Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the last council meeting, Police Chief Brian Gregory shared that the department conducted 63 traffic stops and issued 26 written citations during the month of July. He also noted that there were three canine deployments that resulted in two drug arrests, as well. In other news, the chief noted that the department’s annual Fishing with a...
Potato Festival Breaks World-Record…Again!
Mantua - In spite of the soggy weather courtesy of Tropical Storm Gordon, the 45th annual Potato Festival still attracted lots of attention in Mantua this weekend. Once again, the Festival was the location of another attempt to create a world-record pierogi, just like last year. In 2017, the first-ever local attempt successfully saw the creation of a whopping...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At a recent meeting, it was determined that Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe would submit proof of purchase for safety uniforms, road safety signs, fire safety equipment, and registration fees for the OTA conference to the MORE Grant, which was due by the end of 2020. In other news, a copy of the State Employee Rights for...
Experience of Life Creates a Novel
Life. It is such a fragile thing and such a beautiful gift. Many people become parents not knowing what to expect and hoping the best for their children. Happiness, health, and that they know they are loved is what they pray for, but we never know which turn the road will take. In the case of the Furness family,...
GCRTA December Luncheon Meeting
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will hold their annual Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday December 2, 2014. The event will be held at St. Denis Party Center at 10660 Chardon Rd, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Ox Roast Is Coming to St. Joe’s
The 51st Ox Roast Fair has plenty of fun to keep the whole family entertained, including: a wide variety of fair food favorites; live entertainment; Friday night fireworks; Saturday morning 5K Run/Walk & 1M Fun Walk; air-conditioned dining hall; an assortment of rides, games, contests & giveaways; over $7,000 in main raffle prizes & hourly progressive drawings each day plus several specialty raffles, souvenir T-shirts & hats!
No Pancakes For You…
Garrettsville - After careful consideration and correspondence from the Portage County Health Department, the Garrettsville Farmers’ Market and the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard have decided to postpone their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser which was slated to begin this Sunday and run through March. While this decision saddens them, the board of directors felt that it was in the best interest...
Beardsley Dairy Saga Continues…
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on March 19, 2012 at the historic Mott Building on Garrettsville’s Main Street to hear a tale of modern-day sleuthing through nearly ninety years of local history, both personal and business-oriented. Researcher/historian Scott Lawless outlined his trek through a wide variety of sources, from cemetery plots to county recorders’ offices...
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....
Second Annual Holiday Country Fair
Unique gifts, stocking stuffers, local crafts, chocolates and more will be available to purchase or custom order. Every vendor will donate one item to go into a basket which will be raffled off to one lucky winner. Proceeds will go to Sponsor-A-Family in Geauga County.
A Strong Weekend for #GarrettsvilleStrong
Garrettsville - On Saturday, October 11th the Daisies of Girl Scout Troop 90206 learned valuable lessons in community service, fundraising, and salesmanship by selling pumpkins which were donated by J.A. Garfield alum Dennis Pochedly. The girls, and their parents, raised $556 for the #GarrettsvilleStrong fund in only five hours! The remaining pumpkins were donated to the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard. On Sunday,...
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...
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...
Garrettsville Family YMCA Offers Child Care For Area Essential Employees
Garettsville - The Garrettsville Family YMCA was granted a special pandemic day care operating license and has been able to operate their childcare service for the essential employees in our area. This has provided much needed relief for many parents who are unable to perform their jobs from home. “We are delighted to provide this service to essential employees,” said...
25TH Annual Benefit Race/Walk
Newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis Club announces a new race route for its annual Labor Day 4-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk. On September 1, rain or shine, runners and walkers will begin and end near Faces Lounge, the registration site. The course will feature school property and pass through the historic covered bridge. Bob Wujcik, Kiwanis president, hopes for...
Garfield G-Men Football Shakes Off Slow Start To Rout Newton Falls
The Garfield G-Men football team was put to the test after a sloppy first quarter against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference – Grey Division foe Newton Falls left them trailing 14-7 last Friday night. But Garfield went to work, shutting out Newton Falls in the next three quarters in route to a 49-14 victory at Newton Falls Stadium. “It took us...
What’s Trending: Parent Conference on Hot Topics
Join Portage County organizations for an informational workshop on all the “hot topics” for parents and guardians. Topics include Vaping, Suicide, Teen Dating/Violence, Anxiety, Trauma Informed Care, Positive Parenting Techniques, and Positive Presence on Social Media. The United Way of Portage County will be providing pizza and there will be a chance to win gift baskets donated by local...
