The SCENE
Well, it’s been happening here in “the ‘ville”. Holidays and then some items of local interest...to wit : *The new coffee shop, The Cellar Door, in the old feed mill appears to be attracting a varied clientele and good vibes. There is space available for special events and cool comestibles for consumption. Check it out. *And if you’d like to pick...
Area Scouts Honored At Winter Banquet
360 Arrowman and guests of Wapashuwi Lodge, Order of the Arrow, formerly of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America, met for their annual and final Winter Banquet recently at DiVieste Banquet Hall in Warren, Ohio. Wapashuwi Lodge has more than 300 members from over 90 Boy Scout Troops of the former Greater Western Reserve...
In Pictures: Lady G-Men Advance to OHSAA Regional Finals
After a hard-fought battle on Wednesday the Lady G-Men emerged victorious over the Ursuline Lady Irish. Final Score for the game Lady G-Men 60, Ursuline 50 The Lady G-Men will advance to play Gilmour Academy this Saturday in the Regional Final at 1 PM. Order your 2017 GHS Yearbook today to gain access to photos from this game and many more....
Crestwood 4 C’s Honors Volunteers
Mantua - On Thursday, April 21, a luncheon was held at Mantua Hilltop Church to honor all those who volunteer at the Food cupboard. The Council Members provided a delicious luncheon of salads, desserts and croissants. 40 volunteers attended plus a few honored guests who had been active in the past. Terri Wilde, president of council, presented a program about...
Garrettsville Police Department K9 Jack has received body armor
Garrettsville Police Department’s K9 Jack has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jack’s vest is sponsored by Luxury Products Group of Aurora, OH and embroidered with the sentiment “Bless and protect this K9 ~ Luxury Products Group”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a...
Ox Roast Fair Plans Well Underway
Mantua - The 2011 St. Joseph Church Ox Roast Fair in Mantua kicks off with the availability of Ox Roast Raffle Tickets. Grand prizes this year include $5,000 in cash for first prize, a second prize of a 46” cut Cub Cadet Riding Tractor (retail value $2,099.00) courtesy of M & M Services of Streetsboro and the folks at...
Garrettsville Lions Club Soccer
The Garrettsville Lions Club soccer team just concluded a very successful indoor session at the Tallmadge Rec Center. With three new players this year and missing four players for the first game against the Akron Futbol Club (a team that plays together year round), the Lions were losing 4 to 0 and came all the way back to tie...
Garrettsville Village Council
Garrettsville – Village Council met on December 14, 2011 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Minutes from the November Council Meeting and a motion to pay the current bills were both approved. Revenue, expenditure, cash balance, and income tax reports were reviewed. There was a brief discussion on the financial state of the Village, which is...
Portage County Teams Fare Well At State Tournament
The Ohio State University played host to the OHSAA state wrestling tournament which marked its 75th anniversary this past weekend. The OHSAA sponsors one of the finest wrestling tournaments in the country and this year was no exception. A few new frills added to the excitement this year and perennial powers Lakewood St. Edward and St. Paris Graham continued their...
20th Century Club News
Members of 20th Century Club met March 1st at the home of Connie Crate. Co-hostess for the evening was Gay McCoy. Members answered roll call with their favorite English custom. The program was given by Jeannette Marvin Hall on SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. Following the program members enjoyed a baked potato bar with all the fixings. The next meeting...
Garfield Local Schools & Maplewood: Partners In Education
This month we would like to focus on the partnership between J.A. Garfield High School and Maplewood Career Center. Maplewood Career Center provides a quality education for many of our students. The programs available to students are: Applied Engineering and Machining, Animal Science, Auto Collision Technology, Auto Service Technology, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Education,...
Portage County employers awarded for excellence in workplace safety
Ravenna – Forty-eight employers in Portage County have earned recognition from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) for reaching a year without workplace injuries or illnesses that kept workers away from work for more than a day. The employers received BWC’s 100% Award during the Portage County Safety Council’s annual awards ceremony. “When speaking with employers, I encourage them to...
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures: How to Respond to an Active Shooter
Portage County - What if a violent intruder showed up at your workplace or school, intent on shooting to kill? What would you do? In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. With Teddy Roosevelt’s empowering quote...
Nelson Trustees Use Road Funds for Excavator Purchase
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met last Thursday with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. There were four employees and ten guests in attendance as well. After the approval of the minutes, expenditures and permanent appropriations, Chairman Tom Matota opened the floor up for guests to speak. Mr. Bill Steiner from the Portage County Solid Waste District...
