Burton Public Library June Events
Join us at the Burton Public Library in June for these great events. The library is located at 14588 West Park Street, Burton. Call 440-834-4466 for program registration. Kids: • Storytime with Miss Amy! - Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, and dance! Ages 2 -6. Tuesday: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration. • Summer Reading Kick-Off...
Dancers Catch the Fun in Aurora
Aurora - While dance recitals for children and young adults may be a common event for many families during the springtime, you might not have known that dancers of all ages gathered in Aurora recently for the 62nd Ohio Dance Convention. The weekend event was the first in-person gathering since February 2020 and took place at the Bertram Inn...
Professional Development Center Dedicated To Charles Klamer
Garrettsville - On Thursday, May 12, 2022 the James A. Garfield Local Schools dedicated their local training center to long-time superintendent, Chuck Klamer, who recently passed away. Chuck was a catalyst for the James A. Garfield Local school district who transformed and brought about a great deal of positive change in the school district, including financial improvement, levy passage...
NGCC & Garrettsville Farmers’ Market to End Partnership
What is changing? Garrettsville Farmers’ Market will no longer operate under NGCC’s 501(C)(3) The NGCC will no longer oversee and operate the Farmers’ Market. NGCC fully supports the Farmers’ Market and hopes to see the Market continue in the community. Since the NGCC will not be overseeing nor associated with the Farmers’ Market, the nonprofit corporation and its tax exempt status 501(C)(3)...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - As spring storm season begins, Hiram Village Administrator James McGee recently announced that Hiram Village has implemented an enhanced 911 and emergency notification system for residents. This new service provides targeted community and weather-related alerts to Village households, enabling faster assistance in an emergency. For more information and to register for the free Smart911 & Rave Alert...
Freedom Township Spring Clean-up Days
Freedom Township Clean – up drop off days will be held at the Freedom Township Garage on SR 700. Thursday, June 9, 2022 Noon – 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 Noon – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 ...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on April 18, 2022 to discuss a range of topics : ? Submission of an application/entry in a contest sponsored by Sheeley’s in Aurora, for a project to be completed by the group. The Baptist Cemetery was a possible focus, as was the upcoming Local History Day. ? Local History Event will take place...
Newton Township Spring Clean-up
Newton Township will hold its annual Spring Clean-Up, E-Waste & Scrap Tire Collection on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 & 15, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Township Administration Building, 4410 Newton Falls-Bailey Rd., Newton Falls, OH, This is a service for residents of unincorporated Newton Township; ID required for proof of residency. There will be a...
Burton Public Library Hosts 20th Edible Books Contest
Burton - The Burton Public Library hosted its 20th Edible Books Contest on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. This annual Spring event is cherished by the community and encourages participants to create an edible treat based on a book. The festival is open to people of all ages and is a fun family activity. Some of the culinary creations this...
Garfield Quiz Masters Make History
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield High School Quiz Masters made history last weekend. The academic quiz bowl team from JAG was crowned Very Small School National Champions and finished 3rd overall in the Traditional Public Schools Division at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Small School National Championship Tournament (SSNCT). This competition was held at the Hyatt Regency...
The Village of Middlefield is Celebrating!
Middlefield - Village Residents and Businesses are Celebrating Middlefield! As an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the strength and health of the business and residential community in Middlefield Village, Ohio, council voted several months ago to purchase T-shirts for residents and businesses to proudly wear and show off. After picking up their t-shirts, the owners and staff at Ferroni’s Allegro...
Rotary Celebrates 75th Year in Mantua
Mantua - The Rotary Club is a global network of 1.4 million individuals in 46,000+ clubs working together to take action to create lasting change in local communities and around the globe for over 110 years, Rotary members across the country and around the world work to better the world through projects ranging from promoting literacy and peace to...
Awareness for Alcohol Use Problems & Treatments
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This was developed to raise awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of alcoholism, one of the country’s top public health issues. Alcohol is the most used substance by both youth and adults in the U.S. The consequences of drinking can affect everyone and poses enormous health and safety risks. While some adults may...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At their last meeting, trustees read a letter from Pioneer Trail resident Kathie Havener. In her letter, Havener commended George Firtik from the township’s Service Department for his exemplary service. When driving by her residence, Firtik noticed that a rock had inadvertently been deposited by a county snowplow during a heavy storm, leaving Havener and her...
Crestwood Teacher to Participate in White House History Teacher Institute
Mantua - Crestwood Middle School Teacher Kimberly Marfy has been selected to participate in a week-long workshop in Washington D.C. to learn about the history of The White House. The White House History Teacher Institute is a program that is open to educators K-12 across the United States with only 30 available spots. The teachers that apply are evaluated using...
