Cops & Kids Enjoy Fun, & Fishing
Hiram - Recently many of Hiram’s law enforcement officers spent their free time fishing together, and they invited kids in the community to join them. The fun-filled day was hosted at scenic Camp Asbury in Hiram, included fishing equipment, bait, and instruction, as well as refreshments and a picnic lunch provided by Haylett’s Corner Store and BP. According to Hiram...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - In his Zoning report, Zoning Inspector Rich Gano informed trustees “nothing happened” at Mr. Byler’s recent court date. Gano noted that the Assistant Prosecutor shared that mediation would take place with the owner of the property in question on Wheeler Road, but that it wasn’t likely to occur prior to January 2020. In his monthly report, Road...
Shop with a Cop: 2020 Style
“We hold this is a very special program dear to our hearts,” explained Hiram Police Chief Brian Gregory. He explained that former Hiram Police Chief Ed Samec began the program eight years ago in an effort to build bonds between local officers and some of the children and families they serve. “’Shop with a Cop’ builds a bond that is essential to community policing; the program also provides much needed holiday cheer for deserving families experiencing hardship,” Chief Gregory continued. “There should be no child that feels the sense of confusion and the feeling of going without during the holiday season,” he added.
Spring Means Syrup at Monroe’s Orchard
Hiram - If you’ve lived in the area for any amount of time, you’re sure to be familiar with the Monroe’s Orchard on Pioneer Trail in Hiram. Now in its 81st year of operation, they’re still a family run operation, still in the business of farming, and still focused on bringing families together outside for home-grown food and fun...
Hiram College partners with ideastream to host Tech and Trek Conference
Hiram - In collaboration with ideastream, Hiram College will host the second annual Tech and Trek Conference June 19-21, 2019 on the College’s campus. An opportunity for all educators, the conference will explore topics such as mindful technology, mobile technology, creating high-impact student experiences, and innovations in teaching and learning. Focused on the use of technology for educational purposes, the...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At a recent trustee meeting, Anne Spicer from the Charles E. Harris Company presented the findings from the Fire & EMS Contract Audit for the years 2016 through 2018. According to Spicer, the accounting would be simplified if all monies for the township and village-funded entity be collected in either a Fire or EMS Fund. She...
Celebrate Independence Day in Hiram
Hiram - When Ed Frato-Sweeney and Willard Greenwood stepped down after many years of planning the family-friendly holiday events, then Covid-19 cancelled last year’s gatherings, it left a big void in the Village of Hiram. But just as countless first responders have stepped up around the country to help during times of need, the Fire and Police Departments in...
Eagle Scout Improves Signage at Hiram Field Station
Recently, James A. Garfield graduate Alex Cooper was recognized for completing his Eagle Scout project at Camp Chickagami in Parkman. Alex’s project was to modernize trail signage at the Hiram College James H. Barrow Field Station. According to Alex, “The College was looking to replace older, outdated trail signage, and needed new signs to clearly delineate the trails for local...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At their last meeting, Village Council passed several pieces of legislation. Among them, council approved Resolution 2020-33, a resolution submitting the question of renewing an existing tax levy to village voters. In addition, council also approved Resolution 2021-02, authorizing the Village Administrator to submit an application for the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) program for capital improvements to...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At the last meeting, a resident asked for clarification on whether township residents are required to pay for ambulance services received in the township. According to Trustee Jack Groselle, residents are not charged for this service, those services are funded through residents’ taxes. At their previous meeting, Diane Rodhe was asked to investigate adding a light and/or...
Annual student art show at Hiram College hosted virtually, winners announced
Hiram - Each spring, Hiram’s Art and Design program hosts a Juried Student Art Show in the Gelbke Fine Arts Center Gallery. With the rise of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and the closure of many public spaces, this year’s show is presented through a virtual space, where visitors can explore the exhibition in full. Featuring the work of students...
Garrettsville Hiram Rotary welcomes Roger Hollis
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club welcomed Roger Hollis to their March 15, 2021 zoom meeting to speak about a start-up organization named FishMySpot, recently formed to encourage outdoor activity--specifically fishing-- and youth participation in non-screen learning in nature. The idea is to have small groups (four or fewer people--parents and/or grandparents accompanying kids, for instance) enjoying time together and catching fish...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the last meeting with Police Chief Brian Gregory, Village Council noted that the number of traffic stops is lower than average, with fewer motorists due to Covid-19. He added that although this year’s Shop with a Cop program looked different. The Hiram and Garrettsville Police Departments were still able to grant Christmas wishes by shopping for...
Hiram College Students Provide Free Tax Filing Assistance
Hiram College Tax Volunteers are partnering with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks to offer free tax filing assistance through the Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) to qualifying residents in Ohio. Student counselors who serve as Hiram College Tax Volunteers are trained and exam certified in income tax preparation by the OBB. They work under the close supervision of a faculty member...
