Local students provide tech help to the community at Garrettsville & Randolph Libraries this fall
On October 8th, Mr. Randy Cutlip’s students from James A. Garfield High School were lending a helping hand at the Garrettsville Library. From 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, these students assisted community members with technology-related tasks as part of the “Tech Help from Teens” program, offering a valuable service to residents. This initiative, hosted by the Portage County District Library,...
Windham Board of Trustees approves motion to convert streetlights to LEDs
The Windham Township Board of Trustees convened last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall to discuss converting the streetlights in the township to LEDs. They were assisted by First Energy Regional External Affairs Manager Troy Rhoades in reaching the decision to approve a motion to make the conversion. “There is an opportunity for communities to convert their existing streetlights to...
Tom Collins Memorial Trail unveiled with community walk
The Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail got its official opening on Sunday, October 6, 2024 with quite the event taking place at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park…beautiful sunny day with fall-approaching southwest breezes…which began to pile up tall purple clouds and resound with thunder as the afternoon went on (severe thunderstorm warnings coming from the Youngstown stations);...
We’re All Invited
Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Rocket girls soccer snatches victory in final minute against Greenmen
It seems any time the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ and the Aurora Greenmen girls’ soccer teams face off, it is nothing short of exciting. That was the case when the Rockets struck gold in the final minute of play to triumph against their Portage County rival 3-2 last Saturday evening at Veterans Stadium. “I think that this is big just from...
Berkshire football three-peats as Kinsman Cup champions against Cardinal
The rivalry of Kinsman Road is beginning to lean heavily in the Berkshire Badgers football team’s favor. The Badgers secured the Kinsman Cup for the third straight season when they dominated Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe and Geauga County rival Cardinal 49-6 last Friday evening at Richard A. Moss Stadium in Middlefield. “It’s nice to have the Kinsman Cup...
Garfield G-Men football rolls to victory against Southeast
Chalk another Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference victory off of the list for the Garfield G-Men football team. Garfield dominated MVAC Grey Tier and Portage County rival Southeast 42-7 to stay undefeated in league play last Friday evening at Freedom Field in Palmyra Township. “It was a good game,” said Coach Mike Moser. “I keep saying the same thing but we...
Former Hiram swimmer Jamal Hill takes fifth in 50-meter freestyle at Paralympic Games
For the first time in a while, former Hiram student-athlete Jamal Hill will head back to the drawing board. In Hill’s second time competing on Paralympic Team USA, he finished in fifth place in the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 25.62 seconds on Sep. 2 in the Paralympic Games in Paris. “I felt like I had less to prove...
Free horse-drawn wagon rides
Free horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods of Swine Creek Reservation promise much enjoyment of the sights, sounds and scents of autumn during three Sundays this coming month: October 6, 13 and 20, all from 1 to 5 p.m. Guests are advised to head toward the sugar house for first come, first served boarding. Please note that seating is limited...
GHS Announces Homecoming Court
Congratulations to this year’s GHS Homecoming Court: Preston Gedeon, Mauricio Miller, Nicholas Edic, Ollie May, Harper Troyer, Abygail Seiler, Kolby Fresch, Hallie Cebulla, Serena Blohm, Hannah Kernig. Color bearers are: Elise Edwards and Brandon Bogucki. The homecoming parade will step off from Garfield Plaza at 4:30pm on Friday. The 2024 royalty will be crowned at JAG Stadium before the football...
Windham honors history class to attend Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference
Although being the smallest village in Portage County, Windham still has a deep history rooted in its community. Windham will have a chance to educate other school districts from the State of Ohio when it sends its honors history class to the Ohio School Board Avocation Capital Conference and participate in the Student Achievement Fair on Nov. 11 in...
President Garfield & Chagrin Falls Lecture
The Garfield Trail is excited to provide another lecture in its Discovering Garfield Lecture Series. This program will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chagrin History Center (CHC), 87 E. Washington St. Presenter John Bourisseau, historian for the CHC, will be discussing “James A. Garfield and Chagrin Falls”. Refreshments includes wine, cheese,...
Huskies volleyball resurgence continues, sweep Blue Devils
The Cardinal Huskies’ girls’ volleyball team may not have had the best start to the season but have turned things around. The Huskies continued to remain in the thick of things in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division race when they swept conference foe Wickliffe 25-12, 25-15, and 25-14 to celebrate senior night last Thursday evening in Middlefield. “With everything...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club Prepares for dedication of the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail in Bill Phelps Park
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club held its meeting on September 30, 2024, with a focus on final preparations for the much-anticipated dedication of the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail. The event will take place on October 6, 2024, at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park, starting at 4:30 p.m. A large turnout is expected, with attendees set to enjoy balloon...
Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale will be held on the following dates: Friends ‘Members Only’ Preview on Wednesday, October 9, from 2 to 6 pm; Open to the public Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, October 12 from 10 am to 2 pm. All items are $.25 to...
