Kent State Trumbull unveils Full-Tuition Scholarship for local highest-achieving students
Warren - This year’s graduating high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher will be able to attend Kent State Trumbull this fall, tuition-free! The campus has added the Full-Tuition Scholarship to its list of other automatic freshman scholarships. The scholarship completely covers fees and yearly tuition, which is under $6,500 this year. Students must maintain a...
Protecting the Protectors
Monday, January 13, 2020 Shannan Jursa, State Farm Agent, delivered Canary Home Security Systems to the Braceville Fire Department of Trumbull County. This followed an earlier delivery of 21 devices to the Windham Fire Department. These devices were provided through the Protect the Protectors Campaign, a partnership with Canary and State Farm. Since the inception of the program over 15,000...
Brownie Troop Helps With Thanksgiving
Brownie Troop 80827, from Bristolville, collected 88 food items to help with the Thanksgiving food give-away that was held at the Windham Church of Christ on November 26th. Their hard work was appreciated by the 102 families who received food boxes to help with their Thanksgiving dinner. Pictured above (left to right) are: (front row) Emerald Mena, Faith Pitcher, Jazzmin...
Kent State Trumbull Announces New Bowling Team
Warren – On Tuesday, Kent State Trumbull officially added Women’s and Men’s Bowling to its athletic program. Dale Johnson of Champion was named head coach. Johnson has competed at state and national levels since he was 18. He began coaching Champion High School in 2010 and became head coach in 2014, the same year they won an Ohio High School...
Local Supplier Provides Unique Gift Options
You may have run into Stacy McDivitt at any of the area farmers markets to pick up some locally-made maple syrup, BBQ sauce or maple vinaigrette. Now that the farmers markets have closed for the season, you can find those same delicious items at their newly opened McDivitt Gourmet Maple Products storefront in Southington. And in addition, the shop...
Newton Falls Student Council Members take the America Recycles Day Pledge.
Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District’s Planner, Stacee Stinedurf, visited Newton Falls Elementary/Middle School to teach the 4th and 5th grade student council officers the importance of recycling. The student council officers will then teach their 170 fellow students about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. This educational program was held in honor of “America Recycles Day” which is...
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program Thank You’s & News
Newton Falls - With the help and support of Newton Falls Schools, churches, and the community, the NF Community Backpack Program has continued to serve children of our schools. This project is meant to supplement a child’s meals and snacks. We are ready to begin again for the new school year. We would first like to thank our...
More Than a Store: Midwestern Roots Tells a Story
Warren - Midwestern Roots is the name of a new home decor and sweet shop opening September 6 at 410 Main Ave. SW in downtown Warren. It’s a labor of love and a source of satisfaction for Stephanie Dietelbach of Braceville. It also represents a return to her roots as a creative, tenacious business owner in the heartland. Dietelbach arrived...
Newton Falls Schoolmates to Hold 100th Reunion
The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends will hold their 100th Annual Reunion? on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren, Ohio. The doors will open at ?11:00 am? for social time, with lunch being served at ?12:00 pm? followed by a program honoring the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1969. ...
Newton Falls Easter Egg Hunt
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt was an absolutely fabulous day with sunny skies just perfect for the kids. This was the 66th year the hunt has been held, sponsored by the Girl Scouts. Nearly 8,000 eggs were placed, each filled with candy, prizes, or pictures that could be exchanged for prizes. Children were divided...
Domino’s is the New Pizza Deal in Newton Falls
Newton Falls - Matthew and Jeannine Jordan have doubled their Dominos. Having established a Domino’s Pizza that has flourished in Garrettsville for the past 18 years, the Jordans just added a second location in Newton Falls to their family business plan. What’s more, the Broad Street Domino’s in Newton Falls is more than double the size of the State...
Lake Milton American Legion Installs Officers
The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 held its installation of officers for the upcoming 2018-19 year at the unit home in Lake Milton.New officers were sworn in at the monthly meeting with many of the membership in attendance. The new officers hope to continue with the strong influence for veteran and community advocacy that the ALA has...
Benefit For Shane Upshire in Newton Falls
Thank you in advance for attending the Shane’s Benefit. Shane was diagnosed with IGA Nephropathy as a child. After a kidney transplant in 2005, he is on a lot of medication. His medication has compromised his system making him a high risk patient. Shane has a team of specialist in Warren and Cleveland. Please join team Shane and his...
Kent State Trumbull introduces Weekend College/Hybrid Completion Program for Fall
Kent State University at Trumbull continues to examine ways to encourage prosperity in the Mahoning Valley. Its new Weekend College/Hybrid Completion Program offers anyone with prior college credits a unique opportunity to cost- and time-effectively complete their degree. Beginning this fall, classes meet for a few hours every-other Saturday and the remainder is completed online. Classes are completed in...
99th Reunion of Newton Falls Schoolmates & Friends
The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends 99th reunion was celebrated June 16th at DiVieste’s Banquet Room in Warren with 337 persons in attendance. Welcoming the schoolmates in the foyer were members of the Class of 1969, Ken Layshock, Dennis Kirkland, Rosie Domyanich, Howie Wolf, Linda Bennight, Delbert Wolaski. The celebration began with the members of the honored class of 1968...
