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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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...
98-Years Young: Newton Falls Kiwanis Hold Cakewalk
Judges Susan Holub, Carly and Troy Nicholas had a challenge choosing from the many costume participants at Newton Falls Kiwanis’s 98th Annual Cakewalk, on a beautiful autumn day. Thank you. Kiwanis would like to thank George and Mary Koutsounadis of Covered Bridge Inn; DJ Mindy Reed; Bob Burke at the P.A. system. We thank Newton Falls city workers, fire,...
Kelly McCandless fuels Berkshire girls soccer to rout of Newton Falls
When the Berkshire Badgers girls’ soccer team’s previous leading scorer Evania McCandless graduated last year, all eyes turned to her younger sister Kelly to take on more responsibility to fuel her team. The Berkshire junior forward has taken the reigns and continued doing so when she lifted the Badgers to an 8-0 victory against Newton Falls in the Ohio...
Newton Falls Electric Department receives recognition for safety practices
The City of Newton Falls was honored for its achievements throughout the past year during the 2024 American Municipal Power (AMP) Annual Conference. The Newton Falls Electric Department received a Safety Award in the Transmission & Distribution category in recognition of no time lost due to reportable accidents. “Safety is truly important in our industry, and we are always happy to...
Holiday Magic is coming to Newton Falls with ‘Christmas in the Falls’ Celebration
The quaint charm of Newton Falls will come alive on Saturday, November 30th, as the town hosts its highly anticipated “Christmas in the Falls” celebration. Set to run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., the event promises a festive evening packed with holiday cheer. The highlight of the night will be a special acoustic performance by The Miss Americanas, a Taylor...
Exciting “ThinkFast” Assembly Coming toNewton Falls High School
Newton Falls High School is thrilled to announce an upcoming high-energy assembly in collaboration with Shannan Jursa of State Farm Insurance in Garrettsville and our S.A.D.D. group (Students against Destructive Decisions). This innovative event, called “ThinkFast Interactive,” promises to be an unforgettable experience for our students. The event will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00am in the...
Enjoy a night of music in the Falls
If you’re looking for a night of live music, delicious treats, and a great time with family and friends, then mark your calendars for the upcoming Music in the Alley event presented by the Broken Leaf Cafe! Join us on Friday, October 4th, from 6:00-9:00 PM at 42 W. Broad Street in Newton Falls for an evening filled with...
Crestwood soccer hangs on to beat Newton Falls
As much of a rollercoaster of a season it has been for the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team, they still know how to come through in the clutch. The Red Devils pulled away from Newton Falls late in the second half to win 4-2 last Saturday afternoon at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “We have to have every match,”...
Raising Spirits in Newton Falls: The Story Behind Five 4’s Distillery
What’s new in Newton Falls? Among other things, the Five 4’s Distillery. Located at 417 North Center Street, just outside of downtown, opened to the public for the Eclipse in April. That soft opening was so successful, they decided to stay open. You probably have seen the building as you drive from town on the way to Route 5. Solid...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Newton Falls Schools Implement Free Meal Program for 24-25 School Year
The Newton Falls Exempted Village School District announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024/2025 school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Streetsboro Director of Operations Andreas Johansson assumes Superintendent position at Newton Falls
As busy as Andreas Johansson has been serving as the Streetsboro School District’s Director of Operations for the last seven years, he has wanted more responsibility. He will get that chance after being named the new Superintendent of the Newton Falls School District. “I am very excited,” Johansson told The Weekly Villager. “It is certainly a step in the right...
Glass Act Stained Glass Studio celebrates one-year anniversary
What a great year it has been for the Glass Act Stained Glass and Art Studio. Just last year, owner and artist Ron Stoner was looking for his own location, someplace he could modify to fit his unique vision. Lots of room, charming building, lots of parking, a place to socialize as well as to learn a craft. His...
Tail-Wagging Treats & Rustic Rarities: What’s New in Newton Falls
Are you a pet person? Hometown Hound is a store that you need to visit. Located at 18 Broad Street in the historic downtown, it is a welcoming vibe from the moment you see it! From a nicely decorated storefront featuring the Hometown Hound logo, to the spacious yet cozy store, the pet-lover will surely find just what their...
Repurposed Materials: Giving New Life to Corporate Castoffs
The spirit of innovation and sustainability was celebrated recently as the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association played host to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Repurposed Materials, located at 2300 Milton Blvd in Newton Falls. This unique venture, spearheaded by Owner and Founder Damon Carson, is on a mission to breathe new life into the castoffs and discards of Corporate...
