Experience the Garrettsville area’s newest wedding and event venue
Bella Dawn Events invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy appetizers, drinks, and music while exploring the beautifully restored, historic building that now serves as a premier wedding and event venue. Built in 1850, Bella Dawn combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Featuring exposed wood beams,...
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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 or...
Support Local on Small Business Saturday with the Grand Opening of Timeless Beauty Ink
Just in time for the holiday season, Timeless Beauty Ink, an esthetics studio owned by McKayla Peterson, is celebrating its grand opening in the Villager Building at 8088 Main Street in Garrettsville. With a mission to boost confidence and enhance natural beauty, Timeless Beauty Ink is set to become a go-to destination for skincare in the community. “I’m so excited...
JAG Historical Society Reflects on Christmas Walk Success and Prepares for Future Events
The James A. Garfield Historical Society convened Nov. 18, 2024, to celebrate the success of the recent Christmas Walk and address upcoming projects and events. Members praised the community’s involvement in the holiday event, particularly the Village’s efforts to enhance decorations. Special thanks were extended to Randy and his team for their contributions. Lunches at St. Ambrose Church received positive...
Garrettsville Rings in the Holidays with Songs and Santa
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 23rd annual Clocktower Lighting and visit with Santa this Small Business Saturday, November 30. A cherished tradition since 2001, the event brings holiday cheer to the community while spotlighting local businesses. The tradition began in the wake of the September 11 attacks, when then-Chamber President Rick Patrick, now village...
Sky Lanes Youth League Bowlathon raises $1370 for homeless military veterans
Sky Lanes 2024 Youth League Bowlathon. The youth bowlers collected $1,370.00 for homeless Military Veterans. Donations also included, clothing, blankets, gloves, etc. Thank you to the youth Bowlers and their families and friends who donated as well as Daystar Ford, Chuck Kepich and all of our customers who donated, and of course to Shawna Potteigher for her Help...
Comedy, clues, and culprits: ‘This Murder was Staged’ opens this weekend at GHS
The James A. Garfield Drama Club will debut its latest production, “This Murder Was Staged,” a fast-paced, interactive mystery comedy, at the Iva Walker Auditorium from November 22 to 24. Directed by Ms. Jackie Lovelace, the middle school language arts teacher and drama club advisor, the play promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats as they...
Pennies from Heaven Choir Concert
Garrettsville United Methodist Church offers all some “Pennies from Heaven” on Sunday, December 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, featuring the Chancel Choir, adult Bell Choirs, the Jesu Children’s Bells, with a selection of Christmas favorites, some old, some not-so-old. There will be, in addition, congregational hymn-singing of seasonal blessings–a penny’sworth of participation to drop in all of...
Council tables “Grass & Weeds” ordinance, approves purchase of tornado sirens and replacement police vehicle in 2025
Garrettsville’s Village Council convened on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the basement of Village Hall, with their regular chambers occupied by the James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk Craft Show. Council members present included Deb Wordell, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Council President Tom Hardesty, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser. Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, Solicitor...
20th Century Club News
The November 14, 2024 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville got enlightenment from the program, presented by Kim Curry and Michelle Zivoder of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, but not from the power grid, which, inconveniently, conked out just before the meeting hour of seven o’ clock. The undaunted presenters gave a brief history of the community...
Lighting the Way: Garfield High Welcomes 57th NHS Class
Friends, family, and faculty gathered in the Iva Walker Auditorium on Tuesday evening to honor the 57th class of National Honor Society inductees from James A. Garfield High School’s Georgia Lee Alford chapter. The event, filled with traditions and moving speeches, underscored the dedication of these students to the society’s values of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Tessa Burnworth, a...
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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 or...
JAG Elementary School 1st Quarter Academic Honors
6th grade Honor Roll Lillian Callahan-Peebles, Reagan Delvaux, Rhys Haney, Benjamin Kercher, Paisley Kleinhen, Acie Korosec, Leni Macek, Izik Maynard, Hank Ochwat, Everett Thompson, Alex Washington, Evelyn Allenspach, Maylyn Blaze, Beau Cain, Juniper Hall, Sawyer Hill, Robert Hineman, Katlyn Knerem, Jonathan Maresh, Jarin Martin, Jonah Orzechowski, Andrew West, Caden Bosela, Talia DiRosa, Aiyden Franckowiak, Nathan Kaufman, Owen Musch, Violet Reeder, Cade...
Garfield G-Men football stumped by Garaway, lose in regional quarterfinal
For the last three years, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 has been the toast of the postseason with every state champion coming from that region. The Garfield G-Men hoped to be among the elite of that region but their time will have to be another year after losing to Garaway 38-20 in the regional...
