Exploring Nature and History: Upcoming Events at Portage County Park District
Nestled within the heart of Ohio lies the Portage County Park District, a treasure trove of natural beauty and historical significance. With an abundance of engaging events lined up, the park district promises a series of enriching experiences for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and families alike. History Hike: The Portage Hike and Bike Trail Kicking off the event roster is the...
Garrettsville Native Sharon Carmichael launches Vivid Vibes Boutique
Sharon Carmichael said she has loved visiting boutiques since she was a child. Her one regret was that several of them had overpriced clothing and did not have enough sizes, so she decided to open her own boutique, Vivid Vibes Boutique, in the J.C. Electric Building on State Route 88. “We are doing well so far and there are locals...
Ravenna boys bowling hopes to carry momentum from their state tournament run
According to Ravenna boys’ bowling Coach Kelly Champ, her squad left the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state tournament last season with a bitter taste in their mouths after finishing in 11th place. Despite graduating their top three bowlers, the Ravens plan to prove that last season was no fluke and enjoy another deep run to the...
Abigail’s Accessories hosts Jingle & Mingle networking fundraiser with AWiN
Whatever funds are raised in Portage County stay in Portage County. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce & Valley Bureau hosted the fifth annual Jingle & Mingle with the Aurora Women in Networking fundraiser for I Support the Girls on Nov. 14 at Abigail’s Accessories in Aurora. “We just decided to do a holiday event and get ladies out in the...
Garrettsville Council dives into technology and more
The Garrettsville Village Council convened on November 8, 2023. Present at the meeting were Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Mark Brady, Richard Beatty, Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Village Fiscal Officer Donna Love, and Mayor Rick Patrick. The meeting began with the review and approval of minutes from the October 11 meeting. In addition, the village fiscal...
Veterans Day observed with Dedication Ceremony
This Veterans Day on a crisp afternoon, a small crowd gathered to witness the dedication of an artifact from World War II. The event took place on the lawn in front of Mantua Village Hall and Police Department on Saturday but was one year in the making. The idea to refurbish the decommissioned weapon and to publicly commemorate the reason...
Harvest Party welcomes community
Vehicles decorated in Halloween and Autumn themes offered up fists full of candy from the dark depths as little ghouls (kids of course!) ran amuck from trunk to trunk sniffing out goodies. Celebrate Love Church opened its doors and car trunks to the community for a Harvest Party to show what their vision entails. Lesley and Shawnell Bradley launched their...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary News
Cool temps & bright skies for the November 13, 2023 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club; good thing it was indoors at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville. Plenty o’ business on tap. There was an abbreviated wrap-up of the very successful Reverse Raffle, with the presentation of the catering bill and possible gratuity suggestions. Additionally, there were thoughts on assisting...
Streetsboro alum Skonieczny becomes new wrestling coach
Coach Mark Skonieczny’s wrestling coaching career has come full circle. The 1981 Streetsboro graduate has returned to his alma matter to become the Rockets’ new head wrestling coach, having been appointed on Sep. 18. “It means a lot,” Skonieczny told The Weekly Villager. “It is where I always wanted to be and now I have an opportunity to coach at...
Garfield High School welcomes alum Amanda Owens as guest speaker on Veteran’s Day
Garfield High School alum Amanda Owens acknowledged that not a lot of people would have predicted that she would have a successful career in the military after graduation. The 2003 Garfield graduate returned to her alma matter and was honored as a guest speaker for a Veteran’s Day assembly on last Friday morning at Garfield High School. “First off, it...
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...
Embark on a Cosmic Comedy: JAGHS Drama Club presents ‘Adventure’ this weekend
“Adventure” opens this Friday, with performances at 7 o’clock on Friday and Saturday evening, or come to the final show matinee at 3 o’clock on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for students and senior citizens.
Garfield G-Men football bows out to Perry in regional semifinal
“You don’t want it to end the way that it ended,” the 11th-year coach added. “I feel bad for the seniors that have to go out like this but like I told them, I think we will look back at this and think about playing in week 13 and qualifying for the playoffs all four years they were in school, and I think they will be pretty proud of what they did.”
Suicide Loss Day Event
On Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1-3pm the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County along with the Mental Health & Recovery Board and Coleman Health Services will be hosting an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event. This gathering is for family and friends to come together and join a community of suicide loss survivors to share stories of...
20th Century Club Visits Happy Trails Sanctuary
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met at the home of Linda Fitt on November 2, 2023 to learn about the Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary from its director, Ilona Urban and to enjoy harvest bounty provided by the hostess and her co-hostesses, Shirley Danku and Sharon Miller. First came roll call, which was answered by naming one’s favorite...
Barn Artist Toured Through Portage County
Cincinnati-based artist Robert Kroeger returned to Portage County to see the fall foliage and scout out potential subjects for future works. No stranger to the area, Kroeger has visited multiple times in recent years to tour local barns with the help of local barn scout and Mantua resident Heather Paisley. For this season’s tour, Paisley set up a full day...
