Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville Village Council met Feb. 11 with Councilpersons Tom Hardesty, Frederic Ahrens, Sheri Johnson, John Brachna, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser present. Also attending were Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason. Council approved the minutes of the Jan. 14 meeting and accepted payment of expenditures. Council reviewed January fiscal reports and income tax receipts. As of...
Podboy’s Uptown Opens February 21st
Whitney Podboy and her husband Derek opened Cellar Door Coffee in 2016 in the Old Mill at the intersection of Water, Main, and Center streets in Garrettsville. And since opening the doors, the coffee house has become a community gathering spot for more than just good coffee. Due to customer feedback, they expanded their menu in 2018 to provide...
20th Century Club News
Worthies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville came out as card sharks during the February 5, 2026 meeting held at the home of Nasreen Kitko. This took place after the roll call wherein members volunteered their favorite indoor games (Golf and mountain climbing not counting). Old standbys predominated–Yahtzee, Scrabble, Parchesi, Euchre, Pinochle, dominos, Rummy-cube, Monopoly–but online challenges also...
Dive Rescue Training to be held at Trail Lake Park
On February 16, 17, and 18, 2026, the Streetsboro Fire Department, in cooperation with the Portage Park District, will conduct dive rescue training at Trail Lake Park in Streetsboro. Training will begin around 10:00 AM each day and last for approximately 2 hours. During this time, the park will remain open to all visitors and no disruptions are expected. “We’re...
Hiram men’s lacrosse seeks stability as newcomers in PAC
Hiram Terriers men’s lacrosse Coach Jason Griffith acknowledged that he knew turning around the program would be a multi-year undertaking but believes that the Terriers are bound for better things as they prepare for competition in their first year in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. “It is a much better place for those guys, and I know a couple of them...
Berkshire girls’ basketball storms past Garfield G-Men in second half
The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team has stayed busy over the final days of their regular season, but finished on a high note, celebrating senior day by triumphing against Garfield 49-40 in the regular season finale last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “We know it is one possession at a time and know a lot of teams go on runs,” Badgers’...
Shalersville Township Board of Trustees discusses conditional use requirements for AI Data Centers
The Shalersville Township Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on January 27 at the Shalersville Town Hall to discuss the Amendment passed by the Shalersville Township Zoning Commission applicable to Conditional Use Permits for an Artificial Intelligence Data Center to be built and operated in Shalersville Township. “We are looking at it if things arise and we get feedback...
Ravens’ basketball fueled by defense to defeat Comets in re-match
The Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team is trying to right the ship in the wake of a four-game losing streak. Their efforts appear to be trending in the right direction after the Ravens shut down Metro Athletic Conference foe Akron Coventry 53-37 last Friday evening in Akron. “I thought we were sounder defensively,” said Coach Justin Rahim. “I believe it...
Celebrating 100 Years
Laura Marek recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a pizza party planned by her grandchildren. A Mantua-Shalersville resident for nearly 80 years, Laura was well known for her green thumb and her gardens filled with bountiful vegetables and beautiful flowers. Family and farm were always her greatest loves, as she owned and operated the family farm alongside her late...
Elizabeth Ann Sheller
Elizabeth Ann Sheller, born on November 13, 1930, in Garrettsville, Ohio, and passed away peacefully January 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Elizabeth attended Garfield High School where she was a Junior Cheerleader. She went on to manage the Garrettsville Dollar Store for five years. Betty got married and had a daughter. Betty moved to Melbourne, Florida in 1996. She...
Cardinal boys’ basketball falls flat against Grand Valley
In the Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s first season of play in the Northeastern Athletic Conference, they are finding out that there is some stiff competition. The Huskies lost their rematch against league rival Grand Valley 56-29, extending their losing streak to seven games last Friday evening in Middlefield. Over the course of Cardinal’s (5-15, 4-11) losing streak, it has...
Call For Artists: “On The Wing…Nature That Takes Flight”
Artists, families and art lovers alike — join us this year in celebrating creativity, movement, and the dynamic beauty of Nature that takes to the skies! All are invited to participate in Geauga Park District’s newest community art show, On the Wing…Nature That Takes Flight, which will be on display at The West Woods Nature Center from March 28 through...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The location of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Centennial Celebration has been determined–actually, there will be two of them, one for the founding itself in 1926, and one in celebration of the group’s commitment to community service. One will be taking place with invited guests at Garrett’s Mill downtown and one will be later in the year at the South Street...