Mantua Rotary To Host Speakers From The Portage County Board of DD
Colleen Brown and John Vennetti from the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be speaking to Rotary Club of Mantua at their meeting Thursday April 21, 2022. Their program sponsors the Special Olympics for Portage County and provides numerous other programs for special needs children and adults in our area. The program will begin at 7:00 pm...
Twentieth Century Club News
Ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met in the home of Leah Schultz, who was assisted in hostessing by vice president Patricia Amor, who subsequently presided at the meeting proper in the absence of president Nasreen Kitko. The treasurer reported that the funds remained at the same point as at the last meeting. The minutes from the...
Nelson United Methodist Church News
Nelson Twp. - D. J. Missions monthly meeting held on April 5 opened with devotions from God is Able book, prayer, time of sharing testimonies, and two thank you cards were read. Under old business it was announced the final delivery of socks, hats, ear muffs, scarfs, and gloves to Haven of Portage County was completed. Thank you notes had...
Russell J. Pokorny of Windham, OH
Russell J. “Russ” Pokorny, 70, of Windham, passed away at home on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1951, in Cleveland, to the late Robert & Mary (Nee Mancini) Pokorny. He was the president of Die Hard Trucking, where he was an owner/operator for many years. Russ was an avid Harley rider and was known for...
Garrettsville Artist Featured in Local Show
In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness month in March, the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD) held their first ever art show. And Garrettsville striving artist Hayden Morgan’s work was selected to be included. Brian Morgan, the Barber of G’Ville, better known as Hayden’s dad, was pleased to attend the event the special gallery event at North Water Brewing...
Geauga & Portage SWCDs Announce a New Educator Workshop! Wonders of Watersheds: Soil, Water, Climate
For over 20 years, the Portage and Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts have offered the Wonders of Watersheds (WOW) workshops as valuable, affordable, and rewarding teacher trainings. Brand new and just for you, this summer’s workshop will take an in-depth look at soil, water, and climate science and ways to effectively integrate these topics into your classroom. Join...
Middlefield Police Collect Donations for Samaritans Society
The Middlefield Police officers collected donations of more than1,200 food items and monetary donations from Middlefield Walmart customers on Saturday, April 2. These items and funds will be distributed to folks in need in our area of Geauga County on Saturday, April 9, by the Samaritans Society of St. Edward’s, and St. Lucy’s churches.
Middlefield Bank After Hours Event- April 26th
You’re Invited to attend an informational meeting about Social Security benefit options and how they may influence your retirement decisions. Topics include: Maximizing Social Security income for you and your spouseUnderstanding the impact and potential costs of starting Social Security benefits before your full retirement ageStrategies to help reduce taxation of Social Security benefits When: April 26th, 2022 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: ...
A Primer on the Ohio Canals, featuring the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal
The Portage County Historical Society will present a Primer on the Ohio Canals, featuring the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal on April 23rd at 2pm. Guest Speaker David A. Neuhardt was born near the Miami & Erie Canal in Sidney, Ohio, and lived for many years just a block from the route of that canal in downtown Dayton. He has been...
Musical Musings ~ The Marilyn DeFrange Trio
It was a blustery spring Friday evening in Portage County. This reporter had a bit of cabin fever, so decided to engage in a favorite hobby-going to catch a bit of Live Music. Many venues have opened back up in this time of reduced covid numbers, so there were plenty of options. Marilyn DeFrange, a familiar name from my...
Garrettsville Nutrition Now Open!
Garrettsville - After months of anticipation, the newest storefront in Garrettsville is finally open for business. In case you haven’t had the opportunity to stop in and check it out yet, the shop custom-blends nutritional drinks purported to boost metabolism, support immunity and gut health, and serve as healthy meal replacements to support active lifestyles. Partners in business and...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At their March meeting, Village Council, Police Chief Brian Gregory announced that the department’s annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 16th at Hiram College’s Dix Dining facility. The event takes place from 9 am until 1 pm, with proceeds funding the Holiday Shop with a Cop program. In addition, the department will again...
Hiram Village Enhances 9-1-1 Services and Emergency Notification with Smart911 & Rave Alert
Hiram - Public safety officials in Hiram Village announced today that Smart91 l Alert is now available to all individuals and families. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals to create a Safety Profile for their household that can include any information they may want 9-1-1 call takers and first responders to have in the event of an...
Community Calendar
Second Blessings Thrift Shop Daily Specials Fridays only, 50% off all merchandise in our Second Blessings Thrift Shop. Includes all furniture. Every day fill one of our shopping carts, from our two overflow rooms for $20. Friday only all furniture and lamps in our used furniture room are 50% off. Second Blessings Thrift Shop At The Renaissance Family Center Hours: Monday...
A Little Wine… And A Ghost or Two…
Ravenna - Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? Or a glass of good wine? Or some local history? Maybe some live music? If any of those appeal to you, then Ravenna has just the place for you! Located at 234 West Main Street in the historic section of downtown Ravenna, the West Main Winery and Brewery is a...
