ACT Prep Workshop Jan. 12 at James A. Garfield High School
New workshops this winter will offer one-day sessions packed with review and strategies for time-strapped students to achieve higher ACT scores.Area students will master testing strategies, conquer core subjects and build confidence to ace the college entrance exam and stay competitive among peers for college admission and scholarship dollars. Students can choose a workshop that fits their schedules: ? James...
WVFD News
Windham - The WVFD Joint Fire District met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with all board members in attendance. Jayme Neikirk opened the meeting with nominations for the chairman. Brian Miller nominated Ron Kilgore as chairman and Cheryl Taylor second the motion, the motion carried. Kilgore took over the meeting from there. The board chose Miller as...
James A. Garfield Local School District – 2019 Bus Routes
Bus #1 HS/MS ES LEAVE BUS GARAGE 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Freedom St.- West of 88 7:05 8:05 Village Green 7:10 8:10 Vanderslice 7:12 8:12 Meadow Run 7:15 8:15 Clover Lane 7:20 8:20 South St. 7:25 8:25 Crestwood 7:28 8:40 Zupancic 7:28 8:42 South St. Apts. 7:29 8:45 Southwood Apts. 7:30 8:46 Bus #2- Victor Fackler LEAVE BUS GARAGE 6:30 AM 7:30 AM Brosius Rd- North of Center St. 6:35 7:35 SR 305 - East of Brosius 6:38 7:38 Prentiss 6:39 7:39 Pritchard 6:40 7:40 Nelson Parkman 6:45 7:45 SR 305- E. of Nelson Circle to SR. 282 6:48 7:48 SR. 282 6:50 7:50 Nelson Trailer Park 6:55 7:55 Bancroft 7:00 8:00 Herner South 7:02 8:02 Reynolds 7:03 8:03 Hobart 7:05 8:05 SR.422- Main Market 7:10 8:10 Fenstermaker 7:12 8:12 Kennedy Ledge 7:15 8:15 SR 305 west of 282 7:20 8:20 Bus #3- Shelly Pemberton LEAVE BUS GARAGE 6:30...
Crestwood Provides Local Help During Government Shut-Down
Mantua - Reaching an unprecedented 30 days, this latest government shutdown has meant that countless families living paycheck to paycheck with government jobs began 2019 in a tough financial position. Although Ohio doesn’t have a high number of government employees directly affected by the latest shutdown, cuts to the Department of Homeland Security, Treasury, Commerce and the EPA impact...
Curtains Up Theatre to Bring “Clue” to the Stage
Garrettsville - The board game, “Clue” comes to life, on stage, with the Curtains up Theatre’s production of “Clue on Stage”. It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well…dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic...
Bob & Karen Golic set to be the Emcees for the 2nd annual Preppers Ball
The group REALIZE Firearms Awareness Coalition is pleased to announce that Cleveland born and raised, Bob Golic and his wife Karen Golic will be joining us at this year’s Prepper’s Ball as our emcees! In addition to all the offerings of the 2nd annual Preppers Ball, don’t miss an opportunity to hang out with Karen Golic, former LA Raiderette Cheerleader...
Dream for Coffee Shop Fulfilled at Historic Garrettsville Mill
Garrettsville - This dream has been brewing for years. Finally, its time has nearly come. Coffee will soon be served at Garrettsville’s new local coffee shop! Owners Whitney and Derek Podboy invite the community to their grand opening for The Cellar Door Coffee Company, Saturday, November 26, 2-8pm at 8138 Water Street. This open house falls on Small Business Saturday,...
Queen of Hearts Strings Players Along with $115,000+ Jackpot
Garrettsville - The Queen of Hearts is playing hard to get at SkyLanes Bowling & Sky Lounge. So the stakes keep getting higher. That’s right. What started 33 weeks ago as a marketing tool to get more customers in the door on a slow night has more than delivered. Now The Queen of Hearts jackpot is up to over $115,000,...
