Around Windham: Starting the new year in Bomber Country

Happy 2025! There is something special about the excitement and energy that surrounds the start of a new year. It’s like a fresh start, a blank slate, a chance to do things differently (or at least try). Regardless of how you choose to embrace 2025, the important thing is that you’re surrounded by loved ones, making memories and enjoying our small town! Here is to a new year full of laughter, love, and (hopefully) a little less stress. Here’s to 2025 in Bomber Country — let’s make it a good one! Here are some upcoming events and information to look forward to:

Windham Youth Baseball and Softball Signups are Open!

The WYBSO 2025 Spring season registration is now open for Baseball, Softball, and Tee ball! This year registration will be online only. If you need assistance using our online form, we will hold in-person sign-ups during the Windham Little Dribbler Tournaments in February. Click here to register.

Windham Lions Club Pancake Breakfasts are Back!

Join us on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, 8 a.m. to noon for a Pancake Brunch at the Brick Chapel, Windham, OH! The Windham Bombers High School Softball team will be waiting tables. Tickets are Adults: $7 presale, $8 at the door, Kids (6–12): $5 presale, $6 at the door, Kids 5 & under: Free. Proceeds from presale tickets will benefit both the Lions Club’s community efforts and the Bombers Softball program.

Hailey Roosa future Eagle Scout

Hailey Roosa is an eighth Grader at Windham Junior High. She is a life scout in Troop 7575. She is also in the Order of the Aero, the National Honor Society of Scouting. She is looking for ideas for her Eagle Scout project. She would like to do something such as a blessing box, flag retirement box, build a bench or picnic tables, etc. to give back to the community. She is looking for any advice or leads. Way to go Hailey, we are all cheering for you!

Village of Windham Updates

The Village of Windham’s 2025 Schedule is as follows:

January 28, 2025, 6 p.m.: Council Meeting
February 11, 2025, 6 p.m.: Committee of the Whole
February 25, 2025, 6 p.m.: Council Meeting

Windgrove Senior Apartments

The village of Windham would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to all individuals who provided assistance during the recent flooding of the Windgrove Senior Apartments on Saturday night into Sunday morning. We would like to extend a special thank you to the, Windham Police Department, Windham Fire Department, the Red Cross, Portage County EMA, Ted St. John, Hopetown, local Businesses, The Management at Windgrove, Diana & Katrina, and Windham School Superintendent Mike Dobran for permitting the use of the elementary school for emergency placement and busing. The sense of community that exists in our small town is truly inspiring.

For anyone wishing to donate to the people affected by the flooding please contact Diane at Windgrove apartments (microwavable food, drink, or hygiene products). — Mayor Lawrence Cunningham

Windham High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Congratulations Cameron Pozsgai (class of 2013) and Bob Higgins (class of 1961) for making the Windham Athletic Hall of Fame. Both athletes were recognized after the JV basketball game on Friday 1/10 at Marty Hill Court.

Hope Town Hope On Wheels partners with Windham Police Department

Hope Town Hope On Wheels is super excited to partner with the Windham Police Department and manage their fleet! They have worked well together for years, and this is a natural evolution of that trusted relationship through our social enterprise, Hope On Wheels Auto Clinic. It’s an awesome way for them to contribute to the Windham community and support the officers who work hard to keep us safe every day.

I look forward to keeping the Windham community up to date with all the information I receive! Please contact me with anything you may like featured. The Around Windham column runs on the third week of each month, and I will need all the information the week prior. You may contact me via text/call at 330-283-2711 or via email at nks1024@icloud.com.