Garfield G-Men baseball triumphs against LaBrae with shutout victory
In a very difficult year playing against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rivals, the Garfield G-Men baseball team secured one crucial victory. The G-Men ended their five-game losing streak against MVAC Grey Tier foe LaBrae with a dominant pitching effort, shutting out the Vikings 2-0 last Friday in Garrettsville. “None of the kids have beaten LaBrae in their time...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club met on May 12, 2025 to discuss a range of topics. The patio benches for HopeTownOhio are looking good–invoice, tax status, grant language all entered into the thinking. The village is being consulted about the drainage issue near the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail. All members must have completed the youth protection course before the...
Chamber Awards $2,000 In Scholarships To Outstanding Seniors
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Scholarships: Ollie May and Makaylyn Spencer, both recognized for their exceptional commitment to kindness, service, and leadership. Each student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic accomplishments and unwavering dedication to bettering the lives of others. Ollie May, a graduating senior with...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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...
2025 Memorial Day Parade / Ceremony Information
The Shalersville Memorial Day Parade will kick off Saturday May 24th at 10am from Save Four Store to Riverside Cemetery for Memorial Day Service. The Mantua Village Memorial Day Service will be Monday May 26th at 10am at Hillside Cemetery. There will not be a parade, Memorial Service only at the cemetery. Mantua Center Memorial Day Service will be Monday May...
James A. Garfield School District holds grand opening of new track facility
The Garfield G-Men track and field team now has a track they can call home as the district hosted a grand opening ceremony last Saturday morning at the inaugural Harry Kraft Middle School Invititational meet in Garrettsville. “It is absolutely huge,” Athletic Director Jim Pfleger told The Weekly Villager. “It is great for everybody, the community, the kids and the...
Frank Gergely, Jr.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frank J. Gergely, Jr., 66, of Garrettsville, OH, who went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 4, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 12, 1959, in Welch, WV, to the late Frank, Sr. and Teresa Gergely. Frank graduated with a BA from...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), 2025 to discuss the following business : Receipts from HopeTownOhio are pending. Ditto for Renaissance Family Center benches–community gardening, plates to mark/identify benches, event to present benches. District Conference report–great displays/projects,much info, exchange students in attendance also RYLA kids (some transportation issues), website development assistance available, youth protection officer now required for...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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...
JAG Track & Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mark your calendars - Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30am JAG will hold the ribbon cutting ceremony for the JAG Track and Field Complex. This event is open to the community.
Garfield G-Men softball outlasts Mineral Ridge in walk-off fashion
The Garfield G-Men softball team did not plan on their first extra innings affair of the season coming in a game when they held a five-run advantage in the seventh inning. After their five-run lead turned into a one-run deficit, the G-Men rallied to walk off Mineral Ridge 8-7 in nine innings last Thursday at Garrettsville. “I tried to tell...
20th Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville celebrate the closing of the 2024-2025 club year with the traditional Spring Party in the Aerie 2705 dining area of the Garrettsville Eagles club. Following the appetizers arranged on the tables, the delicious meal was served buffet-style . Diners were seated at tables adorned with flowers primarily of the club colors–yellow & white....
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Having sprung into Spring, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary launched into the following business on April 29, 2025: Report from Dee McCumbers on the district conference, focussing on local goals(G-H Rotary in the book), new horizons for Club Runner, more relaxation. The bridge wrap project seeking traffic control for June 2 work date. Tom Collins Trail in use, consultation about adding electrical capabilities. Benches for...
“End of The Line” – JA Garfield Historical Society News
The April 22, 2025 presentation by the James A. Garfield Historical Society featured Dan Rager, writer and researcher and storyteller about the Northeast Ohio history of transportation, namely, the Interurban Railway/Electric Transportation systems across the area. These included the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls Interurban, the Cleveland & Eastern Railway, the Baltimore & Ohio Lake Branch, and even others which...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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...
