Around Windham: Get involved with WHS athletic boosters
- Nicole Sweet. The New Hope Baptist Church will be providing free hot lunches for Windham students during spring break. Kids and teens 18 and under are invited to stop in and have lunch.
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County roundup: Garrettsville considers JEDD; Freedom, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham news
- Roger Gordon. Brad Ehrhart, president of the Portage Development Board, spoke recently to Garrettsville Village Council about the village’s interest in perhaps at some point becoming part of a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) with other communities.
Bigfoot sightings take over Portage County
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Bigfoot sightings in Portage County? The Bigfoot Society (yes, there is one) claims it’s true, and points to multiple recent sightings in Garrettsville, Windham, Mantua, Mantua Center and Streetsboro.
Around Windham: Daylight Saving Time coming soon, and spring events with it
- Nicole Sweet. The Village of Windham is looking for vendors for the farmers' market at the Windham Community Building, from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Thursday, February through April. Local food and craft vendors wanted. Call 330-646-9361 for more information.
County roundup: Hiram Village poster contest opens, plus news from Garrettsville, Mantua and Windham
- Roger Gordon. As part of a Village of Hiram Downtown Revitalization project, Hiram College students are leading a poster contest within the Crestwood and Garfield school districts.
County roundup: Windham holds off on housing question, plus Mantua and Garrettsville news
- Roger Gordon. The Windham Township Trustees held a special meeting recently regarding the amendment that the people brought about having a second dwelling on one parcel. The trustees voted to accept the zoning commission’s recommendation to deny that activity.
Around Windham: Congratulations and welcome to Mayor Terrie Altiere
- Nicole Sweet. Terrie Altiere was formally sworn in as mayor by village Solicitor Charles Gasior on Dec. 16. Mayor Altiere was appointed to fill the vacant mayoral seat and will serve in this capacity through Dec. 31, 2027.
Around Windham: Windham PD will bring back 'Warning for Christmas Morning'
- Nicole Sweet. From the Windham Police Department: Until Dec. 25, Windham PD officers will be providing individuals who are pulled over for minor traffic infractions a “Warning for Christmas Morning” voucher instead of a traffic citation.
County roundup: Hiram offers police management to Mantua, plus Freedom, Garrettsville and Windham news
- Roger Gordon. Village council has authorized Mayor Anne Haynam to offer a management contract to the Village of Mantua that would allow the Hiram Police Department to manage the Mantua Village Police Department on a temporary basis.
Around Windham: Practicing gratitude and giving back to the Windham community
- Nicole Sweet.
Hello Windham Family! November is National Gratitude Month. Gratitude is an active process of acknowledging goodness and recognizing its source. There is so much to be grateful for in Windham.
County roundup: Fire takes Hiram assistant fire chief’s historic home, plus news from Garrettsville, Mantua and Windham
- Roger Gordon.
House fires are always awful, but the timing couldn’t have been worse for the searing blaze Nov. 11 that burned Hiram Village Fire Department Assistant Chief Jason Groselle and his family’s historic home on Ryder Road to the ground. Fortunately, nobody was home when the fire happened.
Around Windham: Fall events are in full swing in Windham
- Nicole Sweet.
Hello Windham Family! October is halfway over already. Outside, our beautiful Windham rural landscape is changing, air is getting colder, nights are getting longer, and the leaves are all changing colors. Embrace the changing beauty of our little Bomber community; there are many things to look forward to, as you’ll read below.
County roundup: Main Street Mantua gets a face lift, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, and Windham
- Roger Gordon.
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting celebration at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 for the completed Facade on Main Street in Mantua.
Around Windham: Fall is the new New Year
- Nicole Sweet.
Hello Windham Family! Post-Labor Day in Bomber Country always seems to be a turning point or symbolic start of a new year. September has a back-to-school/new year vibe that is hard for me to ignore. Author Gretchen Rubin first remarked that “September is the other January” in her book “Happier at Home.” Gretchen noted that “Each year, Labor Day was a milestone that provoked self-evaluation and reflection.”
County roundup: Garrettsville fundraiser supports family of Michael Schustrich
- Roger Gordon.
The Scotch Doubles Benefit for Michael Schustrich will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at SkyLane Bowling at 8311 Windham St. Michael (Mikey) was tragically killed at work, leaving behind his wife and newborn son.
Around Windham: Gearing up for back to school and fall fun
- Nicole Sweet.
August is such a special time in Bomber Country. Fall sports are gearing up, the excitement of back-to-school is in the air, and hints of autumn are beginning to show. More than just a change in the calendar, back-to-school season carries a feeling of anticipation, renewal and possibility. As students head back to class after a long summer break, we welcome a new school year filled with opportunities, growth and fresh beginnings.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for car cruise, plus news from Freedom, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
- Roger Gordon.
A fundraising dinner for the Mantua Restoration Society will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 in the Mantua Center School gymnasium at 11741 Mantua Center Rd. in Mantua Township.
Around Windham: Cruising into the second half of summer
- Nicole Sweet.
Here are some exciting events and important information coming up in our little town for the end of July and beginning of August.