An Environmentalist’s Journey through Hiram College’s James H. Barrow Field Station
Hiram – Starting this month environmentalist Carol Agnew will lead nature enthusiasts on a series of intimate journeys through the woodlands of the James H. Barrow Field Station. Agnew and other outdoor explorers will create nature journals with sketches and descriptions of their treks. Water fowl, trees, turtles, summer plants and their pollinators and other outdoor riches will...
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...
People Tree Sharing Program Sign Ups
People Tree Sharing Program will be having sign ups for the Annual Holiday basket give away DURING NGCC FOOD PANTRY HOURS at the YMCA -- November 27, 9 am - noon. **Please bring proof of residency and report cards or birth certificates if any kids 14 and under are in the household. Any questions e-mail Garrettsvillepeopletree@gmail.com or call Dee Synnestvedt...
Emily Hammonds Sworn In As Landmark Commission Member
Mantua - At the last meeting, Mayor Linda Clark swore in Ms. Emily Hammonds, a new member of the Landmark Commission, as council members looked on. Hammonds teaches Algebra at Crestwood High School and is a Red Devil graduate from 1995. She joins those appointed at the previous month’s meeting. Those include: Don Buchart, Ashlee Hawkins, Lisa Zamecnik, Scott...
Mantua Knights of Columbus & St. Joseph Church Hosted a Mass for People with Special Needs
The Mantua K of C along with St. Joseph Parish hosted a Mass for People with Special Needs on Sunday, May 15, at 9 a.m. We all know people with special needs resulting from physical, emotional, mental, or cognitive conditions are all around us in society: at school, at work, and in our families. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be...
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...
Portage County DD Board Honors Hattie Larlham Employee with Community Service Award
Mantua – Hattie Larlham employee Maggie Wooten has been selected as a recipient of the Earl and Mary Lohr Community Service Award presented by the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities. This award recognizes high-performing professionals and engaged citizens in the developmental disabilities services field. Award recipients have a known reputation for providing exemplary advocacy, services or supports to individuals...
‘Walkable Neighborhood’ comes to Garrettsville
Garrettsville - Are you wondering what is a ‘walkable neighborhood’? If you Google the term, it is broadly defined as a community that is a desirable place to live, work, learn, worship and play. It fosters smart growth because goods (such as housing, offices, and retail) and services (such as transportation, schools, libraries) are located within an easy and...
Amazing Job By Windham Students
To help those needing additional food for Thanksgiving dinner, the Windham District students held a four day food drive. Total items collected were over 1200, but Mrs. Johnston’s Jr. High class of only 15 students collected 263 food items and Mr. Stump’s high school class of 8 collected 188 items. The food give away was held at the Windham Church...
Township’s New Generator Installed
Windham Twp. - The Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting recently, with all governing parties in attendance. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the usual housekeeping, the trustees opened the floor for guests to speak. The local electrician, Todd Snyder, who has been working on upgrading the electricity and installing the generator, was on hand to discuss some...
Rocket girls basketball plagued by poor shooting, loses against Polar Bears
Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball Coach Carl Singer knew his team would be tested by a difficult non-conference schedule. The Rockets continued to learn they have a few more hurdles to overcome to get to the next level when they lost 54-36 to Massillon Jackson last Saturday afternoon at Streetsboro High School. “We knew they were a good team coming in...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At a recent meeting, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe reported that she had met with Ohio Health Benefits to finalize the change from Anthem to United Health Care, which became effective on March 1st of this year. Next, the Hiram Fire Association notified township trustees that the HFA will be pleased to accept the 2020 NOPEC Event...
Portage County Republican Women’s Club Monthly Meeting
The Portage County Republican Women’s Club first meeting of 2019 will be held on Monday, January 21st. 6;30 p.m. at Susie K’s Tea Room, 145 E. Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266. Our speaker will be Faith Lyon, Director Board of Election. Reservation and dinner selection are required. Please call 330 687-4067. The Club meets...
Rotary Hosted Successful Sidewalk Spring Chalk Drawing Contest
Mantua - In what is becoming an annual harbinger of the season, the second annual Easter Chalk Drawing Contest took place over Easter weekend, when local amateur artists came out to help the season spring forth on local sidewalks. This is the second time the Rotary Club of Mantua has held the event. According to Rotary President Dean Olson, the...
Crestwood Middle School Students Give Back
Mantua - In a time when many around the community and around the country are focused on what others can do for them, eighth graders at Crestwood Middle School learned a valuable lesson in service from an unlikely source. While it’s not unusual for students to take field trips throughout the school year, CMS eighth graders went on a...
Garrettsville Village Council News
JAG Schools superintendent Ted Lysiak was present to make a proposal to village council. The school district is seeking a School Resource Officer (SRO) to begin working on the campus beginning in the 2018-19 school year. Lysiak has pulled information from several districts in the area, and developed a program that he briefly outlined for the council.