League of Women Voters of Kent host October 5 Face2Face Forum
Voters can talk in person with candidates at the 2024 General Election Voters & Candidate Face2Face forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Kent on Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The forum will be held in Pierson Hall of Kent United Methodist Church, 1435 E. Main St., Kent. It is free and open to the...
Field Station announces educational programming for Fall & Winter
The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Statixqon is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for October through December. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices while actively engaging with nature and exploring the outdoors. All events are free and open to the...
Local Veterans Group Honored in Mantua
At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Tammy Meyer and Village Council presented a proclamation honoring the American Legion Post 193 for their legacy of service in the Mantua area. David Pifer and Ray Corbett accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Post 193. The proclamation noted that 31 years ago, American Legion Post 193 recorded over 1,000 volunteer hours to remodel...
Join the Chamber of Commerce for an informative evening with County Auditor Matt Kelly
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Company invites the community to join us for an engaging and informative evening on Thursday, October 10 with Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly. The event will be held at Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Company, where you can enjoy one of their craft beers while learning valuable information about the recent property assessments and...
Ravenna soccer ends season with 5-5 tie against Orangemen
All season long it has been a battle for the Ravenna Ravens boys’ soccer team to score goals. Even in their best offensive showing of the season, the Ravens dueled Akron Ellet to a 5-5 draw in their home finale last Thursday evening at Portage Community Bank Stadium’s Gilcrest Field. “It was good to see that we can score goals...
Crestwood High School spruces up their village
Late last week, Crestwood High School students joined together with volunteers from the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) for an annual tradition. According to CHS English teacher and faculty advisor, Christine Spencer, this is the fifteenth year of this cooperative effort between CHS and the DMRC. “This is a great opportunity for students to give back to their community, build...
See something fragile?Handle it with care.
Portage County schools are doing just that. A handful of schools in Portage have implemented the state-wide program, Handle with Care. Coordinated by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, Handle with Care aims to ensure that school-aged children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences receive appropriate care so they can succeed in school to the...
We’re All Invited
Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Rockets golf finishes as runners-up at MAC tourney, becomes conference co-champs
The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ golf team’s goal this season was to capture outright ownership of the Metro Athletic Conference title this season. The Rockets will not end the season as the sole champions but still snagged a share of the MAC title when they finished as the runners-up at the MAC tournament by carding a team score of 356...
Trumbull Art Gallery’s next show features ceramic work produced in the Clay@Tag Studio
The work of 55 experienced and emerging clay artists will be featured in a non-juried exhibition opening Saturday, September 28 at the Trumbull Art Gallery. Titled the Clay Invitational: “Our Clay Journey”, the six-week exhibit will showcase work produced during Clay@TAG Workshops, Classes and Open Studios since July 2021 to the present day. Those attending these programs during the past two...
Streetsboro boys’ cross-country earns fifth place, Garfield G-Men girls take fifth at Cardinal Invitational
At this time of the season, high school cross-country teams are preparing to make their move and be in shape as good as possible for the second half of the season. The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ and Garfield G-Men girls’ cross-country teams each earned fifth place at the Cardinal Invitational with the Rockets scoring 188 points with an 11-21-33-46-77 finish...
G-H Rotary Discusses Mural Project and other events
The September 23, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a broad range of topics, including: permissions are still needed for the mural project, updates on the Opening event for the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail–invites going out, speakers, prizes for attendees, refreshments, acknowledgements of contributors/ sponsors, e.g. Portage DD, unexpected difficulties concerning construction detritus associated with the...
Crestwood Scarlet Guard Shines with Superior Rating, Qualifies for OMEA State Finals
The Crestwood Scarlet Guard has reason to celebrate after earning a Superior Rating and qualifying for the OMEA State Marching Band Finals on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Their captivating 2024 competition show, *IMMORTAL*, left both judges and the audience thoroughly impressed, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication. The band’s outstanding performance earned them not only the Best Auxiliary (Colorguard) award...
Exciting “ThinkFast” Assembly Coming toNewton Falls High School
Newton Falls High School is thrilled to announce an upcoming high-energy assembly in collaboration with Shannan Jursa of State Farm Insurance in Garrettsville and our S.A.D.D. group (Students against Destructive Decisions). This innovative event, called “ThinkFast Interactive,” promises to be an unforgettable experience for our students. The event will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00am in the...
Freedom Historical Society Fall Festival
Come pick out your pumpkins and gourds and corn stalks at the Freedom Township Pavilion Saturday, September 28 from 10 - 4 PM and support the Freedom Township Historical Society. There will be a wide selection of big pumpkins, little pumpkins, white pumpkins, orange pumpkins and gourds donated by Pochedly Farms for the benefit of Freedom Historical Society. Thanks to the generosity...
