Hiram Village 2021 Brush & Yard Waste Pick up Suspended
Hiram - At the July 13, 2021 meeting Hiram Village Council decided to indefinitely suspend the pick up of brush and yard waste. The suspension is effective immediately. Yard waste includes but is not limited to brush, leaves, twigs, branches and Christmas trees. Home owners are responsible for the disposal of their own materials. Per Village Ordinances there...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces What’s “Hot” at the Festival
Garrettsville - Garrettsville Summerfest Committee has been busy trying to put together a great festival after taking a year hiatus. They have chosen a theme of “Back To Fun In 2021.” After the year off, they are more than ready to get “Back to Fun in 2021!” The 2021 Garrettsville Summerfest t-shirts and 50/50 raffle tickets are out and...
Garrettsville Summerfest Committee Announces Michelle Zivoder as Grand Marshal
This year, the Summerfest committee has selected Michelle Zivoder as Grand Marshal for the parade and festivities. Zivoder has accepted under protest as she puts it. "I prefer to hang out behind the scenes, rather than front and center.” The committee thinks her numerous contributions to the community are worthy of the position. Although it is out of her...
Windham BOE Fills Vacancies Before School Starts
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently with one board member absent. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance recited before board president Mandy Berardinelli turned the floor over to guest John Harris of the Portage County District Library (PCDL). Harris was there to share about the library...
Garrettsville Village Council News – A Nightmare on Maple Ave
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on July 21st were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser and Tom Collins. In-person attendees present were representatives of Ohio Health Benefits: Jeff Rinearson, Fred Carter, and company owner Steve Clark. Also...
Newton Falls Dicker Days set for August 20-22nd
Mark your calendars!!! Saturday, August 21st is Dicker Day in historic downtown Newton Falls! Store owners and Newton Falls businesses will be set up on the sidewalks as well as the four corner parks selling their wares from 9 am to 4 pm. This is also the same weekend for the Newton Falls Community garage sale. (August 20th, 21st and...
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.
Jolly July Fundraiser for Children’s Advantage
From Thursday July 1st through Sunday, July 31st, Children’s Advantage is celebrating Jolly July with a toy drive benefitting our CA clients and their families. Donations raised will be used to buy our clients holiday gifts and help fund our annual Holiday Party for them. For 15 years, we have hosted a holiday party for the children receiving our services, their...
Ravenna’s Loaves and Fishes
Ravenna - Ravenna is on the rise! This lovely town of roughly 12,000 is home to unique businesses, unique history and a caring community. The Loaves and Fishes outreach program is an example of the care that is evident in Ravenna. Loaves and Fishes is a program aimed at food-insecure people in the area, all are welcome to participate. This...
Trash to Treasures!
A big heartfelt thank you to Garrettsville Community! Thanks to you and all your generous donations to our recent Rummage Sale, we were able to meet our fundraising goal to continue to provide programming for youth sports, senior activities, and financial aid to those who are in need for 2021! With your help, we not only made our goal but...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Maple Splash Raffle winners!
It was a perfect afternoon; the weather couldn’t have been better. On July 3 in Burton’s Century Village, the Burton Middlefield Rotary (BMR) held the first annual Maple Splash Raffle Festival. The festival provided venue for more than 20 local non-profits to raise awareness and funds. This event culminated a year of selling tickets for $20 each throughout the...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - At their last meeting, Fiscal Officer Susan Skrovan informed trustees of receipt of a memo of understanding between the township and Portage County Solid Waste Management. Upon trustees’ signature that evening, the township agreed to a six-month extension on the contract, which provides service through December 31st of this year. Board of Trustees Chairman John Festa...
Growing Common Ground Discussion
Geauga County – Kent State University Geauga Campus, Geauga Growth Partnership, Geauga County Public Library, and Leadership Geauga are partnering for the second year in a row for the Cleveland Foundation Common Ground Discussion. Common Ground creates a forum for discussions that drive change. The theme for 2021 is “Growing Common Ground: People, Place, Shared Power.” Join us for “Supporting,...
Community Resource Connect Event
Ravenna - On Friday, July 30, 2021, Portage County Housing Services Council is proud to present its second Community Resource Connect event. The event planning is a collaboration of staff from numerous agencies such as Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority, United Way of Portage County, Coleman Professional Services, The Haven of Portage County, Portage County Job & Family Services, PARTA,...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last regular meeting, council acknowledged the resignation of Council President Matt Rosolowski, whose term would have expired on December 31, 2023. Council voted to elect Tammy Meyer as Council President for the remainder of 2021. At a subsequent meeting, council voted to elect Chuck Peterson over Caroline Stephens to fill Rosolowski’s seat. Peterson will also...
Celebration for Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield
Burton - Every year, Rotary clubs celebrate people, projects, successes and take time to appreciate the challenges. This year on July 7, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield held their celebration at the Welshfield Inn in Troy. At this gathering, in addition to recognizing deserving recipients, the club also observed the annual change-over in leadership. Outgoing President Larry Fox passed...
