Light Up Garrettsville Winner Announced
Garrettsville - This year VP Realty hosted ‘Light Up Garrettsville’ which was an opportunity for local residents to decorate their property for the holidays and share with the community. By being part of the contest, the homes were listed on a map that was provided online and at local venues for residents and visitors to explore the town of...
#GarrettsvilleStrong Fundraiser Spotlight
This weeks upcoming fundraisers geared towards rebuilding downtown Garrettsville. Fish Fry to Benefit Fire Victims April 11th: Join us for a Friday Fish Fry with fresh-cut fries and coleslaw. All-You-Can-Eat is $11; Adults $8; Seniors $6; Kids (4-10) $4. The proceeds will help support #GarrettsvilleStrong and the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Food Bank. April 4th and 11th, serving from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Carry-out,...
Portage Park District Foundation Seeks Nominations For Annual Environmental Awards Dinner
Ravenna - The Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner steering committee is seeking nominations, due by March 6, for awardees to be honored at the event. Nominations for this year’s awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green building/development, stewardship or environmental activism. Visit the Portage Park District’s website at portageparkdistrict.org...
Let’s bring $25k to your neighborhood – Neighborhood Assist is back!
Shannan Jursa, Agent for State Farm is happy to announce that State Farm Neighborhood Assist® is back for its ninth year in 2020. As in the past, the top 40 causes with the most votes will each receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm. As a company, we continue the effort to inspire and empower people to get involved in...
For Goodnight’s, Business is Family Affair
Hiram - Embarking on their second year in Hiram, Diane and Jerry Goodnight, proprietors of Goodnight Kitchen & Bath are happy to share that business is going well. Since the majority of their work comes as a result of referrals -- chances are, they may have helped transform that kitchen or bath you’ve admired in your neighbor’s home. Conveniently...
Relapse Concerns During Pandemic
The isolation and economic distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic are creating a ripple effect of mental health issues. For individuals fighting addiction, the social isolation and additional stressors may lead to relapse. “Almost all relapses occur when the person is unable to effectively cope with urges or cravings to use,” stated Townhall II Clinical Director Rob Young. “Experiencing stress,...
Bowling for Those In Need: The Bill White Legacy
Hard work, patriotism, and trust in those he employed are just some of the values Bill White holds dear. As a local entrepreneur and bowling champion, White has worked in and owned many of the bowling alleys of Portage County over the years. Including Twin Star of Kent (now known as Spins Bowl) and SkyLane in Garrettsville. White will...
Windham Township Board of Trustees host emergency disaster relief meeting following EF1 tornado
In the aftermath of an EF1 tornado that touched down near State Route 303 and Stanley Road in Windham and then traveled northeast across Bryant Road and the Ohio Turnpike, the Windham Township Board of Trustees held an emergency disaster relief meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Windham Township Hall. The focus of the meeting was for insurance claims specialists...
Activities Director Needed in Windham
Windham - Family & Community Services (F&CS) is proud to announce its partnership with RLJ Management Company. RLJ owns the Windbrook Apartments in Windham and will partner with F&CS to provide an Activity Director in many of their facilities. “This agreement allows us to provide programming where the senior citizens live which makes it convenient for all,” stated Mike Wilson,...
Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville’s February Meeting
The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on February 1 in anticipation of Groundhog’s Day at the home of Jane Hill, who was assisted by co-hostess Bonnie Oliver in entertaining the guests—Punxsutawney Phil was not among them. Roll call asked for views on the possibility of “love at first site.” Turned out that location seldom figured in...
Kudos to the JAG Schools from Klamer
I’m so impressed with what I observe of the James A. Garfield School District after five years into retirement and after 16 months of our relocation to northwest Ohio to enjoy our grandkids and their parents. I have noticed that the district continues to offer high quality educational opportunities, with the students working hard to take advantage of these...
Hiram Township News
At the last meeting, Road Supervisor Tom Matota was charged by trustees to investigate setting up a dedicated fire hydrant on township property that could be used to fill the Hiram Fire Department tanker. In addition, Matota will investigate the cost of tapping into the Village water line to provide the Administrative Building with water. Matota spoke of having a...
An Apple A Day
Although many plans have been altered this year due to covid-19, your autumn tradition of picking apples is still a wonderful option. You’ll get outside with your family or friends, enjoy freshly picked local fruit, and make some memories. And who knows, maybe an apple a day, along with hand washing and mask wearing, can keep the doctor --...
Portage County Emergency Management and Commissioners Urge Residents To Prepare For Disasters During National Preparedness Month
“Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” is the theme of this year’s National Preparedness Month sponsored by FEMA and Ready.gov during September. The objective of National Preparedness Month is to increase whole community preparedness. It is a great time for families, business owners and communities to take specific steps to ready themselves for emergencies, said Ryan Shackelford, director of the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Duo-Zoom was the order of the day for the June 8, 2020 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club. Members were participating in person and on-line. Here’s what they discussed: Grant requirements were met and the check to the Rotary Foundation was confirmed. Deb Blake presented information from her PETS meetings having to do with group assessment, new members and...
