Adult Education Cosmetology Education Program
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department has a new Cosmetology Program, which starts on Monday, July 28, 2025. Class will be held Monday-Thursday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., which runs for 1500 clock hours or 15 months, whichever comes first. It’s a great program that prepares you with hands-on experience and lecture in order for you to take your...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Garrettsville Summerfest Returns June 27-29 with Fun, Music and Fireworks!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Garrettsville Summerfest returns to the heart of downtown June 27–29, bringing with it a full lineup of world-class entertainment, contests, live music, and family fun! Whether you’re in it for the food, the music, the fireworks—or just the hometown vibe—there’s something for everyone at this beloved annual event. The festival officially kicks off...
TownHall II Integrated Health Services to display “Bipolar Butterfly” mural
The 90x30 foot wall adjacent to the TownHall II Integrated Health Services will soon have a new look. Greater Cleveland local artist Kimberly Henderson is giving the wall a makeover, displaying her popular “Bipolar Butterfly” art to convey the message of mental health advocacy. “There is going to be a butterfly here and it is interactive so you can stand...
Cardinal’s Max Soltis nets seventh in D-III discus throw
Cardinal’s Max Soltis’ senior year of high school athletics was in danger of being over before it even started after having surgery over the summer to repair his right ACL and meniscus. But the Huskies’ senior made it his mission to not miss out on his final track season and ultimately took seventh place in the Ohio High School...
Aurora boys’ 4×100 finds redemption by taking fifth at D-I state meet
The Aurora Greenmen boys’ 4x100 relay ended its journey at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state meet on a high. The quartet of senior Ishaan Shaik, juniors Quincy John and Luke Geyer and sophomore Luke McGovern earned fifth place by clocking 41.72 seconds last Saturday at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. “It...
Streetsboro’s Ethan Laryea takes fifth place in 200-meter dash
Streetsboro Rockets’ junior Ethan Laryea had already experienced heartbreak when he missed out on a state berth in the 100-meter dash in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II postseason. He did not let history repeat itself in the 200-meter dash, earning fifth place with a time of 22.11 seconds last Saturday at The Ohio State University’s Jesse...
Crestwood’s James Durham wraps up career with All-Ohioan honors
A year after inching so close to netting a state berth, Crestwood Red Devils’ senior James Durham was determined to not let his senior season end on a low note. Durham concluded his breakout season by taking eighth place in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.71 seconds at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state...
Windham Township Board of Trustees continue to seek clarity on zoning issues
The Windham Township Board of Trustees continues to struggle to find common ground with the Windham Township Zoning Commission. The Board discussed scheduling a public zoning hearing to finalize several zoning resolutions last Thursday at Windham Township Hall. According to Trustee, Vice Chairman and Cemetery contact Rich Gano, there continues to be very little clarity on the commission’s stance on...
Scholarship Winners Announced
The Brandeberry scholarship was established in 1961 in the Will of Kathryn Brandeberry, former teacher. The scholarship is to be given to the valedictorians of Newton Falls High School each year. The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls maintains the scholarship. Presenting the scholarship in the photo is Kathy Wujcik, Kiwanis treasurer, with Harley Pendleton, Frank Hanzes, Ethan Powell, Brian Axiotis,...
Adventures Abound in Mantua
Last Saturday, athletes and outdoor adventurers of all ages came to Mantua for the Headwaters Adventure Race and Triple Trail Fest. At 8 am, nearly 250 Adventure Racers headed off for a run along the Headwaters Trail, a bicycle route over roads in Mantua and Hiram, and paddling along the Cuyahoga River. Despite low water level along the Cuyahoga...
Newton Falls First Graders Recieve Books From Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls continues its tradition of giving each first grader a new Scholastic book to celebrate the end of first grade. With thanks to Principal Mrs. Witt and the first grade teachers, the students gathered in the auditorium to hear short presentations. Kiwanis member Elizabeth Yura talked about her favorite book, The Velveteen Rabbit, and...
Ravenna’s Bobby Melzer lands eighth place in shot put
Ravenna Ravens’ senior Bobby Melzer had come close to making it to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state meet for several years. Having finally earned a state bid, Melzer did not waste a moment, earning eighth place in the shot put by throwing a distance of 54 feet, 8¼ inches last Friday morning at The Ohio...
Farmers & Makers Market in Mantua Opening Day June 13
The Farmers & Makers Market at the Granary in Mantua opens for the 4th season this Friday, June 13 from 4-7 pm! We will continue the markets on the second and fourth Friday of June, July, and August. There will be live music at every market, with our famous acoustic guitar player Steve Vanderink opening our season this Friday...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The June 9, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a wide range of topics including the news that the long-awaited mural replacing the Garrettsville train on Windham St. should be in place by SummerFest (This was a Mark Brady project). The HopeTownOhio project will be be getting some assistance assembling their outdoor enhancements. The RYLA picnic will be...
THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Garfield G-Men’s Connor Hunt continues reign in seated events
Handling himself with poise at the Ohio High School Athletic Association seated state championships is something that Garfield G-Men junior Connor Hunt has done since he was a freshman. The G-Men senior continued adding to his resume by sweeping all three seated dash events last Saturday at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. In only three...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Hiram Village News
As the month of June began, Hiram Police Department noted the end of an esteemed colleague’s career. On Monday, June 2nd, Hiram Police Chief Brian Gregory made his final “Out of Service-End of Shift” radio call for the final time in his career at Hiram Village. Fellow officers and Village residents wished Chief Gregory many happy retirement years with...
2025 ARRL Field Day – Ham Radio Operators On the Air for Nationwide Event June 28 – 29 in Freedom Township
Ham radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise using our club callsign K8BF from 2 pm on Saturday until 2 pm on Sunday, June 28 – 29. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association...
Garrettsville Boy Scouts Serve Their Community
For over 100 years, Boy Scouts of America have helped create generations of outstanding citizens by helping scouts serve their communities. In Garrettsville, local BSA Troop 4065 have selected serve their community by cleaning up a 2.5-mile section of State Route 82 between Garrettsville and Hiram. According to Scout Leader David Schaefer, the span of road was awarded to the...
Windham baseball bows out of postseason in shutout loss against Maplewood
The Windham Bombers baseball team’s success in the postseason still has yet to come but as far as Coach Jake Eye is concerned, they are closer than ever. The Bombers’ season ended when they were shut out by Northeastern Athletic Conference foe Maplewood 8-0 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division VII Northeast 2 district semifinal last Wednesday...
Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Windham Students
Windham High School senior Brandon Petrich, pictured above with Jama & Dan Peterson, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to support his continued studies in the automotive technology field. In addition, scholarships were awarded to four Windham sophomores—Jayla Smith, Daherin Silver, Nikolas Anderson, and Ryan Quiggle—who will begin their studies in the automotive and power equipment fields at Maplewood Career...
Cardinal Board of Education appoints Dan Wilson treasurer
Despite there being a changing of the guard for the Cardinal Board of Education’s treasurer position, the newest appointee brings a wealth of experience. The Board of Education announced Dan Wilson as the district’s new treasurer, succeeding former treasurer Terry Armstrong, on May 23. “This opportunity in Cardinal, I saw as one where I can have a more visible impact...
Triple Trail Fest Returns to Mantua for Third Year
On Saturday, June 7th, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages will convene in Mantua to celebrate summer and the three major trails that wind through the community. The first event -- the Headwaters Adventure Race – kicks off at 8 am in Buchert Park. Competitors of all ages will convene on Buchert Park to run two miles along the Headwaters Trail,...
Windham junior high students enjoy field trip courtesy of Grant
For Windham Junior High students, studying the War of 1812 has taken them beyond the classroom. A group of students were selected by history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith to go on a one-day field trip to Put-in-Bay which was funded through a grant from the American Battlefield’s History Field Trip Program Trust on May 9. Parish-Smith assembled a group of seventh...
Hiram Farm Welcomes Daren Houck as New Executive Director
Hiram Farm, a nonprofit working organic farm that provides meaningful work and a supportive community for adults with developmental disabilities, is excited to announce the appointment of Daren Houck as its new Executive Director. Houck brings nearly three decades of experience in the nonprofit and education sectors, having held various leadership roles across the country. Over the last 29 years,...
Blue Spruce Mercantile plants roots in Burton
Burton resident Ed Malovec had toyed with the idea of opening his own store for several years. He made that dream a reality as his artisan vendor store, Blue Spruce Mercantile, has flourished for two months since opening its doors at 14258 North Cheshire Street on April 1. “The goal is to have something for everyone but you just work...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The June 2, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was all about “nuts & bolts”, as they discussed progress and finishing of various projects. This included consultation with village maintenance about drainage issues on the Tom Collins Trail–also signage, project status of HopeTownOhio, an update on the wall mural intended to replace the G’Ville Train which has now been...
Shalersville Historical Society News
Shalersville Historical Society’s monthly meeting will be this Thursday at 7 PM at their museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. Discussion will focus on the society’s dedication of Shalersville School # 3 and the accompanying Community Picnic to be held Sunday, July 13 at 1 PM. on the museum grounds(9154 St Rt 44). Attendees are asked to bring...
Garfield G-Men throwers Riley Grace and Elise Edwards net D-III state berths
The Garfield G-Men track and field team’s absence from the throwing events at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet will only last one season. Junior Riley Grace captured a state bid in the shot put and junior Elise Edwards earned a state berth in the discus throw at the OHSAA Division III regional meet at...
