Gedeon Breaks Garfield’s All-Time Scoring Record
Senior Preston Gedeon has etched his name in Garfield basketball history, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. Entering the game needing 21 points to surpass the previous record of 1,325, Gedeon wasted no time, achieving the milestone by halftime. He finished the night with a career-high 40 points, setting the new record at 1,326—and counting. With his impressive performance, Gedeon...
News Release
Portage County District Library Join the Garrettsville Library on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm for a Virtual Investigation at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. This is a virtual interactive ZOOM program with FORD’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. You can take part in this program at the library, or right from your own home! Join Detective James McDevitt as...
Crestwood Community Center Update
February 8: Free food bank at Friendship Alliance Church 9-11:00; Galentine in the Village with Granary open to vendors, Horse drawn wagon rides, 4-7:00 Pickleball update: Crestwood is requiring a group insurance policy for us to use the gymnasium. Until we can get more grant money to cover this, we will postpone the activity. For those of you who are...
Youth Wrestling: A Personal Story
It all started when I asked my seasoned wrestler husband if we should offer our son the opportunity to wrestle on his school's youth wrestling program. Little did I know that I would be lectured of what it means to be a wrestler. You see, I am no stranger to hard work in sports. Being a veteran swimmer myself...
Streetsboro boys’ basketball flattens Ravenna in league showdown
Any chance for a Metro Athletic Conference victory is always a nice incentive for the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team, but whenever Portage County rival Ravenna is involved, the conference implications take a backseat to the Battle of Lake Rockwell. The Rockets played stout defense to prevail 64-28 against Ravenna last Friday evening at the James L. Coll Gymnasium. “Any...
JAG Boys and Girls Teams Look to Finish Season Strong
As the 2025 bowling season progresses, both Garfield’s boys' and girls' teams have demonstrated hard work, skill, and camaraderie, with both squads facing their fair share of challenges and triumphs. For many of the bowlers, including senior Jayden Saylor and sophomore Sierra Foy, joining the team was a natural fit. Jayden, who began seriously bowling in his freshman year, wanted...
Bridging Generations Through Technology
On Tuesday, February 11th, a group of talented and enthusiastic James A. Garfield High School students will host a special event at the Garrettsville Library to assist senior citizens with all their technology needs. This fantastic initiative will run from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Need help setting up a...
Home Delivered Meals is in Need of Volunteers!
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Volunteer drivers for the Burton and Troy areas. The Meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield. The HDM program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of 11am-1pm, Monday through Friday to homebound seniors in the community. GDA...
Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!
While the benefits of green infrastructure are easy to see, the logistics of their design, installation, maintenance, and cost might be daunting. Join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to learn more about incorporating green infrastructure for long-term performance & resilience. “Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!” will be held on Wednesday, March 12th from 9:00 am –...
Garfield G-Men wrestling triumphs against Berkshire in dual meet
Dual meets have not been the strength of the Garfield G-Men’s wrestling team this season as they have the lacked the ability to fill every weight class. Even with a short-handed squad, the G-Men spoiled Berkshire’s senior night by edging the Badgers 32-28 Wednesday evening in Burton. “They wrestled well,” said Garfield Coach Dan Andel. “We paired up fairly well...
Badgers’ bowling captures fourth place in CVC tournament
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ bowling team dream of winning the Chagrin Valley Conference tournament will have to wait at least one more year. The Badgers took fourth place at the CVC tournament by knocking down 3467 pins last Sunday at the Jefferson Bowling Lanes in Ashtabula County. “They battled pretty tough,” said Coach Kevin Johnson. “They missed a lot of...
Ravens finish as runners-up, Rocket girls clinch third at MAC bowling tournament
It has been a season of resurgence for the Portage County bowling programs in the Metro Athletic Conference. The Ravenna Ravens boys’ bowling team earned second place in the MAC postseason tournament by knocking down 3774 pins and the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ bowling team finished in third place with a score of 2900 last Saturday at the Spins Bowling...
JAG Hall of Fame Inducts Five New Members
James A. Garfield High School honored five individuals during its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Feb. 7, at the JAG Fieldhouse. The event took place during the G-Men boys’ basketball game against the Brookfield Warriors, recognizing alumni for their athletic achievements and contributions to the school community. The 2024 inductees include Kyle Paul (Class of 1998), Mark...
Domestic Violence Task Force expected to combine Portage County resources
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the founding of the 24/7 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners services in the emergency room of the University Hospitals Portage County Medical Center, Portage County is making an effort to start combining community resources to better aid domestic violence victims. The UH Portage Medical Center held the inaugural meeting of the Domestic Violence Task...
Huskies girls’ basketball delivers signature victory against Garfield G-Men
The Cardinal Huskies girls’ basketball team’s resurgence continues to take them to new heights. The Huskies captured a nail-biting 42-38 victory against Garfield for their third straight victory last Saturday afternoon in Middlefield. “This is a very huge win for them,” Cardinal Coach Kim Domen said. “I don’t think a lot of people predicted us to win against Garfield and...
