Toy Exchange at Library
Ready for spring? Are the kids tired of those holiday toys? Looking for something new? Join us at the Garrettsville Library on Saturday, April 2 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a children’s toy exchange. Bring a clean toy in good working order or a game with all its pieces and parts and exchange them for something new...
NGCC Awarded Burton D. Morgan Foundation Grant
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) has been selected as a recipient of a $10,000 grant award by Burton D. Morgan Foundation for general operating support in 2022. Burton D. Morgan Foundation focuses its grant funding on supporting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education in Northeast Ohio. However, occasionally, the Foundation makes one-time, proactive grants to deserving organizations that serve our community. ...
Local Group Fights Hunger with Maple Syrup
For the past eight years, a determined group in Hiram returns to a donated sugar bush off Norton Road to brave the mud and fickle weather to collect sap from Hiram trees that will help rural farmers feed communities across the globe.
JAG Quiz Masters Capture Tournament Championship
Garrettsville - On Friday, March 4th, the James A. Garfield High School Quiz Masters hosted the Portage Quiz Bowl League Tournament at the Garrettsville Family YMCA on Park Avenue. A 16-team Varsity field and 8-team JV field encompassed the tournament. Despite being called the Portage League, teams from Summit, Geauga, Medina, and Stark counties were in attendance. The Quiz Masters...
Looking For An Old Beetle
It’s been in the back of my mind for quite a while now, that bucket list thing. Gotta have one more Volkswagen, my all-time favorite automobile with so many wonderful memories. It needs to be a really fine one though. Old age limits my working on them anymore and have significantly winnowed out what I can still do. Fishing...
James A Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on February 21, 2022 to discuss the following topics : *One more house is needed for the Christmas Walk,--number twenty–coming up in November. One property previously selected had to be withdrawn, so a replacement is being sought. The hope is to find a residence within the village, so that the event can be...
Kent State Geauga Fends Off Students’ Food Insecurity with Geauga Hunger Task Force Grant
Burton - When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They don’t realize that food insecurity is a very real problem here in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, Kent State University at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task...
Animal Out 2nd Annual 5k/22k Virtual run or walk
Get the Animal Out 2nd Annual 5k/22k Virtual run or walk will be held May 31st – July 4th 2022. Registration is open until April 17 at https://concretefootprints.org/animal-out! All proceeds go towards sponsoring a canine companion to be gifted to a Veteran and we encourage you to participate with your dog! Register for $40 – includes t-shirt, finisher medal, runner’s...
Learning About The Outdoors at Apple Tree Preschool
Fathers and Grandfathers were honored by their children at Apple Tree Preschool in Garrettsville United Methodist Church. The theme was the outdoors and all enjoyed a special presentation by Adam Wohlever, Preserve Manager with the Ohio Department of Natural Areas and Preserves.
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, District Treasurer Sarah Palm presented board members with a basic summary of Ohio House Bill 110 -- the Fair School Funding Plan. According to Palm, this new funding initiative provides funding to districts based on what some refer to as “butts in seats” -- providing direct enrollment funding to the institutions where students...
Free Clothing Giveaway Returns
Mantua - St. Joseph Cares of St. Joseph Church in Mantua will be holding a Free Clothing Giveaway for the greater Crestwood area four times this year. A collaborative effort of area churches providing free clothing to families in need, the events will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon at St. Joseph Church’s Hughes Hall (11045 St. Joseph...
Pot O’ Gold 5K
Ravenna - Join us the week of March 13, 2022 for the 17th annual Pot O’ Gold Fun Run / Walk. Participants will register with the Ravenna Parks & Rec and will walk or run 3.1 miles on or before March 19th. All participants will receive a spectacular event medal and entered into a drawing for prizes including the...
United Way of Portage County Emergency Food & Shelter Program
Ravenna - The United Way of Portage County (UWPC) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has received two grant awards, $58,482 (EFSP Phase 39) and $180,754 (Phase ARPA-R (American Rescue Plan Act)) from the EFSP National Board Program, a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funds received from EFSP National are...
Hybrid Book Club Meeting at the Garrettsville Library
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet in-person and via Zoom on Tuesday March 15 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is required to attend this group meeting virtually. Visit the “Upcoming Events” calendar online at https://portagelibrary.org to register using Zoom. Call 330-527-4378 for more information. This month’s selected title is Before We Were Yours...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The Society is located at 6549 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna Ohio. The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a presentation by Lynnea St. John. Her topic will be Early Settlers of Windham...
You’re Invited to Agape Christian Academy’s Open House
Troy Twp - Agape Christian Academy is hosting an Open House on Tuesday evening March 8 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at both of its campuses. Parents and children are invited to attend and meet our teachers and staff, see our classrooms and gain insight as you consider the many benefits of a Christian education for your children. Learn more...
