College Hosts Intellectual Property Workshops
Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs are invited to join Hiram College’s Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship for several entrepreneurship workshops this semester. The workshops are designed to encourage members of Hiram College and the greater Cleveland community to explore and develop their original ideas
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Auditions
Garrettsville - Have you ever dreamed of being on The Voice or American Idol, thinking, “I can do that!” Well, we can’t guarantee you’ll be on either show but we can offer you a chance to use your singing talent to earn some cash. If you are available April 17th, May 22nd and June 26th, you need to consider auditioning...
Rotary Report
Rotarians of the Garrettsville-Hiram persuasion were beavering away with last-minute preparations for their annual Reverse Raffle/Silent Auction fund-raiser. You can still get tickets from any Rotarian for the bash on Thursday, November 11--that’s today! Proceeds go to fund local , district, state and international projects of Rotary...a lot of “bang for the buck”, as it were. The auction items...
“Mysteries of the Season” (slideshow)
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Elementary School music teacher Mr. Ken Fox and the third graders kicked off a celebration for the winter season on Wednesday, December 1st. As the first snow of the season fell softly outside, the children presented their audience with a wonderful mixture of music, poetry, chants and musical instruments.
Worth the Trip: CVNP
As summer break nears its end, you might be tired of hanging out at the local pool. If you’re looking to get back to nature, why not head out to our closest National Park -- the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) -- in nearby Peninsula? This park, which was designated as a National Park in 2000, is probably best known...
Contentious Hiram Annexation Battle Continues
Hiram - After lengthy delays since mid-November, Portage County Commissioners finally held hearings to consider the annexation of approximately139 acres from Hiram Township to Hiram Village last week. The proposed annexation would pave the way for private developers to build retirement housing on the parcel of land originally set aside for Hiram College expansion. Hiram College and Village Builders of...
Windham Volleyball Wins Awards
Three volleyball players from Windham were recognized at the Division 4, District 3 Volleyball Coaches Association voting on Sunday, October 23. Sophomore Mackenzie McLean, Junior Sabrina Garl, and Senior Alexis Knight were awarded first-team all district. Knight was also selected as player of the year. First year coach, Lauryn Gintert-Seger, was the recipient of the Coach of the Year Award.
TOPS Celebrates 20 Years
TOPS OH#1941, Ravenna celebrated its 20th birthday December 6th. The chapter, part of TOPS, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) was formed in 1996 by Cherryl Duffield who is the current leader. Just two years later the chapter was recognized by TOPS Clubs, Inc. for best average weight loss and has won other spirit awards since. This year it was...
Council Urged To Make Processes Business-Friendly
Garrettsville - Prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting, members met at 6:45 p.m. on May 10th for a review of the Village’s finances. Mayor Craig Moser reviewed the village’s financial accounts and recapped major expenditures from the 2009 & 2010 while highlighting those planned for the 2011 fiscal year. Councilwoman Clyde asked if a list could be prepared for...
Newton Falls Public Library Displays
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Public Library is currently featuring Hand Portraits 2011 in the 2nd floor Palmer Meeting Room. This is the 2nd year for the collaborative project between the Newton Falls High School Visual and Language Arts students and volunteers from Allan Dell Assisted Living. The Visual Arts students interviewed residents and then posed them for...
Village Updating Veterans Memorial
The Village of Garrettsville is in the process of updating (adding) names to the Veterans Memorial this fall. Anyone who feels they have a friend or relative who should be added to the memorial should forward the individual’s name along with dates of service and address at the time of enlistment to: The Village of Garrettsville PO Box 266 Garrettsville,...
Garrettsville Library Book Discussion Club To Meet
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday October 17, 2017, in the library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. The month’s selection is: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Anne Tyler twists together the stories, secrets, and illnesses of three generations of the Whitshank family of Baltimore MD to...
Ohio EPA Awards Environmental Education Mini Grant to Portage County
Portage County Water Resources has received a $1,000 Ohio EPA environmental education mini grant to increase public awareness of the county’s water and wastewater treatment plants. The county was one of ten Ohio organizations to be awarded Ohio EPA environmental education mini grants totaling $42,813. Portage County Water Resources will use the money to print and distribute educational pamphlets to...
Crestwood District Must Cut $1.5 Million
Mantua - At the December Board meeting, the roughly 100 attendees took note of the dire financial situation faced by the district. The district has weathered reductions in State funds, at a rate of over $273,000 per year; as well as reductions in Federal funds, at a rate of $100,000 per year. In addition, Crestwood District Treasurer Jill Rowe...
2011 Ohio Soybean Yield and Quality Contest Winners Announced
Hiram - The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Ohio Soybean Yield and Quality Contest. This is the second year for the statewide contest with a total of 128 applicants. Six different yield categories were available and the quality portion of the contest was based on achieving the highest percentages of oil and protein. “The...