Local Artists Add Fun Flair to Mantua
Mantua - “We just finished another mural, and I’m so excited to show you guys!” Local photographer and Mantua business owner Holly Michelson (@fivefivemediaco) shared via online video. Michelson, the creative visionary behind Five Five Media Company unveiled the latest work of outdoor art to make an impression in the Village, and local ice cream shop, The Chilling Station,...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with two of the three trustees in attendance. The trustees approved the minutes, expenditures and bank reconciliation before moving on to guests. Guest John Harris, Director of the Portage County District Library (PCDL), was there to promote a levy for the district on the November ballot. The 1...
Town Trotter of The Month
Our Town Trotter of the month is Jack Eye. He is a freshman at Windham High School and is involved in the National Honor Society and football. A few volunteer activities Jack donates his time to consist of the local pancake breakfast and the community cleanup. Some of his favorite hobbies include hunting, fishing, and riding four wheelers. He...
Benefit Fundraiser for Trevor White
Local resident Trevor White has been diagnosed with Accute Undifferentiated Leukemia at just 28 years old. Trev is currently undergoing chemotherapy and will eventually need a bone marrow transplant. His wife Sonya is a nurse at the Cleveland Clinic and has been a front line worker during the entire pandemic. Although they have not asked for our help their family and...
“A GIFT OF LOVE” Benefit/Event for Synthia Suzelis
Newton Falls - On Friday April 2nd, Synthia Suzelis had a massive hemorrhagic stroke. She spent a week at University Hospitals in Cleveland, then went to Hillside Hospital in Warren. She is now at home. The stroke has left her with total left sided paralysis, along with various mental deficits. She will be out of work and not receiving a...
Teeing Up For A Great Cause in Garrettsville
The Hattie Larlham Foundation is excited to announce that the 35th Annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic, presented by The Middlefield Banking Company will be held Friday, August 20 at Sugar Bush Golf Club (11186 State Route 88, Garrettsville, OH 44231). Held annually since 1986, this popular golf scramble tournament raises funds to benefit Hattie Larlham programs, services and facilities. The...
Free Three-Week YMCA Summer Challenge Launches on July 12
The Summer Out Loud Challenge is the YMCA’s free three-week program promoting summer fun for the whole family. Launching July 12, the Challenge is open to YMCA members and the community. Participants may be eligible for one of two $500 gift cards you can use for summer fun and the national grand prize of a family vacation of your...
5th Annual Art on Main is Scheduled for August 7 in downtown Ravenna!
Ravenna - Ravenna Creates... Art on Main! is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 11am-7pm on Main Street in beautiful, historic downtown Ravenna! Typically held in June every year, Art on Main was rescheduled this year due to the pandemic. “We didn’t want to wait another year to bring people downtown to enjoy art, wine and fun” said Brian Hare,...
Battle of the Beards Comes to Summerfest
Garrettsville - The Great Gathering of the Beards Beard Battle will be coming to Garrettsville’s Summerfest during the first weekend in August. Not surprisingly, the Barber of G’Ville sponsors this unusual event with the assistance of the Bearded Sinners Beard Club. The competition will take place at Summerfest -- on Saturday, August 7th from 10 am until 2 pm on...
We’re Playing and Singing Again!
After many, many requests to once again play and sing together as we did before the pandemic, we are resuming our Musical Jam sessions at the Mantua Center Christian Church on July 16 from 6-8 PM. The address is 4118 Ohio 82 at Mantua Center Road. This will be the first time in 15 months that we have been...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on June, 21, 2021 to discuss the following business: ? Financial solvency--treasury in good condition, donation from Thrivent (courtesy of the Bissards) ? Getting help from InterAct kids who are seeking community service hours. They are assisting with filing and general clean-up, as well as entering items in PastPerfect, a documentation system. ? More planning...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2021 with all but one council member in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Garrett. The fiscal officer, Cheree Taylor, reported that they had collected $221,648.77 in income taxes this year to date (05/31/21). There expenditures for the month of May were...
David Haney named 23rd President of Hiram College
Hiram - The Hiram College Board of Trustees has appointed David P. Haney, Ph.D., as the 23rd president of Hiram College, effectively immediately. Serving as the interim president since fall 2020, Dr. Haney is an accomplished higher education leader with expertise in strategic planning. Dean Scarborough, chair of the Hiram College Board of Trustees, said the decision was due in...
Upcoming Library Events at The Garrettsville Branch
Garrettsville - On Tuesday, July 13 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm you are invited to attend a virtual Zoom webinar with Jennifer Bowen, Financial Advisor. Bowen will explain the basic steps of planning an estate and the importance of wills and trusts. Amy R. Turos, an estate planning attorney, will also be present during this event. The Book...
