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Local Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America

Burton - Sew Sew Sweet 4-H Club members are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Welton Cemetery in Burton, Ohio are honored this December on National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, the ceremony, held simultaneously across the country at more than 2,100 participating locations, will be on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.  The goal: to...

JAG Grad Attends West Point Academy

Garrettsville - “From an early age, we joked he’ll end up in the military because of how his mind works,” Mantua resident Jason Wysong noted. “We didn’t realize that would actually come to fruition,” his wife Carolyn added. They shared that that their son, Nolan, began considering attending a military service academy in eighth grade, and eventually selected West...

Good Bugs of the Garden

Congratulations!! You have successfully gotten this far with your garden and things are looking pretty good! Plants are growing, fruit is being set, and you are wondering if maybe you have planted too many zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes. By chance or other means(chemical) you have successfully thwarted the bad bugs bent on ruining your hard work and you are truly...

Celebrate Independence Day in Hiram

Hiram - When Ed Frato-Sweeney and Willard Greenwood stepped down after many years of planning the family-friendly holiday events, then Covid-19 cancelled last year’s gatherings, it left a big void in the Village of Hiram. But just as countless first responders have stepped up around the country to help during times of need, the Fire and Police Departments in...

The Old Road… Saving Another Model “A”

It was a snowy day, the second one in a row toward the end of April. The temperature hasn’t gotten out of the lower 40s. It started out at 27 degrees this morning. The weeks, no, the whole month before was characterized by weather in the 50s and 60s with an occasional 70s thrown in. The trees were all...

The Portage County Literacy Coalition and Aspire Receives Grant

The Portage County Literacy Coalition received a grant from the Portage Foundation for the Maplewood Career Center Aspire Program. The amount of the grant is $3,500 dollars. The grant from the Portage Foundation will be used for adult students in the Aspire Program to work towards their GED/HSE while working on a certification in the area of retail/customer service...

Middlefield Sidewalk & Community Garage Sales July 9 & 10, 2021

Middlefield - Watch for our businesses holding Sidewalk Sales, restaurants with specials, and residents holding their Garage Sales these dates. Raffle Tickets being sold at various locations where signs are posted: RadioActive Electronics, Shetler Office Solutions, Living Well Holistic Health, Huntington Bank. You can get Raffle Tickets through the mail by calling 440-632-5705 or mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com, or by messaging the Chamber...

Rotary Club of Mantua Holds June Business Meeting

Mantua - The Rotary Club of Mantua held their monthly dinner business meeting on June 3 at Jake’s Eats in Mantua.Discussed was the upcoming June 24 meeting when A.J. Almy Is scheduled to speak about his work filming shows like Naked and Afraid. Members agreed that that they would open this meeting to the public and a location is...

Garrettsville Idol Semi-Finalists for 2021 Announced

Garrettsville Summerfest recently held their auditions for Garrettsville Idol. Due to the pandemic, the committee felt it was better to do the first round of auditions virtually. Contestants were to upload a video of themselves singing acapella a song of their own choosing. The judges, Wendi Brown, Jackie Rinearson and Danny Deakins had the difficult task of determining who was...

Heritage Accord Working To Save Historic Newton Falls Building

Newton Falls - It has been claimed that Newton Falls has it all. That is untrue. Newton Falls has it all, and plans for more! The one-of-a-kind zip-code, the unique businesses, the beautiful falls, the covered bridge, the historical Community Center. If you are unfamiliar with the latter, you are not alone. The Newton Falls Community Center was finished in...

Art on the Hill Returns to Mantua

Mantua - Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) is excited to announce the return of their popular, award-winning, arts and crafts show, Art on the Hill, on Saturday, July 10th from 10 am until 6 pm on East Prospect Street in Mantua Village.“We’re really looking forward to the excitement and energy of having events in town again,” DMRC President Edie...

Garrettsville Branch’s Adult Summer Reading Program

Summer reading program at the Garrettsville Library has begun. Adults are invited to pick up an adult summer reading log. Those who complete one challenge will get a small prize. Those adults who complete all three challenges will receive a larger prize as well as an entry slip into a drawing for a $50 fuel gift card drawing. Two...

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...

The WVFD Board Looks at Ambulance Options

Windham - The Windham WVFD Board met with all board members in attendance. The board approved the usual housekeeping measures, before opening the floor up to guests. Jim Bishop from Fallsway equipment joined the meeting and explained how routine maintenance on the equipment would save money in the long run. The board has been wanting to do this, but...

Crestwood School Board News

Mantua - At their last meeting, the school board recognized the 2021 retirees from the district. Among them, Sally Benner (28 years of service); Lorraine Calapa (21 years);  – Cheryl Goggin (21 years); Carol Gries (31 years); Tommy Kessler (33 years); Laura Phelps (31 years); Mary Jo Stoneburg (28 years); and Celia Tench (20 years of service). In addition,...

