An Apple A Day
Although many plans have been altered this year due to covid-19, your autumn tradition of picking apples is still a wonderful option. You’ll get outside with your family or friends, enjoy freshly picked local fruit, and make some memories. And who knows, maybe an apple a day, along with hand washing and mask wearing, can keep the doctor --...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Hosts JEEP Invasion!
Geauga County - On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield held an extremely successful JEEP invasion event benefitting local veterans. Led by Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand, his deputies, other law enforcement agencies, many military Jeeps, more than 140 Jeeps began at the Mayfield Road DriveIn and headed east to tour some of the most scenic areas of the county. Each...
Girl Scout Troop #90206 Earns Bronze Award
Garrettsville - Garrettsville Girl Scout Troop #90206 is proud to announce the completion of their Bronze Award project, a Free Little Pantry. The pantry is located at 8233 Park Avenue in Garrettsville and is available to everyone 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The pantry operates on a “take what you need, give what you can” system...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last School Board meeting, Crestwood High School Principal Dave McMahon recognized two impressive students for their excellent achievements. He shared that CHS senior Allison Sabol had been recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar and CHS senior Zoe Simmons had been selected as a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist. The board and superintendent joined McMahon in...
Autumn is in Season as Ravenna plans October Events
Ravenna - When all is said and done it is time to have some fun! There will be many different events happening during October that residents of Ravenna have cause to get excited over. As the foliage changes during this pleasant time of year it will be interesting to see how Ravenna’s seasonal events adapt for citizens to have...
Support Geauga County Public Library by Staying Home and Reading
You are cordially invited to attend the Geauga County Library Foundation’s first non-event on Friday October 23, the Stay at Home and Read Fundraiser. It is unlikely that for some time the Geauga County Library Foundation will be able to host in-person events or book sales that we depend on for fundraising. In order to raise money for the library,...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - As Covid-19 continues to be an issue, local communities have adapted to ensure that local government services continue for their residents. In Hiram Village, residents continue to have the opportunity to safely participate in local committee and council meetings. In fact, the Recreation and Park Board will meet on Thursday, October 8th at 4:30 pm. Residents also...
Zoom Rooms to the Rescue!
Burton - What’s a Zoom Room? It’s an innovative delivery method for an effective college education during a pandemic via remote instruction. Zoom Rooms are providing the way forward for local students seeking to further their education at the Kent State University Geauga Campus in Burton. Proving that “necessity is the mother of invention,” the COVID-19 pandemic is revolutionizing the...
DMRC Needs Your Help!
Mantua - Since 2007, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) has been helping fund projects in Mantua in an effort to breath new life into the historic village. From smaller scale projects like the addition of planter boxes, park benches and bike racks throughout the village to providing matching funds in support of larger projects; the DMRC is committed...
ODOT Proposes Roundabout at SR82 & Chamberlain
Mantua Twp. - In an effort to improve safety in Mantua Township, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 82 and Chamberlain Road. According to documentation provided by ODOT, this intersection has been chronically identified on the Highway Safety Program list since 2012 due to a clear pattern...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - The Windham Village Council met recently via Zoom with all village council members in attendance. Zoning Inspector Tom Brett was excused for personal reasons. They added 10.4 to the agenda, the hiring of part- time police officer Jeff Scott. Council approved the minutes and the financial report as presented by fiscal officer Cheree Taylor. Income tax collected for the...
Fire Prevention Kits Delivered To Area Fire Departments
Shannan Jursa State Farm was selected to help the National Fire Prevention Association and State Farm by providing community toolkits to support two local fire departments with fire safety educational materials. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” We are pleased to provide grant funding to supply volunteer and paid fire fighters with public safety...
Artist Robert Kroeger Tours Portage County Barns
Portage County - Artist and barn aficionado Robert Kroeger, from Cincinnati, visited Portage County last week in order to tour some of the area’s notable historic structures. ‘Barn scout’ and Mantua resident Heather Paisley prompted the visit. Barns are near and dear to Paisley, who was raised on a 90-acre farm in Gustavus in Trumbull County. A lover of...
R44 Improvements Continue in Mantua
Mantua - Those who adhere to the Stephen Covey idea that ‘What you do has far greater impact than what you say,’ may see that thought in action in Mantua these days. Restoration 44 opened its doors in May of 2019 offering coffees, teas, and a welcome meeting spot, its open doors invited those from near and far to...
Windham Puts a 1.5 Mills Replacement Levy on the November Ballot
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting last week with all but one member in attendance. The board approved the usual -- minutes, expenditures, and financial report. Superintendent Aireane Curtis said, they are placing a replacement 1.5 mills on the ballot in November. Residents can look for it under Issue 29 on the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary zoomed into discussion of their yearly fundraiser, the Reverse Raffle, deciding the NEW and IMPROVED format during this ?Wild? and ?Crazy? year at their meeting on September 21, 2020. Sponsors will be particularly key this year as the procedure moves to a hybrid situation, with actual tickets available from members (Get yours right away. Don’t miss...