If It Ain’t Broke…
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the August 9th village council meeting, were Mayor Rick Patick, Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Village Clerk Nancy Baldwin, and Council people Steve Hadzinsky; Tom Hardesty; Deb (Glass) Wordell; Sheri Johnson; Jeff Kaiser; and Becky Harrington. The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30pm by Patrick. While reviewing the minutes of the previous meeting,...
Crestwood Kids Meet K9 Guapo
Mantua - Last Friday, kids from Crestwood Local Schools summer program received the special opportunity for a personal meet-and-greet with a local celebrity -- Hiram Police Department’s K9 Guapo. Although Guapo has been on duty since this spring, this was the first chance the crime-fighting K9 has had to meet with a large group of his best supporters --...
Learn How to Fight Fire with Laser Extinguisher Training
Garrettsville - Fire is a very real danger at home, at work or along the highway. Cooking, cigarettes, wood stoves, propane heaters, and other everyday appliances can spark a flame that quickly spreads out of control. Would you know how to put out a fire in such an emergency? If your initial bucket of water or smothering attempt fails...
Crestwood Kindergarteners Learn to Stay Safe
Mantua - Each September, new kindergarten students at Crestwood Primary School spend a week of their brand new school year learning the best ways to stay safe in a variety of situations and circumstances. From how to safely board, ride on, and exit a school bus, to how to eat healthy, what to do to help reduce the risk...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At their last meeting, trustees read a letter from Pioneer Trail resident Kathie Havener. In her letter, Havener commended George Firtik from the township’s Service Department for his exemplary service. When driving by her residence, Firtik noticed that a rock had inadvertently been deposited by a county snowplow during a heavy storm, leaving Havener and her...
SweetheArt & Dessert Auction This Saturday
Mantua - Roughly 15 years ago, the Mantua Center School was purchased by Mantua Township from the Crestwood School District when the District consolidated elementary students on one larger campus. Prompted by the possibility of the building’s alternative use as a gathering space, as well as historical significance and sentimental for the structure, township trustees, with residents’ approval, purchased...
GHS celebrates 56th Induction Ceremony of the Georgia Lee Alford Chapter of the National Honor Society
The 56th annual induction ceremony of the Georgia Lee Alford chapter of the National Honor Society unfolded on the evening of November 14th in Iva Walker Auditorium. The event was a celebration of academic prowess, service, leadership, and character, showcasing the commitment of exceptional high school students from James A Garfield High School. For those unfamiliar with the National Honor...
News from Crestwood Schools
Although students have enjoyed a break from class schedules and homework, many Crestwood students have been just as busy this summer. On June 12th and 13th, the Crestwood High School Envirothon team traveled to Ohio Christian University in Circleville Ohio to compete in the 29th annual State Envirothon Tournament. The team (pictured above), which consisted of Karli Bigler, Alyssa...
Freedom Township Historical Society News
The Freedom Township Historical Society’s February program will feature Jeanette Wilson Marvin Hall who will share memories of her family moving from Cleveland to Freedom during the Great Depression. Mrs. Hall’s talk will be Tuesday, February 13 at 1 pm at the Freedom Community Center; this facility is handicapped accessible. Refreshments will be served; please join us for this...
Hiram returns track and field program after 14-year hiatus
The last time the Hiram Terriers fielded a track and field program was during the 2008-09 season. After 14 seasons, the program will make its triumphant return beginning with an indoor season over the winter. “There are a lot of student-athletes that are already at Hiram that might be interested in competing in track,” said Coach Dan Graber. “It also...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At their last meeting, Trustees Steve Pancost and Jack Groselle discussed the potential of placing two levies before voters on the May 2023 ballot. The proposed levies include a replacement road & bridge levy and a replacement fire levy. In other news, Trustees passed a motion to pay $2,700 to purchase carpet tiles from State Crest...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Reverse Raffle! Coming up November 2, 2022 ! Principal fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram ! Major topic for the October 3, 2022 meeting ! Meetings on Wednesdays at Middlefield Bank, 9:00a.m. Tickets now available ! Sponsors still welcome. Auction items being sought. And also…. There was considerable discussion of the proposed walking loop at the South Street...
Break Out The Ice Cream Cake…
Garrettsville — Break out the ice cream cake, another area business is celebrating a major anniversary. This November marks the 40th anniversary of Garrettsville’s Dairy Queen, and the 38th year of Roger and Connie Angel’s ownership of the franchise. At the November 6th meeting of the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce, Roger presented a timeline of notable events in...
Christmas on Main Winners Announced
Garrettsville - Garrettsville Area Chamber announced the winners of the Christmas on Main, shop local event. The drawing took place at the Annual Chamber Christmas Social held at the Sugar Bush Golf Club on December 19, 2012. Scott Walls, Alliance Foods Project Manager from the Save-A-Lot Store in Garrettsville did the honors of drawing the winning names. ...