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...

Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club Awards Scholarships

Burton - Each year, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield awards three scholarships to local, well-deserving students.  This year, they received more than 20 essay/applications. The winners, chosen by the club, were Gregory Wenner from Auburn Career Center, Samuel Pleva from Berkshire and Samuel Layman from Cardinal.   On June 9, at the Welshfield Inn, the winning students recited the winning...

Broad Street Station Has It All — From Antiques to Tasty Treats!

Newton Falls - If you haven’t yet been convinced to stop in/shop in Newton Falls, Ohio, let’s check out another unique business. Located in a historic train station, the Broad Street Station Café is the quintessential Mom and Pop business.  The exterior of the building is quaint; with antique signs, an outside seating nook, and old-fashioned tiles. It whispers nostalgia...

Straw Bale Gardening in Ravenna

Ravenna - Please mark your calendar and join us LIVE and in person at SWCD, 6970 State Route 88 Ravenna, Ohio,  on Saturday morning, June 19th from 9:30 to 11:00.     What is Straw Bale Gardening? Straw bales can be used like raised beds in the yard so that no additional soil is needed. That’s good news for older...

Favorite Flea Market Returns To The West Woods For Its 15th Year

Sign on as a vendor or shop for treasures like antiques, collectibles, household/garage sale items, crafts and other miscellany during a unique flea market in a beautiful park setting to support area bridle trails! Geauga County Ohio Horseman’s Council’s benefit Flea Market Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The West Woods, picnic shelter area  9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township Historically about 50...

Newton Falls Kiwanis Presents Books

Newton Falls -  To promote reading, the Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls donated  new books to all second graders this year since school closed early last year.  Their teachers are Brenda Hibbard, Linda McIntosh, and Robyn Minkewicz. Kiwanis also presented books to each first grader to encourage summer reading.  The teachers who handled the distribution are Lisa Gregory, Anne Mingus,...

Garrettsville Cemetery Committee proposes columbarium for Park Cemetery

Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on June 9th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser and Tom Collins. In-person attendees present were representatives of the Portage County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski, Chief Deputy Ralph Spidalieri,...

NF Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships

Newton Falls - The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls was pleased to select five deserving NFHS seniors for scholarships this year. These students have shown academic excellence and participated in numerous volunteer activities both in and outside of school. Kiwanis wishes to thank the community for its support of our geranium sale, which enabled us to provide the two...

Elisha Bly’s work showcased at the Baldwin Wallace University Ovation 2021 Day of Excellence

Berea -  Elisha Bly of Garrettsville was among over 100 students whose exceptional academic work was showcased during the Baldwin Wallace University Ovation 2021 Day of Excellence. Bly, a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, presented a project titled “Environmental Effects of Redlining on Soil Quality in Cleveland, OH.” Each spring, the Day of Excellence recognizes student success in...

GFN Firefighters Present Check To Hiram Farm

Members of the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District raised over $1,000 for the Hiram Farm through their Autism Awareness T-shirt fundraiser this spring.   At a recent meeting, they presented a check in the amount of $1,050 to Hiram Farm representative Allison, who is pictured above with  a group of our local firefighters. Thank you to everyone who...

Hiram College earns Tree Campus Higher Education® Recognition by Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Hiram College for its commitment to effective urban forest management with the Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition.  The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management, as well as engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Hiram achieved the title by meeting Tree Campus Higher Education’s five standards,...

Windham Township News

Windham Twp - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting, with a budget meeting prior to it. In the budget meeting, Fiscal Officer Casey Timmons presented the budget for 2022. After answering questions and going over it, the trustees unanimously approved the budget for 2022. Trustee Brian Miller reported that the trustees want to thank Father James Lang, for...

Mantua Village News

Mantua - At the last meeting on May 18th Council amended Ordinance 2021-27, which seeks to place a .5% increase in residents’ income tax collected. If approved by voters at the November 2nd election, the half-percent increase would be devoted to law enforcement and public safety. It was noted that the proposed increase is .5%, which would increase the...

Mantua Township News

Mantua Twp. - Jan Oros from the Zoning Commission noted that the Zoning book has been updated. She said that once the final update has been reviewed, it will be copied and redistributed. Next, the township’s custodian, Susan Lilly, inquired about whether building rental fees were less expensive for residents versus non-residents. It was determined that at this time,...

Portage County Senior Center & Park District Team Up For Senior Turtle Hikes

The Portage County Senior Center, in coordination with The Portage Park District, would like to invite all seniors to join them for a fun opportunity to socialize with friends and get a little exercise,  all the while enjoying the beauty of what our parks have to offer.  Jennifer  and Becca from the Portage Park District will lead the group...

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