Bomber girls basketball returns with less experience but more motor
Windham Bombers girls’ basketball Coach JJ Collins will be the first to say it is no easy feat for a basketball program to return to the court and be successful after graduating a pair of 1,000-point scorers. But while Windham may not as be experienced this season, it still has plenty to play for. “Obviously we are not going to...
Aurora football can’t finish off Youngstown Ursuline, drop regional semifinal
For three quarters, the Aurora Greenmen football team clawed their way to a slim lead against the top seeded Youngstown Ursuline. But the Greenmen went scoreless in the final period and surrendered three touchdowns to lose 29-10 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III Region 9 semifinal last Friday evening at North Canton Hoover High School’s Don...
Rockets football battles back but ultimately falls to Perry
No matter what, the Streetsboro Rockets’ football team can safely say that they have no regrets after a historic 2024 season. The Rockets’ comeback bid fell short when they lost 45-21 against Perry in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Region 13 semifinal last Friday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “All but one of Perry’s...
Red Devils’ basketball prepared to raise its ceiling for a new season
Although the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team has yet to tip-off their season, the expectations have already been set at a high bar. After capturing the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division title last year, Crestwood returns wanting more. “The expectations are to continue to compete and grind, continue to get better and represent our brand,” said Coach Josh Jakacki....
Portage Foundation Boosts Education, Health, and Arts with $83,000 in Grants
The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 grant cycle, awarding over $83,000 to 29 local organizations and initiatives dedicated to fostering positive change in the community. This year’s funding will support a variety of projects, including education, health, economic development, and the arts, reinforcing the Foundation’s mission to create a thriving Portage County by...
Comedy, clues, and culprits: ‘This Murder was Staged’ opens this weekend at GHS
The James A. Garfield Drama Club will debut its latest production, “This Murder Was Staged,” a fast-paced, interactive mystery comedy, at the Iva Walker Auditorium from November 22 to 24. Directed by Ms. Jackie Lovelace, the middle school language arts teacher and drama club advisor, the play promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats as they...
Pennies from Heaven Choir Concert
Garrettsville United Methodist Church offers all some “Pennies from Heaven” on Sunday, December 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, featuring the Chancel Choir, adult Bell Choirs, the Jesu Children’s Bells, with a selection of Christmas favorites, some old, some not-so-old. There will be, in addition, congregational hymn-singing of seasonal blessings–a penny’sworth of participation to drop in all of...
Council tables “Grass & Weeds” ordinance, approves purchase of tornado sirens and replacement police vehicle in 2025
Garrettsville’s Village Council convened on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the basement of Village Hall, with their regular chambers occupied by the James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk Craft Show. Council members present included Deb Wordell, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Council President Tom Hardesty, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser. Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, Solicitor...
Downtown Kent Cookie Walk
Tickets for the annual Cookie Walk in downtown Kent, Ohio, are now on sale, at 9 a.m. EST. Presented by the Hall-Green Agency and sponsored by Acorn Alley and College Town Kent, this festive event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, from noon to 4 p.m., with check-in from noon to 2 p.m. at The Kent Stage. Participants...
20th Century Club News
The November 14, 2024 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville got enlightenment from the program, presented by Kim Curry and Michelle Zivoder of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, but not from the power grid, which, inconveniently, conked out just before the meeting hour of seven o’ clock. The undaunted presenters gave a brief history of the community...
Freedom Historical Society News
The Freedom Historical Society meeting on November 12 featured a video presentation focused on local worthies–Bob Bossow and his sister, Delores Reed. Bossow has been a well-known and respected builder/contractor/businessman/pilot; Reed served as Portage County Clerk of Courts for a number of years; they are now mostly retired (but can tell a good story or two). Both grew up...
Hiram Farm Hosts Holiday Sale
The Hiram Farm’s annual Holiday Sale takes place Thursday, December 5th through Saturday, December 7th from 10 am until 3 pm. That’s when you’ll have the opportunity not only to shop locally, but to support the organizations mission and participants by buying their handmade crafts, bath and body products, and ceramics. In addition, don't miss out on the farm-raised...
Lighting the Way: Garfield High Welcomes 57th NHS Class
Friends, family, and faculty gathered in the Iva Walker Auditorium on Tuesday evening to honor the 57th class of National Honor Society inductees from James A. Garfield High School’s Georgia Lee Alford chapter. The event, filled with traditions and moving speeches, underscored the dedication of these students to the society’s values of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Tessa Burnworth, a...
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...
Longtime Streetsboro boys soccer Coach Paul Krzeminski steps down
For the last 16 years, Paul Krzminski has nurtured the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ soccer program almost as if he was a raising a child. He is now letting go of the reins, having announced his resignation in a Facebook post on Nov. 5. “16 years is a long time to do anything and just the amount of people and the...
Streetsboro football earns redemption, decisively defeats Northwest
Only two seniors on the Streetsboro Rockets’ football team were starters as sophomores when the Rockets’ season ended in the first round of the 2022 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Region 13 playoffs in a loss against Northwest. That game still stuck with the current Rockets’ senior class, who avenged their previous loss against the Indians by...
Bombers football overwhelmed by Falcons to close out season
The Windham Bombers’ football team’s historic season reached the final chapter in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division VII Region 25 quarterfinals last Friday evening when they were outmatched against Hillsdale, losing 43-13 at the Hillsdale Falcons Community Stadium in Jeromesville. “They were extremely athletic,” said Coach Jake Eye. “We knew that going in. They were by far the...
