Windham Village Council News
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting with everyone on the board, the mayor, the village solicitor and the administrator in attendance. Council approved the minutes, fire, police and rescue report as presented, along with the expenditures, and the bank reconciliation before moving forward. Resolution 2020-3 is a resolution to authorize agreement to the one Ohio...
Cam To Join Buckeye Country Superfest Lineup
Just announced, Cam will be joining the already loaded 2020 Buckeye Country Superfest lineup in place of Gabby Barrett. She will be performing on the main stage along with Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, and Brett Young on Saturday, June 20 at Ohio Stadium. When asked about performing Cam replied “For me Ohio means good people – every...
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...
Black Boar Builds International Customer Base from Garrettsville Locale
Garrettsville - Black Boar Armory & Coatings has been operating at 10524 Freedom Street since December 2015, quietly building up a clientele of firearms enthusiasts and a wide range of customers seeking customized Cerakote application services. It all began four years ago, when Eric Shafer was bored. Since he had time on his hands, he spray-painted a few of his...
Maplewood Preschool Now Enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year
Ravenna - Maplewood Preschool is now accepting registrations for the upcoming school year. The state-licensed school operates two preschool classes Tuesday through Friday. The Pre-K class runs from 8:40-10:40 and the preschool class runs from 12:00-2:00. The registration fee is $25.00 and tuition is $75.00 a month. Students in Maplewood’s Early Childhood Education program, under the direction of their instructors,...
Bluebird landlord program just in time for spring
Bluebirds are selecting their nest boxes right now, but do you know where to best place your box? Which direction the hole should face? How to deter predators? What other species might move in? Naturalist Tami Gingrich has headed up the bluebird box program at Geauga Park District for 30 years and is prepared to answer all your questions to...
Sunshine Fund Brings Light to Students at CMS
Mantua - “One day I walked outside and the sunset was awesome, so I grabbed the camera and took some photos,” shared CMS eighth-grader Ben Roegiers. The light that day inspired the 13-year-old Crestwood Middle School student with a newfound passion for landscape photography. Since that day six months ago, Roegiers has been trekking to local parks to capture...
Pot O’Gold Poker Walk/Run Planned in Ravenna
Ravenna - Imagine a bunch of leprechauns winding their way throughout Ravenna, collecting cards for a chance to win $500! That’s what is planned for the 16th annual Marlene Watt Memorial Poker Run which will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Ravenna City Park (165 Oakwood St.). All proceeds from the event go to the Ravenna Parks and...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Donates Lockboxes to Keep Seniors Safe
Geauga County - On Feb. 18, representatives from the Burton-Middlefield Rotary gathered with the leaders from the Geauga County Department on Aging (GDA) to present more than 200 lock boxes to benefit Geauga County seniors. “The Lockboxes donated to the Department on Aging by the Rotary are going to be used for our Home Delivered Meal program (HDM),” said Kristen...
Students Help Home Town Bid for Makeover
Mantua - If you’ve ever seen HGTV’s “Home Town” show, you know that it chronicles the work of Erin and Ben Napier as they revitalize historic properties in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. While the talented couple has been on air for four seasons, focused on renovating homes in the South, their latest endeavor has them expanding their focus...
“Know the 10 Signs” Alzheimer’s Program at the Garrettsville Library
The Garrettsville Branch Library is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to present its “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” program on Tuesday, March 3 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance...
Portage Park District Foundation Seeks Nominations For Annual Environmental Awards Dinner
Ravenna - The Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner steering committee is seeking nominations, due by March 6, for awardees to be honored at the event. Nominations for this year’s awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green building/development, stewardship or environmental activism. Visit the Portage Park District’s website at portageparkdistrict.org...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last meeting Crestwood School District Treasurer Sarah Palm reviewed district financial forecasts and reviewed potential levy options with board members. She noted the district’s current bond, permanent improvement and operating funds, which are funded through residents’ property tax assessments. She noted that in 1976, Ohio legislature enacted property tax reform known as House Bill 920. Its...
The WVFD Joint Fire District Appoints Jake Bowden to the Board
Windham - The WVFD Joint Fire Board held a special meeting on January 16, 2020 to choose a replacement board member for the retiring Ron Kilgore. The board adjourned to an executive session and after a long discussion, returned to the table and announced they had chosen Jake Bowden. Bowden brings a lot of experience with him. He makes...
Windham Township News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for a “special” meeting as the regularly scheduled meeting date was moved to accommodate the trustees attending the state-wide township meetings in Columbus. The trustees approved the January minutes, expenditures and the permanent appropriations of $805,299 for 2020. Bill Isler Sr. and Bill Isler Jr. from Islerscaping presented their 2020 bid for maintaining...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on February 12th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty and Tom Collins. Councilperson John Chambers was absent from the meeting. The minutes of the January meeting were reviewed, but due to an omission that will require listening to...
9-Year-Old Julian Zimmerman Joins Hiram College Terriers Roster
Hiram - Roughly 50 men and women, mostly student athletes and coaches at Hiram College, gathered last Saturday morning to welcome another, albeit considerably younger, athlete to their ranks. That’s when Julian Zimmerman of Twinsburg became an official Hiram College Terrier teammate during this special draft day ceremony hosted by Hiram College and national nonprofit Team IMPACT. The team room...