Windham Historical Society News
Windham - The Windham Historical Society continues its busy 2012 schedule on Monday, March 19, at 7 PM in the Brick Chapel on North Main Street in Windham. The program for this meeting will be presentations by two Windham High School seniors, Caitlyn Isler and Julia Brookover, as the final step in their pursuit of Windham Historical Society scholarships. These scholarships...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Seeks Stones
The August 20, 2018 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club dealt with the following topics : The new exchange student, Natalie, will be arriving this week, late on Tuesday, if all of the details are in place. The Boardwalk staining project is proceeding apace, with groups of all kinds pitching in—many school teams from JAG and other interested individuals around to...
Hiram Answers Questions for Parents
Parents hungry for information to help their teenaged children make their college choices can get the answers to their questions when Hiram College hosts “College Camp: A Training Program for Parents,” from 7 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, in the Kennedy Center located on the Hiram campus.Hiram is partnering with Aurora High School, Cuyahoga Community College, and...
Print Pioneer Pond Donates Works to Hiram
Noted artist and print-maker Clayton Pond has donated 21 of his limited edition silk-screen prints to Hiram College. Pond, who pioneered silk screen print-making processes in the 1960’s and ‘70s, and gained notoriety in association with the New Realism and Pop Art communities of artists, who converged on New York City’s Soho district, said he made the donation to Hiram...
Downtown Kent Rises Like a Phoenix
Kent - With over $100 million in new construction nearing completion, downtown Kent is currently undergoing massive redevelopment. While these revitalization projects have been successful through the cooperation of many, Ron Burbick , a retired executive turned developer, started the ball rolling with an idea he called the ‘Phoenix Project.’ Burbick, formerly from aircraft part manufacturer, Schneller Inc., sparked...
GCRTA Grant Offered
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is offering a $1,500 grant to a college senior. The recipient must be enrolled in a college of education and be a student teacher during the 2013-2014 school year. In addition, the person must have resided in Geauga County or graduated from one of the high schools in the county. For an application, contact...
G-Men Baseball
4/23/2013 - Garfield G-Men 10, Waterloo Vikings 2 Batteries: Waterloo: Daniel Buckley and Cooper. Garfield: Kaiser and Damko; Schustrich and Damko. W: Kaiser 3-2. L: Daniel Buckley 0-0. HR: Waterloo: None. Garfield None. Notes: Waterloo: Cooper RBI Garfield: Patterson 3B, 2 R, RBI. Schustrich 3B, 2B, 2 R, RBI. JV Score: G-Men 19, Vikings 4 4/26/2013 - Garfield G-Men 9, Streetsboro Rockets...
Middlefield Summerfest was a Success
Middlefield - When one thinks of a Summerfest they think of blue skies, a balmy 80°, food, live entertainment and just good ole fun, and that was just what the committee for Middlefield Summerfest had in mind when they planned the event. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. Cloudy skies blanketed the area Saturday, along with on and off...
News From Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - The 2013-14 school year is now only weeks away and promises to be one filled with excitement and new opportunities. We should all be proud to be a part of this district. The James A. Garfield School district has a record of being one of the finest places to live, to work and to learn. It is...
A Friendly Reminder to all Residents
This year November 3rd is the date in which clocks are to be turned back for daylight saving time. With this comes the reminder to change the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. The Garrettsville-Freedom-Nelson Joint Fire District keeps a stock of 9-Volt batteries on hand to give out free of charge to anyone in...
L-E-A-Ding the Way with Horse Therapy
Mantua - Frustrated? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Resentful? Restless? Confused? If so, it’s time for a change — a retreat from the everyday, surrounded by nature, so you can clarify the root of what’s nagging you, then identify the goals and objectives to help you chart a new course that will bring you lasting satisfaction. It’s time to bring in the horses. Yes,...
Area Eighth-Grade Students Invited to Apply to MEDCAMP
Portage County - Area eighth-grade students have the opportunity to experience life as health professions students during MEDCAMP, a three-day intensive immersion experience for eighth graders who have demonstrated achievement in science and an interest in a health professions career. Applicants are currently being sought to fill 50 openings for this year’s program, which will be held at Northeast Ohio...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Tom Collins reported on the progress –and success—of a local re-imagine and rebuild Garrettsville project focusing on the Headwaters Trail as a development focus for health and well-being as well as the local economy. The District (6630) and local clubs have chimed in for matching funds; plans are in the works!
Local Food Cupboard Returns to Downtown Garrettsville
Garrettsville - “Elvis has left the building — and he took the food with him!” This was Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard’s lighthearted Facebook post on July 1, 2015. It went on to say, ”All of us at NGCC want to extend heartfelt thanks to Middlefield Bank for the use of the old Tom C Toys and to Greg and...
November 22 Burton Village Council Meeting
Burton - All Council members were present at this meeting which began with a special visit by the Burton Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop 197. The boys led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then Chief of Police Smigelski explained to the Council and visitors that the local troop was being honored for their commitment to helping...
