Windham Historical Society Elects Officers
Windham - The Windham Historical Society met in January at the Brick Chapel in Windham, to elect new officers for the 2016 year. The society has been in existence as a non-profit organization since its founding in 2002. We have many new plans for the upcoming year. All are welcome to be a part of our group that researches,...
New Owner Revitalizing Windham Supermarket
Windham - It’s a new day at Windham’s grocery store. It’s got a new name, a new owner and a new future, but it’s here to stay for the sake of the community. So says Ali Salama, independent owner of Windham Supermarket at 9670 East Center Street. Salama is in the process of purchasing the former Windham Sparkle Market from...
“First Snow” Rocks Windham
Windham - Pleasant surprises come from all places. Mine started in the form a flyer in the Nelson town hall for the “First Snow” concert. I figured that if they weren’t that good, it was still only $6 and for a good cause. Then I found that low price sometimes is no indicator of quality. “First Snow” is a Trans-Siberian...
United Methodist Church Hosts Santa Breakfast
Windham - Last Saturday the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Windham kicked off the holiday season by hosting breakfast with Santa, letter writing to Santa, crafts and an opportunity for boys and girls to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. On the breakfast menu were French toast stix, egg casserole, fruit and juice, which were shared with about...
Windham Village Continues Search For Police Chief
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday with all council members present. The first item on the agenda was to approve the hiring of a police chief. Council unanimously approved the hiring of a police chief only to have the candidate withdraw his name later in the week. So the committee is continuing...
Renaissance Family Centers Hosts Thanksgiving Activities
Windham - While we all gathered around our Thanksgiving tables there were folks in the area that had no one to share their dinner with or didn’t have the means to have a holiday dinner. The Renaissance Family Center opened their doors to provide not only a dinner but an entire day of activities for those who might have...
Santa To Visit Windham Library
Windham - Santa will be stopping by the Windham Library on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 pm. Children from birth to age 17 can have their picture taken for free (limit 1 per child). On Tuesday, December 21 from 11:00-4:00 pm children are invited to “Holiday Happiness”. During this time they can make and wrap presents to give to...
Township Plows Ready to Roll
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting recently. The road supervisor reported that he had heard back from the Ohio Department of Transportation and they will add more signage at the end of Wadsworth Road to warn motorist of a school bus stop. The supervisor also stated that a new reflectivity law that is scheduled...
Demolition Of “Project Buildings” Begins
Windham - The buildings, dubbed “the projects” had been constructed in the early 1940’s. They were originally built to house the workers that would flock to the Windham area as the Ravenna Ordinance Plant was getting geared- up for production in the early ‘40’s. The structures, that were designed to last around 10-15 years, had far surpassed...
Windham Friday Club
Windham - The Windham Friday Club held its October meeting at Mimi’s Restaurant in Ravenna. Members welcomed guest Helen Gourley, the mother of member Pegge Petkovich. A short business meeting was conducted. Club members donated candy and other sweets to make two baskets that were then donated at the October chili cookoff fundraiser for the upcoming Windham Bicentennial fund. Members...
Windham Village To Purchase Cruisers
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting with all council members and the fiscal officer in attendance. The council approved the fiscal officer’s expenditures, and the September bank reconciliation. Items on the agenda were: the purchase of new cruisers, revisions to income tax filing requirements, mineral rights lease, water and sewer agreement with Portage County...
Friday Night Lights
The old cliché, “on any given day” never rang truer than last week. The 1-8 Newton Falls Tigers traveled to Orwell last week to take on the 8-1 Grand Valley Mustangs. The score was what everyone expected, the winner was not. The Tigers roared into Grand Valley’s stadium and walked away with a 38-13 victory, their first since opening...
Windham Band Revival
Windham - Two years ago Windham football season started with the usual elements, players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans but one important element was missing on the field. The band. The band helps lead cheers and adds to the spirit of the game, but they were absent on that opening day two years ago. They were absent all...
Special Holiday Activities At Library
Windham Library invites kids of all ages to a special Thanksgiving storytime on Monday, November 15 at 10:30 am. Storytime is an opportunity for both parent and child to spend some one-on-one time enriching the child’s environment with stories, music, finger plays and movement. A Thanksgiving craft will be available November 15-November 19. Crafts are open to all ages...
Basketball Before Marty Hill
Windham - The history of the legendary Windham High School basketball program will be relived on Monday, November 15, as sports historian George Belden speaks to the Windham Historical Society, at a meeting co-sponsored by the Windham Bicentennial Committee. This talk is being presented to the public at Katherine Thomas Elementary School, 9032 Maple Grove Road in Windham, with...
