The James A. Garfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization [PTO] is a fully insured, non-profit volunteer organization made up of individuals consisting of parents, teachers and business owners in our community who come together to support and enrich the lives of our students. Over the last 3 years the PTO has provided over $100,000 in financial support to... READ MORE >
Portage County District Library’s Garrettsville location is partnering with Portage Park District to present a program for preschool and early school age children, accompanied by an adult. Please join us for a “Mystery of Snowflakes Book Hike” on Wednesday, January 29 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Bring your favorite little learners to this “Owlbert- approved” Owlet... READ MORE >
Garrettsville – Reading the cover of the play “Distance” by Jerre Dye immediately draws the reader into the drama. Alzheimer’s is taking Irene Radford further and further away from the people in her ever-devolving world. It’s a shifting world where the past becomes the present, the present becomes the past, and the future remains a terrifying mystery.... READ MORE >
James A. Garfield Local School District was recently awarded what may be one of the most highly regarded academic awards in school history. The District has been named to the 10th Annual AP District Honor Roll. This achievement for Garfield is due to expanding opportunities and improving performance for Advanced Placement students. The AP District Honor Roll... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - As we say good-bye to another year the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our volunteers and community partners for their support in 2019. Your financial gifts, food drives, campaigns and volunteering enables us to provide food to our friends and neighbors in the Garfield school district... READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce’s GarrettsvilleStrong fund was established five years ago to raise funds which will be utilized to facilitate the rebuilding of the block in downtown Garrettsville affected by the fire March 22, 2014. Since 2014 over ninety-five thousand dollars has been raised to help the property owners rebuild the Buckeye Block... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - What do you do with a puzzle that you’ve already put together once? Why bring it to the Garrettsville Library and exchange it for one that is new to you. You’re invited to drop in any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on the first Saturday of each month. For the remainder of this year, that’s October 5, November 2, and December 7. Bring in your... READ MORE >
A representative from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) will be at the Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, October 9 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a workshop concerning all things utilities. Such topics as Energy Choice Ohio, consumer protection tips, energy efficiency tips, and much more will be shared. Bring your bills and any questions, complaints... READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Cemetery Association is sponsoring a training session on cleaning old gravestones at the Baptist Cemetery on Maple Ave. on Saturday, October 5 from 10 am until 4 pm.Tim Foor, who has been working on repairing the broken and tipped stones and obelisks at the Cemetery for several months, will be teaching the correct and safe way to clean the years... READ MORE >
The American College of Emergency Physicians has designated May 19 – May 25 as “National EMS Week”. In celebrating this, Community EMS District is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 11, 2019, starting at noon. Emergency vehicles and equipment will be on display. Participants can also learn about lifesaving skills, such as CPR, bleeding control and recognizing... READ MORE >
A Busy but Productive AprilOn April 1, 2019 the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard began serving clients at our new location in the Garrettsville YMCA building on Park Avenue. Our clients now make use of the handicap-accessible event entrance at the rear of the building, and register/wait in the convenient lobby. Community Partnerships Monthly expenses for... READ MORE >
Garrettsville – O’Henry, O’Malley, O’My! Grab your friends and neighbors, and follow the road to Garrettsville this weekend. The historic village of Garrettsville knows how to celebrate, and they are starting the festivities at 3 pm on Saturday afternoon with family-friendly fun including face painting at Villager Emporium, balloon art and (weather permitting)... READ MORE >
People Tree Sharing Program THANK YOU from the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce People Tree Sharing Program! Your donation provided toys and food for 92 Families 52 families with children 122 CHILDREN We would like to THANK everyone in our amazing community. The 122 children had something to open Christmas morning, they were adopted by local... READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Farmers' Market, a Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard partner, is selling advertising on placemats for their upcoming Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. This joint fundraiser will raise funds for the NGCC and the popular summer farmers market. Ad spaces are $30 each, payable by cash or check. Checks may be made payable to Nelson Garrettsville... READ MORE >
