Jim Irwin nearing 50th anniversary as Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarian
As the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club’s 100th anniversary is fast approaching, another significant milestone is on the horizon. G-H Rotarian Jim Irwin will soon reach his 50th year of service with the club. “I don’t think about it too much,” Irwin told The Weekly Villager. “Last year, they brought it up to me and I forgot about it. I guess it...
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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...
The Untold Stories of Maple Street’s Baptist Cemetery
Join Megan Starr and the James. A. Garfield Historical Society on Saturday, August 8 from 10:30 – 12:30 pm for this fascinating tour to uncover untold stories and history of Garrettsville’s oldest resting place, Maple Street’s Baptist Cemetery. Please register for this adult program by calling 330-527-5082, Strollers and pets on a leash welcome, although climbing steps to the cemetery...
8th Count Dance Steps Into 18th Year & New Location
The 8th Count (T8C) Dance Center is poised to begin their 18th year in a new location, and they can’t wait to show it off to area dance families. Their move from their long-time location in the plaza near Garrettsville Cinema this summer to their new home inside the YMCA, provides bright, new spaces to better serve their students...
Justin Thomas seeks to build dynasty as Garfield G-Men’s cross country coach
After two years of holding a supporting coaching role in high school cross country around the Northeast Ohio area, Justin Thomas is taking the reins at Garfield by becoming the school’s new cross country coach this fall. “I have had some opportunities working with the varsity and junior varsity athletes but to have my own team and program is exciting,”...
Garfield G-Men football to host golf scramble fundraiser
The Garfield G-Men football team will once again hold a summer fundraising event before the start of the 2026-27 season by hosting a four-person golf scramble at the Sugar Bush Golf Club in Garrettsville on July 31 at 8 a.m. “It is a big event every year, we have tons of the same people who come out with lots of...
G-H Rotary Report
Birthday party prep was the business of the day for the July 13, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary. The festivities will be held on July 26 at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park, featuring picnic fare, Bill Starcher and his “Climbable Creations”, the Cowboy Creamery truck and games. The public is invited from two to four. Also on...
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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...
Garrettsville council weighsdata center pause, approves budget measure
Present were council members Tom Hardesty, Frederic Ahrens, Sheri Johnson, John Brachna, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser. Officials present were Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason. Council opened a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Ordinance 2026-18, which would approve and adopt a permanent budget for 2027 for the village of Garrettsville after publication and...
G-H Rotary Report
No fireworks, just ongoing work to be done at the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting on July 6, 2026…including *Settling details for the 100th birthday celebration on July 26 at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park. There will be kids’ activities, picnic foods, a visit by the Cowboy Creamery truck and Bill Starcher with his Climbable Creatures. All this from 2:00 to...
Garfield assistant football Coach Michael Finney to resurrect Newton Falls’ wrestling program
Garfield G-Men offensive line/special teams coordinator Michael Finney wanted to return to coaching high school wrestling after taking a year off from the sport and found his opportunity would come close to home, be becoming the new Newton Falls’ wrestling coach. “I am very excited,” said Finney, “That’s what I have been doing as a middle school coach for the...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application 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...
G-H Rotary Report
The June 29, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a range of interests, opening with a party ( Oh, those Rotarians, always “Out there”). The public celebration of 100 years birthday party will be held at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park on July 26 and everyone is invited. There will be picnic food–hot dogs, chips, cookies, etc–and...
Garrettsville Eagles Present Scholarships
The Garrettsville Eagles Scholarship Committee presented three $1,500 scholarships on June 10th, 2026. All of the recipients this year are graduates from James A Garfield High School. This year’s recipients are: Olivia Grcar, Jaxon Cushing and Conner Hunt.
