Around Brimfield: Meet Brimfield's new ornament business

Those driving through the recently renovated Brimfield Plaza may have noticed a storefront’s windows filled with festive Christmas trees adorned with beautiful Hallmark ornaments.

Not to be confused with a Hallmark card shop, The Ornament Factory is not affiliated with the chain of Hallmark stores but instead is a unique, privately owned business that sells Hallmark ornaments dated from 1973 through 2025. And while it is the newest store in the plaza, it is not a new business: The Ornament Factory is a thriving online store that has been operating out of a home in Brimfield for 20 years. With an inventory of over 16,000 ornaments, additional space was much needed, so moving to the plaza made perfect sense.

When we walked into the store, we were greeted by a friendly staff. While I am not a Hallmark ornament collector, I was fascinated with the variety of ornaments available. There is something for everyone: muscle cars, motorcycles, trucks, Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Barbie and Disney, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, Easter, Halloween and much, much more. The best way to “shop” the store is to go to www.HallmarkOrnaments.com to peruse the inventory. If you purchase online and pick up in the store, shipping charges will be refunded. Walk-ins are also welcome. I found the perfect ornament for our granddaughter who had a sledding accident last winter, resulting in an ostomy. She never lost her incredible sense of humor, and poop jokes have been common, so I could not resist buying a Christmas-decorated poop ornament that plays “Jingle Bells” using bathroom sounds. The Ornament Factory store holiday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturdays are by appointment; and the store is closed Sundays. Finding this store just made my Christmas shopping easier!

BRIMFIELD LIONS CLUB

This year’s 14th annual Turkey Trot had a record 142 participants who generously donated non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit the Brimfield Community Cupboard. Kudos to the Brimfield Lions Club for putting on another successful family-centered event.

BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP

Meetings held at the administration building at 1333 Tallmadge Rd.:

Dec. 5 – Registration ends for Brimfield Parks and Rec “Tour of Lights”. See www.brimfieldohio.gov/.
Dec. 10, 8 a.m. – Trustees meeting
Dec. 11, 7 p.m. – Zoning commission meeting
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. – Board of zoning appeals 
Dec. 22, 8 a.m. – Trustees meeting

Congratulations to our newly elected trustee, Kevin Scott, who was sworn in at the Nov. 25 trustees meeting. He will assume his position as of Jan. 1. Nic Coia was reelected but was unable to attend the meeting and will be sworn in at a later time. Approvals were given to renew the appointments of:

Bruce Knippenberg to the board of zoning appeals for the term of 2026-2030
Patrick Blair as an alternate to the board of zoning appeals until Dec. 31, 2026
Anthony Ramos II as an alternate to the board of zoning appeals until Dec. 31, 2026
Tom Sargent to the zoning commission for the term of 2026-2030
Carl Riggenbach as an alternate to the zoning commission until Dec. 31, 2026
And Robert Radoslovich as an alternate to the zoning commission until Dec. 31, 2026

Tickets are still available for the Brimfield Police Department’s Grinch Movie Night fundraiser Dec. 5 at The Event on Sunny Brook. Contact the police department at 330-673-7716 for more information. All proceeds benefit Shop with a Cop.

Santa on a Firetruck will once again deliver gifts to Brimfield children Dec. 20 and 21. For more details, see the Brimfield Fire Department’s Facebook page.

The Brimfield Township Trustees accepted the resignation of Parks and Recreation Director Cassie Weyer, with her last day being Dec. 1.

It was reported that new businesses moving into the township include Badger Restoration and Roofing LLC, Titan Electrical Services LLC, Plato’s Closet, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB

Dec. 1, 10 a.m. – Breakfast at Mike’s Place
Dec. 4, noon – Christmas party at the American Legion at 1945 Mogadore Rd. Catered by Mike and Holly Kostensky. Free to members with paid 2025 dues ($15). Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 12 – No bag lunch this month
Dec. 15, 10 a.m. – Breakfast at Mike’s Place
Dec. 29, 10 a.m. – Breakfast at Mike’s Place

BRIMFIELD METHODIST CHURCH

Dec. 27, 3-6:30 p.m. – Free “God Provides Meal” (last Saturday of every month). Eat in or take-out. Location: 1235 Tallmadge Rd., Brimfield.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Christmas Market benefiting the seventh- and eighth-graders’ trip to Washington, D.C. The market will include local crafters and vendors, food and basket raffles. Location: 2617 Waterloo Rd., Randolph.

BRIMFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Dec. 1, 12:30-1 p.m. – Make Your Own Snow – STEAM hands-on activity for children/tweens. Limited to 10 participants.
Dec. 1, 5-6:45 p.m. – Build Your Own Frosty the Snowman – Hands-on activity for adults. Limited to 10 participants.
Dec. 2, 5-6:45 p.m. – Winter Painting – Learn basic painting techniques as you create a winter-inspired masterpiece. For adults.
Dec. 5, 5-5:45 p.m. – Movie Talk: Holiday Films – Get together with fellow film lovers and discuss your favorite holiday movies. For adults.
Dec. 8, all day – Holiday Card Workshop – Make a card for the ones you love (while supplies last). For all ages.
Dec. 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Lego Freebuild – STEAM activity for tweens/children. Limited to 10 participants.
Dec. 8, 5-6 p.m. – Lego Freebuild – STEAM activity for tweens/children. Limited to 10 participants.
Dec. 9, all day – Holiday Card Workshop – Make a card for the ones you love (while supplies last). For all ages.
Dec. 9, 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Brimfield Book Club – “The Surprise Guest” by Nita Prose. For adults.
Dec. 10, all day – Holiday Card Workshop. Make a card for the ones you love (while supplies last). For all ages.
Dec. 11, all day – Holiday Card Workshop. Make a card for the ones you love (while supplies last). For all ages.
Dec. 11, 4:30-5:45 p.m. – Yoga with Judith – Beginner’s Yoga for adults. Bring a mat, water and comfortable clothing. Limited to 12 participants.
Dec. 12, all day – Holiday Card Workshop. Make a card for the ones you love (while supplies last). For all ages.
Dec. 13, noon-2 p.m. – Learn to Paint Miniatures – Learn the tricks of model making and painting. For adults.
Dec. 16, 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Genealogy with Roger Marble – Techniques to find and trace your family’s roots. For adults.
Dec. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Avoiding Fraud for the Holidays – Keep your money safe! Informative program for adults.
Dec. 22, all day – Winter Scavenger Hunt for tweens/children – Look around the library to find all the parts to build a snowman (while supplies last). For ages 5 and up.
Dec. 22, all day – Winter Scavenger Hunt for tweens/children – Look around the library to find all the parts to build a snowman (while supplies last). For ages 5 and up.
Dec. 23, 4-6:45 p.m. – Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons with Dave. Limited to eight participants. For adults.
Dec. 22, all day – Winter Scavenger Hunt for tweens/children – Look around the library to find all the parts to build a snowman (while supplies last). For ages 5 and up.
Dec. 22, all day – Winter Scavenger Hunt for tweens/children – Look around the library to find all the parts to build a snowman (while supplies last). For ages 5 and up.
Dec. 27, noon-2 p.m. – Crafternoons Crafting Get-Together – Trade tips and enjoy working on your crafts. For adults.
Dec. 22, all day – Winter Scavenger Hunt for tweens/children – Look around the library to find all the parts to build a snowman (while supplies last). For ages 5 and up.
Dec. 22, all day – Winter Scavenger Hunt for tweens/children – Look around the library to find all the parts to build a snowman (while supplies last). For ages 5 and up.
Dec. 30, 5-6:30 p.m. – Year-End Bingo – Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, laughter and prizes. For adults.

Final thought: “Peace is not something you wish for; it’s something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away.” – John Lennon 

At this time of year when the wish for “Peace on Earth” is widely proclaimed, let us remember that peace is an action word. Make peace with ourselves and others, do peaceful things that promote unity and goodwill, choose to be a peacemaker, and generously give peace by serving others. Most of all, strive to make your home a peaceful and joyful retreat center! Merry Christmas! 

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Until next year! Got news? Share it by contacting Shirley Mars at 330-673-0241 or at mars@ohiomars.com.