Annual Community Yard Sale Weekend Hunt for fabulous finds throughout the Garrettsville area! Mark your calendars. The Garrettsville Area Chamber’s 26th Annual Community Yard sale is slated for May 17-19, 2019 and runs 9am--4pm each day. So start cleaning out the closets and get ready to make some cash on those unused and unwanted items one has lying... READ MORE >
Spicy Moroccan Chicken Serves 4 (2 Chicken Thighs, 1.5 Cups Peppers) Seasoning 1.25 tsp. ground coriander 1.25 tsp. ground cumin .5 tsp. cayenne pepper.5 tsp. kosher salt.25 tsp. ground cinnamon Meat 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs Produce 6 cups coarsely chopped red and/ or yellow peppers1 lemon, sliced Other 2 tbl. olive oil Directions In a... READ MORE >
The board game, “Clue” comes to life, on stage, with the Curtains up Theatre’s production of “Clue on Stage”. It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well…dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Miss. Scarlet,... READ MORE >
The James A Garfield Historical Society would like to thank everyone who helped with our Christmas Walk 2018. It takes a village of volunteers to have such a successful event.We are most grateful to the homeowners who generously opened up their homes. Some decorating by themselves, some allowing our members to come in and fill their homes with a multitude of... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - On Sunday, December 2, five Lego teams from James A. Garfield traveled to the regional competition in Aurora. It was a day of judging, coding, competing, and camaraderie. The competition is completed in three parts. There is a research project portion, a second part which asks teams to work together and share their “Core Values”, and the final... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - During a special meeting held in late October, the Portage County District Library’s Board of Trustees appointed Jonathan Harris, currently the manager of the system’s Aurora Memorial Library branch, as the new library director. Harris succeeds Cecilia Swanson, who announced her plans to retire earlier in the year, after having served Portage County... READ MORE >
Get into the holiday spirit and help raise funds for the 2019 Garrettsville Summerfest. Put on your most obnoxious Christmas attire and join us for great fun and drinks around Garrettsville on December 8th.Collect-A-Card at each stop of the pub crawl, and assemble them to make a poker hand. Win $100 by having the best hand when you reach the final stop.Registration... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - Garfield custodian Aida Baker came to the United States in July of 2017. Before leaving her homeland in the Philippines, she dreamed that she would one day help the children from the elementary school where she graduated from in 1980. Aida knew first hand the struggles families faced in her community. “As I recall my elementary days, I went to... READ MORE >
Santa Claus is coming to town on Small Business Saturday, and you're invited to be a part of the celebration. Join your friends and neighbors at Garrettsville's clock tower at 5:30 PM for caroling, cookies, and hot cocoa. Santa arrives in town, by firetruck, at 6:00 PM. Children of all ages will have to opportunity to meet with jolly old Saint Nick, and will... READ MORE >
Recently, the James A. Garfield College & Career Planning class took a field trip to a nearby manufacturing facility to learn about the many careers available within one organization. Located on Industrial Drive in Garrettsville, this plastic extrusion manufacturer is actually three divisions under one roof (DCA Construction Products, Modern Retail Solutions and... READ MORE >
What an exciting time to be a part of the James A. Garfield School District! Our school year has gotten off to another great start with our teachers, students, and families. We’re starting the second year of The Leader in Me curriculumthroughout the elementary school. The LEGO Robotics teams are up and running. Our Student Leadership Team is planning events... READ MORE >
The James A. Garfield Historical Society welcomes you to join them for their Christmas Walk 2018. Be sure to reserve your tickets now for the Christmas Walk Candlelight Tour!! The tour is on November 1st, from 6:30-9 pm. and kicks off this festive event. Tickets are $25. per person and can be reserved by calling Debbie Smith at 330-389-1859. Meet at the... READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce People Tree program was developed to help our friends and neighbors in need. Through various community operations, families, youth and elderly are served. Annually, People Tree provide Christmas food baskets and personal care products. The Adopt-a-Family volunteers provide Christmas gifts for nearly 150 local children... READ MORE >
