Raffle at the Garrettsville Branch of the Portage County District Library
Garrettsville - Check out three items from the library and you can enter to win a gift basket generously donated by the Friends of the Garrettsville Library. Items include: a feeding station for birds, a photo frame in the shape of a fish, nonstick insulated muffin pan, one of a kind earrings by Libby Art, Avon carry case, Australian...
Full Speed Ahead!
Garrettsville - The Campus of Excellence steering committee met on May 15 (third Thursday of the month, MS Library/Media Center) for a progress report and quick look at the construction of the new elementary school addition to house the fifth and sixth grade, come August. The first question had to do with the weather and its effect on the situation. ...
Makerspace at the Garrettsville Library
Through the end of the year, the Makerspace will be open for community members to drop in: November 22 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, December 1 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, December 6 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, December 8 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, December 15 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, and December 20 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. For more information about library programs and services, visit the Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org. ?
Addiction Helpline Available for Portage County
Portage County - Residents in need of addiction treatment and support can call the Addiction Helpline for Portage County, being operated by Townhall II with funding from the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County. The phone number is 330.678.3006 and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Dealing with addiction can seem overwhelming for the person...
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s Clark Kent!
News Flash -- A mild-mannered superhero has joined the staff at the Crestwood School District. In case you missed the news, Clark Kent, a 19-week-old Silver Labrador Retriever, will join his Lois Lane, Nikki Johansen, helping with her work as a counselor at Crestwood Primary School in Mantua. “Kids respond to dogs in amazing ways,” Johansen explained. “I am hoping...
Hiram Farm Celebrates Fall
Hiram - The annual Family Farm Festival held at the Hiram Farm Living & Learning Community was a great success, with over 150 families turning out to tour the facility and see the farm animals up close. In addition, children enjoyed the face painting and bounce houses, while families enjoyed the hayrides, games, and crafts. Making the community event...
Child Find Awareness
Child Find is an effort by the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children, to ensure all children from birth to 21 with disabilities are identified, located, and evaluated as required by the individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. Ohio school districts, serving ages 3-21, work with Help Me Grow, serving children birth to 2, in...
Eagles Make Donation
Garrettsville - On November 27 the Garrettsville Eagles Club, F. O. E. 2705 presented a check for $2,000 to National Diabetic Research Center generated by the Club-sponsored golf outing. The donation was accepted by Matt Eisemann and Brian Mullins who ran the event. The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Grand Aerie in partnership with the University of...
Aurora to Hold Community Drug Awareness Event
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community drug awareness event on Saturday, April 22 from 10am-noon at the Aurora Inn. Attendees will learn about the drug overdose crisis, the addiction process, and resources in Portage County. Residents of Portage will also be able to receive a free naloxone overdose response kit through Project DAWN. Naloxone is a...
MSFD Board News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa informed the Board that a Department in Indiana purchased the 2006 wheeled coach vehicle offered for sale at a price of $9,000. The new squad has been ordered and is in production; it should be delivered by the end of November. In other news, he shared that the Department is...
JAG Maintains High Score with New State Grading System
Garrettsville - School districts throughout Ohio finally learned their scores for 2012-2013 according to the new state report cards last week. James A. Garfield School District -- which has achieved Excellent with Distinction for two of the past three years -- maintained high scores for 2012/13 by earning an overall A grade in Progress from the state. JAG Superintendent Ted...
Garfield Schools Help NGCC Shut The Door On Hunger
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard would like to congratulate JAG students, faculty and staff for their very successful 2015 holiday food drive! Everyone really went above and beyond collecting food and funds to help our community. We are so grateful to Sen?ora Bell at the high school, Ms. Shafer at the middle school and Mr. Rado at the elementary...
Mental Health Board Launches Online Mental Health Screening
Portage County - How are you feeling? The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County launched an online mental health screening tool to their website. The screening is completely anonymous and confidential. A person’s results appear immediately following the brief questionnaire, along with recommendations and local resources. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if a person should...
Always In Bloom To Host Health Fair
Nelson Twp. - Always In Bloom located at 10027 Silica Sand Rd., Garrettsville will be hosting a Health Fair July 21 - 23. Speakers include: Janet Hahn of Sweetbriar Farms; Maureen Brawn; Tara Winland of Elderberry Trail Farm; Angela Kohler Shafer; Margery Cleary & Antoinette Gomez of Young Living Essential Oils; Angie Smithburger of Always In Bloom; and Mindy Nuhfer...
Garfield Student Council Decorates McDonald’s
Garrettsville - JAG Student Council is the student government that supports positive changes for the students and those within our school community. They run the blood drives and sponsor the parade and homecoming events for the school and community. When student council sees a need, they get together to help out. Members all vote on the events and projects...
