G-H Rotary Report
The August 3, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary went “back to the basics” , covering the range of group interests and activities, to wit: • Tickets to the Rotary Night ball game with the Cleveland Guardians • Financials–party expenses, International dues, etc. • Upcoming Reverse Raffle–sponsor lists, income, charges, district interest, storage, additions & corrections • Possibility of sponsoring a chess club...
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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...
Alec Eldridge Earns The Nod as Hiram Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Since arriving at Hiram College in 2015 as a student-athlete, Alec Eldridge has made Hiram his second home. On July 22nd, the Hiram Athletic Department announced that the 2019 graduate had been selected as the new women’s lacrosse coach. “It comes at a good time,” Eldridge said. “I will say that just having previously worked with football, my first football...
G-H Rotary Report
The July 27, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary spent time reviewing the success of the100th Birthday Party on Sunday, July 26. Good turn-out, good vibes, good time was had by all…including the furry visitor( a young raccoon) who emerged from a trash receptacle, went up a tree and later took off across an outfield…to escape the clean-up, probably....
33rd Hiram School Reunion Recap
The 33rd Hiram School Reunion was a wonderful gathering of friends, classmates, and community. A heartfelt thank you goes to Maryan Simsa Jenkins and Barbara Porter Biltz for their dedication in organizing this year’s event. A total of 54 alumni and guests attended, representing classes from 1952 through 1964, along with several Crestwood graduates. Many attendees traveled from outside Ohio,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club to host 100th anniversary party
To commemorate its’ 100th anniversary, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club will host a party recognizing its centennial on July 26 at Bill Phelps Park on South Street beginning at 2 p.m. “It is certainly amazing,” G-H Rotary Member Jim Irwin told The Weekly Villager. “We have had a good run. It will be a nice affair. The whole village is invited...
Mary L. Knippenberg
Mary L. Knippenberg (née Clelland), age 65, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. Beloved wife of Ralph Knippenberg. Loving mother of Josh Clelland. Cherished sister of Lynn (the late Gary) Blakely, Jeanne Patton, Susan Gaudet, Ann (Shawn) Roan, Paul (Amy) Clelland, Danny Clelland, and the late John David Clelland. Dear daughter of the late John and Donna Clelland. Proud...
G-H Rotary Report
All about planning… Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary entertained a good crowd on July 20, 2026, with plenty happening and about to happen. Past District Governor, Bob Oborn (and his lovely wife) presented G-HR with the A.Z.Baker Award for service, while Annie Zwisler came up with the latest on books to be featured in the Storybook Trail, opening Sunday, July 26 as part...
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...
Cops & Kids Fishing August 15th
On Saturday, August 15th, kids of all ages are welcome to join officers from the Hiram Police Department for a fun day of fishing, food and community at Camp Asbury. That day, from 9 am until 1 pm, bring a friend and your favorite fishing rod -- no fishing license needed – and get ready to have some fun! This is...
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...
Hiram alum Russ Swartz returns as Mogadore boys’ basketball coach
Hiram College alum Russ Swartz’ retirement as a head high school basketball coach was short-lived, as he is returning to his alma matter to resume his role as the Mogadore Wildcats boys’ basketball coach, as announced by the Mogadore Board of Education on June 24. “I can honestly tell you I never thought this would happen,” the 1986 Hiram graduate...
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...
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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...
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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...
M.O.R.E. Café Hosts Community Event
On Saturday, July 11th at 5 pm, the folks at M.O.R.E. Café will be hosting ‘MORE than a Walk,” and you’re invited. For those unfamiliar with the Hiram eatery, the M.O.R.E. Café provides differently abled adults with meaningful work, inclusive events, and social connections. The event begins with a one mile walk around Hiram Village and will provide attendees with...
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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...
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...
Hiram alumni Swartz brothers reflect on historic 1983-84 season
As Hiram College displays a commemorative plaque in the William H. Hollinger Hall of Fame celebrating the 1983-84 Presidents’ Athletic Conference title team, alumni Russ and Rod Swartz have fond memories of that season. “It is hard to believe that it was 42 years ago now,” Russ told The Weekly Villager on June 12. “It doesn’t seem like it was...
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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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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...
