Good Bugs of the Garden
Congratulations!! You have successfully gotten this far with your garden and things are looking pretty good! Plants are growing, fruit is being set, and you are wondering if maybe you have planted too many zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes. By chance or other means(chemical) you have successfully thwarted the bad bugs bent on ruining your hard work and you are truly...
Bonitas International Opens Cowork Space for Area Entrepreneurs
Newbury - Geauga County is getting its first Class A coworking space. Bonitas International, located at 11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury Township, OH 44065, proudly introduces a 15,000 square foot workplace branded “The Bonitas – Be Bold, Be Brave and Be Brilliant,” which officially opens its doors on May 3, 2018 in celebration of small business week. Coworking, or shared...
Garrettsville was Feastin’ and Groovin’ for #GarrettsvilleStrong
Garrettsville - It has been 30 days since the historic Buckeye Block of Garrettsville was engulfed in flames and reduced to a pile of rubble. The tragic event birthed #GarrettsvilleStrong which is raising funds to ensure the historic block is rebuilt. Weekly, there have been various groups that have registered and are holding events to raise money to rebuild...
Lady G-Men Win Section Title
Garrettsville - For the first time since 1997 the Garfield G-Men girl’s basketball team is making their second consecutive trip to the district semi-finals. Following Garfield’s convincing 48-23 victory last Wednesday against Champion; the Lady G-Men soared by the Hawks from Hawken 62-49 to earn their back-to-back sectional title. The wire-to-wire victories put Garfield at 16-7 on the season and puts...
McCullough… Still towing sixty years later
Garrettsville - Most folks when they hit their 70’s they are either retired or are planning on it soon but not Don McCullough. Don is still going strong after 60 years of working in the towing business and has no formal plans to retire, although he does admit he is slowing down a bit. Sixty years ago Don McCullough was...
It’s Winter – So Where Are the Bees?
Honey bees overwinter in social togetherness inside their hives, keeping each other warm. But most bees are solitary or at least have a solitary part of their life cycle – how do they survive all alone through the deep freeze of Ohio winters? How can we help them hibernate so they’ll emerge ready to pollinate our crops and gardens? ...
Nelson Township Trustee News
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of June were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin Cihan, Anne Mae VanDerHoeven, and Joe Leonard. The meeting was called to order by Leonard at 7:00pm. The trustees were presented with meeting minutes from the previous meeting held on July 3rd, which were approved as presented. Fiscal...
Charles Auto Links Silverado Promotion with Toys for Tots Drive
On Monday, Charles Auto Family donated a gift to Toys for Tots for every person who took a test drive in the 2019 Chevy Silverado. “We wanted to unveil the new Silverado and donate a toy in the name of everyone who took a test drive,” said salesman Marc Krysinski. The all-new Siverado half-ton boasts a “totally redesigned, brand-new truck,...
Pizza Shops Promoting Help in Crisis
Local pizza shops in Portage County are helping to spread the message of help that is available for people who are experiencing mental distress. As residents cope with the stresses of the pandemic on top of their daily life stressors, it’s important for people to know where they can turn if they are in need of some help. The restaurants...
Windham Township Trustees News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met recently, with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The trustees approved the minutes and the expenditures for the month of July before moving on to the business at hand. The township employees have been quite busy this month. They have been out mowing, ditching and helping folks with water issues. They also...
New Pastor at Hiram Christian
Pastor Chris McCreight has been at Hiram Christian Church for roughly a month now, although he’s no stranger to the Village. He and his wife, Jen, who is an Associate Professor at Hiram College, both graduated from the institution in 2003. The couple have lived in the Village since 2011, with their daughter, Linden. Returning to Hiram gave us...
Celebrate Earth Day in Hiram
While Earth day officially takes place on Sunday, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate a bit earlier in the Village of Hiram on Saturday, April 21st. That’s when the Village will dedicate it’s newest park -- the Reign Hadsell School Park -- while they highlight the other outdoor opportunities that make Hiram an easy-to get-to, walkable village. The event begins...
Mantua Village Garden Club News
Mantua - The members of the Mantua Village Garden Club said their goodbyes to current president, Carol Fenrich, as she prepares to relocate to North Carolina, to be near her son and his family. Carol has lived in Mantua for 40 years and has been a member of the garden club for 30 years. She has served as president...
Street Beats Will Return To Summerfest
Garrettsville - Last year, the Street Beats drum line made their debut at Garrettsville Summerfest using boom whackers and performing as an impromptu flash mob through out the entire weekend. After a few performances, they developed a following and folks began to ask “Who are they? When will they perform again?” This led to a sudden rise in popularity...
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
Join the Geauga Park District for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky on Sunday, September 24th at 2:00 PM at the Robert McCullough Science Center in Observatory Park. This free, 45-minute program is open to all ages and is fully wheelchair/stroller accessible. During the show, a knowledgeable astronomer will guide you through the night...
