Windham Village Council News
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently, with all council members in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Garrett. Fiscal Officer Cheree Taylor presented the financial report. Year to date, the village has collected $365,560.18 in income taxes. The expenditures for the month of September were $155,822.11 leaving the bank reconciliation...
Suicide Loss Day Event
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County is holding an event those who have been affected by suicide loss on Saturday, November 20 from 1-3pm. The event will include a screening of a short documentary on grief and the healing journey that follows a suicide loss over time. A discussion will follow and local resources will be provided. The Suicide...
AMVETS Make Donation To Heritage Accord
This past Wednesday, Heritage Accord received quite the shot in the arm. This came in the form of a check, for $10,000! This generous donation was given by the AMVETS. The ceremony was held at high noon, at the Newton Falls Community Center. Connie Smith Talcott was on hand to receive it on behalf of Heritage Accord, it was...
Garrettsville People Tree
Applications for this years People Tree will be going out shortly. Kids 14 years and younger residing in the Garrettsville or Windham school districts are eligible to participate. If you have moved and would like to update your information or would like to sign up, please call Judy at 330-687-0630 or email garrettsvillepeopletree@gmail.com asap. Please remember, you can only receive holiday...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last meeting, Council approved a resolution allowing for the advertising for bids for a contract for the collection of recyclable materials within Hiram Village and Hiram Township. Bids were due by 1 pm on October 29th. Contracts are requested to cover the duration of three years, with an option for a two-year extension, to begin...
Christmas Shoe Box Time!
Garrettsville United Methodist Church will be collecting Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. This mission offers a fun way to share God’s love with children around the world through a shoe box full of gifts. Instructions and labels are available at the church and online at samaritanspurse.org/occ. Filled and labelled shoe boxes can be dropped off November 15-22 at the following...
95 Years of Halloween Fun… and Counting
Newton Falls - “I could do this every year!” exclaims first-time judge Susan Holub. Those of us in Kiwanis were delighted with comments like this from the crowd, since this was the 95th year for the Kiwanis annual event, though this was not quite a cakewalk. Because of covid-19 concerns, Kiwanis had to re-think what to do for the...
NGCC Goes from “Zero to 100” with help of local donors
Garrettsville - Last spring NGCC presented a challenge to the community. If they were able to secure 100 recurring monthly donations of just $5 each they would be able to purchase a van and expand their services to include delivery for those in need. A call was made to the community, and it was answered! In just four short weeks...
John Granny Memorial Patio Dedication
Geauga County – Join Kent State University Geauga Campus as it dedicates the newly installed John Granny Memorial Patio on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place outdoors, near the patio, at the Geauga Campus in Burton. John Granny was the Director of Business Affairs and Operations and worked enthusiastically for Kent State...
Local Heroes Honored in Village Cemetery
Mantua - Last Monday, Bonnie Zoller Collier and Tim Benner looked on as an impressive black stone was set on a foundation in Mantua’s Hilltop Cemetery on a crisp autumn morning. The large marker represents the local servicemen who were killed in action while fighting on behalf of the United States military forces. While the names of five servicemen...
Hiram Student Crowned Junior Miss Agriculture
Hiram - As Portage County’s Junior Miss Agriculture, seventh-grader Layleh Furner has the opportunity to shine a light on agriculture in her hometown of Hiram. No stranger to the pageant scene, Furner traveled to over 50 local festivals during her reign as the Potato Festival Junior Miss in 2018-2019. At each festival, she picked up a special charm to...
These Are Holly Days
Two Saturdays of premier holiday shopping return to The West Woods Nature Center this November 6 and 13 during Geauga Park District’s ever-popular Holly Days Artisan Boutique & Mistletoe Market! Mark your calendars to browse one or both Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. A list of regional artisans and their selection of handmade Nature-themed items will be posted...
WVFD News
Windham - The WVFD Fire Board met recently with all board members in attendance. Board members are chairperson Cindy Cale, Brian Miller and Jake Bowden. The fiscal officer is Jenn Derthick. The meeting was called to order and the board approved the minutes, and expenditures, before opening up the floor to guests. Lt. Nick Bushek and Mile Polichena were there...
Garrettsville Family YMCA to Host a Veterans Benefit Event on November 12
Garrettsville – The Garrettsville Family YMCA will host a Veterans Benefits Event on November 12, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at its location at 8233 Park Avenue, Garrettsville. The Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center & Mobile Vet Center will be onsite and provide free services to veterans and their families. The customized vehicles, which are equipped with...
History In A Phone Call
Newton Falls - How much history can you fit into one half-hour phone call? If you are talking with Dr. Everard Smith of Wilmington, NC-consider it a challenge accepted! Dr. Smith informally serves as historian and advisor, especially of the USO buildings, to Heritage Accord. You may recall, Heritage Accord is the association raising money to renovate the Newton...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At a recent meeting, the School Board accepted the resignation of Charles McDougall “under protest” in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3319.15 and 3314.103. In public comment, parent Kathleen Slacas spoke advocating mask usage within the district’s schools. She asked the board to respect Science and set a good example for the students. In addition, Slacas shared documentation,...