Newton Falls Public Library’s Free Program and Events
• Start your garden season off right at Seed to Table on Wednesday, May 30! Pick up free plants, garden information and seeds. See a presentation from Birds in Flight Sanctuary featuring live birds. Learn about container gardening with a member of the Trumbull County Master Gardeners. Enjoy free activities, crafts and snacks and help plant our annual Children’s...
Newton Falls Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships
Newton Falls - The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls would like to announce the recipients of the 2018 scholarships. Kayse Speicher (1st place) and Alexandria Orr and Noah Marsh (2nd place tie) were presented with their awards and checks by Mrs. Kathy Wujcik, Kiwanis treasurer, at the May 15 senior awards assembly at the high school. Kiwanis members on the...
World War II Memorabilia on Display
Bristolville - Now on display at the Bristol Public Library is a remarkable collection of World War II memorabilia. The collection, owned by Mr. Gabriel Illes of Bristolville, is located in the display case on the second floor of the library. Mr. Illes grew up listening to stories of the war from his father and uncles and developed an interest...
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program First Semester Thanks
Newton Falls - Donations to the Newton Falls food-in-backpacks program continue to help supplement meals for local students. We thank the following folks who supported the program from October into March. For donations of funds, we thank NF Kiwanis, Sts. Mary and Joseph Ladies Guild, Don and Carol Baker, Elsie W. Fowler , Ohio Tax Lady’s office and clients, Braceville...
Author to Present and Sign Copies of Book “The Last Road North”
Newton Falls - Local author Daniel Welch will be presenting and signing copies of his book The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign 1863. The event is at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 6th before the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club at the Covered Bridge Inn restaurant (22 West Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH). For more information: http://newtonfallskiwanisclub.webs.com/. “I...
It’s Been Listed!: Newton Falls USO Center Added to National Register
Newton Falls - The Director of the National Park Service has announced that actions have been taken on 21 properties from around the country, 2/9/2018 through 2/16/2018, for the National Register of Historic Places. Among these actions is APPROVAL of the Newton Falls United Service Organization (USO) Center, Trumbull County, Newton Falls, Ohio, Reference Number: SG100002124 LISTED on 2/14/2018. “The National...
From the Halls of Newton Falls High School to the Labs at the TCTC The Journey of a Successful Science Teacher
For those who are curious about the skills demonstrated by an excellent high school science teacher, the information is only one click away using Google. For those, however, who want to observe an excellent science teacher in action, we direct your attention to Rachel Gensburg’s lab at the Trumbull Career & Technical Center. Rachel Robinson Gensburg is a 1999 graduate...
Newton Falls Public Library Programs and Events
Babies from 6-36 months and their caregivers can enjoy short stories, music, and interactive activities at Baby Bugs, Wednesdays at 11:15 am. Registration is required. Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Activities at Kindergarten Ready, held every Monday at 11:15 am, will strengthen skills such as letter recognition and cutting with scissors. Registration is required. For kids entering Kindergarten in...
Venture Plastics Partners with non-profit Wings For Vincent
Newton Falls - Venture Plastics, Inc., a full-service, IATF 16949/ISO 9001:2015 certified custom thermoplastics injection molder with processing facilities in Newton Falls, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, is partnering with local non-profit, WingsFor Vincent. Wings for Vincent is a non-profit 501(c)3 created in loving memory of Vincent Venturino, who passed away in March of 2014. He was 14 years...
Newton Falls Community Backpack Program Thanks
Newton Falls - Your donations to the Newton Falls food-in-backpacks program continue to help supplement meals for local students. We thank the following folks who supported the program from late May into October. For donations of funds, we thank NF Kiwanis, Sts. Mary and Joseph Ladies Guild, Soos donation, one anonymous donor, and Dental Associates of Newton Falls, who donated...
Healthy Treasures in Newton Falls’ Anniversary Open House
Newton Falls - Healthy Treasures Health Food Store and Cafe, 40 W. Broad Street, Newton Falls will be hosting a holiday open house on December 2nd from 9am to 2pm to celebrate their anniversary. The event will feature mini educational seminars on a variety of health and seasonal topics. “We are encouraging the community to shop healthy and local this...
Newton Falls Firefighters Association Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The Newton Falls Firefighters Association will be selling T-shirts for the month of October to benefit breast cancer detection and research. 100% of the profits will be donated to local breast cancer research. T - shirts are being sold October 13th at Tiger Stadium for the Homecoming Football Game vs. Girard. You can also inquire about shirts at NF...
Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 Installs New Officers
The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers for the 2017-18 on Monday, September 11. For over 100 years the auxiliary has worked tirelessly to support veterans and their families in peacetime and during conflicts. In addition, the auxiliary supports community efforts to help those in need. New members are always welcome! Pictured above are...
Newton Falls Campus Receives New Sign
Paul Woodard, Superintendent of Schools, announced that The Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools would like to thank Crosby Mook Office Equipment, for making our new digital sign possible for our campus. Those pictured above are (left to right), Paul Woodard, Superintendent of Newton Falls Schools, Dawn Meeks, Treasurer of Newton Falls Schools, Tom Barracato, Sales Representative, and Rocky...
Newton Falls Police Department Receives Grant
Newton Falls - Newton Falls Police Dept received a grant, in the amount of $50,000 from the office of Mike DeWine, State Attorney General, to better address the opioid crisis plaguing our area. Proudly, of the $3 million dollars in grants throughout the state given to 40 Law Enforcement Agencies, Newton Falls was one of 19 agencies...