AARP Chapter 4527 News
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter #4527 will meet “with a bang” on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016, at 1 pm, at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. (Behind the Fire Station). We will hold our brief meeting first and learn about the upcoming trip on Wednesday, August 24th, to Greektown Casino, in Detroit , Michigan, for $32, with...
Garrettsville Police Department Receives Lifesaving Donation from University Hospitals
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the January 10th village council meeting, were Mayor Rick Patrick, Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, and Council people Tom Hardesty; Deb (Glass) Wordell; Jeff Kaiser; Chris Knop; Tom Collins; John Chambers. The meeting was called to order around 7:30pm by Mayor Rick Patrick. Following the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Patrick opened the floor...
Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll – 2nd Nine Weeks
Sixth Grade Shawn Barber, Gavin Bervish, Isaiah Consolo, Clay Dean, Payton Ihrig, Morgan Lovett, Christian Manista, Isis Post, Jared Purdy, Kaylee Regan, Mercedes Riffle, Jessica Riley, Morgan Showalter, Breena Smith, Seth Strausbaugh, Adam Thomas, Madison Wiley Seventh Grade Blaze Angle, Mason Angle, Jazelle Artman, Danny Chambers, Paige Collins, Abigail Forsythe, Brevin McCrae, Annetta Sanders, Ashley Simmons, David Stout, Dawson Swearingen, Megan Turk, Ericq...
Garfield High School welcomes alum Amanda Owens as guest speaker on Veteran’s Day
Garfield High School alum Amanda Owens acknowledged that not a lot of people would have predicted that she would have a successful career in the military after graduation. The 2003 Garfield graduate returned to her alma matter and was honored as a guest speaker for a Veteran’s Day assembly on last Friday morning at Garfield High School. “First off, it...
Amish Home Craft & Bakery Holiday Open House
Middlefield - Amish Home Craft & Bakery will host their 7th Annual Holiday Open House from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on November 29 & 30 at 16860 Kinsman Road (State Route 87) 1.5 miles east of Middlefield. Enjoy free coffee and cookies as you get your holiday shopping off to a great start. Local crafters will be setting...
Garrettsville Dispatch Center Closing July 31
Garrettsville - The Village of Garrettsville will be closing their dispatch center effective July 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. The Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District and Community EMS District have taken measures to continue our services to the public by contracting with the city of Aurora for dispatching services. There will be no change or reduction in the services...
Portage County Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio. Our guest speaker will be Deb Root Shell. Her topic will be “Mistaken Roots: a Genealogical Cautionary Tale.” This is a case study of how...
New Harry Potter Book And Release Party Coming To Village Bookstore in Garrettsville!
Have you heard about the new Harry Potter Book which will be released this summer? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016. Based on an...
Garfield PTO Hosts Spaghetti Dinner & Student Art Show
The James A. Garfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is a fully insured, non-profit volunteer organization made up of individuals consisting of parents, teachers and business owners in our community who come together to support and enrich the lives of our students. Over the last 3 years the PTO has provided over $100,000 in financial support to the students...
Center School Needs You!
“The school building sitting mostly vacant is not serving the community and is costing the Township valuable resources. Unquestionably, this has become a divisive issue in the community.”
Elsie’s Custom Creations LYNS to Open in Newton Falls
Newton Falls - It’s amazing how much one can learn when interviewing professionals! While interviewing Jessica of Elsie’s Custom Creations, I met a true expert on anything to do with the art of stitching. Opening soon in Newton Falls, this store is filled from floor to ceiling with everything you’ll need to either start or continue the hobby of knitting,...
Christian Womens Fellowship Celebrates 190 Years
The Christian Womens Fellowship of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Ravenna, met on January 22, 2020 to begin the observance of the 190th Anniversary of the church which was formed in 1830. A presentation of the history of the women’s work which began in 1854 was given by Dorothy Jones, Vonna Klamut and Mary Lou Vair. The program...
20th Century Club News
“Sweetest Day” early might have been the theme for the September 21, 2023 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville for their annual guest night. Members answered roll call by introducing their guests, then it was on to the program–delicious. “Cake Me, I’m Dreaming” is the custom cakery of Lorina Mast-Byler, who proceeded to “Wow” members and guests with...
Celebration of Service In Mantua
Mantua - Mantua Township resident Bud Foster, a U.S. Army and Korean War veteran, is a two-time Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. And although his home was in desperate need of repair, he’s also is one of the last people to ask for help. Luckily, his friends and neighbors didn’t wait for him to ask. Noticing the yard...
Red Cross needs local volunteers to help respond to disasters due to COVID-19
While summer is a time to enjoy the weather and spend quality time outdoors, it is also a time for disasters. Here in Northern Ohio, summer means severe storms and tornados. During COVID-19, the American Red Cross has also seen an increase in local disasters, such as home fires, due to more people staying at home. In addition, experts...
