Mantua Township Event Highlights Local History
Mantua Twp. - One idyllic day late last week several events took place outdoors on the historic Mantua Center green as well as inside the Township Hall and Civic Center, historic area and structures created by settlers between 1835 and 1850. Inside the Civic Center, Cincinnati-based artist and author Robert Kroeger returned to Mantua to conduct a painting demo, share...
Strike Up The Band!
Ever been to a band show? You ought to try getting to at least one. They are something else. If you are not into band music, you might be just impressed by the spectacle of the thing–the organization, the planning, the volunteers, the choreography, the themes,… the concession stands.--they have everything for sale, commemorative programs, T-shirts, you name it. JAG...
Fall Sports in Full Swing
Garrettsville - The fall season proves to be a busy time for everyone in Garrettsville, especially fall sport athletes and band members. The G-Men Football team is off to yet another hot start this year. They got their first conference victory over LaBrae last Friday, led by a suffocating defense. They will be competing for another conference championship this...
Thank You !!
I thought I lost my wallet at the Mantua Dollar General. I rushed right back to the store. The clerk had not found it but some lovely lady shoppers and a handsome young blond gentleman worked diligently to help me find it. They even searched my car with their flashlight. They suggested that it might have slipped out of...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - Last month, Mantua Village Council held a special meeting prior to the regular Council meeting. At the brief public hearing, those in attendance had the opportunity to take part in the discussion regarding a change from industrial to residential classification for several parcels on Orchard Street.In the regular meeting that immediately followed, Mayor Linda Clark asked Council’s...
Vendor Show, 200+-item Raffle-Auction to benefit Trumbull County mom of two with breast cancer
A family fun event to help a Hiram worker’s family fight the financial battle of breast cancer is coming on October 1-2 to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The War Against Breast Cancer Raffle-Auction & Vendor Show features one of the region’s largest raffle-auctions and two incredible days of shopping with many local makers, bakers, crafters, woodworkers...
Be An Educated Hunter
Geauga Park District’s Ranger Department is proud to offer a Hunter Education Course for young and beginning hunters two upcoming Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Creek Park’s Donald W. Meyer Center.Registration for the course, on October 1 and 8, is required on the Ohio Division of Natural Resources’ website at https://oh-web.s3licensing.com/Event/Index. Coursework will be for first-time hunters...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Back at their usual stomping grounds, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club rocked the usual array of topics, including : *Updates on sponsorship for the upcoming Reverse Raffle (November2), accompanied by explanation–for visitors– of how the affair is conducted and the fact that it is the club’s principal fund-raiser supporting various community projects.*Various questions about possible projects and interactions with the InterAct...
Shalersville Community Picnic
Shalersville - Come One, Come All, Shalersville residents to the annual Shalersville Community picnic Sunday September 25, 2022, at the Town Hall. The family-friendly event is sponsored jointly by the township trustees and the Shalersville Historical Society. This year’s theme is CELEBRATE PORTAGE and the honoree will be Ray Markward. The doors to the Town Hall will open at...
RC Modeling Swap Meet
The 11th Annual RC Modeling Swap Meet is being hosted by the Geauga Radio Controlaires RC Model Flying Club: Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 4200 State Route 306, Willoughby, OH 44024 from 9:00am to 1:00pm (just south of Lake Community College). We have 77 exhibitor tables with radio controlled planes, drones, cars, boats, radios, tools, and accessories offered for...
Masonic Lodge Suicide Prevention Donation
The Garrettsville Masonic Lodge #246 raised funds during this year’s Garrettsville Summerfest by selling bottled water for suicide prevention. Lodge’s Master WB Luke Whittenberger and Junior Warden WB Larry Cates presented a check for $1088 to the Mental Health & Recovery Board’s Assoicate Director Karyn Kravetz for the Portage County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Burton Public Library Art Show Call For Entries
Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2022 Burton Art Show to be held October 4-8 at the Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton, OH. Judges will be: Raymond Scott III (Art & 3-D Art - new category!), Callie Sour (Photography)Entry dates and times: Thursday, September 22, 9:30am-7:45pm, Friday, September 23, 9:30am-4:45pm, and Saturday, September 24,...
Freedom Township Fall Festival
Freedom Twp. - Come pick out your pumpkins and gourds at the Freedom Twp Pavilion on Saturday September 24 from 10 – 4PM. We’ll have an outstanding selection of big pumpkins, little pumpkins, white pumpkins, & gourds donated by Pochedly Farms for the benefit of the Freedom Twp Historical Society. Bundled corn stalks will also be available. All of...
Mantua Rotary to Hold Poker Paddle on Sept 17
Mantua - Enjoy a late summer paddle down the Scenic Cuyahoga River and take a chance to win prize money. Rotary Club of Mantua is excited to host its 2nd Annual POKER PADDLE on Saturday, September 17 from 1:00 to 6:00. Participants will paddle from Camp Hi on Abbot Road to Buchert Park in Mantua Village. Along the way...
