Around Charlestown: Santa Claus is coming to [Charles]town
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
This Thanksgiving, Charlestown United Methodist Church is blessed to give back to the community by offering free Thanksgiving dinner bundles to people in need.
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Around Charlestown: Residents walk a mile for vets and Charlestown gets ready for fall
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Charlestown residents recently participated in the “One Mile for the 22” walk. Spearheaded by Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly, the event is a one-mile walk intended to draw attention to the heartbreaking statistic that every day in the U.S. there are 22 veterans who lose their life to suicide.
Around Charlestown: Cruise in to the Charlestown Summer Festival
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
It’s time to make plans to attend the 22nd Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In. Join in the fun on Saturday, August 2 from 3-7 p.m. at the Charlestown Township Park on Rock Spring Road. Admission is FREE and plenty of fun for all ages is planned.
Around Charlestown: Memorial Day plans and Yard Sale Day in Charlestown
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Charlestown Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade and Service will be held Sunday, May 25 with the parade stepping off at 11a.m. and proceeding to the cemetery where a short service will take place.
Around Charlestown: Ravenna Arsenal presentation a hit, plus upcoming events and more
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
The Charlestown Historical Society was pleased to recently host Tim Morgan, the State Environmental Supervisor, who has worked at the site of the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant for 37 years. The topic of his presentation was “An Inside Look at the Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant.”
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Around Charlestown: Santa Claus is comin’ to [Charles]town
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Santa Claus made his annual Special Delivery appearance through Charlestown this month. One of his stops was at the home of Todd and Suzanne Hurd.
Around Charlestown: Nethings get a new flag pole, plus Christmas events coming up
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
There is a new flag pole at the home of Dale Nething just in time for Veterans Day. Last year, a big storm damaged his previous flag pole.
Around Charlestown: Historical society receives new antique stove
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Charlestown Historical Society recently received a donation of a pot bellied stove, found in the old Charlestown school that was located where the township park is now.
Around Charlestown: Cruise In carries on despite the rain
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
A “little” rain doesn’t faze Charlestown. It rained on and off all morning and early afternoon Saturday, Aug. 3, as set up for the 21st Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In was completed. Then, right on cue the rain stopped, the sun came out at 3 p.m. and the festival commenced as planned.
Around Charlestown: Summer plans and photos from the Memorial Day parade
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Charlestown Community Yard Sale Day will be Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Around Charlestown: Details for the 2024 Memorial Day parade and more
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Charlestown will observe Memorial Day on Sunday, May 26 with the annual parade and service at the cemetery.
Around Charlestown: Eclipse party and more recaps from the early days of spring
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
What do you do when a once in a lifetime event is happening? You plan a party, right? That’s exactly what I did! An eclipse party!
Around Charlestown: A local dog joins the WAGS therapy team, plus Easter event news
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
MaryAnn Nething contacted me recently with the news that she and her dog, Ike, are officially a therapy team in the WAGS program at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.
Around Charlestown: A local couple has earned eight benches collecting thousands of pounds of plastic
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Many community-minded people live in Charlestown. I’d like to introduce you to one. Gary Hunsicker is currently vice-president of the Friends of West Branch State Park. This nonprofit, volunteer-powered group works to help preserve West Branch State Park and enhance the camper experience.
Around Charlestown: Christmas cheer in Charlestown, plus a welcome to new activity committee members
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Charlestown was bursting with excitement Saturday evening when Santa made his annual Special Delivery to some lucky kids in the township.
Around Charlestown: Charlestown thanks Assistant Fire Chief Don Hanna for 45 years of service
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Assistant Chief Don Hanna was recently honored at a ceremony held at the Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department. The ceremony marked his retirement after 45 years of service to the fire department. Approximately 40 people were in attendance to thank Hanna for his dedication to protecting the residents of Charlestown.
Around Charlestown: Happy birthday, Don and Shirley! Plus Halloween news and more
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
Don Jones celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 12. A party hosted by his wife Barbara and daughters Christy Kmetko and April Jones was held at his home. The 40 friends and relatives in attendance enjoyed dinner, reminiscing and a toast to Don. Guests of note were Tom and Pam Ward, who graduated from Tallmadge High School with Don. Don and Tom have been friends since first grade.
Around Charlestown: Welcoming new pastors and getting ready for Halloween plans
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
There have been many changes at Charlestown United Methodist Church in the recent past. The most recent was the retirement of Rev. Norma J. Bates. Her retirement was marked with a brunch in the church community room following her final sermon Aug. 27.