RC Modeling Swap Meet
The 10th Annual RC Modeling Swap Meet is being hosted by GEAUGA RADIO CONTROLAIRES RC Model Flying club: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the Willo-Hill Baptist Church School gymnasium, 4200 State Route 306, Willoughby, OH 44094 (Just south of Lakeland Community College). We’ll have 77 exhibitor tables with Radio Controlled Planes, Helicopters, Drones, Cars, Boats, Radios,...
Meet the Candidates Night in Aurora on September 28
The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites members of the community to Meet the Candidates Night 2021 — Aurora. The forum will begin at 7 pm on September 28, 2021, at the Moebius Nature Center, 929 East Mennonite Rd. Candidates for Aurora Mayor, City Council, and School Board races have been invited to participate. The event will...
Twentieth Century Club News
The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met outdoors on September 16, 2021 at the home of program chairperson Jane Hill. Roll call was taken--responding to the the query, “Besides lemonade, what do you do with lemons?”, the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were heard and the 2021-2022 program booklets were distributed. These had been compiled and organized by...
PuroClean Offers Book Scholarship
“We wanted to be able to help students in Geauga County,” said Cathy Peters, owner of PuroClean of the Western Reserve with husband Phil. The Peters’ recently started a book scholarship for students attending Kent State University Geauga in Burton and Twinsburg Academic Center. “We want to assist in connecting students to our local businesses,” said Cathy, “I also...
News From The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association
Newton Falls - Hmmm. Many years ago, if one asked most people about Newton Falls, one might get something to the effect that it is a small town somewhere east of Ravenna, or west of Warren. Very little detail. Very little enthusiasm. Some out-of-towners might have heard of the area for two reasons; the 44444 zip code, and the...
Artist Returns to Mantua
Mantua - Last fall, Cincinnati-based artist Robert Kroeger visited Mantua to scope out historic barns and meet the folks who lovingly maintain them. That and all visits around the state are made possible through the efforts of local barn scouts -- people with an affinity for old barns, willing to talk with their neighbors and schedule visits. Thanks to...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - The Windham Village Council met recently with all members of council in attendance. The meeting was called to order and the minutes from the previous meeting along with two special meetings were approved. In finance, Cheree Taylor reported the village collected income tax, year to date, $308,899.38. The expenditures for the month of July were $184,511.68, with no...
Mystery Of Our History Tour
Another Mystery of our History tour is coming to town!! Don’t miss this outside walking tour of the beautiful Village of Garrettsville. The James A Garfield Historical Society has teamed up with the Garrettsville Ladies Cemetery Association and the Rotary Club of Garrettsville Hiram to bring awareness and knowledge of the need for improvement to the Baptist Cemetery. All proceeds...
Employers Help Employees with Mental Health
Mental health is essential to a person’s overall health and well-being. A healthy mind and body can help individuals work to the best of their ability and reach their full potential. The pandemic has given employers an opportunity to be more supportive and understanding of the difficulties employees may be experiencing, however, a stigma still exists concerning mental health conditions....
Native Plant Meadow at JAG Campus
Garrettsville - Approximately 40 million acres are planted as lawns across the United States, either in residential or commercial properties or golf courses. “That’s more land devoted to lawns than to irrigated crops like corn or wheat,” Lynn Vogel, Storm Water Educator at the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District, shared. In cities across the country, 30-60% of fresh water...
The Old Road… Ignoring The Elephant In The Room
After reading the July and August summer editions of Classic Car Magazine and, as well, participating in a few good local car shows around town, it occurs to me that we, the average men-- lifeblood of the old car hobby-- perhaps need to demand from these magazines more emphasis on that which is actually affordable to us. Let’s face...
Run Like A Caveman!
Every single homo sapien who crosses the finish line will take home a commemorative finishers medal from this year’s Caveman Crawl 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Fun Walk as we celebrate its mammoth 10th anniversary together! Early registration, just $20, is open now at http://bit.ly/gpdcaveman for Geauga Park District’s trail-pounding, heart-pumping, costume-wearing athletic event for all ages on Sunday, September...
Visitor Inspires Students at Crestwood High School
Mantua - We each make promises constantly, but how many of them do we actually honor? “Sure, I’ll be there.” “I can do it.” If we don’t follow through, what’s is the impact of a broken promise? More importantly, what kind of power is unleashed when a promise is honored? These are some of the thoughts shared with students...
Book Club Meeting of the Garrettsville Library In-Person and via Zoom
Garrettsville - The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet in-person outdoors and via Zoom on Tuesday September 21 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is required to attend this group meeting: you may do so by visiting the “Upcoming Events” calendar online at www.portagelibrary.org. Call 330-527-4378 for more information. This month’s selected title is the New...