Newton Falls Public Library’s Free Program and Events
• Start your garden season off right at Seed to Table on Wednesday, May 30! Pick up free plants, garden information and seeds. See a presentation from Birds in Flight Sanctuary featuring live birds. Learn about container gardening with a member of the Trumbull County Master Gardeners. Enjoy free activities, crafts and snacks and help plant our annual Children’s...
Windham Holds the Fourth Annual Christmas Celebration
Windham - The Fourth Annual Parade of Lights and Polar Express, Christmas Celebration was held in Windham this past weekend. Although the weather was quite chilly, it didn’t keep folks from coming out to celebrate the season. The parade stepped off at 6:00pm from the Dollar General Store and went south, down Main Street to Center Street ending at...
Upcoming Events at the Garrettsville Library
Learn Japanese Calligraphy II - Guest speaker Haruhide Osugi will speak about calligraphy again on Monday, July 16 at the Garrettsville Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Osugi, a Japanese outreach coordinator from Kent State University’s Department of Modern and Classical Languages, will go into more details regarding calligraphy skills and those attending will get the chance to...
Nelson Township Trustee News
Nelson Twp. – Township officials present at the second Nelson Township trustee meeting of February, held Wednesday, February 21st were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Kevin Cihan and Anna Mae VanDerHoeven. Joe Leonard was absent from the meeting due to illness. After the meeting was called to order by VanDerHoeven, Finney presented the trustees with the minutes of the...
DRINKING WATER WARNING MANGANESE IS PRESENT IN WINDHAM VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM INFANTS AND CHILDREN – DO NOT DRINK THE WATER
The Village of Windham is issuing a water use advisory for sensitive populations experiencing discolored water. Infants (one year and younger) and nursing or pregnant women should not drink the water. Bottled water is available at the Windham Fire Station. If you are unable to pick up water, please call the Windham Fire Station at 330-326-2225. What should I do? INFANTS (less...
Area Youth Give Back in Hiram Rapids During Summer Break
Hiram Rapids - Recently, 200-year-old Riverside Cemetery in Hiram Rapids hosted a handful of unlikely visitors. With a desire to give back locally, a handful of high-schoolers, not typical cemetery visitors, are giving up part of their summer break to help paint the 100-year-old iron fence that was in dire need of an update. The project gained headway when Debra...
Garfield Community Allows Schools To Update Facilities
Students, parents, community members and visitors will be treated to numerous updates to the campus as school resumes on August 29th. Three major areas of the campus were updated with the help of an extremely supportive community. Stadium Three years ago the Garfield Board of Education partnered with the JAG All Sports Boosters to create Garfield’s Stadium Committee. They quickly met...
The 2018 Equine Affaire: 25 Years in the Making
Horsepeople of all levels of expertise from 4-H riders, Pony Clubbers, and others just beginning their riding careers to accomplished equestrians, trainers, and equine professionals will be able to immerse themselves in “all things equine” at the 2018 Equine Affaire scheduled to take place April 12th through the 15th at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. This year’s event...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Superintendent David Toth and the School Board, welcomed several new employees (pictured) to the district. Among them were Sherry Peters, hired as the new Director of Pupil Services, Director of Athletics & Dean of Students Brett Koch, Guidance Counselor Emily Smith, School Psychologist Brianne Collura, French Teacher Lisbeth Wills, Intervention Specialist Thomas Henderson,...
Congratulations Garfield Speedcubing Team
Garrettsville - Congratulations to Preston Hatcher, Finn Frato-Sweeney, Owen Herron, and Garet Warnick, who all represented James A. Garfield Elementary at the Howland Winter Speedcubing Competition at Howland Middle School this past weekend. Each of the boys competed in two events: the traditional 3 x 3 Rubik’s Cube, and the 2 x 2 Cube. The boys competed against 70 other...