Help give local kids a merry Christmas
The Garrettsville People Tree program is collecting toy donations to help ensure children in the area have a joyful holiday season. According to the most requested items list, kids are hoping for a variety of gifts, including STEM science kits, LEGOs, and outdoor gear. Popular themes include camping, fishing, unicorns, dinosaurs, and space. Other favorites include model cars, board...
Board of Public Affairs News
The October Board of Public Affairs meeting commenced at 5:00 p.m. with Board Member Ben Coll leading the session. The meeting included Board Member Michael Sherer, Solicitor William Mason, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, Council President Tom Hardesty, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, and local resident Robyn Morris. Board President Ed Maresh was absent from the meeting. The Board moved to approve...
Support Local on Small Business Saturday with the Grand Opening of Timeless Beauty Ink
Just in time for the holiday season, Timeless Beauty Ink, a new esthetics salon owned by mother-daughter team McKayla Peterson and Trisha Fall, is celebrating its grand opening in the Villager Building located at 8088 Main Street in Garrettsville. The salon offers a comprehensive range of beauty and wellness services, making it a one-stop destination for skincare. Timeless Beauty Ink’s...
Garfield G-Men girls basketball ready to climb back to the top
For 10 years, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball program has been layered with success after success. After suffering their first losing season since the 2012-13 campaign last year, the G-Men girls are eager to prove themselves once again. “It was a frustrating year and just one of the years where we were asking a lot of people to do things,”...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary News
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary gathered for its November meeting at noon on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2024, at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza. The club took a moment to honor veterans before diving into updates on various projects, fundraising efforts, and upcoming events. Much of the meeting centered on preparations for the Rotary’s annual Reverse Raffle. Club members discussed details regarding...
James A. Garfield High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
12th Grade 4.0 & Above McKenna Alai, Abigail Allen, Serena Blohm, Whinrey Brown, Tessa Burnworth, Collin Cunningham, Simon Fergis, Preston Gedeon, Justin Heiss*, Abigail Kaufman*, Kylee Neer, Loreal Puleo, Cade Rock, Makaylyn Spencer, Meganne Veccia* 12th Grade 3.4 & Above Autumn Andrews, Jason Blewitt*, Kaelynn Brewster*, Lydia Cain, Marshall Dahlen, Kolby Fresch, Giovanni Gianakos, Kyla Grace, Jordan Haney, Grace Ittel*, Brody Justice*,...
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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 or...
Garrettsville People Tree Fundraisers and collections
• Thursday, Nov. 7th 5 -8. The People Tree - Ladies Night Out (All are welcome) at Slim and Jumbo’s, 8101 Main St, Garrettsville, OH 44231. Jump on your Christmas shopping. 15 vendors. Lots of Baskets for our chance auction. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. If you would like to donate a basket please let us...
Garfield G-Men football heats up in second half to oust Trinity
After an exciting first half of play, the Garfield G-Men started from square one in the second half and captured a 35-26 victory against Trinity in the first round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 playoffs last Friday evening at JAG Stadium in Garrettsville. “I am proud of our kids,” said Coach Mike Moser. “They...
Garfield High School Students to Host Tech Help Day for Seniors at Garrettsville Library
In a effort to bridge the generational gap and enhance digital literacy, students from Garfield High School will be lending their tech expertise to senior citizens at the Garrettsville Library on Tuesday, November 12th. The event is scheduled from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM and aims to assist seniors with their smartphones, tablets, and other devices. In today’s fast-paced digital...
Book Signing by Rita Wilson at Village Bookstore
Join local author, Rita Wilson on Saturday Nov. 9 from 12:00-2:00 for a book signing and discussion at The Village Bookstore, 8140 Main Street, Garrettsville. Rita Wilson Will be signing and discussing her new book, When the Only Light is the Moon. She is an award-winning artist, writer, and educator. Her work has been published in Rune and Riverspeak Literary...
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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 or...
Garfield G-Men football pulls away from Brookfield, wraps up MVAC Grey Tier title
All season long the Garfield G-Men football team has needed to learn several lessons to stay at the top of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors. The G-Men proved to be good students, defeating MVAC Grey Tier foe Brookfield 41-14 in the regular season finale to secure outright ownership of...
JAG Historical Society News
Crafters are still being added to the roster at the Craft Market during the Christmas Walk; slots are available. Other preparations are proceeding. All systems are GO, including the candlelight version on Thursday evening. Tickets are being sold right now. The October 21, 2024 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society was focussed on many last-minute details–the ornaments 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 or...
Twentieth Century Club Explores Musical Memories from Classic Films
The October 17, 2024 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville was held at the home of Nasreen Kitko and focussed on music, with the roll call response being “My Favorite Song” and the program presented by Karen Miller illustrating tunes from her childhood memories of the movies. Principal flicks included “Snow White”, “Cinderella”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Mary Poppins”...