Garrettsville Chamber Awards Two Scholarships to JAG Grads
Garrettsville - The annual Scholarship Breakfast was hosted by the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce at the Charles C. Klamer Professional Development Center on the JAG Campus on Monday morning. The Chamber Board extended an invitation to Cameron Edwards and Kristopher Carson, the recipients of their scholarships, to partake in a catered breakfast from Sky Lanes’ kitchen and discuss...
Public Comment Needed At July 23 Online Meeting For County Mitigation Plan Update
The Portage County Hazard Mitigation Plan is due for updating. The Hazard Mitigation Plan addresses threats from potential hazards and identifies possible strategies and projects to reduce the impacts, protect people and property and reduce or eliminate long-term risk.It is necessary to update the Plan every five years so that the county and participating communities remain eligible for pre-disaster...
Your Formal Dresses Can Support the Differently-Abled
Do you have formal dresses or men’s formal attire you no longer need? The team at Maggie’s & More has a solution that will help you clean out the clutter and can help a local young person have a magical prom, homecoming, or winter ball. And if that weren’t already inspiring enough, your donations will also help support the...
Successful SweetheArt Auction in Mantua
Mantua - Last Saturday, folks joined their neighbors at the third annual art auction to help raise funds for a community center at the Mantua Center School. The afternoon event included music, art, comfort food, lots of cookies, and the opportunity for neighbors to banish their cabin fever for a few hours. The auctioneer, Rick Painley, encouraged bids on...
Free Classes in Portage County
The Aspire Program is a non-profit that has served adults in Portage County for over 30 years. Aspire has sites available throughout Portage County in the morning, afternoon, or evening, which provides: • HSE/GED classes – Earn your high school equivalency at your own pace. Attend class and a certified instructor will guide you with...
Troop Sign-Ups October 4 for Local Boy’s Adventure Organization
Just when you thought the pandemic was closing more doors and keeping your kids from getting involved in activities outside of school, here comes Trail Life USA. This may seem an unlikely time to start a new boys’ club, but troop master Cody Snyder of Garrettsville explains, “Last year, a band of five local men took up the task of...
Portage CIT Officers of 2020
The Mental Health & Recovery Board is proud to announce the 2020 Crisis Intervention Team Officers of the Year awarded by the Portage County Police Chief’s Association: Officer Josh Bartholomew, Streetsboro PD; Officer Matthew Butcher, Kent City PD; Officer Scott Krieger, Ravenna PD. The officers were recognized for practicing the communication and de-escalation techniques they learned during their CIT training...
Main Street Ravenna Announces a Virtual Winter Writing Festival for 2021
Ravenna - If you love to write or think you might like to write, join us Saturdays in February for a virtual version of the “Winter Writing Festival’’! Due to the pandemic, Main Street Ravenna and Reed Memorial Library have had to make changes to this fun event for writing in all its forms and decided to go virtual...
Shop with a Cop Kicks Off Holiday Season
After a two-year break from gathering en masse to shop with area children, the Hiram Police Department and Village of Garrettsville Police Department held their 11th annual “Shop with a Cop” Christmas in-person event last Saturday. During COVID, the program was modified, with department staff playing the role of Santas, shopping from wish lists provided by the children and...
March Programs at Garrettsville Library
FBI Program at Garrettsville Library Join us at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, March 12 beginning at 6:00 pm for an informative program featuring Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Charles Johnston with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s Cleveland/Akron Resident office. Agent Johnston will discuss the mission of the agency in Portage and surrounding counties, the types of cases they typically...
Windham Trustees to Enforce Cemetery Regulations
Windham Township - Windham Township Trustees met on May 3, 2018 for their regularly scheduled meeting with all trustees in attendance, along with the fiscal officer. The trustees are Brian Miller, Danny Burns and Rich Gano and the fiscal officer / clerk is Jayme Neikirk. The board of trustees approved the minutes and expenditures for the month of April....
Let the Sunshine in!
Ravenna - We’ve successfully made it through another busy holiday season of nonstop events, activities, and to-do lists a mile long. We’ve finally turned the calendar page on January, that seemingly eternal month of below-zero blustery weather. Thanks in part to Mother Nature, we’ve suffered through colds, coughs, and an unprecedented number of flu cases. After an inordinate amount...
Local Library Events & News
Burton Public Library To view our storytimes, LEGO Club, Book Clubs and more, visit burtonlibrary.org or call (440) 834-4466. Kids/Teens: 15th Annual Edible Book Festival Saturday, April 1 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. All Ages Welcome! Bring an entirely edible “book” to the Library by 11 a.m. on the day of the festival. The “book” creations will be judged in Funniest, Most...
Multifamily Housing Project Being Erected in Windham
Windham - Anyone who has driven through the Maple Grove area in Windham has noticed the construction going on there. As with any construction project in a small community, there are rumors about what it’s going to be. In fact, there are lots of them. First let’s dispel some of them, then we’ll delve into the meat of what...
Hiram Farm Is Open for the Season
Throughout the year, Hiram farmers cultivate vegetables and herbs hydroponically and in outdoor gardens, selling produce at their roadside farm stand.
