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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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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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....
Join us on The Block
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
Garfield G-Men girls track and field advances three to OHSAA Division IV state meet
The Garfield G-Men girls’ track and field team qualified three athletes to the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet. Senior discus thrower Elise Edwards, sophomore hurdler Olivia Kuchenbecker and freshman distance runner Lina Kaufman each earned state bids at the OHSAA Division IV regional meet last weekend at Austintown-Fitch High School. “All three of them just put in...
Exploring Garrettsville: Tour the Town!
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, Garrettsville residents can take time to learn more about their town! Explorers will start their adventure at the library to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet. This event is geared toward children but can be completed by anyone. This is an ongoing program that can be completed once per participant at...
Portage Foundation Awards More Than $61,000 in Scholarships Supporting College and Skilled Trades Students
The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards, distributing more than $61,000 to students across Portage County pursuing a wide variety of educational and career paths. Thanks to the generosity and vision of local donors who have established scholarship funds as an investment in Portage County’s future, this year’s awards will support not...
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Garfield G-Men girls’ track finishes as district runners-up, boys place third
The Garfield G-Men track and field team announced itself in the first Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Berkshire district meet by having the girls finish as the runners-up with a team score of 98.0 points and the boys capturing third place with 80.0 points last week at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. Garfield athletes will compete for...
Ted Lysiak receives Martha Jennings Holden Superintendent Award of Excellence
According to James A. Garfield Superintendent Ted Lysiak, he was unaware he was even in consideration for the Martha Jennings Holden Superintendent Award of Excellence until he was notified by the James A. Garfield Board of Education that he had been selected as one of four recipients of the award, “It is a tremendous honor,” Lysiak told The Weekly Villager...
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JA Garfield Superintendent Wins Award
The James A. Garfield Board of Education and Administrative Team would like to congratulate Superintendent Ted Lysiak on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Martha Holden Jennings Superintendent Award of Excellence! This prestigious statewide honor recognizes outstanding leadership, vision, and impact in public education. Ted will also be recognized at the Foundation’s Annual Educator Awards Banquet this July...
G-H Rotary Report
Yard sales over, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was up for “business as usual”, which included the following: A well-attended lockbox event at Windham’s open house on May 16–nine boxes were spoken for, others are under consideration. Garfield scholarships have been presented, Windham scholarship will be next. Preparations for the Storybook Walk are proceeding; sponsorships are still available; signage and maintenance issues...
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34th Annual ‘BANDS IN THE ROUND’
Some 134 student musicians from James A. Garfield Local Schools filled the JAG Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon for the 34th annual District-Wide Spring Concert, marking the penultimate band performance of the 2025-26 school year. The concert, titled “Bands in the Round,” showcased the district’s full musical pipeline — from fifth graders navigating their first year of formal instruction to seasoned...
G-H Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on May 11, 2026 to deal with the following topics : * Presentation of scholarships–May 13, May 27 * StoryWalk Project supplies, donors, workers–scheduling for installation * Dates for distributions of the Lockbox Project @ fire departments May 16–Windham May 30–Garrettsville June 6–Hiram * Menu being finalized for the Centennial Celebration Dinner at The Mill * The national and district emphasis on 250 Acts...