JAG Elementary School 1st Quarter Academic Honors
6th grade Honor Roll Lillian Callahan-Peebles, Reagan Delvaux, Rhys Haney, Benjamin Kercher, Paisley Kleinhen, Acie Korosec, Leni Macek, Izik Maynard, Hank Ochwat, Everett Thompson, Alex Washington, Evelyn Allenspach, Maylyn Blaze, Beau Cain, Juniper Hall, Sawyer Hill, Robert Hineman, Katlyn Knerem, Jonathan Maresh, Jarin Martin, Jonah Orzechowski, Andrew West, Caden Bosela, Talia DiRosa, Aiyden Franckowiak, Nathan Kaufman, Owen Musch, Violet Reeder, Cade...
Garfield G-Men football stumped by Garaway, lose in regional quarterfinal
For the last three years, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 has been the toast of the postseason with every state champion coming from that region. The Garfield G-Men hoped to be among the elite of that region but their time will have to be another year after losing to Garaway 38-20 in the regional...
Help give local kids a merry Christmas
The Garrettsville People Tree program is collecting toy donations to help ensure children in the area have a joyful holiday season. According to the most requested items list, kids are hoping for a variety of gifts, including STEM science kits, LEGOs, and outdoor gear. Popular themes include camping, fishing, unicorns, dinosaurs, and space. Other favorites include model cars, board...
Board of Public Affairs News
The October Board of Public Affairs meeting commenced at 5:00 p.m. with Board Member Ben Coll leading the session. The meeting included Board Member Michael Sherer, Solicitor William Mason, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, Council President Tom Hardesty, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, and local resident Robyn Morris. Board President Ed Maresh was absent from the meeting. The Board moved to approve...
Support Local on Small Business Saturday with the Grand Opening of Timeless Beauty Ink
Just in time for the holiday season, Timeless Beauty Ink, a new esthetics salon owned by mother-daughter team McKayla Peterson and Trisha Fall, is celebrating its grand opening in the Villager Building located at 8088 Main Street in Garrettsville. The salon offers a comprehensive range of beauty and wellness services, making it a one-stop destination for skincare. Timeless Beauty Ink’s...
Crestwood Scarlet Guard Shines with Superior Performances Throughout Incredible Fall Competition Season!
The Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band has wrapped up an unforgettable competition season! The band has earned an Overall Superior Rating at every competition it entered this season, culminating in an extraordinary performance at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Band Finals on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Hilliard Bradley High School in Columbus, Ohio. From their season opener...
Garfield G-Men girls basketball ready to climb back to the top
For 10 years, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball program has been layered with success after success. After suffering their first losing season since the 2012-13 campaign last year, the G-Men girls are eager to prove themselves once again. “It was a frustrating year and just one of the years where we were asking a lot of people to do things,”...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary News
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary gathered for its November meeting at noon on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2024, at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza. The club took a moment to honor veterans before diving into updates on various projects, fundraising efforts, and upcoming events. Much of the meeting centered on preparations for the Rotary’s annual Reverse Raffle. Club members discussed details regarding...
James A. Garfield High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
12th Grade 4.0 & Above McKenna Alai, Abigail Allen, Serena Blohm, Whinrey Brown, Tessa Burnworth, Collin Cunningham, Simon Fergis, Preston Gedeon, Justin Heiss*, Abigail Kaufman*, Kylee Neer, Loreal Puleo, Cade Rock, Makaylyn Spencer, Meganne Veccia* 12th Grade 3.4 & Above Autumn Andrews, Jason Blewitt*, Kaelynn Brewster*, Lydia Cain, Marshall Dahlen, Kolby Fresch, Giovanni Gianakos, Kyla Grace, Jordan Haney, Grace Ittel*, Brody Justice*,...
Alzheimer’s Association Hosts Free Dementia-friendly Screening of New Wicked Movie
The Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter invites the community to a free dementia-friendly screening of the new movie Wicked just after its late November release. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at noon at the Cedar Lee Theater, 2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights OH 44118. To accommodate guests with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the movie will be played...
Windham Township Zoning Commission Board clears the air with the Trustees
Members of the Windham Township Zoning Commission Board attended the Windham Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday night at the Windham Town Hall to clear the air about some remarks that were made at the Board of Trustees Meeting on Oct. 3. Zoning Commission members Craig Alderman, Sarah Blake, Ryan McClean, Gayle Poots and Denise Cain addressed comments that had...
98-Years Young: Newton Falls Kiwanis Hold Cakewalk
Judges Susan Holub, Carly and Troy Nicholas had a challenge choosing from the many costume participants at Newton Falls Kiwanis’s 98th Annual Cakewalk, on a beautiful autumn day. Thank you. Kiwanis would like to thank George and Mary Koutsounadis of Covered Bridge Inn; DJ Mindy Reed; Bob Burke at the P.A. system. We thank Newton Falls city workers, fire,...
Be Merry in Mantua
Although November seems extra-long this year, there won’t be a shortage of holiday cheer in Mantua in the days leading up to Christmas. On Saturday, November 30th from 4 – 6 pm, the annual Tree Lighting ceremony kicks off. This holiday tradition takes place on the Village Green (on Main St between Kira's Sweet Bakes and R44 Meats, Deli...