Garrettsville Revs Up For Roger
Garrettsville - On Saturday afternoon the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce closed out their Car Cruise season with the final cruise held at the Garfield Plaza. Cars began arriving Saturday morning and by the height of the show, over 300 vehicles filled spaces from Dairy Queen over to the Charles Auto Family lot. On hand was the family of Roger Angel,...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - Village Administrator James McGee apprised Council of an ongoing issue with drainage at the Historical home on Village property. He noted that the Service Department snaked the drain that leads from the structure, but the issue persists. He noted that he’ll work with the Historical Society, who owns the structure, to remedy the situation and will advise...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - The Crestwood School District is undertaking a massive project to enhance air quality and air flow in the 7-12 building. Work on this federally funded effort began during summer break, with the remainder to be completed during the holiday breaks throughout the school year with final completion slated for next summer. Thus far, asbestos abatement and testing has...
Crestwood Lions Club Will Be At Mantua Potato Festival
The Crestwood Lions will be at this years’ Mantua Potato Festival from Friday, September 9th, through Sunday, September 11th. The Lions Club will be selling their delicious Festival food in addition to holding a plastic drive thru collecting soft plastic from 10am until 2pm at Buchert Memorial Park. Plastics accepted are grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning...
Windham Library to Launch Monthly Book Club for Adult Readers
Interested in joining a community of readers and exploring new genres? The Windham Library is pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new monthly in-person adult book discussion group. Join us from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the last Tuesday of each month for a lively chat about both fiction and non-fiction titles.On September 27, the group will...
How Did Stamm Road Get Its Name?
Freedom Twp. - Ever wonder where Stamm Rd got its name? The September 13th Freedom Historical Society program will feature 2 cousins who will present their family history and answer that question. Joe Stamm and Kathie Stamm Havener, whose fathers were twins, will share stories of the Stamm family in Freedom (different from the Stamms of Mantua). Their paternal...
Streetsboro Bicentennial Community Cookout, Time Capsule Burial, “The Big Picture” and Historical Blast 5k & Fun Run
Streetsboro - The City of Streetsboro continues the Bicentennial celebrations with a day filled with historic fun for all. Festivities kick off the Bicentennial day with the Historical Blast 5k & Fun Run throughout the City of Streetsboro starting at 9:00am. Runners and participants for the one-mile Fun Run and 5K will receive a Bicentennial Finisher Medal and a commemorative...
Move With Monarchs
It’s so thrilling to find an insect you’ve never seen before. One sweep of the net can reveal amazing insects that are more often heard than seen. What will you find? Catch up with this season’s stunning Monarch butterflies and more during Monarchs & Meadow Insects – at Frohring Meadows on Sunday, September 11, and at Orchard Hills Park on...
Vintage News
Nelson Ledges, one of the famous beauty spots of northern, Ohio, is now owned by the state and will be used as a park. Announcement was made that the final steps in the transaction had been taken and the property consisting of forty-six acres of enormous sandstone rocks, jagged and worn with age, and with chasms from ten to fifty...
Final Car Cruise of the Season Set For Sept 10 in G-Ville
Garrettsville - As early autumn sets in, the Garrettsville Chamber is poised to host the final Car Cruise of the 2022 season. The event, dubbed the Roger Angel Memorial Cruise Night & Bike Show, takes place on Saturday, September 10th from 3 to 6 pm (rain date Sept 17th). Angel is credited with introducing Chamber Cruise Nights to the...
Portage County Health District Moving To New Building
Ravenna - Portage County Health District is excited to announce the acquisition of the previous Ravenna Savings Bank building in Ravenna in order to better serve Portage County residents. The purchase of this building will allow the Health District to consolidate its services and programs under one roof and eliminate lease agreements. This will be the first time the...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary gives to Cardinal
Middlefield - On Saturday, Aug.13, the Cardinal School District held a community get together at the Cardinal High School football stadium to provide an opportunity to meet many of the organizations in town that support the schools and students throughout the year. Burton-Middlefield Rotary was a participant and passed out information about their many and varied youth programs available through...
Hybrid Book Club Meeting of the Garrettsville Library via Zoom and In-Person
Garrettsville - The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet In-Person and via Zoom on Tuesday, September 20 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is required to attend this group meeting virtually. You may do so by completing the registration form on the “Upcoming Events” calendar online. Call 330-527-4378 for more information. This month’s selected title is...
Windham Library Celebrates Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival and New Expanded Hours, Children’s Room
Windham - Join Windham Library in celebrating the branch’s recently-expanded hours including Saturday and its newly-remodeled Children’s Room by joining us for an all-ages, drop-in, Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival on Saturday, September 10, during library hours. Traditionally celebrated in China, the Mid-Autumn, or Mooncake, Festival, is a time for families and friends to gather and give thanks as summer turns to...
Bonner Farms Opens Market In Nelson Township
Nelson Twp. - The Bonner family has its roots in farming; patriarch Richard Bonner having been raised on the family farm in Auburn Township. On that farm, they raised cows, pigs and hay and farmed a total of 600 acres. Over the years, Bonner Farms has expanded in Geauga and Portage Counties. In 2020 they expanded to 3,000 acres,...
Twentieth Century Club News
A sort of adventurous normality characterized the responses to membership roll call at the August 19, 2022 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville, held at the lovely rural home of Jane Hill. Activities over the summer recess were frequently family-focused, and included a grandson’s baseball games, a granddaughter’s dance competition, just being with kids & grandkids for...