Flash Mob Hits Garrettsville
Garrettsville - This past Saturday while many were out enjoying the beautiful weather, something unusual happened at four locations in Garrettsville. Shortly after noon, a dance flash mob of sorts was sighted at four locations in town. The dance flash mob was for National Dance Week (April 26-May 5). Studios across the country banded together with the same routine...
Hudson Art Show Celebrates 50th Year
Looking for a way to enjoy the arts a little closer to home than a trip to Cleveland or Akron? Join in a summer tradition that’s been taking place in Hudson since the early 1960s – the Hudson Society of Artists (HSA) Clothesline Art Show. This year marks the 50th annual show, which will take place during the Hudson...
“Notorious”
“I made that s-o-b” Heckuva line to open with, eh? Chalk it up to Julie Thompson who made it part of her presentation on the Last Great Train Robbery in the U.S. and the perpetrator, Al “Creepy” Karpis, who spoke those words in reference to J. Edgar Hoover, head of the F.B.I. Probably true, too. It was quite a tale. From...
GCRTA Luncheon
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 for a luncheon and meeting at Century Grille at Grandview, 13404 Old State Road (Rt 608), Middlefield, Ohio 44062. Gathering time at 11:15 AM, followed by the business meeting at 11:30, and lunch at 12:00. The menu will consist of Chicken Marsala, fettuccine alfredo, corn, split red-skinned...
The Cream of Wheat Mercury
It was a long time ago, say about 1960. I would have been about 14 years old then and would have recently become very much interested in automobiles. Back then age 14 was a magical time when you first really became aware that having a real car—as opposed to plastic model cars-- was going to soon be a real...
Newton Falls Cemetery Association News
Newton Falls - Newton Falls Cemetery Association met February 20, 2014 at the Newton Township Administration Building on Newton Falls-Bailey Road. Susan Montgomery was welcomed as a new member. Fund raising ideas were discussed for a cemetery project to be decided upon at the next meeting. Another cemetery walk was proposed but details will be finalized at a later...
Garrettsville UMC to Sell Vintage Memorabilia
Are you tired of tooting your own horn? Here’s your chance to try playing your own pipes. Well, not YOUR pipes exactly, but they’d be yours if you’d like to stop by the Garrettsville United Methodist Church and pick up an octave or two. Here’s the deal : When the abovementioned GUMC recently renovated, refurbished and updated its vintage (circa 1913)...
Discover Christmas Treasures at the Secret Attic
With new items added regularly, you never know what treasures await at Mantua’s Secret Attic on East Prospect Street in Mantua. The shop is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 am - 6 and Saturdays from 9 am - 3 pm. For more information, visit the shop’s Facebook page.
Windham’s Leadership and Legacies Teams Advance to State
Twenty winning teams from the local Leadership and Legacies History Contest held at Windham High School earlier this month, advanced to compete at Youngstown State University this past weekend.
Relay for Life Builds Hope in Hiram
Recently, a Relay for Life event was held at Hiram College that raised over $11,000. But it raised so much more than just dollars -- it celebrated the hope of local cancer survivors like Dottie Summerlin.
Mantua Potato Stomp Race and Fun Run
The 37th Annual Potato Stomp race will take place on Saturday, September 12th. The Potato Stomp is a classic road race through the scenic streets of Mantua Village and the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley. There is a one mile Fun Run that begins at 8:30am and the 3.5 mile and 9 mile races begin at 9am. All races start at...
Portage County Provides Free Emergency Preparedness App
Portage County - While many digital apps are frivolous entertainment, this one can be a true life-saver. By downloading the free Portage County Emergency Management App, residents can prepare for and keep informed during emergencies, whether they be related to weather, crime, health, environmental hazards or road conditions. It is the first emergency management (EMA) app in northeast Ohio. The...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last Village Council meeting, Portage County Treasurer Brad Cromes was present to share his department’s 2015 accomplishments. He noted that during the past year, they launched a new web site and Facebook page to better communicate with residents. Residents may now pay their tax bills online, and also have access to valuable information on how...
New Police & Fire Chiefs Take Oath
Windham - The Village of Windham’s search for a police chief came to an end last week with council approving the hiring of Gene H. Fixler to serve as the Chief of Police for the village. Mayor Rob Donham II issued the oath of office to the chief in front of a crowd of well wishers, friends, former colleagues...
“The Windham Bombers” Book Signing On September 2
Windham - The heroes and villains of local high school sports entered the spotlight this month with the publication of “The Windham Bombers,” the history of the first 50 years of Windham High School sports. Written by Windham High School and Hiram College graduate George Belden, the book involved ten years of research and interviews with hundreds of former athletes...