Windham Twp. Trustees discuss placing a moratorium on miniature solar farms
The Windham Township Board of Trustees convened on November 2 at Township Hall and discussed the possibility of establishing a moratorium on the installation of miniature solar farms. “I tried to get some more language for it and was not able to get any,” said Board Member Rich Gano. “Similar to what Shalersville did by imposing a moratorium, we should...
Time Capsule Opening Scheduled for July 6, 2024
On the evening of September 18, 1924, at 7 o’clock, the Historic Memorial Tablet and Time Capsule were presented to the citizens of Garrettsville. The Garrettsville Study Club placed the Memorial in front of what, at that time, was the Opera House, commemorating the heroic efforts of the forefathers of Garrettsville to establish a new home in the “Western...
Berkshire Local School District plans to build new softball and baseball fields
The Berkshire Local School District is in the final stages of completing it transition to the Kent State University Geauga Campus. The Kent State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the BSLD’s plans to build new baseball and softball fields on the campus on Sep. 20. “It really completes our project and brings us full circle, having all of our...
BPA approves boring samples for Windham St. project
The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs (BPA) held their regular meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023. Board President Ed Maresh presided over the meeting, with Board Members Ben Coll and Michael Sherer in attendance. Also present were Solicitor Michele Stuck, Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, and Fiscal Officer Donna Love. Additional attendees included Connie Knop, Jessica White, and Howard Moore. The...
Historical Society prepares for electionand upcoming Christmas party
The Freedom Township Historical Society is gearing up for a business meeting and election on Tuesday, November 14, at 7 PM. The event is set to take place at the Freedom Community Center, located at 8940 St Rt 700, and promises to be an engaging and accessible affair. The primary focus of the meeting will be the election of the...
Terrier womens basketball reloading, ready to turn heads
Hiram College Terriers women’s basketball coach Alex Dellas refuses to use the word ‘rebuild’ to describe her team this season, despite rostering seven freshmen and seven sophomores. She prefers to say that the Terriers are moving forward with a new team that will try and capture their first winning season since Dellas became head coach. “It is a different dynamic...
Hiram mens basketball returns with experience and depth
Hiram Terriers men’s basketball coach Taylor Roth said he knew the pieces were already in place when he took over the program before the 2020-21 season. It’s taken a few years, but Hiram is ready to capture a winning season for the first time in Roth’s tenure and perhaps a berth in the NCAA Division III tournament. “It was just...
Home Delivered Holiday Meals for Geauga County Seniors
The Geauga County Department on Aging and local Thanksgiving Sponsors, Cherished Companions, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Mapleview Country Villa and the Chardon VFW will offer a FREE traditional holiday meal to any Geauga County Seniors, age sixty (60) and older, who will be home and alone on Thanksgiving Day, November 23. There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal...
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Awarded Fall 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
University Hospitals (UH) Portage Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit sets standards for excellence in hospital safety and patient care. This marks the second ‘A’ rating UH Portage Medical Center has received this year (spring 2023, fall 2023). The new grades reflect national recognition for patient safety. . “UH Portage continues...
Garfield G-Men football uses fast start to oust Harrison Central
The Garfield G-Men football team would not let a long road trip be the end of their season.. Garfield continued its season, pummeling Harrison Central 56-35 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 quarterfinal last Friday night at Wagner Field in Cadiz. “That was awesome,” said Coach Mike Moser. “That’s a road trip you do not...
Rockets football can’t overcome West Branch in regional quarterfinal matchup
The Streetsboro Rockets football team had their chances. But the Rockets’ season ended when they lost 31-28 against West Branch in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Region 13 quarterfinal at Clinton Heacock Stadium in Beloit. “We competed our butts off,” said Coach Pete Thompson. “West Branch was a team that had only been in one close game...
Open Arms Adoptions celebrates National Adoption Day by hosting an Informational Open House
Open Arms Adoptions warmly invites you to an Informational Open House event, taking place at Northside Marketplace in Akron on National Adoption Day Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This gathering provides a chance for attendees to interact with the Open Arms Adoptions staff, gain in-depth insights into their adoption programs, pose questions, and enjoy light refreshments while...
Popped! Art Space Opens in Ravenna
On a pleasant autumn night, some curious onlookers walked in and out of the newest form of entertainment to hit town: an art show, the first of its unique kind to open in Ravenna. Dozens of attendees meandered through the long white room as the scent of chocolate wafted in the air. They took notice and discussed the brilliant...
A look behind the curtain of Aurora’s Wizard of Oz Expo
Wizard of Oz fans in Northeast Ohio do not need to travel on the yellow brick road to see the Wizard. The Bertram Inn & Hotel Conference Center hosted the Wizard of Expo for the second consecutive year in Aurora over the weekend of Oct. 27-Oct. 29. “It is still working and people are still coming and very year we...