JAG Schools Earn Purple Star Recognition
We are proud to announce that EVERY BUILDING in the James A. Garfield Local School District has been awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce! This honor recognizes our district’s deep commitment to serving the unique needs of students and families connected to military service. The Purple Star Award is given only to...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary–April 21, 2025–regular business going forward dealing with reading Rotary Scholarship applications, the upcoming community input event in May, progress on the Reverse Raffle in November, the benches for the Renaissance Center, new badges for members (District conference coming up) (preferred names), adjustment on the Tom Collins Trail–consult with village maintenance–thank you’s, local involvement with the RYLA (Rotary...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The April 14, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a miscellany of action items, including : Invitations to the upcoming community input session at the Mill, Reverse Raffle catering info, benches ordered for the Renaissance Center in Windham, consultation with the Village concerning the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail (cheers to Maintenance), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)coming to...
Garfield G-Men baseball prevails against Rootstown
The Garfield G-Men have experienced some turbulence in the final innings of several games this season, with each of their last two losses occurring in the final inning. Despite another rocky seventh inning, the G-Men defeated Portage County rival Rootstown 6-3 last Saturday afternoon at Garrettsville. “I thought that Rootstown has been a very good team for a very long...
JAGHS Presentation on the Interurban Railway
The James A Garfield Historical Society invites you to join author Dr. Dan Rager as he discusses his recent publication on the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (Vol. 6) interurban railway that ran from 1897 thru 1925. His ‘Kaleidoscope’ edition, Vol. 6 is an in-depth and historic look through northeast Ohio’s Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (C. & C. F.) and...
“It’s the year 2025. Not 1825.” Council Reviews Feedback on Proposed Changes to Tattoo Parlor Ordinance
The Village of Garrettsville Council met on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Rick Patrick presiding. Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser were present, along with Village Solicitor William Mason, Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty, and Police Chief Tim Christopher. Police Sergeant Keith Whan, School Resource Officer Emily Ahrens,...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Sprung along with Spring, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on April 7, 2025 to get ahead of the game , namely, the latest project, featuring the acquisition of lockboxes to assist first responders in gaining access to homes when emergency responses are needed. Guests in attendance represented Garrettsville Village Police Department, Windham Village & Township, Garrettsville, Freedom, Nelson Volunteer Fire...
Crestwood girls capture William E. Fisher Invitational banner, Garfield boys take third
Having only graduated one letter winner from last year, the Crestwood Red Devil girls’ track team had high hopes to hit the ground running. The Red Devils accomplished that feat by winning the fifth annual William E. Fisher Invitational title by scoring 99 points last Friday evening at Cardinal’s Richard Moss Stadium in Middlefield. “It is a great start for...
Century 21 GoldFire Realty Inc. Hosts Successful Free Movie Night Featuring “The Goonies”
In a wonderful community event, Century 21 GoldFire Realty Inc. sponsored a successful free movie night featuring the beloved classic, “The Goonies.” The event took place on March 30th, drawing families and movie enthusiasts from all around the area to enjoy a night of fun and entertainment. The movie night was held at Garrettsville Cinema, where attendees were treated to...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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...
Garfield G-Men baseball erupts late to down Bristol in season opener
Although the Garfield G-Men baseball team cruised through the first four frames, their lead was cut to one run after a two-run fifth inning by Bristol. The G-Men responded by scoring six runs in the final two innings, defeating Bristol 9-2 in the season opener last Saturday afternoon at Garrettsville. “We responded well pretty much the whole time,” said Coach...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary hit the ground running and made good time at their meeting on March 31, 2025 (out like a lion). Here’s what they were about. Choosing new Rotary shirts–style, color, fabric, etc., also pins/badges. Invitations going out to community for the event at the Mill on May 18 from 5:30 to 6:30…or thereabouts. Consulting with the caterer for the...
Garfield G-Men track team striving to keep building momentum
After a dazzling performance at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III district meet last year which included the Garfield G-Men girls’ team capturing the district banner, the G-Men return this year aiming to build on last season’s momentum. “I think we have a great group coming in this year that we will be able to fill some of...