Tales from the Americana Music woods… Dancing Eyes
Dancing eyes across the room from me; the so energetic, expressive eyes of the lady fiddler darting in sync to the bluegrass music that we were all playing. You couldn’t miss them. Like a light-house beacon shining across a harbor, you notice them first. They shifted back and forth to the beat of the music. When the fiddle section...
Christopher Insurance: At Home in Garrettsville for 50 Years
Garrettsville - For half a century, Garrettsville families have relied on the Christopher family for their insurance needs. Mickey Christopher has successfully continued what his father Ken started all those years ago, and in the process, has become an integral part of the Garrettsville community he holds so dearly. Growing up in Garrettsville, and returning to raise his four...
UP IN FLAMES: Historic Fire Devastates Garrettsville’s Historic District
“Garrettsville is burning!” On Saturday, March 22, 2014, that message blazed out across phone lines, the internet and news agencies throughout northeast Ohio. Main Street’s newly-renovated historic Buckeye Block Building was on fire at lunchtime. Despite prompt and robust response by local and regional firefighters, the angry fire had devoured the storefronts from Center Street to High Street by dinnertime...
Cardinal Students earn $4,000 for Veterans
Middlefield - On Jan. 22, more than 30 pieces of patriotic artwork went up for auction at Ohman Family Living at Briar in Middlefield. The majority of the artwork was created and donated by our local Cardinal students. In addition, six professional artists including Chris Whitacre and Phyllis Schehl-Powell donated beautiful expert pieces. Geauga County leaders and citizens rallied...
Garfield Teacher Publishes Book
Garrettsville - Author, author!! And right in our own backyard too! Well, maybe not in the backyard, maybe in the James A. Garfield Middle School, maybe teaching Language Arts to eighth graders (Now there’s something to write about.), maybe, just maybe, it’s Mr. Don King, recently-published author of the Young Adult/Science Fiction—slightly dystopian—novel, Nine. The book actually came out this...
Portage County Plans Health & Safety Fall Family Fun Fest
Ravenna - Family and Community Services and the Portage County Health District are hosting a Health & Safety Fall Family Fun Fest that will be held on Thursday, October 6th, from 4pm – 7pm at the Family and Community Services Building, located at 705 Oakwood St. Ravenna, OH. This event is free and open to the public. All Portage...
Odd is the new “normal” at Ravenna’s The Odd Collective
What really is normal? For Ravenna resident Steve Cummons, his normal has been collecting a variety of unusual items throughout his life and he is giving the City of Ravenna a taste of what he has acquired by opening The Odd Collective, an antiques and memorabilia shop at 245 West Main Street. “I pretty much have collected, sold and traded...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The February 3, 2020 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was all business. The following topics were under discussion : There was a review of the treasurer’s report including explanations, itemization and projections for future activities. Involved with this was discussion of the G-H contributions to SummerFest, including photo ops, a history tour, a scavenger hunt with selfies and other possibilities...to...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
Burton - Each year, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield awards three scholarships to local, well-deserving students. This year, they received more than 20 essay/applications. The winners, chosen by the club, were Gregory Wenner from Auburn Career Center, Samuel Pleva from Berkshire and Samuel Layman from Cardinal. On June 9, at the Welshfield Inn, the winning students recited the winning...
Newton’s Apples Celebrates Mother’s Day
Newton Falls - In observance of Mothers Day, Newton’s Apples Childcare & Learning Center invited their Mommies to attend a special “Mommies & Muffins” reception to celebrate and honor their Mothers. This is the 6th year that Newton’s Apples has invited their Mommies to attend this special event. The children of Newton’s Apples celebrated their Mothers on Friday, May 9....
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Crestwood High School Principal Dave McMahon reviewed the CHS course selection and block scheduling process. McMahon acknowledged that the process began last year in a staff meeting, when he posed several questions to CHS staff. He asked staff to consider who Crestwood is and what the school should be known for. Lastly, the...
Garrettsville Summerfest, Something for Everyone
Garrettsville - Its almost here. The event you’ve been waiting for will kick off Friday night in downtown Garrettsville, Garrettsville Summerfest 2018. This year opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 pm and will pay tribute to our first responders. The chief from each entity, police, fire and EMS will receive a plaque to hang in their facility. An honor...
Local Pastor Gifted With Parade
Mantua - Pastor Chad Delaney from the Mantua Center Christian Church last held services in person on March 7th. But his work leading the small Disciples of Christ community of believers has been busier than ever, even during while many have been sheltering in place at home. During this trying time, Delaney has learned to work through pastoral care...
