Artistic Inspiration To Make Chestnut Street Colorful
Ravenna - Whether you get artistic expression from a Monet or a Picasso piece of art in a museum, from a 1980’s MTV music video, or from a picture you have drawn yourself and had tattooed on your upper right arm -- you are an artist! You have the ability to express yourself! That is what the upcoming...
Crestwood Seeks Renewal Levy
Mantua - At their last meeting, the Board voted to place a renewal levy on the ballot for the upcoming November elections. So, Crestwood Schools will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, for a tax renewal in the amount of 4.27 mills, to cover emergency needs. According to information shared by the district, the proposed levy...
Dollar General Now Open In Garrettsville
Garrettsville - Dollar General’s newest store at 8324 Windham St. in Garrettsville is now open! In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s official grand opening on Saturday, August 3 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special...
Rebirth of Furniture happening at Reincarnation America
Ravenna - When Mike Boyd was just a boy he loved his iconic little red wagon and still does to this day. He and his wife, Ginger, have used it as a logo to represent their unique furniture shop, Reincarnation America. They have kept with tradition and continued to utilize red wagons in the pieces Mike creates. ...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians spent some of their meeting on July 22, 2019 checking out the newly-purchased projector and considering the purchase of a new screen. They also gave notice of a change of the next week’s meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, July 30 in the Cellar Door Coffee Shop from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., featuring Rotarian...
Family Love and Shopping for a Deal go Hand-in-Hand
Ravenna - Are you looking for cost-efficient pricing, a present for a loved one or a treat for yourself? Then Brittany’s Bargains is the place to shop! Inspiration for this awesome new storefront came out of a ‘if not now than when’ idea from Brittany Nutter, the owner of this trendy store. Have you heard the terms Boss...
Creativity Makes A Space For Generations At Tom Hardesty Park
Garrettsville - Former mayor and long-time village councilmember Tom Hardesty has been one of Garrettsville’s biggest supporters – and a guy who’s always liked to save a buck or two. Those two interests have converged many times over Hardesty’s tenure as a public servant. The village is paying him back by naming a park after the man who was...
“Teens, Tweens, Toddlers & Tot” Event in Mantua
Forest Field K9 Search & Rescue, Inc., founded in March 2019 by Garrettsville resident, Shawn Cisney, invited Portage County students to submit artwork for the team’s logo design. The winner is to be announced and presented with the contest prize, a Nintendo Switch at the “Teens, Tweens, Toddlers & Tot” event to be held on Sunday July 28,...
Portage First Responders To Participate In National Level Excercise With National Guard, Ohio EMA At Camp James A. Garfield
Ravenna – Portage County first responders and local officials are stepping-up to take part in a national-level military exercise with National Guard Units and Ohio EMA at Camp James A. Garfield in Ravenna, Aug. 5-8. Called “Vigilant Guard,” the four-day training exercise will involve the Portage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Charlestown, Edinburg and Palmyra Fire...
Crafting with Marian’s “Jumbo 3-D(ecorative) Letter” at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Jumbo 3-D Letter” program at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, August 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Learn how to make a large letter for use in decorating your home. You will have a choice of letters and a wide variety of “fancy paper” to complete this project. All supplies will...
Hiram Trust Supports Local Community
Hiram - Each year, the Hiram Community Trust has typically funded a variety of programs in the local community, and this year was no different. As in previous years, the Trust has funded well-loved traditions like the Hiram July 4th fireworks, July 4th Community band concert, and Garrettones concert. In recent years, granted requests have included funding for Kids...
Doc’s Southern BBQ Opens this Week in Windham
Windham - A taste of the south is arriving in Windham this week, when Doc’s Southern BBQ opens its doors on Friday July 26th. The restaurant will feature baby back ribs, briskets, chicken, pulled pork, wings and other daily specials. The sides will have a southern flare, featuring okra, coleslaw, corn on the cob, BBQ baked beans and more....
56th Ox Roast Fair This Weekend
Mantua - Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 19th, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20th, from1:00 to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 21st, from Noon to 10:00 p.m. The 56th...
Windham Trustees Purchase a Generator with NOPEC Grant
Windham Twp. - The Windham Township trustees met on July 8, 2019; the meeting date change was due to the Fourth of July holiday. The road supervisor Brian Miller reported that they didn’t have a date yet for the chip and sealing of the town hall roads. He did say they may start the patching as early as next week. A...
The Magic of a Sensory Experience Comes to town for the 2nd Annual Taste of Ravenna
Ravenna - Come one! Come all for the greatest show around! And then be our guest and put our hospitality to the test! Ravenna is hosting the 2nd Annual Taste of Ravenna for the community to experience and learn what our city has to offer. Whether it be a nibble of a cupcake, a question to help you with...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on July 10, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Jeff Kaiser, and Tom Collins. Councilman Chris Knop was absent from the meeting. A public hearing was held to discuss Ordinance 2019-23, which establishes the forecasted tax budget that is submitted...