Garrettsville – The Christmas Walk 2018 kicks off on Thursday evening, November 1st from 6:30-9 p.m. with the Candlelight Night Walk. Enjoy this wonderful evening with your friends and family strolling through a special night of the Christmas Walk. Start out the night at the historic Mott building with hors d’oeuvres, desserts and champagne punch. Choose... READ MORE >
New members were welcomed at the September meeting of the Garrettsville Cemetery Association as more ideas and plans were discussed concerning the Old Baptist Cemetery.Volunteers have cleaned the shrubbery and bushes in front of the Old Baptist Cemetery on Maple Avenue and the walkway and steps leading to the top of the hill have been cleaned of overgrown grass and... READ MORE >
Reserve your tickets today! Call or text Debbie Smith 330-389-1859 READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Garrettsville Economic Development Group are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Garrettsville Area Business Awards. These awards will be presented as part of the 2018 Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party. To be nominated for an award, the business must be located within Garrettsville, Hiram, Freedom, Windham, or... READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre Is proud to present Parlor GamesBy James C. WallSponsored by Ryser Insurance and Ohio Health Benefits, LLCPractical joker Mort McNulty hosts his own wake so that he can hear what people will say about him after he’s dead before he’s dead. Mort’s wife, Tricia, gets unwillingly drawn into the action and apologetically tries to... READ MORE >
In 1803 John Garrett of Christian Hundred, Delaware bought 300A of land in the Wild West–OHIO–for $1,313 (about $4.38 per acre). A year later, he and his family–wife, children, two slave girls–and Abraham Dyson, a blacksmith, arrived at his property in the southwest corner of Nelson township in the Connecticut Western Reserve in the new state of Ohio,... READ MORE >
Garrettsville- The Buckeye Block will once again be a focal point of community activity, with a new Garrettsville Farmers’ Market to be held weekly all summer long. The farmers’ market will occupy the grassy lot left behind after the 2014 fire that leveled the historic Buckeye Block Building. The brainchild of three local entrepreneurs, this effort represents “a... READ MORE >
KraftMaid Cabinetry, a leader in the semi-custom cabinetry industry based in Middlefield, Ohio, is the presenting sponsor for the 2018 Friends of Melana 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run held during the Garrettsville Summerfest. The Friends of Melana (FOM) Foundation honors Garrettsville, Ohio, native Melana Matson, who lost her battle with children’s glioma cancer in 2009 at... READ MORE >
Yom Hashoah is a day devoted to the remembrance of the Holocaust. On a day chosen to coincide with the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, cities around the world honor the victims as well as the heroic.The 2018 Cleveland Area Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah took place on April 11 at Park Synagogue in Cleveland Heights. Each year, the event sponsors a creative arts contest for middle... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - Join us at Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, May 16, beginning at 6:00 pm, as Abbe Turner of Lucky Penny Farm will discuss cheese making. As the milking maid at her family’s goat dairy farm, Lucky Penny Farm in Garrettsville, and as a cheesemaker for the Lucky Penny Creamery in nearby Kent, Turner will share how the goat’s and sheep’s milk are... READ MORE >
Garrettsville – The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday May 15, 2018, in the library meeting room from 5-6 p.m. The month’s selection is: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania On May 7, 1915, the passenger steamer Lusitania sank after encountering a German submarine just off the... READ MORE >
A digital sign will be installed on the corner of State Route 82 and State Route 88. OUPS has marked off the area (not utilities present). The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting quotes to remove concrete, install footers, install brick sign supports to match brick work in parking lot near Buckeye Block. Project completion date before Summerfest... READ MORE >
When Zeppe’s closed its doors and pulled out of the community, it seemed to many that Garrettsville was doomed to have an empty building on Main Street indefinitely. Restaurateurs Sean and Sondra Varner saw something different; the opportunity to breathe new life into an older structure and create a unique dining experience for residents and visitors to the... READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Village Police Department is seeking individuals to fill the positions of Full Time Patrol Officer, Part Time Patrol Officer, and a Full Time School Resource Officer. Garrettsville Village comprises of approximately 2300 residents and numerous businesses. It is located in Northeast Portage County. Successful candidates must demonstrate the... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - Garrett’s Mill and Brewing Company is open under a new name and new ownership, featuring an executive chef dedicated to offering “affordable upscale dining with a twist.” Garrettsville’s founding structure at 8148 Main Street — established by Colonel John Garrett in 1804 to grind farmers’ grain — once again has opened its doors, offering... READ MORE >