Haven of Portage County Ribbon Cutting
Ravenna - A few months ago, this reporter wrote an article about the Haven of Portage County, and how it was progressing. At that time (November of ‘21) the building facility was still in the process of finalization. Wiring was in place for the computer stations, but there were no computers yet. Beds were there for the future ‘guests’...
JAG Athletes of All Abilities Can Play
Garrettsville - Late last week, JAG Elementary students in grades three through six had the opportunity to participate in wheelchair basketball. Around 20 students in each group were sorted to either Team Purple, wearing purple jerseys, or Team Conner, captained by Conner Hunt, eighth grade student from JAG Middle School. Conner participates in wheelchair basketball on a community team...
J.A. Garfield High School Honor Roll – 2nd Nine Weeks
12th Grade 4.0 & Above - Nadia Ataman, Catherine Cisney, Carson Covey, Emilea DiGrino, Morgan Eskridge, Emma Huter, Emma Lunardi, Caydence McGranahan*, Kenton Romecki, Grace Spreitzer, Emma Thornton 3.4 & Above - Lenci Blohm, Madison Brewster*, Keaton Eberly, Katelyn Fogleman, Nathan Gibson, Morgan Harris, Darcy Hogg*, Jonathon Hundzsa, Charles McDougall*, Laurel Monroe, Amy O’Malley, Hayden Peska, Kaitlyn Popella, Cole Reedy, Cameron...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The February 21, 2022 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville to discuss the following topics : *The Road Apple Roubaix bike event will be coming to town on March 5. Rotary and InterAct will be operating a complimentary bike rinse-off for all participants. Any donations for the service will be going to the...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At their 2022 organizational meeting, trustees appointed Jack Groselle as Trustee Chairman and Steve Pancost as Vice Chairman. In addition, trustees agreed to continue to meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the township’s new building. On a related note, Fiscal Officer Eric Hankinson noted that the township received an occupancy...
Portage County Master Gardeners to hold virtual workshop
Ravenna - Are you eager to get back in the garden? Then why not start the season early with some good gardening tips to improve your soil health and reduce the amount of chemicals you use?The Portage County Master Gardeners and Portage SWCD are collaborating to offer a VIRTUAL workshop on Saturday, February 26th from 10 - 11:30 a.m.,...
JAG Quiz Masters Earn League Title
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield High School Quiz Masters Quiz Bowl team recently got their first ever league title. The Academic team capped off an impressive 14-0 season in the Portage League by being crowned champions in January. The Quiz Masters, coached by Iva Walker, maneuvered their way through a difficult schedule, including perennial powers Western Reserve Academy and...
Forage + Feather Opens New Location
Forage + Feather, the Mantua-based shop that specialized in handcrafted, local goods, as recently relocated to the historic district of Aurora.The shop had been previously located in Mantua in the historic granary building. “We loved being in that beautiful, unique space,” Fana explained. “Leaving wasn’t part of our plan,” she noted. But when she learned owners were selling the...
First Winners of Burton-Middlefield Rotary’s “Maple Splash Raffle” Announced
Geauga County - Congratulations, Marlene Dembinski from Parkman! Marlene was the first early-bird winner of $1000 in the Maple Splash Raffle. Her ticket was drawn during the Jan. 26 regular Burton Middlefield Rotary meeting and recorded live on Facebook. Pastor Nathan Long of the Faith Rescue Mission pulled the winning ticket. Marlene’s ticket is placed back in for all...
Windham Lions Club Holds Recycling Program
Windham - The Windham Lions are joining the challenge to help dispose of some of the common plastics that enter your house but aren’t acceptable for traditional curbside recycling…It’s the TREX Recycling Program – The aim is to divert certain kinds of plastics from landfills and turn them into sturdy wood alternative products. The Windham Lions will be hosting a...
United Way Accepting Grant Applications
Ravenna - United Way of Portage County invests the funds raised during its annual campaign through a volunteer-led review and recommendation process. Grant Review Volunteers engage in a process that matches community needs with evidence based best practices and program interventions. Volunteers review applications and make site visits. They meet to select the most effective programs and monitor the...
Participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Maybe you’ve always wanted to help a scientific cause. Maybe you’re passionate about doing your part toward the greater good in Nature. Or maybe you just enjoy spending time with the birds.Become an official Citizen Scientist by joining us this February for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide count coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the...
Local Movie Makers Release New Film
While you may be aware that Northeast Ohio has been featured in several films lately, you might not have known that one particular film has local connections. Portions of “The Other Side of Darkness”, an independent family-friendly action movie, were filmed in and around Garrettsville, thanks to JAG High School graduate, Vinny Sisson. Sisson is a 2006 graduate of James...
‘Other Side of Darkness’ Premieres on February 2nd
Northeast Ohio has been featured in several films lately, but if you didn't get in on the action, you've got another shot. On Wednesday, February 2nd, attend a Hollywood-style premiere for the feature film "The Other Side of Darkness." The family-friendly action film weaves the tale of A 16 year-old girl's mysterious birthday gift that leads her and her friends...
