Be a Santa to a Senior Program Continues
The Be a Santa to a Senior program’s popular campaign has delivered more than 5000 gifts to local needy seniors for the past eleven years, is being planned again this holiday season.
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Pet Pictures with Santa to Benefit Rose’s Rescue
Bring your furry family members out to Rootstown Veterinary Hospital, and for $10 on Saturday December 6 noon until 3:00 p.m get their pictures taken with Santa.
Crestwood School Is A “Google District”
This school year the Crestwood District began using Google Apps for Education and is a “Google District.” The technology department has been hard at work ensuring a smooth transition and we are continuing to add applications for our teachers and students to use.
Mantua Volunteers Make a Difference
As a part of the Make A Difference Day national day of service, October 25th, volunteers joined forces to complete a myriad of projects in Mantua. Community-minded residents, CHS students, and Eagle Scouts took part, using a little bit of elbow grease to help make their local community that much better.
Hiram Police Department Receives the AAA Platinum Award for 3rd Year
The Hiram Police Department was recently recognized and received the AAA Platinum Award for Community Traffic Safety. The AAA Platinum level is the highest level of recognition from AAA and is given to communities that demonstrate outstanding success in addressing local traffic safety issues.
Candlelight Winery Quarter Auction to Rebuild Garrettsville
Candlelight Winery located at 11325 Center Road in Garrettsville (Nelson Township) is hosting a Quarter Auction on Friday November 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Tickets are $5 pre-sale or $7 at the door and each guest will receive 1 paddle.
Birding Series With Portage Parks
The Portage Park District is offering a series of programs to introduce the world of bird watching. “We’re calling it Birding for the Ordinary Average Guy/Gal,” says Christine Craycroft, Executive Director. “No fancy equipment needed, no Latin names, just a way to get to know and enjoy your local feathered friends.”
Awards Go To James A. Garfield Elementary
Last week the state of Ohio recognized James A. Garfield Elementary students, teachers, staff, administration and community for maintaining high academic achievement. They were named a School of Promise as well as a High Performing School of Honor.
Robinson Provides Mental Health Training Course Through November 20th
Robinson Memorial Hospital has taken steps to have the entire emergency and case management departments’ workers go through specialized training and role-playing scenarios to best treat patients with mental health issues.
The TREE House that Hiram built, together
From its radiant heat in the basement floor to its R60-rated insulation in the attic, the TREE House is a model of energy efficiency and sustainability. The work of building the house was done by by local contractors, and supported by volunteers from faculty, staff and the community.