New Podiatrists Step Up for Garrettsville Foot & Ankle Clinic
Garrettsville - Ensuring that the people of Garrettsville can put their best foot forward, a wife-and-husband team of podiatrists has arrived to carry forward the practice of Garrettsville Foot and Ankle Clinic. Carmelita Reyes, DPM and her husband, Vern Chuba, DPM, will start seeing patients beginning Tuesday, July 26, at their clinic located in Sky Plaza at 8307 Windham...
DDC Clinic Welcomes Dr. Cruz
DDC Clinic Center for Special Needs Children, a clinic for children with rare genetic disorders in Middlefield, Ohio, announced today Dr. Vince Cruz will be joining the clinic on July 1, 2021. Dr. Cruz is trained in both Genetics and Internal Medicine. His specialties allow DDC Clinic to move forward with Comprehensive Continuity of Care. Dr. Heng Wang, Medical...
Renovation & Restoration Brewing in Mantua’s New Coffee Company
Mantua - Something’s brewing in downtown Mantua. After 15 years, the vacant storefront at Main and Prospect streets is stirring with the promise of a new community gathering place in the form of a coffee shop. Restoration 44 Coffee Company (aka R44) is the shared dream of co-owners Terry Tung of Chagrin Falls, Dan Tillett of Mantua, and Jamie...
Local Beekeepers Gather to Prepare for Winter
Middlefield - As temperatures cool many of us are preparing for another NE Ohio winter, and those preparations are even more important for our local beekeepers. On Saturday, Oct 24, beekeepers from Geauga, Trumbull and Ashtabula spent the day at John’s Country Nursery learning the importance of proper care and maintenance of their hives from Garden Center Manager Christine...
K9 Business Muzzled by Local Trustees
Unbeknown to owner Michelle Filler, since the initial decision was made by then Zoning Inspector Gerald Apple, and construction moved forward, her business had been discussed at every trustee meeting from December until May 2021. In related news, the Zoning Inspector resigned from his role, citing “the harsh work environment and unpleasant verbal attacks, along with a perceived lack of support by the Trustees as a group,” as the reasons for his resignation. Upon his departure, Assistant Zoning Inspector Laura Chartier, a relative of Trustee Ziska, was put charge of enforcing the Township’s Zoning codes.
44 Feed & Seed Opens in Mantua
Mantua - Cole Benjamin, owner of the newly opened 44 Seed & Feed store in Mantua, has always been interested in livestock. The Mantua native has grown up with large and small livestock through 4H as well as his family’s cattle farm. After high school graduation, Cole headed west, working as a ranch hand for several years, working cattle...
Manage Coronavirus-related Stress
During this time of uncertainty, many of us are experiencing high levels of stress & anxiety. Follow these tips to help you cope during this stressful time. Also know that mental health professionals are available to help. Avoid excessive exposure to media coverage of COVID-19. It is important to get good information to help you prepare and respond, but don’t overwhelm...
Crestwood Primary School Became Candy Factory
Mantua - Crestwood Primary School was transformed into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory last week, as students celebrated the completion of their annual One Book, One School program. The transformation, based on the 1964 book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, was the culmination of several weeks of study, where teachers and students read the book aloud and...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - As a result of the failure of Issue 6 this spring, the School Board discussed options and considerations for the district’s financial situation. Superintendent David Toth noted that the district has made cuts of over two million dollars over the last 5 years. In addition, the planned closure of the Crestwood Middle School stating next school year...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - The Windham Township Trustees met for their monthly meeting on August 13th at 6:00pm at the Windham Township Town Hall with all trustees and fiscal officer present. The regular meeting had been rescheduled from August 6th at 7:00pm due to the unavailability of two trustees. Chairman Dann Timmons called the meeting to order. After the customary opening...
Extreme Rower Katie Spotz Speaks to Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary
The August 31, 2015 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club heard from a rock-star of the world of extreme rowers, Katie Spotz, who in a marathon 70-day adventure rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, from Africa to South America—alone! There were 30 ft. waves, there were freighters, there were scary encounters with unknown boats and individuals…but…there were also dolphins and...
Newton Falls Student Council Members take the America Recycles Day Pledge.
Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District’s Planner, Stacee Stinedurf, visited Newton Falls Elementary/Middle School to teach the 4th and 5th grade student council officers the importance of recycling. The student council officers will then teach their 170 fellow students about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. This educational program was held in honor of “America Recycles Day” which is...
Portage Park District Permanently Conserves 89 Acres in Portage County
Ravenna– Portage Park District has conserved over 89 acres in Kent and Streetsboro, bringing the park district’s total conserved acreage to over 2,100. The newly conserved land consists of four unique properties adjacent to existing park properties and includes high quality wetlands, forests and open space. Creating larger tracts of contiguous natural areas provides increased quality of wildlife habitat...
Net Zero, Here & Now
Troy Twp. - Naysayers warned her that it couldn’t be done in Geauga County. But Jacqueline Samuel persisted. After a year of construction, she now lives in the first net-zero house in the region. Despite its location in cloudy northeast Ohio, this solar-powered house is producing more energy than it consumes, without burning fossil fuels. A group of students in...
