Garfield’s Lina Kaufman secures state berth for D-III state cross country meet
Garfield G-Men freshman Lina Kaufman is not quite finished with her breakout season in her first year of varsity cross country. The G-Men freshman clinched a state berth at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III regional meet, finishing in 11th place with a time of 19:44.01 last Saturday at Boardman High School. “It is just spectacular to see...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
On October 20, 2025 the James A. Garfield Historical Society hosted a trio of locally-connected historian types, Tim Smith, Dave English and Kirt Kirtland who related to the group of members and guests their Western Reserve Journey. They were searching for the four markers at the corners of the original survey of the Western Reserve, to be found in...
Ravenna alum Jake Smallfield settling in as new Chief of Police
Ravenna graduate Jake Smallfield has always been drawn to a calling where he can help people, much like his family with its decades of service in the Ravenna Fire Department. Smallfield has worked his way up the ranks in the Ravenna Police Department and has reached the top, having been sworn in as the new Chief of Police by...
Freedom Township Historical Society News
Freedom Township Historical Society is busily preparing for a Freedom veterans display at our November 11 meeting/program. We are asking you and/or any veteran from Freedom to submit a short biography and picture if possible of your military service for display at our November program. The picture could be a copy or if it's the real deal, it would...
Badgers’ football seizes momentum in second half, shut out Tigers
The Berkshire Badgers’ football team closed out the regular season with an emphatic statement, shutting out Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and Geauga County rival Chagrin Falls 34-0 with a dominant second half last Friday evening at C.S. Harris Stadium in Chagrin Falls. “It was a very tight first half,” said Coach Josh DeWeese. “The guys responded to what we...
Portage County Student Programs Welcomes New Members to 2025-26 Senior Board
The Portage County Senior Board is proud to announce the selection of twelve outstanding student leaders from across the county to serve as new members for the 2025-26 school year. These exemplary students have been chosen to represent their respective schools, and they take on the important role of selecting the Portage County Seniors of the Month throughout the...
Berkshire volleyball survives Triway’s furious rally, nets district banner
For the first time since 2018, there will be a regional playoff round for the Berkshire Badgers’ volleyball team. The Badgers secured the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 2 district banner, fending off Triway’s comeback in a five-set thriller, winning 25-17, 25-11, 18-25, 16-25, 15-7 last Thursday evening at Magnificat High School. “We were super excited to...
Hiram House Salon Celebrates 17 Years in Business
There’s a party happening in Hiram on Wednesday, November 12th that’s been 17 years in the making. That’s because this Christmas Open House, which takes place from 5 – 7 pm that day is not only celebrating another year at Hiram House Salon, but an incredible 17 years for this family-owned business. Everyone is welcome to stop in and...
Judith “Judy” Eckman
Judith “Judy” Eckman (Leiendecker), 85, of Windham, OH, passed away on October 21, 2025, at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born on October 30, 1939, at her family home on East Center Street in Windham, to the late Lloyd and Alice Leiendecker. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Eckman, and her sister, Betty Cooper. She is...
Letter To The Editor
This letter is to present information to inform the residents of the Village of Garrettsville, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township about Issue 30. Issue 30 will be on the ballot for the November 4, 2025, election. What is the Levy? Issue 30 – “An additional tax for the benefit of the Community Emergency Medical Services District for the purpose of providing...
20th Century Club News
Having a wealth of available talent, the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville called upon two current members for programs on October 2 and. October 16. Connie Crate, assisted by Marlene Szabaga, was the hostess for the meeting on October 2, which featured a presentation on Fiber Arts by Lucy Wyme/. This talented individual showcased her interests in the varied aspects of...
Suicide Loss Day Event, Nov 22
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County is hosting the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event on Saturday, November 22 from 12-2pm at 5982 Rhodes Rd in Kent. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. Non-Loss Survivors are also...
Garfield G-Men football erupts to take down Brookfield, earn first round bye
The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier banner may not be returning to Garrettsville this year but the Garfield G-Men football team achieved something just as important. The G-Men shook off a slow start to conquer MVAC Grey Tier foe Brookfield 49-14 to clinch a first-round bye in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 playoffs...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Mantua Rotary To Host A 2025 Christmas Tour of Homes
The Rotary Club of Mantua proudly announces that they are hosting a Christmas Tour of Homes this year. Their last tour occurred in 2019. Four homeowners from the Mantua area have volunteered to open their lovely houses, festooned for the holidays both inside and out. The four homes, representing historic homes in the village and township, as well as...
