Gerald A. “Jerry” Kehoe of Garrettsville, OH
Gerald A. “Jerry” Kehoe, 80, of Garrettsville, passed away with his loving wife and family by his side on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born in Cleveland on February 13, 1942, to the late William and Margaret (nee Wagner) Kehoe, Jr. In his early years after graduating from high school, Jerry was a union plumber. After moving to Parkman,...
Back To The 40’s
Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Well, Heritage Accord is giving you that chance. As you may know, Heritage Accord is working to restore the Newton Falls Community Center. There have been many fundraising functions for this purpose. This past year has seen the community and both local and national organizations rise to the challenge. The...
Mantua Rotary Fall Recap
Mantua - Around the world, 1.4 million individuals in over 46,000 Rotary Clubs band together as a force of good in their local communities. They work on projects ranging from promoting literacy, to clean water and health in nations across the globe. Locally, the Rotary Club of Mantua has an on-going service initiative to help support Crestwood Schools. While they...
Citizens of Newton Falls Invited to Provide Input to Community Center Project Architects
Newton Falls - Citizens of Newton Falls are invited and welcomed to provide their input to the Community Center project architects, the Perspectus Architecture Team,on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 7 pm. Formal presentations will be made at 4pm and 6 pm. Attendees will be able to tour the building and submit their ideas on the...
Newton Falls Youth Essay & Art ContestOpen to all Youth Grades K through 12
Heritage Accord Inc is partnering with the Newton Falls Public Library to sponsor a “Youth Essay and Art Contest.” The contest is open to all students grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Public School, home school and virtual school students are invited to participate. The theme for both the essay and the art contest is “My Hometown.” Two Grand Prizes...
The Old Road…. Summer of “64
It was the summer of 1964, the year that I graduated from Maple Heights high school. I was 17, one of the youngest in my class. So, what had I been doing for that past year and a half to make money to pay for gas, cars and parts and what-nots that a typical teenager would need? Oh, I...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - This year, trick-or-treat will take place in the Village on Sunday, October 30th from 6 – 8 pm. In addition, the Mantua Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a community event from 5 – 8 pm that night as well. The event, which is made possible by donations from local businesses, will provide drinks, treats, crafts,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on October 10, 2022 in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville at high noon to deal with many topics. One of them was a presentation by Cindy Sheehan, representing the Friends of the Library, Garrettsville branch, advocating for, and seeking support for the creation of the Miss Terri Lawless Room in the children’s section of the library....
JAG Wall of Honor Seeking Veterans
As Veterans Day is approaching, we would like to extend this annual invitation to all local Veterans that attended JAG, or any of the township schools. If you, or someone you know is a veteran and would like their picture added to our ‘Wall of Honor’, please contact a Chris Forgacs at the High School. (Cforgacs@jagschools.org) 330-527-4341. Our wall has...
Scarecrows Take Over Buckeye Block
Garrettsville - On Saturday, October 8th the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce held their first annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off on the Buckeye Block in downtown Garrettsville. Included in this event was a Scarecrow Pagent in which area businesses, students and teachers from the James A Garfield School District created amazing scarecrows which were put on display. Voting by...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Reverse Raffle! Coming up November 2, 2022 ! Principal fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram ! Major topic for the October 3, 2022 meeting ! Meetings on Wednesdays at Middlefield Bank, 9:00a.m. Tickets now available ! Sponsors still welcome. Auction items being sought. And also…. There was considerable discussion of the proposed walking loop at the South Street...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the last meeting, Village Council discussed the village’s finances. In an effort to generate more funds, Council passed Ordinance 2022-08, which revises Section 182.081 of the tax code dealing with the credit for tax paid to other municipalities. Per the Ordinance, the credit for tax paid to other municipalities shall not exceed 100% of the amount...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
At their last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa invited board members to take a look at the department’s new ambulance that was recently delivered. He noted that although the new squad had been ordered in January of 2021, supply chain issues had delayed shipment of the vehicle. Roosa noted that a similar order would have taken eight or nine months...
Eagles #2705 Celebrate 75 Years in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) celebrates an incredible 75 years in Garrettsville on Saturday, October 13th. Back in 1947, 108 founding members joined together in Garrettsville to form a local chapter of this national service organization. To mark this special occasion, the FOE will host an anniversary celebration and open house on Saturday October 15th. The...
Bummin’ Beaver Brewery
Don’t you just love it when a day comes together, unexpectedly perfect? This reporter does! It was Thursday, September 15, when Ethel was asked to cover a luau. Being a reporter can be fun…being invited to a luau, and potentially getting paid for it, sign me up! Anyhow, after the luau, Ethel had some time on her hands, so...