Ice Cream Parlor Sweetens up the Town
Ravenna - We all need a little sugary pick-me-up sometimes and having a sweet treat can be the bright spot in everyone’s day. Vance’s Carriage House Creamery, the new hand-dipped hard ice cream shop, has just the flavor you will need to bring a smile to your face. Happiness seems so tricky to come by and yet joy can easily...
Portage Park District COVID-19 Response
The Portage Park District is concerned about ensuring the health and safety of all our park patrons during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our parks and trails remain open and we encourage the public to enjoy the great outdoors to support physical and mental health while continuing to follow the guidance of our health experts to maintain social distancing. To discourage...
The G-Men’s Greatest Fan
Garrettsville - Sitting in the stands every week at every boys’ basketball game, home or away, one will find the G-Men’s greatest fan. If you have been paying attention and you attend football games or boys’ basketball you would have seen him in the stands cheering on the G-men. He is Jim Gyulai. He loves high school football, and...
Hiram Fire Department Received DHS Grant
Hiram - At the last meeting of the Hiram Village Council, Chief Bill Byers reported that the Hiram Fire Department has received a grant of $14,250 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The money will be used to purchase firefighter protective gear, which is subject to a federally mandated 10-year replacement...
Yo Quiero Taco-ville: Taco Bell sets its sights on Garrettsville
Garrettsville – Planning Commission members present at the May 2nd meeting were Jeff Sheehan, Councilman Chris Knop, Jerry Kehoe, Councilman Tom Hardesty, Mayor Rick Patrick, Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, and Zoning Inspector Jan Boehm. After the meeting was called to order and the minutes of the last meeting were approved the floor was opened to Ryan Stroup and Mark Mox...
Perennial Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale
It’s here! Spring! The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual Plant Sale held the day before Mother’s Day! Mark your calendars for May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chester Town Hall, 13455 Chillicothe Road, just north of Mayfield Road on Rt. 306, rain or shine. The timing couldn’t be better for gardeners to turn out and shop...
Cops and Kids Fishing Event A Success
Hiram - Hiram Police Department held its annual “Cops and Kids” fishing day event at Camp Asbury. The weather was perfect, the fish were biting, and lifelong bonds were made with Hiram Police Officers and children of the community. The intent of “Cops and Kids” Fishing Day is to bring community children closer to law enforcement officers and build...
Hermann Family introduces Bella Dawn on Nelson Circle
Garrettsville residents Larry and Laurie Hermann’s idea of retirement did not involve too much lazing around. The married couple along with their daughter, Wendy, announced their plans to build a new enterprise called Bella Dawn, an events business, at the 20th Century Club of Garrettsville’s Meeting on Oct. 19. “We are very excited to get going,” Laurie told The Weekly...
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...
Restaurant: Impossible Needs VOLUNTEERS!!! Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Company
Restaurant: Impossible is coming to Garrettsville on October 23rd & 24th! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals that would love to work with Robert Irvine and his talented renovation team as design and construction volunteers on the show! Volunteers may be any licensed or certified individuals in painting, crafting, constructing, remodeling, cleaning, decorating etc. (depending on your skill set). We are...
Geauga County welcomes 6th Barn Quilt with Geauga Park District Addition
The Geauga County Barn Quilt Trail began in 2015. Nationally, barn quilt trails are located in 48 states, and 38 counties in Ohio. Their purpose is to promote the historic beauty and cultural significance of quilt making through the exhibition of hand painted historically accurate quilt squares affixed to barns and buildings. It’s an agricultural and tourism project designed...
James A. Garfield Local Schools Earned Income Tax Issue Frequently Asked Questions
On November 6, 2018 the James A. Garfield Local Schools will be placing a 10-year, 1.5% Earned Income Tax on the ballot. With the passage of this issue, the district intends to let the 5.25 Mill Emergency Levy expire in 2019. This issue will generate operating funds to sustain current educational programming. Listed below are the answers to the questions...
2015 Mantua Potato Festival is Back On!
Mantua - In April it was announced that the State of Ohio Attorney General’s office has opened an investigation due to mishandling of festival funds. It was noted on the Mantua Potato Festival Facebook page that, “Lack of resources to move forward and unpaid debt from 2014 inhibits the remaining committee members from putting on a festival in 2015.”...
Dixie’s Diner is a Mainstay in Windham
Many say Dixie’s Diner is like going home after a long, extended absence. A family diner, owned by Ashley and John Eisenbarth is located in the old Sparkle Plaza. The day to day operations falls on Ashley’s shoulders, so she named the Diner after her Grandmother Dixie. Dixie is not only an important person in Ashley’s life, she is...
Local Artist, Jim Trombo Holds Successful Photography Show
Recently, I attended a meet-the-artist event and found the artist’s work interesting and some of the pieces quite intriguing. The artist is Jim Trombo, of Jim Trombo Photography. Trombo displayed his work, “Nature’s Graces in Rural Places” at the Geauga Park District’s West Woods Park’s nature center located on State Route 87 on the Newbury/Russell Township line. Trombo was...
