CHERRY VALLEY – While the Rev. John Germaine was expecting a typical worship service on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Cherry Valley United Methodist Church where he pastors, instead he was surprised to find about 30 members from his current and past churches welcoming him at the door in order to celebrate his 40 years in ministry through different churches.(From Aug. 23 edition).
ANDOVER – In hopes of appealing to country fans out there, Ashtabula YMCA will be offering line dancing on Monday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. at Andover United Methodist Church for members and guests.(From Aug. 16 edition).
ROME – When Pymatuning Garden Club President Ben Lutz began planting ferns around eight years ago when he moved to the Rome area, followed by the establishment of a garden of wooden wildflowers thereafter, he had no idea he would some day be raising monarch butterflies several years later as well.(From Aug. 16 edition).
JAMESTOWN – If you’re looking for a way to partake in the fall season this year you may want to check out Pymatuning State Park’s Fall Spooktacular event scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5, as well as Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12 in Jamestown. (From Sept. 20 edition).
PIERPONT – Looking for a fun way to kick off the end of August this year? (From Aug. 16 edition).
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP – In hopes of connecting people with their neighbors while identifying parts of the region, Richmond Township trustees and the county auditor’s office will now each have a new map to add to the walls of their buildings thanks to Geographic Informational Systems Specialist Caroline Petersen, who was encouraged by a local member of the community who wishes to remain anonymous to create a new map of Richmond Township this year.(From Aug. 16 edition).
LINESVILLE – Larry Hiles is back - that is back up north within a similar region that he grew up in as he joins the staff of First Baptist Church of Linesville as their new lead pastor since it became effective on Aug. 1.(From Aug. 16 edition).
ANDOVER – After two years of hard work selling their prior Meadville storefront, while getting their current one at 34 Public Square up and running, Bakery on the Square owners Paul, Viki and their two daughters Amanda and Emily Allin were finally able to unlock their doors for the first time in order to offer a soft opening to the public on Wednesday, July 31, within Andover.
ANDOVER – If you are looking for a fun way to spend your evening and appreciate live music, be sure to check out Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce’s free summer music series “People in the Park” the next two Saturdays at 7 p.m. within Pymatuning State Park-Main Beach at 5354 Pymatuning Lake Road in Andover.(From Aug. 9 edition).
ANDOVER – Calling all classic-car enthusiasts, family members of residents, as well as community members looking for something fun to do. (From Aug. 9 edition).