Cyclists Return To Garrettsville
Where the Metal Meets the Mud. …or words to that effect, were on the shirt of one of the fearless cyclists who participated in the Road Apple Roubaix on Saturday, March 3, 2018, starting off from and ending at Slim & Jumbo’s on Main Street, Garrettsville. To say the least, it was colorful. Who knew that spandex came in so many...
Question & Answer: Why doesn’t Garfield save money by closing the buildings at the end of the academic day?
Since discussion of a levy began, the school district and the G-Men Unite committee have received numerous suggestions about how to decrease expenses. One of the common suggestions we've heard is "Just close the schools at the end of the school day." Superintendent Ted Lysiak explains how the schools function as a cornerstone for our community and provide opportunities for...
Lake Milton American Legion Installs Officers
The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 held its installation of officers for the upcoming 2018-19 year at the unit home in Lake Milton.New officers were sworn in at the monthly meeting with many of the membership in attendance. The new officers hope to continue with the strong influence for veteran and community advocacy that the ALA has...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Historic Garrettsville
Garrettsville - O’Henry, O’Malley, O’My! Grab your friends and neighbors, and follow the road to Garrettsville on Saturday, March 17th for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day you won’t soon forget. And that’s no blarney! The historic village of Garrettsville knows how to celebrate, and they are starting first thing in the morn’. Start off with a hearty breakfast, and a...
Dr. Leu Retiring After 37 Years as G’ville Family Physician
Garrettsville - On Saturday, March 31, 2012, Dr. Sang Ming Leu, MD will put in his last day as a family physician in his adopted hometown. After 37 years in practice at Garrettsville Family Medicine, Dr. Leu and his wife, Su, will retire to sunshine, golf and swimming pools in a senior community near Laguna Beach, California. An open house...
The 2018 Geauga SWCD Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
The Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to roll out the barrels of their 2018 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign! Through this creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled plastic barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns, and flower gardens, these decorated barrels help save water, alleviate flooding,...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on April 5, 2018 with all trustees and the fiscal officer in attendance. Chairman Danny Burns called the meeting to order, and had Boy Scout Draven Post lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The trustees approved the minutes from March, the expenditures, and the renewal of...
J.A. Garfield School District Shares Contingency Plan
The James A. Garfield school district recently shared their contingency plan, should Issue 8 fail in November. The district’s need to eliminate $1.4M annually from their budget could require drastic cuts and reductions that would negatively impact the community.
James A. Garfield Class of 1968 Celebrates their 50th Class Reunion
On September 29, 2018, the James A. Garfield class of 1968 celebrated their 50th class reunion with a gathering at Roby Lee’s Party Center, Newton Falls. There were 46 in attendance which included 27 classmates. A fun time was had remembering old times at Garfield High and catching up with friends not seen for many years. Attendees came from...
Portage County Garden Club Programs
The Portage County Gardeners will have a program about growing and caring for Bonsai on Sept. 18 at 1p.m. at 5154 S. Prospect St. Ravenna, Ohio, 44266 (the garden center). Kris and Mike Shamhart are the speakers who are members of the PC Herb Society and PCGC. The Shamharts grow and care for Bonsai. No reservations or fees are...
Five Hiram Faculty Were Recently Appointed To Lead The College’s New Schools
Hiram - Romeva Prcela, CPA, assistant professor of accounting will lead the Scarborough School of Business & Communication. Prcela came to Hiram in 2017 from Fairmount Santrol, where she was the Director of Tax, overseeing the preparation of tax-related disclosures, documentation and SEC filings. She was also a lecturer at Baldwin Wallace College in 2011. Prcela, a certified public...
Garrettsville McDonald’s Undergoing Facelift to Add Convenience & Comfort
Garrettsville – The McDonald’s restaurant at 8027 State Street in Garrettsville started a major remodel project this week to bring in new, modern convenience and comfort for customers. Owner/operator Will Galloway, who purchased the restaurant in December of 2017, will add self-ordering kiosks and Table Service inside the dining room, and Mobile Order & Pay (with optional curbside service) and...