Ravenna Chamber Expands Focus to Involve Members
Ravenna - Unique opportunities are in store for your store! Running a business can be difficult; it’s your dream and a headache all at once. The hours of hard work pay off when you see a happy shopper leave your place of business. But the second you have to deal with payroll, human resources issues or maybe just an...
J.A. Garfield Middle School Honor Roll Second Grading Period
7th Grade (4.0) Loreal Puleo 7th Grade Honor Roll (3.9-3.5) McKenna Alai, Autumn Andrews, Zachary Bierer, Serena Blohm, Kaelynn Brewster, Whinrey Brown, Tessa Burnworth, Sherale Burton, Noah Byler, Hallie Cebulla, Nicholas Edic, Kaylee Ellison, Simon Fergis, Kolby Fresch, Preston Gedeon, Savannah Gibson, Kyla Grace, Jordan Haney, Moriah Hatfield, Aidan Hill, Hunter Huber, Brody Justice, Abigail Kaufman, Danny Kepich, Hannah Kernig, Tyler Lutz,...
James A. Garfield High School Honor Roll – Second Grading Period
12th Grade 4.0 & Above - Joseph Ball, Kaylie Bates, Hannah Bittence, Preston Brainard, Mason Cebulla, Hannah Chartier, Talon Cline, Jenna Conley, Laina Galayde, Karlee Huter, Cameron King, Sara Kittle, Colton Klatik, Michael Martin, Ryan Matulewicz, Meghan McDougall, Jilleena Moore, Anna Morrissey, Lillian Oles 3.4 & Above - Ethan Baker, Jesse Bounds, Kage Callahan, Brooke-Lyn Collin, Cheyenne Cuprak*, Gianna D’Amico, Cassandra...
Town Trotters 4-H Club Elects Officers
The Town Trotters 4-H club recently held their election of officers. Elected as President was Emma Evitts; Vice President, Alyssa Kleinhein; Treasurer, Ryleigh Gough; Secretary, Rian Yeatts; Recreation Coordinator, Kasey Fyffe; Scrapbook, Hayden Troyer; and News Reporter, Adam Derthick. The club held their annual Christmas Party at the Nelson Community Center. Those who attended enjoyed a great meal provided by...
Sweets Made from the Heart by Those doing their Part
Ravenna - Love is in the air and there is plenty of sugar to spare to kick off the month of February. If your heart’s desire is to give gifts to those special to you while supporting a good cause, then Leeda Northeast Inc. has your sweet tooth covered. Themed chocolates, baked goods and jellies galore were available for purchase...
Mantua Township Trustee News
Mantua Twp. - At their last meeting, Matthew Benner was sworn in as trustee to fulfill the seat left vacant by the passing of long-time Trustee Victor Grimm. Mr. Benner is no stranger to public service, having served for 30 years as Fire Chief, a position he retired from in 2008. Having interest in the Township and the historic...
J.A. Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll ~ Second Grading Period
3rd Grade Honor Roll - Caly Sutton, Emma DiSanza, Gabriel West, Brooklyn Lee, Jocelyn Hodge, Krystian Greiner, Emerson White, Nicholas Muldowney, Dominic Herrera, Kimberly Anderson, Jayden Lee, Michael Goodrich, Rylan May, Joshua Lee, Lillian Fields, Parker Tallent, Mason Devlin, Aiden Quesenberry, Isabella Wright, Lina Kaufman, Cole Lipstreu, Jackson Seaborn, Addison Hoover, Reese Hill, Shelby Clark, Hamilton Kissell, Timothy Tarnowski, Abigail...
Twentieth Century Club News
The February 6, 2020 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville was held at the home of Leah Schultz, with co-hostess Betty Clapp and butler Jack Schultz. Many members of the group were basking in the rays in Florida but those in attendance on an Ohio February evening were in fine fettle and excellent spirits. Roll call was answered...
Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll ~ Second Grading Period
Grade 5: Makenzie Blockinger, Zyler Cruise, Isabella Dunn, Kaylee Fall*, Isaiah Gerak, Kamryn Godley*, Nathaniel Harris, Juliana Morgan, Madelyn Pugh, Ryan Quiggle, Tristen Shearer, Jayla Smith, Nenna Taylor*, Elaina Tucker, Staci Whitmore Grade 6: Jaiden Arnone, Kristina Bunea, Montana Casseday, Blake Cottle, Hunter Craven, Trevor Daniel, Quinton Durenda, Liberty Inman*, Brielle Jones, Chanyse Jones, Ayden Ledlow, Alyssa Mangus, Tearra McCall,...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Police Chief Joe Urso noted that the Ravenna Kennel Club made a generous donation of $2,500 to the Mantua Police Department’s K-9 Fund. Chief Urso expressed gratitude to Carol Scerba and to the Ravenna Kennel Club members for their assistance in helping keep the K9 program moving forward. In similar news, the chief...
Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come – Application Deadline Approaching!
The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) provides funding to assist landowners in preserving farmland. The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity. For the fourth consecutive year, the Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, with assistance from Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, is a Certified...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The February 10, 2020 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club took place in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville at high noon; Brittany’s quick draw shot up any hunger pangs and the group covered the following topics : The local date for the 4-Way Speech competition will be March 2, with districts to be on April 11. There will be prizes...
Burton- Middlefied Rotary Holds Speech Contest
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield held its yearly Four Way Speech Contest at Welshfield Inn Party Center. The contest is held yearly for students from Cardinal and Berkshire school districts and challenges the students to write and present to the club a short five to eight-minute speech about a current and pertinent topic and apply...