New ACT Prep Workshop Jan. 20 at James A. Garfield High School
Busy college-bound students can prep for the ACT in just one day. A new workshop this winter in Garrettsville will offer a one-day session packed with review and strategies for time-strapped students to achieve higher ACT scores. The ACT Prep 1-Day Intensive Workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at James A. Garfield...
Portage County Historical Society and Museum Open House
The Portage County Historical Society and Museum will host its annual Open House from 1 to 4 pm. on Saturday, December 15. PCHS Historian Wayne Enders will do a presentation of “Christmases Past”Guests begin their tour at the Lowrie-Beatty Museum, where everyone will see artifacts from the Portage County area. New this year will be the Trexler Rubber Company display. From...
Charles Auto Drives into the 21st Century
Garrettsville - The Charles Auto Family has been a Garrettsville institution for 56 years. Now, “The Little Guy for the Best Buy” is getting a major facelift that promises to transform the Chevy/Buick dealership from a traditional small-town establishment to a “sophisticated, 21st-century, world-class dealership,” according to owner Bruce Abraham.Bruce’s father, Charlie Abraham, moved his dealership to this current...
Think Local: UMC’s “Camp Read-a-Lot” to Boost Literacy Skills This Summer
Garrettsville - Garrettsville United Methodist Church is launching a new outreach mission this summer. 'Camp Read-a-Lot' will be held Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, July 9, and July 16 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; lunch will be served from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. The ages for the children will be K--3rd grade. The UMC is looking for adults...
Ox Roast Fair Begins July 21st
Mantua - Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 21st, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 22nd, from 1:00 to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 23rd, from Noon to 10:00 p.m....
MSFD Board News
At the last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa asked the board to grant a six-month leave of absence to Firefighter Desiree Dlugokecki, as well as acceptance of the resignation of Firefighter Gary Lane and the voluntary termination of Firefighter Zach Bernstein. The board unanimously approved all actions. Similarly, Chief Roosa noted that the department is currently accepting applications for...
Middle School Girls Make History
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield girl’s Middle School cross country team made school history by winning the PTC Championship meet on October 16, 2010. Scoring for the team were Mariah Coulter, 2nd in the county with a time of 13:16 followed closely by her teammates Shian Penna 13:51, Molly Matthews 13:58, Amanda Bartlett 14:19, Haylie Hannigan 14:49, ...
VROOM! VROOM! VROOM!
Garrettsville - It’s that time again. James A.Garfield High School’s Academic Challenge team, the Quiz Masters, will once again be sponsoring their fund-raising event, Machine-O-Mania/ Touch-A-Truck, at the Garfield parking area on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 to 3:00. It’s a chance for kids of all ages to see the big machines that drive by every day “up close and...
Notes From Out & About: Parades, Helicopters, Wine, Authors, and More!
Well. Don’t miss the next one. The next “do” at the Candlelight Winery, that is. The recent evening featuring food trucks and other festivities was an unqualified success, with only the Premier Crepes truck left standing by the end of the evening—the others had run out of food, they were so popular. Entrees were available, so were dessert items, there...
New Harry Potter Book And Release Party Coming To Village Bookstore in Garrettsville!
Have you heard about the new Harry Potter Book which will be released this summer? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016. Based on an...
#GarrettsvilleStrong
Garrettsville - On behalf of the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce members, we are all incredibly proud of the tenacity and resilience of our community. An enormous THANK YOU to ALL of the emergency personnel who responded to this past weekend’s fire. The outpouring support from local residents, and the surrounding area has been incredible. In the wake of the devastating...
Limited Edition Garrettsville Mugs Raise Funds for Rebuild Effort
Garrettsville - This view of Garrettsville is especially important to ceramic artist Missy Steele who moved from Garrettsville to Pittsburgh when she was 18, but still has family is still here. “This is where I did most of my growing up, and this is where I return for holidays and special occasions. Honestly, it’s the place I still call...
Rick Patrick Named 2014 Summerfest Grand Marshal
Grand Marshal for the 2014 Summerfest parade is... Mayor Rick Patrick. Each year, the committee selects a person who has tirelessly given back to the community, by donating their time, money and energy to see the community grow and prosper. Rick Patrick is that man. Rick Patrick has served this community tirelessly over the years. He has served on the...
Residents Warned of Phone Scam
At least two area residents have received solicitation telephone calls from an individual named “Swansen” who stated he is collecting for the Garrettsville Cops for kids program. The Garrettsville Police Department has no involvement with this person or program. The telephone number that comes up on caller id is out of service or disconnected. I advise everyone not to...