Winchell Family Farm Celebrates 70 Years …and a guaranteed future through farmland preservation
Thanks to farmland preservation funds, Dave and Polly are now renovating the two-story farmhouse on Hankee Road into a modernized dwelling. The house has been gutted and reconfigured to provide more first-floor living space. But someday, it will be a sellable farmhouse to augment the acreage, which now carries the promise of remaining a working farm forever. As they breathe...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Discovering Garfield Lecture Series – “James A. Garfield: Preacher, Principal and President”
The Garfield Trail is excited to provide the third year of its Discovering Garfield Lecture Series. Executive Director, Tim Garfield, stated “that we are pleased that the first and second-year program were so well received. Last year we had over 125 people attend the four programs. These interesting and free programs will continue to help promote awareness of the...
Food Pantry Fills Need at Newton Falls Elementary School
As the school year began last fall at Newton Falls Elementary School, an idea began to take shape. As a response to the impending Government shutdown and the need it would create for students and families, a team of caring staff was motivated to act. “We saw it coming, and knew our families would be in need,” Newton Falls Elementary...
Windham Township Board of Trustees considers change to variance fee policy
The Windham Township Board of Trustees held discussions about making significant changes to the variance fee policy at their meeting on Monday evening at Windham Township Hall. Board of Zoning Appeals Chairwoman Becky Phillips presented the Board with a letter on behalf of the BZA, outlining the BZA’s concerns about the Township absorbing the entire financial cost for variance fees. “Do...
Rocket girls’ basketball soars past Ravens in home finale
The Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball team closed out their home schedule in grand fashion, winning 62-21 against Metro Athletic Conference and Portage County rival Ravenna in the Battle of Lake Rockwell to celebrate senior day last Saturday afternoon in Streetsboro. “That was one of the things we talked to them about,” said Coach Carl Singer. “This could be the last...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Guest Groundhog Buckeye Chuck did not show up but the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary soldiered on, doing the following business: • Review of the budget–specifics on income, spending, projects, with an eye to planning and the general outlook for community activities. • The Centennial Celebration–invitations to who and how many. The venue is still under investigation; consideration of the number, the location...
Crestwood wrestling finishes as runners-up at CVC Chagrin Division tournament
The Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling team continued its ascent in the Chagrin Valley Conference, taking second place in the CVC Chagrin Division and fourth place overall by crowning one champion and having six other wrestlers place to score 167.0 points last weekend at Hawken School in Chesterland. “I felt going in that we could finish between three and five if...
Badgers’ wrestling nets CVC Valley Division championship
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team demonstrated not just the quality of talent but also depth at the Chagrin Valley Conference tournament last weekend at Hawken School in Chesterland, earning the CVC Valley Division title with a team score of 168.0 points, as two wrestlers won championships. “We are definitely very proud,” said Coach Dave Malkus. “There are obviously matches you...
Windham grad Bill Fugate finds rejuvenation from behind the camera
Windham graduate Bill Fugate acknowledged that he was a late bloomer when it came to photography, pursuing this venture late in life. The Garrettsville native may have started late but has enjoyed success from behind the camera becoming an award-winning freelance action photographer. “I really enjoy it,” the 1973 Windham graduate told The Weekly Villager on Jan. 29. “I still...
Jackie Lee Boergen
Jackie Lee Boergen, age 57, passed over to the Great Spirit on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. She deeply cherished her Native American/Cherokee roots and carried it with pride. Jackie was a creative soul; she loved all forms of art, but writing was her true passion. Jackie used pen and paper to express her inner worlds, and...
Matthew T. Penney
Matthew “Matt” T. Penney, 69, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Robert and Nancy (nee Jaros) Penney. He was raised in Mantua, OH, where he was educated at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and then...
Local Business Launches Community Treasure Hunt to Spotlight Newton Falls and Support Small Businesses Town-Wide
As small businesses across the country continue to face economic pressure and communities work to maintain vitality, Fieldview Acres Mercantile is taking a creative, community-wide approach to drawing attention back to the town as a whole. Fieldview Acres Mercantile, known locally as “The Merc,” has announced a long-term treasure hunt designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore Newton Falls,...
Berkshire boys’ basketball routs Rootstown, sweeps season series
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team has found themselves in plenty of high-pressure games this season but enjoyed a welcome change of pace as they defeated Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Rootstown 69-44 to sweep the season series last Friday evening in Burton. “I always talk about practice,” said Coach Joe Montanero. “You can tell that they practice hard....
A Creative Take on Birding
Geauga Park District Naturalist Trevor Wearstler invites you to experience art a little differently during his Bird ID Through Art program on Sunday, February 15. Registration is recommended (to receive updates and reminders) but not required to attend from 2 to 3 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center, which is wheelchair and stroller accessible. We know bird identification can feel...
Historial Society Meeting Date Change
Shalersville Historical Society will hold its February meeting this coming Sunday, February 8 at 3 PM at our museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. near the center of Shalersville. Please note the CHANGE OF DAY and TIME. Our meetings are free and open to the public for anyone interested in Shalersville's history. This is a fantastic opportunity to...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. 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, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