The GarrettsvilleStrong fund was established by the Chamber of Commerce to raise funds which will be utilized to facilitate the rebuilding of the block in downtown Garrettsville affected by the fire March 22, 2014.Since March 24, 2014 over $96,000 has been raised to defray reconstruction efforts. In August of 2015, $3,778.58 was released to the Carlson Family. This... READ MORE >
Looking for a recipe to warm you up on a chilly Sunday? Give this recipe for homemade tomato soup a try. Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil 1 sweet onion, diced 3 tsp minced garlic 2 celery stalks, diced 10 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock 2 tbsp chopped basil 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tsp chopped... READ MORE >
Looking for a sweet and spicy meal idea that won’t break the bank? Give this recipe for Alaskan salmon with a honey sriracha glaze a try. Ingredients: Honey Sriracha Glaze • 1/4 Cup - Local Honey • 2 Tablespoons - Sriracha • 1 Tablespoon - Extra Virgin Olive Oil • .5 Teaspoon - Chili Powder • .5 Teaspoon - Onion Powder • .5 Teaspoon - Sea Salt... READ MORE >
Garrettsville - O’Henry, O’Malley, O’My! Grab your friends and neighbors, and follow the road to Garrettsville on Saturday, March 17th for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day you won’t soon forget. And that’s no blarney! The historic village of Garrettsville knows how to celebrate, and they are starting first thing in the morn’. Start off with a hearty breakfast, and a... READ MORE >
Local Real Estate Broker for MB Realty, Mark Brady, was recently sworn in as President of the Portage County Association of Realtors. Mark has been selling Real Estate in Garrettsville since 1994. In 2007 he and his mother, Dolores McCumbers, opened MB Realty on Main Street. It was one of the worst times in recent history to open a Real Estate Office because... READ MORE >
Hammer Data Systems' #GarrettsvilleStrong webcam is back online. Thank you for being patient while we got everything situated on our new website.To view the 24/7 Main Street feed visit the Webcam page on our new website. READ MORE >
Attention Garfield High School Seniors:Applications for Chamber of Commerce scholarships are available now.This year the committee is awarding two (2) $1000 scholarships for college/university bound graduates; and (2) $500 scholarships for graduates enrolling at trade/technical schools. The deadline to submit essays & applications is 2:00 PM on May 4th.Click... READ MORE >
YOU’RE INVITED! Let’s kick off the new year with the Seventh Annual Great Big CHAMBER NETWORKING NIGHT at the Great Big Home & Garden Show at the I-X Center (near Cleveland Hopkins Airport) on Thursday, February 8th from 4-6 pm. A $15 ticket will give you entrance to the show from 11 am-9 pm and the Chamber Member only PRIVATE PARTY from 4-6 pm that will... READ MORE >
Help support the Chamber St. Patrick’s Day celebration by purchasing a Super Bowl Square. Squares cost $40 each and the winner of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and final score will receive $500. Stop by Sky Lanes to get your square!Proceeds from this fundraiser defray the cost of planning & marketing the St. Patrick's Day event. READ MORE >
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce's GarrettsvilleStrong fund was established three years ago to raise funds which will be utilized to facilitate the rebuilding of the block in downtown Garrettsville affected by the fire March 22, 2014. Since 2014 over ninety-five thousand dollars has been raised to help the property owners rebuild the Buckeye Block... READ MORE >
As a veteran-owned company on Industrial Drive, Diskin Enterprises will double every donation to Semper Fi before it gets doubled again on its way to support U.S. veterans this Christmas. Diskin Enterprises (parent company to Modern Store Fixtures, Durajoint Concrete Accessories and Four Seasons Industries), is taking part in a special “Double Down for... READ MORE >
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The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club welcomed Kim and Damon Bahr of Utah, formerly with the Historic John Johnson Home and the G-H Rotary, who have returned for the occasion of an unveiling and dedication of a second edition, 1837 copy of The Book of Mormon, a founding document of the LDS church. The book was found during their sojourn in Hiram through the good... READ MORE >
Mantua – If you’re looking for a fun way to spend this Friday’s NEOEA Day with your kids, why not celebrate the season by spending the afternoon at the Derthick’s Corn Maze? Corn maze admission includes the 60s-themed maze, which features likenesses of the Beatles, a VW bus, and other groovy 60s-era icons, gives you and your family acres of fun. April shared, “This... READ MORE >