a wish all picked out. Then we received a letter from Portage County Children Services’ Director, Penny Ray. Penny nominated Samantha Mitchell. Samantha is a mother of an infant son. She lives in Ravenna. Two friends from Family and Community Services also...
Cardinal Local Schools Special Election
A Special Election will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Those residents of Geauga County residing in the Cardinal Local School District who would like to vote an absentee ballot should make arrangements now. In order to request an absentee ballot for the Election, registered voters must fill out an absentee application. Each request must have the applicant’s original signature....
Freedom Township News
Highlights of the December 16, 2010 Trustee Meeting: The Zoning Inspector is still having computer problems. Trustees gave permission to get information on a new computer. Mr. VanSteenberg reported the fuel tank on the ’95 Kodiak truck had a hole in it. Trustees agreed to authorize repair for a cost not to exceed $500. They also authorized purchase of 4 recapped...
Geauga Libraries Restore Hours
Because of voter support in November, the Geauga County Public Library system will reinstate opening at 9:00 a.m. six days a week at Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West, and Middlefield libraries beginning January 3. Sunday hours remain 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Story-time classes continue, and additional programs for school-age children, teens, and adults will begin soon. The website has been...
4 C’S Expresses Its Thanks
Mantua - A simple “Thank You” does not seem to be adequate to express our appreciation for all the help we received during the holiday season. Because of the wonderful support 4 C’s received from the community we were able to serve many people this holiday season. We supplied food and gifts for 175 families and that includes 200...
Giant Candyland Entertains Tiny Patrons
Newton Falls - Visitors to the local history room at the Newton Falls Public Library last Wednesday found they had a new path to take to get to their destination: a brightly colored, candy-laden trail guarded by characters both sugary sweet and grimly gooey. A Candyland board game, life-sized for pint-sized players, filled up the entire room between the history...