NGCC Ready To Support Residents Amid Looming SNAP Cuts
As uncertainty grows around potential SNAP food assistance cuts due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) wants to remind local families that help is available. The organization remains committed to ensuring that no one in the James A. Garfield School District goes without food during this challenging time. NGCC will hold its November food distribution...
Growscape opens new distribution center to manufacturing site
Growscape, an industry leader in garden and décor solutions for growers, retailers and distributors, continues to expand its base of operations by officially opening a new 750,000 square foot distribution center at its already existing 500,000 square foot manufacturing site at 16395 East High Street on Oct. 15 in Middlefield. “It’s 100% an investment in the future in numerous ways,”...
Berkshire volleyball edges Canfield, reaches 20th victory in season finale
The Berkshire Badgers’ volleyball soccer team ended its regular season with an exclamation point, overcoming a slow start to top Canfield 11-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-19 last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “We were obviously flat in the first set,” noted Coach Joan Prots. “It took us a little while to wake up and remember what we were as a team and...
Streetsboro football airs it out in lopsided victory against Ravenna
The Battle of Lake Rockwell once again went to the Streetsboro Rockets’ football team, extending their winning streak to seven games against Metro Athletic Conference and Portage County rival Ravenna, by defeating the Ravens 49-3 last Friday evening at Portage Community Bank Stadium in Ravenna. “We got our defensive legs under us but just the last two weeks, our kids...
Vincent Foundation Launches With Mental Health Speaker at JA Garfield High School
This year’s freshman class at Garfield High School became the “founding class” of a new mental health initiative as the Vincent Foundation hosted its first speaker event. Formed by the Vincent family to honor 1997 graduate Dan Vincent, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness, provide resources, and encourage open conversations around mental health. Brothers Adam and Paul Vincent, along...
Garfield G-Men football rolls past Newton Falls, MVAC Grey Tier title chase heats up
Once again, the Garfield G-Men football team is at the front of the pack for the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier banner. The G-Men remained focused, shutting out league foe Newton Falls 56-0 to remain tied for first place in the conference last Friday evening in Trumbull County. “We started fast and played well from the beginning and credit...
JA Garfield National Honor Society Inducts 24 New Members
The Georgia Lee Alford Chapter of the National Honor Society held its 58th annual induction ceremony at James A. Garfield High School, welcoming 24 new members in a ceremony that honored scholarship, leadership, service, and character — the four pillars at the heart of NHS. Senior Mandy Cardinal opened the evening by explaining the significance of the event and the...
Badgers’ cross-country capture CVC Valley Division banner
One of Coach Bryan Wadsworth’s goals for returning the Berkshire Badgers’ cross-country program to relevancy was becoming a force in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division. The Badger boys accomplished that feat when they won the CVC Valley Division title with a 2-4-7-8-9 finish to score 30 points last Saturday at Geneva High School. “It was cool to see because...
Larry R. Long
Larry R. Long, 86, of Windham Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born August 24, 1939, in Freedom Station, OH, to the late Vernice “Vern” and Gladys (nee Farley) Long. He was raised in Windham Twp, and graduated from Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1957. Larry then...
Jesse R. Smith
Jesse Reed Smith, age 78, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong adventurer with a generous spirit, Jesse has embarked on his final journey - this time, with the Lord to his heavenly home. Born in West Virginia, Jesse moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 10 and later lived...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Josh Wilee of the Community Emergency Medical Services appeared at the October 13 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary to offer information on the additional funding levy which will appear on the November 4 ballot (Issue #30). This levy is being requested to support additional staffing to deal with the remarkable rise in calls–in the community and dealing with coverage for...
UH Portage Medical Center’s Monster Dash Fun Run to Donate Proceeds to Raven Packs Foundation
The partnership between University Hospitals Portage Medical Center and Ravenna Raven Packs continues to blossom. The food service which packs and distributes food bags for food-insecure elementary aged students in the Ravenna School District will receive 50% of the proceeds raised at the UH Portage Medical Center FUN Committee’s annual Monster Dash Fun Run & 5K run on Oct....
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville Village Council met Oct. 8, approving a new social media policy for village offices, ratifying the county solid waste management plan, and discussing several ordinances ranging from emergency siren purchases to allowing bow hunting on large parcels. Present were council members Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, John Brachna, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser. Also attending were Mayor Rick...
Windham Renaissance Family Center hosts Student Chess Club
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary is sponsoring a student chess club for students of the Windham, Garfield (and surrounding) school districts at the Renaissance Family Center. The Club meets on Wednesday at 4 p.m. over a 12-week period. “I think it is a great game for teaching patience and strategy and I especially like that it is a physical board game,” G-H...