Library Levy a Do-or-Die Issue on the November 2020 Ballot
While all eyes are focused on the 2020 presidential election on voting day, don’t lose sight of what’s at stake at the local level. In particular, pay attention to Portage County District Library Issue #31, appearing on the November 3 ballot. The survival of the county’s five branch libraries — including Garrettsville Library — could be at stake. Why is...
Windham’s Student Food Pantry is in the Running for the Neighborhood Assist Grant
Windham - Windham School’s Student Food Pantry is in the top 200 for a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant. The application was submitted by Crystal Hickman. On the application, Hickman stated, that the student food pantry focuses on meeting the needs of the students. They knew the kids had two meals a day during the week because they...
Governor DeWine Approves Order to Reopen Senior Centers
Six of the SCOPE operated Senior Centers in both Trumbull and Portage County are now reopening in October, thanks to the approval of the governor of Ohio. This state order only allows for a phased-in and limited capacity opening for senior centers. The State of Ohio set the following rules for center participants: If you are sick, stay at home and...
Streetsboro Quilt Guild’s 2020 Virtual Quilt Show
Streetsboro - The Streetsboro Quilt Guild, which turns 41 years old, is presenting a Virtual Quilt Show this year, which will take the place of our annual show. Despite the pandemic, quilters have been just as busy as ever, making quilts. Guild members would like to display their quilts to other quilters and to those who love...
Troop Sign-Ups October 4 for Local Boy’s Adventure Organization
Just when you thought the pandemic was closing more doors and keeping your kids from getting involved in activities outside of school, here comes Trail Life USA. This may seem an unlikely time to start a new boys’ club, but troop master Cody Snyder of Garrettsville explains, “Last year, a band of five local men took up the task of...
Change & Progress For Freedom Township
Freedom Twp - Change and progress are coming to Freedom Township. This fall more than just leaves will be coming down. Trees and shrubs will be falling too! Already a large tree at the site of the deteriorating stone arch culvert on Hankee Road has been removed. This was necessary to make room for the eventual excavation and replacement...
Jr. Cavs Youth Basketball is back at Garrettsville for the 2020 Fall season!
This league is for ages 3-15 and all skill levels. Each player will receive a NEW Jr. Cavs jersey and a ticket to a future Cavs game. We will be following all local and state guidelines for a safe return to play and hope to see you and the family soon! League Information: Registration is now open and will close on...
Portage County Senior Center Slated To Re-Open In October
The Portage County Senior Center is busy prepping for a scaled back opening tentatively scheduled for some time in early October. In the meantime, the United Way of Portage County provided $1,000 to help with all of the additional opening supplies that will be needed. The seniors are anxious for some kind of opening, while also being conscious of...
United Way Kicks Off Annual Fundraising Campaign for Needed Services in Portage County
Ravenna – Each year, United Way of Portage County (UWPC) hosts a workplace campaign to collect donations from those working and living in our community, so we can provide funding to over 40 programs and services. Our 2020-2021 Campaign Kickoff event – Unite at the Drive-In - will be held on September 24, 2020 at Midway Drive-In in Ravenna!...
State Farm teams up with Rootstown Township Fire Department to Serve Up Kitchen Safety
Rootstown - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Agent Eric Schlaubach are teaming up with the Rootstown Township Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety. State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than 2500 fire departments across the country, including Rootstown Township Fire...
Middlefield Hosted Geauga Veterans and Sport Fest
Middlefield - Respect, honor, and support ran deep for veterans and first responders Saturday as Middlefield played host to the Second Annual Geauga Veterans and Sport Fest. The event was sponsored by Preston Super Store along with Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, Ohman Family Living and Blue Line Unlimited*. The event was to honor veterans, first responders and their families. The...
Barn Artist/Writer visits Mantua, OH
Robert F. (RF) Kroeger is a second-generation artist using the palette knife impasto painting methods onto Masonite or linen panels to preserve a memory of early American history with each barn he visits. Using the very wood from each barn he paints he makes frames for the paintings, giving them that rustic charm. In some cases, when the barn...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last School Board meeting, which was held the evening after the first day of the new school year, Superintendent David Toth shared that nearly 1,300 District students had attended in-person class, while an additional 280 students attended school virtually. He thanked teachers and staff for their hard work in preparing the buildings and individual classrooms...
DMRC Supports Local Businesses
Mantua - Since Covid-19 has had a detrimental affect on small businesses across the nation, closer to home the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) decided to put their own spin on the ‘shop local’ movement. This spring, the group voted to reactive their Small Business Grant program, offering $400 to help fund projects to promote businesses within the Village. Under...