Meet Hiram’s Newest Police Officer
Hiram - This week the Village of Hiram conducted a swearing in ceremony for its newest, and youngest officer yet. With a birthday of July 20, 2017, he’s younger than most other officers on the force -- even in dog years. And now, Hiram’s first-ever K-9 police officer, Guapo, is ready to hit the ground running with his handler...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary News
Time marches on! And so does the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, in-person and via Zoom at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, high noon.The treasurer’s report led to extensive discussion of continuing financial issues involving the current pandemic and its effects on fund-raising. The Snack Pack program continues as a function of the district grant. The Reverse Raffle will likely be...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met in the cloud on May 13, 2020 to discuss, among other things, returning to meeting Mondays at noon in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville. Final word will be out ASAP, to coincide with general opening of restaurants. In other business : The co-operation with Toastmasters for instruction in public speaking for students is still...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At a recent meeting, Mayor Lou Bertrand present Dr. Willard Greenwood with a proclamation acknowledging his many years of service helping to provide wonderful games, activities and entertainment through the Fourth of July Committee on behalf of the Village and local community. In his Police Report, Chief Brian Gregory noted that the Annual Shop with a Cop...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last regular meeting, Council heard from Lisa Taddei, a representative from Ohio Edison on the power company’s plans and specifications for power line improvements within the Village. Ms. Taddei noted that the easement requests presented to Village residents were part of a larger plan to modernize the system through Portage, Trumbull, Mahoning, and Ashtabula Counties....
Local Folks Grows Hope with Maple Syrup
It’s maple syrup season, and as Ohio is ranked fourth in US production of maple syrup production, it’s a sure bet you’ve seen trees tapped throughout the community. But did you know that a group of dedicated folks in Hiram are harvesting maple syrup to support farmers in communities around the world? For the seventh consecutive season, members of Hiram...
Hiram College announces three new majors and enhanced online program
Hiram - Following an extensive review of academic programs, Hiram College is pleased to announce the addition of three new in-demand majors to join the list of existing degree programs available to students. Beginning in fall 2021, students enrolled on campus will have the opportunity to major in supply chain management, esports and gaming administration, and digital marketing. Supply...
Hiram College Partners with Say Yes to Education
Hiram - Hiram College recently pledged its support to Say Yes to Education, a national nonprofit organization committed to making a college degree affordable and attainable for public high school graduates. The college also joined the Say Yes to Education National Higher Education Compact, agreeing to cover the cost of full tuition and mandatory fees for a select number...
GlueTread Innovates In the Midst of Covid-19
While people shelter at home and many businesses have shifted their workforce to their homes, local business GlueTread is quietly and efficiently shipping orders across the country. “GlueTread is a family-owned business that was quite literally started in our garage,” local entrepreneur Dave Auble shared. He explained that he and his family grew up riding ATV’s and enjoying the...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At a recent meeting, Trustee Steve Pancost shared an article from the Farm & Dairy with Portage County Regional Planning regarding Internet service in our area. Trustees agreed that the Covid-19 shelter-at-home mandate has highlighted the need for better Internet service in rural areas. Pancost noted that Regional Planning was able to have their monthly meeting...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last meeting, Resident Ann Patella noted that she’s taken on the task of creating a database of the veterans’ names and grave locations in preparation of the Village’s Memorial Day service at Fairview Cemetery. She noted that of the 250 veterans interned there, 22 graves could not be located and 18 were missing markers. She...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At the last Township Trustee meeting, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe noted that the Audit with Charles E Harris is currently underway to clarify Fire and EMS contributions between Hiram Township and Hiram Village. Next, trustees voted unanimously to pay for HVAC Drawings ($95 per hour @ 20 Hours) and to pay $500.00 to Mike’s Electrical for...
Local Kiwanis Looking For New Members
Do you like to help children & young adults? Do you want to serve your community & have fun doing it? The Kiwanis of the Western Reserve needs your help! You know us from our Spaghetti Dinners & Pizza With Santa. If you are interested in learning more about the Kiwanis, please be our guest for our Interest Dinner Meeting on...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - Since the July meeting, Trustees were informed that Portage County Solid Waste would be reducing recycling collection in both Hiram Village and Township to biweekly, as of August 2nd. According to Bill Steiner, Director of the Portage County Solid Waste Management District, the change is due to the organization’s inability to find drivers. Hiram Township Trustee Chairman...
Local Entrepreneurs TReady for Business
Hiram - As with most new products, the idea behind the Hiram-based GlueTread LLC began in order to solve a problem. Dave Auble, (former owner of Ohio Health Benefits) was using his ATV when one of the new tires received a sidewall puncture, rendering the $125 tire unusable. Instead of scrapping the entire thing, he decided to salvage the...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At their last meeting, council and the mayor discussed the issue of postal service within the village. As many are aware, village residents do not receive home delivery from the US Postal Service, and must rent a Post Office Box in order to receive mail. Several residents weighed in on the matter, both in favor and opposed...
