Chris Knop was officially recognized by Mayor Patrick for his long service to the Village of Garrettsville. Knop has held numerous positions in government, serving as council member, on the board of public affairs and the zoning commission, as well as many unofficial roles within the community.
The implementation of a police officer-held speed camera was the main topic at a public forum Feb. 22 at Hiram College. Trevor Elkins from Targeting Solutions had a question-and-answer session with residents regarding the startup of the speed camera.
The St. Ambrose St. Patrick’s Day Reverse Raffle Dinner is back to being held at Sugar Bush. The event on March 16 includes dinner, coffee, iced tea, cash bar, DJ, reverse raffle, 50/50, and a Chinese auction. Tickets are $100 for two meals and one number, grand prize is $1,000.
The Village of Hiram is looking to implement a boot system rather than towing vehicles parked illegally.
Forget winter rests and hibernation. Staff at the Portage Park District are busy planning and preparing for several new projects.
“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” is presented by Curtains Up Theatre. It’s a mystery adapted by Jon Jory from four stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and permission by Playscripts.
Council Member Tom Hardesty laid out potential plans for road repairs totaling an estimated $240,000; council approved Hardesty’s request to seek bids.
The Mantua Township “Historic District Boundary Increase” has been approved and is now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Resident Casey Timmons, a tax preparer, made a handful of requests regarding village tax collection.
The St. Ambrose choir is holding its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the church, located at 10692 Freedom St. in Garrettsville. Come out and listen to this angelic choir.
A Merry Evening in the Village will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Spend a pleasant evening in the Village of Mantua enjoying the holiday spirit. Shops in will be decorated, stocked with Christmas items and open until 8 p.m.
The People Tree Holiday Program for 2023 provides assistance to families in need during the holiday season.