Connecting Commerce and Community: Meet the NFACA
The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association is a nonprofit organization within the State of Ohio. It is comprised of local businesses and organizations that support and promote businesses and the community, with emphasis on the economic, civil, cultural, industrial, commercial and educational interests of our area. We are nonpartisan, nonsectarian and apolitical. The NFACA is a member of the Northern...
Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday
Storybook town comes to life for the holidays with a Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association and volunteers from the community! If you are looking for a Hallmark small town vibe event, come check out our Newton Falls Tree Lighting Ceremony November 25th from 6pm-8pm. Storefronts will all be decorated and open with...
Navigate to Newton Falls this Winter
One of the most picturesque hallmark towns one can ever see, especially at Christmas time! Tucked in the Southwest corner of Trumbull County, Newton Falls’ gorgeous town square brings the storybook area to life. The sunrises & sunsets in this area are breathtaking as well. There are 2 sets of waterfalls within walking distance of the historic downtown. The...
Kiwanis Announces its 97th Cakewalk
Join us at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28th, for the 97th edition of the beloved Cakewalk event hosted by the Newton Falls Kiwanis, happening right on Broad Street. Before the festivities kick off at approximately 1:45 pm, we’ll be holding an exciting costume contest with participants grouped by age, where creative homemade costumes are highly encouraged. We’ve got...
Garfield G-Men Football Shakes Off Slow Start To Rout Newton Falls
The Garfield G-Men football team was put to the test after a sloppy first quarter against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference – Grey Division foe Newton Falls left them trailing 14-7 last Friday night. But Garfield went to work, shutting out Newton Falls in the next three quarters in route to a 49-14 victory at Newton Falls Stadium. “It took us...
Phyllis Jahn Smith Evans of Newton Falls
Phyllis Jahn Smith Evans, born October 22, 1935 in Troy Township, Ohio and is flying high with her daughter, Kristen Evans upon her death, August 24, 2023. She was a resident of Newton Falls, Ohio since 2012. She was the daughter of Otto Jahn and Calla Chidsey of Troy Township. Her father passed away when she was a baby, and...
Broken Leaf Cafe Opens in Newton Falls
Have you ever wanted to just sit and chat over coffee or tea, but the place with the Mermaid isn’t really your thing? Besides, that place only has locations in cities of a certain population, and rural Portage and Trumbull Counties don’t have many of those. Well, residents of Newton Falls and surrounding areas, you are in luck. Nestled in...
Ron Stoner: A Glass Act
Newton Falls - “Take your passion and make it happen.” We Older-Than-Millennials remember that as a line from a song popular in the 80s, What a Feeling from Flash Dance. This line comes to mind when one meets Ron Stoner, who is opening a stained-glass studio, The Glass Act. Ron truly embodies that line.Ron is a long-time member of...
Grand Re-Opening Held For Newton Falls McDonald’s
Newton Falls - If you drove past the Newton Falls McDonald’s recently, you noticed that something was up. While the drive-thru remained open, the dining room was closed. For quite a while. Well, on Saturday November 19, the dining room officially reopened. New owner John Perdue was on hand to greet guests. Members of the Newton Falls Fire Department were...
Holidays In The Falls
Newton Falls - The weather has changed, likely for the duration. The leaves have fallen. The skies have become gray and every day is a bit shorter. Yep, welcome to late autumn in Ohio, where we are on a crash course with winter. We know it is coming, we even have dug out The Big Coat, but don’t despair!...
Back To The 40’s
Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Well, Heritage Accord is giving you that chance. As you may know, Heritage Accord is working to restore the Newton Falls Community Center. There have been many fundraising functions for this purpose. This past year has seen the community and both local and national organizations rise to the challenge. The...
Citizens of Newton Falls Invited to Provide Input to Community Center Project Architects
Newton Falls - Citizens of Newton Falls are invited and welcomed to provide their input to the Community Center project architects, the Perspectus Architecture Team,on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 7 pm. Formal presentations will be made at 4pm and 6 pm. Attendees will be able to tour the building and submit their ideas on the...
Newton Falls Youth Essay & Art ContestOpen to all Youth Grades K through 12
Heritage Accord Inc is partnering with the Newton Falls Public Library to sponsor a “Youth Essay and Art Contest.” The contest is open to all students grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Public School, home school and virtual school students are invited to participate. The theme for both the essay and the art contest is “My Hometown.” Two Grand Prizes...
80th Anniversary of Newton Falls Community Center Planning Underway
Newton Falls - Eighty years ago, in 1942, the Newton Falls Community Center, located at 52 East Quarry Street, was originally dedicated as a United Services Organization (U.S.O.) facility. The Newton Falls U.S.O. was the first facility in the country specifically designed and constructed to serve not only the military personnel but also the civilian defense workers. Plans are underway...