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Zachary D. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Awards Scholarships
The Zachary D. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Zachary D. Peterson Memorial Scholarships. This year’s awards recognize eight outstanding students from Crestwood and Windham High Schools who will be attending Maplewood Career Center this fall to pursue careers in AutomotiveService Technology or Small Engine Repair fields. Representing Crestwood High School are Gianna...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
Allison Powell of the James A. Garfield National Historic Site–Lawnfield–in Mentor was the presenter for the local James A.Garfield Historical Society’s program on Victorian weddings.. She opened with a predictive poem on weddings in general and proceeded to illustrate how wedding customs developed in the United Kingdom–Britain specifically–because Queen Victoria, the nation’s longest ruling monarch until Elizabeth II, was the...
Transforming Site of Historic Loss into New Community Gathering Place
Community leaders, residents, project partners and elected officials gathered June 18 to celebrate the opening of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater, marking the completion of a project years in the making on one of the village’s most historically significant sites. The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new amphitheater, located on the site of the former...
Happy Birthday Garrettsville Rotary
Festive, it was at the Garrett’s Mill Brewing Company on June 11, 2026, celebrating the 100th birthday of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club; 1926–2026 is a landmark stretch for any organization, particularly one so connected to the community and so involved with good works. Guests were there representing grand pooh-bahs of District 6630: 2027-2028 District Governor Richard Arlen Cole, Jr.,and District Governor...
G-H Rotary Report
And the beat goes on. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary returned to community work after their festive birthday party on June 11, 2026 and came up with the following enterprises to pursue: • The Storybook Trail set-up is proceeding, with holes being dug and filled by posts to mount pages to be read by those on the trail. • The public celebration of the 100th...
Garrettsville Tractor Parade
The Garrettsville Tractor Parade, which will be held on June 27 at noon, features everything from antique tractors to enormous modern combines. Put on your red, white, and blue and bring the whole family as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. For more information, please visit the Garrettsville Tractor Parade Facebook page, stop in at 8028 State St, Garrettsville or call...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application 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...
Garrettsville Council approves water rate increase, DORA renewal
Garrettsville Village Council approved a water rate increase, renewed the village’s downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area and advanced several infrastructure and planning measures during its June 10 meeting. Council members Tom Hardesty, Frederic Ahrens, Sheri Johnson, John Brachna, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser were present. Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason also attended. Council enacted Ordinance...
Garrettsville Summerfest #20 Offers a Big Sound in a Small Town
Garrettsville Summerfest is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary June 26-28, with the support of its main sponsor, Sarchione Chevy of Garrettsville, as the community comes together for a weekend of live music, family-friendly entertainment, great food, and hometown pride. This year's theme, "Small Town, Big Sound," captures the spirit of a festival that continues to bring outstanding entertainment...
G-H Rotary Report
The June 8, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary welcomed guest Lisa Soeder of the Kent Rotary to observe their dealings with the following business: First, a review of the lockbox events held so far–could be more enthusiastic adoptions but the project is ongoing. Consult with local churches? The Storybook Trail Project is proceeding apace, some posts are set; there...
Garrettsville Tractor Parade
The Garrettsville Tractor Parade, which will be held on June 27 at noon features everything from antique tractors to enormous modern combines. Put on your red, white, and blue and bring the whole family as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. For more information, please visit the Garrettsville Tractor Parade Facebook page, stop in at 8028 State St, Garrettsville or call...
Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Two Graduating Seniors
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce has selected two Garrettsville High School seniors as recipients of its annual $1,000 local scholarship award. Elise Edwards and Dakota Stanley were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community service and a written essay. Each $1,000 award is designated for tuition, coursework or books at an accredited...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application 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...
THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Conner Hunt sweeps seated state races
Garfield G-Men senior Conner Hunt has competed in his last Ohio High School Athletic Association state seated races but left his mark by once again sweeping all three races last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “Having the breaks throughout all of the meets and events helps a lot,” Hunt said. “I am excited and thankful....
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The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Board cuts the ribbon on the Chamber of Commerce's new Buckeye Block Amphitheater! Come celebrate the grand opening with live music from members of Thrill of the Ville and help us mark a new chapter for a historic downtown space. June 18, 2026 • 5:00-6:00pm