New scholarships at Hiram College to recognize Girl Scouts
Hiram - Hiram College, in conjunction with Girl Scouts of the USA, is excited to announce new scholarships that recognize personal motivation, service to others, and high achievement. As part of the agreement, exemplary Girl Scouts who have earned a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award, and have been referred by their troop leader as a strong match for the...
Registration for Free Soccer Camp Underway
Community Bible Church, 3671 Tallmadge Rd., Rootstown is currently registering children age 4-13 for their annual Can Do Soccer Camp. The camp will be held at the church soccer fields Monday July 15 through Thursday July 18 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm . As in previous years’ camps, there will be 3 age groups making up teams...
Another SummerFest Goes Into The Books
Quite the affair this one was. A meteorological potpourri for at least two of the days--Sunday was very nice, actually. The on-again-off-again showers kept everyone on their toes through Friday and Saturday but the fireworks were uninterrupted and the shows seemed to go on just fine. The tractor parade was missing some of the ENORMOUS machines...
Garrettsville Summerfest Luau was a Party to Remember
Garrettsville - The 15th Annual Garrettsville Summerfest is in the books and what a luau it was. The party started Friday night and the small village was a sea of Hawaiian shirts and leis, transforming the village into a tropical paradise. The beer was flowing in the beer garden and the bands were a-rockin’. All seemed great but then...
Crestwood School Board Bans Use of Personal Communication Devices
Mantua - At the last Crestwood School Board meeting, the board approved a policy that states that usage of personal communication devices (PCDs) are not permitted during the school day. The policy defines PCDs to include computers, tablets, electronic readers, cell phones, smartphones, and/or other web-enabled devices of any type. The policy notes, however, that students may use PCDs...
Maggie’s & More in Hiram
Hiram - Donut lovers are in for some big changes in Hiram. No, fan-favorite Maggie’s Donuts isn’t closing its doors. But the shop’s ownership and name have changed; the shop has become Maggie’s & More. And the new name reflects their mission -- to do more than just sell those tasty temptations we all know and love. Abra Schweickert...
Poetry Installation in Mantua
Mantua - A ribbon-cutting event was held for the first poetry kiosk in Mantua last Friday evening, the first official day of summer. After more than our fair share of rain, the sun shone brightly at the unveiling, which took place at Mantua’s mini-plaza at the corner of Prospect and Main Streets, next to Restoration 44 Coffee Shop. According...
Freedom Historical Society News
The Freedom Township Historical Society will host local historian and author Julie Thompson at 7 pm July 9 at the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. She will speak about her new book The Hunt for the Last Public Enemy in Northeastern Ohio: Alvin ‘Creepy’ Karpis on His Road to Alcatraz, which details the life and crimes of the...
Garrettsville Summerfest has Something for Everyone
Garrettsville Summerfest kicks -off this Friday at 6:30 pm and will turn the downtown area into a big luau party. It promises to be a weekend of fun, with many of the events being family-friendly. There will be two parades, a tractor parade and a grand parade held Saturday and Sunday, respectively. One can expect three stages of live...
PCGC Flower / Photo / Art Show
Ravenna - Diane and Susan are inviting the public and members to the Flower/Photo/Art Show at the Portage County Gardeners at 5154 S. Prospect St. Ravenna, OH 44266 on July 16, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. This show has free admission with a cake and punch reception. Join us to see the entries by the membership. There...
An Exceptional Senior Class
Garrettsville - “This is a special group, shared JAG High School Track Coach John Bennett, when speaking about 2019 seniors Tyler Klouda, Alex Bell, Devyn Penna, Travis Synnestvedt, and Dylan Wilson of the GHS Boys track & field team. “You could see their talent at a young age,” he noted of Tyler and Devyn. “Travis has a tremendous...
Neighborhood Development Services, Inc. Receives Grant To Assist With Mural Initiative
Ravenna - Neighborhood Development Services, Inc. (NDS) received a $4000 grant from NeighborWorks America’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) Program. Participants attend the CLI as part of a local “team,” usually comprising six residents/key volunteers and a representative from a participating NeighborWorks organization, such as NDS. The annual training event aims to strengthen the voices and skills of the community, residents,...
80’s Dance Party Hosted by Ravenna Chamber
Are you ready to relive the 1980s? The time of skinny ties, big framed glasses and huge shoulder pads! Get those finger-less gloves and leg warmers ready people because it’s time to party! Let’s Dance! This second annual dance party has so much to offer those who have tickets. They are expecting to sell out and once they do...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At their last meeting, council discussed the RFP/RFQ for the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities. They shared that one entity -- Portage County -- had submitted proposals for review. Resident Jason Wysong inquired about several key features of the RFP/RFQ, including rate stabilization and ownership of the land on which the plants reside. According to Village Solicitor...
