Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The June 9, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a wide range of topics including the news that the long-awaited mural replacing the Garrettsville train on Windham St. should be in place by SummerFest (This was a Mark Brady project). The HopeTownOhio project will be be getting some assistance assembling their outdoor enhancements. The RYLA picnic will be...
THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Garfield G-Men’s Connor Hunt continues reign in seated events
Handling himself with poise at the Ohio High School Athletic Association seated state championships is something that Garfield G-Men junior Connor Hunt has done since he was a freshman. The G-Men senior continued adding to his resume by sweeping all three seated dash events last Saturday at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. In only three...
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Garrettsville Boy Scouts Serve Their Community
For over 100 years, Boy Scouts of America have helped create generations of outstanding citizens by helping scouts serve their communities. In Garrettsville, local BSA Troop 4065 have selected serve their community by cleaning up a 2.5-mile section of State Route 82 between Garrettsville and Hiram. According to Scout Leader David Schaefer, the span of road was awarded to the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The June 2, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was all about “nuts & bolts”, as they discussed progress and finishing of various projects. This included consultation with village maintenance about drainage issues on the Tom Collins Trail–also signage, project status of HopeTownOhio, an update on the wall mural intended to replace the G’Ville Train which has now been...
Garfield G-Men throwers Riley Grace and Elise Edwards net D-III state berths
The Garfield G-Men track and field team’s absence from the throwing events at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet will only last one season. Junior Riley Grace captured a state bid in the shot put and junior Elise Edwards earned a state berth in the discus throw at the OHSAA Division III regional meet at...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
Vice president Kit Semplak presided at the May 19, 2025 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society, where the following topics were under discussion : The new JAGHS sign to be hung will require new brackets (black). Information signs will be on the Mott Building front windows during the car shows this summer, letting people know the regular hours....
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JAG Hosts “The Big Yellow Tryout” to Recruit Future Bus Drivers
James A. Garfield Local Schools is putting the community in the driver’s seat — literally. On Saturday, June 21, from 9–11 a.m., the district will host The Big Yellow Tryout, a one-of-a-kind event inviting the public to test drive a real school bus around the JAG campus in Garrettsville. Held at 10235 State Route 88, this open house gives participants...
Garfield G-Men girls’ track and field net fifth place at Division III district, boys advance one relay to regional
Although the field of competitors may have been deeper, the Garfield G-Men girls’ track and field team still demonstrated their versatility. The G-Men girls earned fifth place by scoring 56 points at the OHSAA Division III district meet last Friday at Cuyahoga Heights High School. “It was just a proud moment,” Coach Matt Pfleger said. “To see them all go...
Clouds Part For Sunset As Garfield Seniors Celebrate Graduation
Cloudy skies broke into a golden sunset Saturday evening as James A. Garfield High School’s Class of 2025 gathered beneath the lights of JAG Stadium for a graduation ceremony marked by laughter, honesty and heartfelt reflection. The commencement began with time-honored tradition: the high school band performed “Pomp and Circumstance,” the JAG Choir sang the national anthem, and Class Treasurer...
Garrettsville Marks Memorial Day with Tribute, Parade, and Reflection
The village of Garrettsville came together Monday morning for a deeply reflective Memorial Day observance, beginning at the Veterans Memorial on Maple Avenue, continuing with a community parade, and concluding with a formal ceremony at Park Cemetery. Residents lined the streets and filled the cemetery grounds to honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation. The day...
Garfield Bands Annual District-Wide Concert
The James A. Garfield Band Department brought students, families, and the community together Sunday afternoon for the 33rd Annual District-Wide Spring Concert, Bands in the Round. Held May 18 at 2 p.m. in the JAG Fieldhouse, the event served as a culminating celebration of a year’s worth of instrumental music education and performance under the direction of Mr. Theo...
Cynthia E. Morgan
Cynthia “Cindy” E. Morgan, 80, of Garrettsville, OH, peacefully passed with her family by her side on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born May 14, 1944, in Akron, OH, to the late Sheridan and Margaret (nee Stone) Morgan. She was raised in Twinsburg, OH, and was a graduate of Chamberlain High School, belonging to the class of 1962. Cindy...
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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 May 19, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary featured “the usual suspects” and topics, to wit : More consultation on the drainage issue along the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail at the South Street Park, also the possibility of an entrance marker and a storybook trail along its length. All members are expected to have taken the district-wide youth...
Garrettsville Village Council News
The Village of Garrettsville Council met Wednesday, May 14 to address a range of legislation, personnel updates, and public concerns during its regularly scheduled session. The meeting, called to order at 7 p.m., included Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty, Solicitor William Mason, Police Chief Tim Christopher, Police Lt. Keith Whan, SRO Emily Ahrens and all six...
Andy Olesky resigns as Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball coach
For any coach, it is all about knowing when their time has come to step down. Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball Coach Andy Olesky decided his time was now, announcing that he would be stepping down as head coach on May 7. “I think the timing of my decision aligns very well and personally and in terms of where the program...
First Recipients of the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Announced
Congratulations to the following JA Garfield students who are the first recipients of the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship - Thomas McGinnis, Emma Marshall, Christopher Winningham, Keith Schauer and Andrew Kristoff. These Garfield sophomores have been awarded the required tool sets and class list of supplies needed in support of thier journey into the Automotive Technology Programs at Maplewood Career Center...
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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 Choir Delivers Evening of Harmonies
The James A. Garfield Music Department celebrated an evening of song and spirit with its 2025 Spring Concerts, held back-to-back on May 13 in the Iva Walker Auditorium. The night began with the G-Men Youth Choir and was followed by the High School Concert Choir, showcasing the full spectrum of Garfield’s vocal talent—from budding fourth graders to graduating seniors. The...
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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