Friends of Melana 5K / 1 Mile Goes Virtual for 2020
The Friends of Melana Foundation was established in honor and memory of Melana Matson, a Garrettsville resident, who lost her battle with brain cancer in 2009 at the age of nine. The foundation holds 5K/1mile fundraisers for childhood cancer research each year during Garrettsville’s SummerFest. Because of the pandemic the foundation is holding a virtual race event this summer beginning ...
Adaptability Equals New Opportunities for Kneaded
Over Easter weekend one entrepreneur was thinking “outside the basket” on how to contribute positivity to the community while still selling her baked goods. Kimberly Nader was excited to host her pop-up shop in front of Immaculate Conception church this past Saturday on West Main street in Ravenna. So much so that she had been up since midnight designing...
Parks Are Open But Practice Social Distancing When You Visit
The Portage Park District (PPD) parks and trails will remain open as an essential outdoor activity to support the physical and mental health needs of the community. As per the guidelines set forth by Governor DeWine, Portage Park District urges visitors to comply with social/physical distancing requirements. Portage Park District has offered these reminders for safely enjoying your parks:...
Windham Church of Christ takes Easter Egg Hunt to local kids
Due to the present Coronavirus situation, the annual Easter Egg Hunt had to be canceled. The Church really wanted to do something special for the local children. Instead, bags of candy filled Easter eggs were delivered to local families so their kids could have an Easter egg hunt in their own home. In this way, social distancing was still...
Covid-19 Relief Options for Small Businesses
Across the country, life has been disrupted by the coronavirus, as schools and those businesses deemed non-essential have been closed and countless individuals have been required to shelter in place. No matter who you are, you’ve no doubt felt the impact of Covid-19. In addition to taking measures to safeguard employees according to CDC guidelines in an effort to control...
Hiram Community Trust Grant Applications 2020-2021: deadline May 29
The Hiram Community Trust is offering our annual round of requests for funding. This is a great opportunity to fund campus and community programs. Funding is competitive. Proposals are due May 29, 2020. Last year, grants receiving funding ranged from $300 to $6,000. The Trust will award over $25,000 in grants this year. The Hiram Community Trust was established in...
Garrettsville Village Goes Digital for April Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on April 8th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Chris Knop, Jeff Kaiser, Larry Beatty, John Chambers and Tom Collins. Water Superintendent Jeff Sheehan and BPA member Stephanie Byrne were also present in the meeting. Due to COVID-19 social...
Nursing Program at Hiram College Donates Medical Supplies and Assistance to Area Hospitals
Hiram - During this unprecedented time, Hiram College is supporting surrounding communities and those on the frontlines working to contain and slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As medical workers and first responders face a critical shortage of much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE), Hiram’s nursing program donated over 5,700 pieces of medical equipment to University Hospitals Portage Medical...
Ohio Six Foot Challenge
Since there isn’t much happening in our tourism and entertainment these days, we thought we might have some “Stay at Home” fun. Be clever or funny or whatever and submit a photo for OhioTraveler.com’s “Six Foot Challenge” (yeah -yeah), 10 feet is even better). Simply incorporate a tape measure and take a clever or funny pic that entails social distancing...
PARTA Issues COVID-19 Recommendations for Riders
The Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) has provided its drivers with face masks and is encouraging riders to wear them too. Recently Governor Mike DeWine began urging Ohioans use face masks as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The suggestion concerning face masks is just one...
The WVFD Board Considers Chassis Swap on Squad
The Windham WVFD Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all pertinent people in attendance. Abiding by the governor’s orders, social distancing was being practiced. The board approved the minutes, expenditures, and bank reconciliation for both February and March, as the March meeting had been cancelled. Chief Rich Gano reported that there were 67 calls in February with 56...
Deadline Extended for Garrettsville Area Chamber Scholarships For Garfield HS Graduates
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will be awarding two (2) $1,000 scholarships to college-bound graduates, and two (2) $500 scholarships to graduates pursuing further education at a trade/technical school. The decision of the Chamber’s Scholarship Committee is final and will be based on the following criteria: Student desire/goals GPA School activities, outside interests and community/volunteer activities A...
JAG Alumni Banquet Canceled for 2020
The James A. Garfield Alumni Reunion Banquet scheduled for Sept. 19, 2020, has been canceled. The next alumni banquet will be held on Sept. 18, 2021. The classes of 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 and the classes of 1951, 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, and 2001 will be honored at the 2021 banquet. Alumni who would like to receive...
AARP Chapter #4527 Collects Items for Organizations in Need
Due to the current coronavirus epidemic, the Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter #4527 will cancel all meetings until further notice. We want to keep all of our seniors safe and healthy. Please follow all of the rules and regulations as to be in quarantine, and wash your hands often. We are still collecting staples and toiletry items, if you are able, to drop...
