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...
Safe Internet Exchange Zone
Newton Falls - Newton Falls Police, Chief Gene H. Fixler announces the creation of a "Safe Internet Exchange Zone", located both at the rear of the Police Department building at 19 North Canal Street, and also available during City Hall business hours, 8am to 4pm inside the front door of City Hall. This gives anyone the opportunity to conduct a...
98th Reunion of Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends
The Newton Falls Schoolmates and Friends 98th reunion was celebrated June 17th at DiVieste’s Banquet Room in Warren, with 336 persons in attendance. Welcoming the schoolmates in the foyer were: Carol Mailach Gerner, Margo & Mike Nemet, Debra Marshall Ricker, and Richard Thomas; all members of the class of 1968. The celebration began with the members of the honored class...
Trumbull County Travel Club “Spring Trip”
Members of The Trumbull County Travel Club ventured into Volant, Pennsylvania for a “Spring Wine Crawl” with a brewery and shopping included. Visiting the shops in Volant and the new Wendall August Forge plus having lunch at the Timbercreek Brewery rounded out the day trip which included three stops at three different wineries. The next scheduled day outing will be...
Emotions Run High As Fate of Newton Falls Community Center Uncertain
Newton Falls - As everyone in this area knows, the Ravenna Arsenal (known as the Ravenna Ordnance Plant at the time) played a major role in the massive munitions manufacture during WWII. Less well known is the vitally important role played by our area’s USO facilities constructed specifically to provide a recreational and social outlet for the thousands of...
Legal Aid to Bring Fair Housing Presentations to Community
Community Legal Aid is hosting free presentations in the coming months to anyone interested in learning more about legal issues covered by the Fair Housing Act. “We’re looking to provide information to all people impacted by Fair Housing – landlords, tenants, and even elected officials,” explained Patricia Dougan, an attorney with Legal Aid. “Everyone has their own rights and responsibilities,...
Elsie’s Custom Creations LYNS to Open in Newton Falls
Newton Falls - It’s amazing how much one can learn when interviewing professionals! While interviewing Jessica of Elsie’s Custom Creations, I met a true expert on anything to do with the art of stitching. Opening soon in Newton Falls, this store is filled from floor to ceiling with everything you’ll need to either start or continue the hobby of knitting,...
Amazing Support For Backpack Program
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community Backpack Program continues to provide supplemental food and a book for qualifying K-6 students at Newton Falls Elementary and Middle Schools every week. The support of the community keeps this program going, and it is appreciated. Thank you, everyone, so much for continuing to care about our young people. You are all setting...
Cake Walk Celebrates 91 Years!
Newton Falls - “We’re from Toledo. How does this work?” “I’ve lived here all my life and never came to this before. It’s so cool.” Those of us in Kiwanis were delighted with comments like this from the crowd, since this was the 91st year for the cakewalk. Everyone enjoyed the performance of the Newton Falls Tiger Marching Band, who...
Kent State at Trumbull Presents “Greetings!”
The Kent State Trumbull Theatre is pleased to present Tom Dudzick’s exciting holiday comedy “Greetings!” When Andy Gorski brings his atheist fiancé to meet his devout Catholic parents it seems that there will be no chance for “peace on Earth” this holiday season. However, things take another turn when it seems that Mickey, the developmentally disabled youngest Gorski, has...