Garrettsville Council News
Garrettsville - Garrettsville officials present at the September village council meeting were: Councilpeople Chris Knop; Sheri Johnson; Tom Hardesty; Tara Beatty; John Chambers; and Mark Brady. Village Solicitor Michele Stuck and Assistant Fiscal Officer Deb Wordell were also in attendance. Discussion was held regarding the tree removal program for the village, and the fees associated for residents. Wordell informed council...
Shalersville Expands Historic District
Shalersville - The Shalersville Historical Society was formed by Don MacLearie and Ron Kotkowski in 2004, shortly after Shalerville Township purchased the Elementary School from the Crestwood School Board.A structure included on the property was in such poor condition that when they did the initial walk- through to determine the needs and potential uses, one trustee jokingly asked if...
James A Garfield Historical Society News
All Christmas Walk, all of the time. That’s the gist of the September 19, 2022 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society, for the most part. This included :Advertisers for the Christmas Walk program booklet, suggestions of local–and wider–papers for placement of advertising, appointment of an advertising committee (Tim Smith, Kit Semplak), continued search for crafters to be located...
United Way Kicks off Annual Campaign at Midway Drive-In
Ravenna – United Way of Portage County (UWPC) will kick off their annual campaign on Thursday, October 6th, 2022. The Campaign Kickoff event – Unite at the Drive-In – will be at Midway Drive-In in Ravenna! The event will feature a video on the big screen of United Way’s impact on the community, live music by local band Mississippi...
Crestwood Scarlet Guard Performs in Toledo
Mantua - The Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band traveled to the University of Toledo, to perform in the Bands of America Northwest Ohio Regional Championships. The band will compete with some of the finest bands from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York and West Virginia. Bands of America (BOA) marching band championships are the premier events for marching band...
Crestwood Lions Hold Plastics Drive
The Crestwood Lions will be at Monroe’s Orchards from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, October 1st, and Saturday October 8th. We will be holding a plastics drive collecting soft plastic on all 3 days. Plastics accepted are grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, ice bags, plastic shipping envelopes, Ziploc and other food storage bags, cases overwrap,...
Murder at the Haunted School
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre will present “Murder at the Haunted School” whodunit on Saturday, October 22 with all proceeds going to Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC). Doors open at 4 p.m. at J.A. Garfield School Campus for this totally immersive murder-mystery dinner theatre fundraiser. This multi-faceted evening of suspenseful entertainment will include a murder mystery show, an...
Portage Senior Services Hosts Luau
Portage County - The weather was picture perfect. The signs were up. Luau, with an arrow. One couldn’t help but follow them to a nice shelter at the Streetsboro City Park. There you were lured in by the aroma of grilling meat. A photo booth…corn hole games set up…picnic tables with colorful tablecloths…a festive atmosphere. What could be happening...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Will Host 3rd Annual Geauga County JEEP Invasion!
Geauga County – Don’t Miss it! On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield will host the third annual JEEP Invasion event benefitting the Geauga County D.A.R.E. program. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Be one of 180 Jeeps who will travel our beautiful Geauga County led by Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand. Meet at the Mayfield Road Drive In, 12091 Mayfield Road,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was hard at work once again at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville on Monday, September 19, 2022, with these items on their collective plates : The Reverse Raffle is proceeding apace, with tickets available after settling a sizing snafu, the menu is approved for the buffet, baskets being solicited, further meetings being held. All systems are GO! Donations...
Rado Named National Merit Semifinalist
Garrettsville - Congratulations to James A Garfiled senior Jack Rado for being named a National Merit Semifinalist! This is a distinct honor that places Jack in the top one percent of high school seniors nationwide. The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability based on their performance on the PSAT taken during the junior year. Jack...
Join the Chesty Puller Young Marines in Ravenna
The Young Marines, a national youth organization, invites adults and youth to join the Chesty Puller Young Marines in Ravenna, Ohio. Units are led by dedicated adult volunteers who mentor and guide youth members. It is through these caring adults that Young Marines learn leadership, community service, honoring veterans, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines, a national...
As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Windham Fire Department and State Farm® remind residents that “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.™”
Windham Joint Fire District is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.™.” This year’s campaign, October 9-15, works to educate everyone about simple but important steps they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. “Today’s homes burn faster...
Changes Coming to PCDL Service Hours & The Library Box- and We Think You Will Like Them
Portage County District Library (PCDL) announces that all branch locations are now providing library service with newly-expanded operating hours. Effective immediately, the new branch hours are as follows:Aurora Memorial and Pierce Streetsboro Branches, Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; and Saturday 9:00 am...
Portage County Health District informs residents that COVID-19 contact tracing calls may be from a 415-area code
Portage County Health District (PCHD) continues to respond to COVID-19 following the guidelines set by the Ohio Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Part of this response is using contact tracing to track cases and prevent larger outbreaks. PCHD is contracting with Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) to assist in the contact tracing process for...