Hiram’s CopperHawk Farm Delivers
Hiram - During this time of unprecedented uncertainty, many businesses have had to change the way they operate. Covid-19 has turned dining out into ordering in, and grocery stores are processing huge amounts or online orders for delivery or quick pick-up. But long before Covid-19 burst onto the scene, CopperHawk Farms was already doing things a little differently at...
Assistance With Homeschooling
Shannan Jursa State Farm would like to assist in providing the use of our copiers and printers, as well as wifi to families in need. If you have a need please reach out to Shannan about how you can access the office or get access to the wifi to contact teachers or administration. To keep everyone safe wifi would be...
Primary Election Day Extended
Portage County - According to the Portage County Board of Elections, the Primary Election, which was originally scheduled for March 17th, will be concluded on April 28, 2020. The March election day was blocked by the State in an attempt to restrict public gatherings and limit the spread of Covid-19. Since several localities had key initiatives on the ballot, the...
Creativity is a Saving Grace that leads to a Reimagined Life
Very rarely will you meet the kind of person that leaves you totally in awe of what they have accomplished, what they offer others and how they handle the massive lemons life throws their way. We all struggle with the challenges we get dealt. It takes grace, perseverance and courage to overcome and excel in a way that leads...
Windham Township Trustees Hold Meeting Using the Coronavirus Regulations
Windham Twp - Windham Township Trustees carried out business as usual at their most recent trustee meeting. They had the room set up to accommodate the new regulations of social distancing. Each trustee and fiscal officer were at least six feet apart per governor’s regulation for conducting government meetings. To stay in compliance with the Sunshine Laws, they had...
Manage Coronavirus-related Stress
During this time of uncertainty, many of us are experiencing high levels of stress & anxiety. Follow these tips to help you cope during this stressful time. Also know that mental health professionals are available to help. Avoid excessive exposure to media coverage of COVID-19. It is important to get good information to help you prepare and respond, but don’t overwhelm...
Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard Expands Efforts in JAG District
Garrettsville – As an increasing number of area residents find themselves affected by the “Stay at Home” order in effect for Ohio, the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) is seeing an increase in new clients seeking assistance due to food insecurity. In March the NGCC partnered with the James A. Garfield Local School District to provide over 6,000 additional...
Less Than Pretty Nashes
“1950s Nashes were ugly. My father had Nashes. We’d get ‘em real cheap when they were a few years old and drive ‘em a while until something major went wrong. Nashes didn’t hold their values even in the 50s. They were always odd looking. Then we’d get another one. I have had Nashes—later American Motors automobiles—pretty much all my...
YMCA Cleveland Encourages Activity with Virtual 5K Challenge
As many events are being cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland wants to encourage individuals to stay active and safe with a fun outdoor fitness challenge. The YMCA Virtual 5K Challenge has begun and will end on Monday, April 13. Challenge winners will be selected on April 14. Four participants will be awarded with $25...
Churches Pivot to Electronic Palm Sunday as Buildings Remain Closed
Churches have traditionally been gathering places where congregants come together every week to receive inspired teachings, share prayer requests and enjoy fellowship with one other. Shared handshakes, hugs, prayer circles, Bible studies, communion, pews and potlucks are all part of church culture that has come to a sudden close in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Local churches have scrambled to...
First Responders Share PSA
The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, in partnership with the Mentor Fire Department, has created “Be Part of the Solution”, a public service announcement (PSA) that the Division of EMS is providing as a resource for EMS systems to provide education and empowerment to their community when non-transport protocols are implemented. As communities prepare for the Covid-19...
Townhall II and Portage County School Districts Continue to Teach Health and Wellness During Closures
Schools may be closed, but the Portage County school districts and Townhall II are still delivering important drug prevention lessons to students. Townhall II’s Prevention and Education Department provides education and activities essential to improving critical life skills and social/emotional learning such as decision-making, refusal skills, goal setting, healthy friendships, and feelings recognition and management. “All the school districts have been...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary tip-toed into the 21st Century under duress, when a limited number of members got together online (zoom) to discuss a limited number of topics relating to the current situation vis-a-vis the novel corona virus/ Covid-19. There was discussion of the legal ramifications of the rules of isolation as they pertain to meetings of government entities and other...
Portage Park District COVID-19 Response
The Portage Park District is concerned about ensuring the health and safety of all our park patrons during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our parks and trails remain open and we encourage the public to enjoy the great outdoors to support physical and mental health while continuing to follow the guidance of our health experts to maintain social distancing. To discourage...
Carlson Funeral Homes is Prepared to Safely Care for Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Garrettsville - Carlson Funeral Homes remains committed and prepared to safely care for the families it serves during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whenever possible, Carlsons will continue to enable families to participate in the rituals that are most important to them. And according to the CDC, at this time, there is no known risk associated with being in the...