G-H Rotary News
Just like Buckeye Chuck looking ahead to spring, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on February 3 to plan for the months ahead. Discussions included the HopeTown Project, with a focus on budgeting and hands-on Rotary involvement in equipment and plantings. Plans also took shape for the Reverse Raffle, covering location, catering, and event activities. Fundraising ideas ranged from the ever-popular Road...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Movie Filming Shines Spotlight on Ravenna
The city is serving as a backdrop for Divorcing the Mob, a film produced by Polestar Pictures. Written by John Reign, with contributions from John P. Wood, Rich Varville, and Harry Schenawolf, the movie blends crime and comedy as it follows mafia boss Vincent “Blue Eyes” Berlusconi’s attempt to leave his criminal past behind—while secretly entering the FBI Witness...
Townhall II to Offer Free Narcan Training
Drop-in Training Available Every First Wednesday of the Month, 4 - 6 p.m. Townhall II Integrated Health Network will begin hosting monthly Narcan training on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 4-6 p.m. The training only takes about 15 minutes and is being offered at 155 N. Water Street in Kent on a drop-in basis. Interested parties should come into the lobby and...
Crestwood Board Welcomes New Leadership, Explores Education Partnership
At their January meeting, Crestwood Superintendent Aireane Curtis congratulated Board members on another year of service to the district. In her Superintendent’s Communication, Mrs. Curtis informed the Board about a potential opportunity for consideration. Curtis was approached by representatives from the Social Acquisition of Interpersonal Language (SAIL) program, a special K-12 educational through the ESC of the Western Reserve....
Garfield Choir Showcases Talent in Solo & Ensemble Concert Garrettsville
The James A. Garfield High School Concert Choir took center stage on January 28, 2025, for their Solo & Ensemble Concert at the Iva Walker Auditorium. Under the direction of Mr. Joel Logan, with support from Ms. Tori Mateos, student teacher from Kent State University, and Mr. John Eley, collaborative pianist, the evening showcased a blend of full-choir performances,...
G-H Rotary News
Rotary Explores HopeTown: Supporting Recovery Through Housing, Employment, and Engagement Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary hosted Ted St. John at their January 27, 2025 meeting to learn more about the HopeTown project, a recovery ecosystem being organized to provide housing, employment and transportation for individuals on the road to recovery from substance issues. This assistance may take the form of social enterprises, support...
Coffee with the birds
Have you ever been sitting in a chair with a cup of coffee or tea, enjoying the view of your bird feeder, but couldn’t quite identify a feathered visitor? Or thought, “How can I get more birds to come?” Or wished you could attend a guided birding program but don’t have the mobility to take a hike? Well, here’s a...
No Signal? No Problem!
Learn to use map and compass during “Orienteering 101” Orienteering is the fun outdoor sport of navigating a designated course through the forest using only a map and compass…but how exactly is it done, and how enjoyable is it to see The West Woods in a whole new way? Learn all about it from the Northeastern Ohio Orienteering Club during Orienteering...
Garfield G-Men basketball fueled by dominant fourth quarter to best Pirates
In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team had gotten away from their offensive identity. The G-Men halted their losing skid when the offense woke up in the second half to beat Portage County and Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rival Ravenna Southeast 71-48 last Friday evening at the JAG Fieldhouse. “It was...
Rejoice Dinner at New Testament Baptist Church
The New Testament Baptist Church 3583 St Rt 59, Ravenna will host a “Rejoice Diner” drama presentation on Friday, February 21st at 7:00 pm, accompanied by soloist Bill Stewart in support of the Shepherd’s House. This drama is set on a wintery night of the Christmas season, with the focus on the care for the physical and spiritual well-being...
Xavier Dupree prepared to coach Hiram football into a new chapter
According to Coach Xavier Dupree, when he left the Hiram Terriers’ football team to take a position at Catawba College two years ago it was a tough decision because of all of the great relationships he had fostered. The former Hiram wide receivers coach/assistant strength and conditioning coordinator has returned to where it all started, having been announced as...
Rockets’ all-time leading goal-scorer Payton Krzeminski ready to strike it big at Capital University
The name Krzeminski will resonate in the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ soccer program for many years. It will not just be because of the work done by longtime Coach Paul Krzeminski but also his son, standout midfielder Payton Krzeminski, who finished his varsity career by becoming the all-time scoring leader in school history and will continue his athletic career at...
Red Devils’ wrestling are runners-up in CVC Chagrin Division championship
As young and inexperienced as the Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling team may be, they still pack quite a punch. Crestwood demonstrated its depth when it took second place in the Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division meet and seventh place overall in the tournament by scoring 103.0 points last weekend at Berkshire High School. “There are 24 teams in the Chagrin...
James H. Barrow Biological Field Station announces February educational programming
The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for the month of February. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices. All events are free and open to the public. The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station...
