Red Barn Chicken!

Available at Papa-Nicks-Lounge

Wednesday-Sunday 11am-9pm

Papa Nicks Lounge
1629 North Main Street North "169" Niles

About this blog page

I started this blog because I was frustrated with the lack of a current, regularly updated webpage to find out what's going on around here in the City of Niles.  Since I've been running the blog & facebook pages for the Family & Children First Council of Trumbull County and Kidding Around I figured what's one more?  

This blog is my little hobby but it seems to be of help judging by the page hits.  I'll gladly add a post about your business or promote your event, simply email me at kiddingaroundtco @ yahoo.com or contact me through facebook 

Niles Middle School Dragon

Courtney's Law Petition

click here to sign  

As most Niles residents know, Courtney Miller was killed in a horrible car accident.  As the accident happened out of state, her family was not notified of her passing before images of the crash were visible on the Internet.   Her family hopes to one day get a law passed that will make taking photos or videos and posting them anywhere without a families consent, illegal.

School break ideas

 Check out the Kidding Around Blog for ideas to keep them busy and entertained, info on Kids Meal deals, etc.

Niles Middle School will be featured on an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 feature

ESPN.go.com/30for30

WFMJ coverage




Trib Today coverage about visit



Vindicator article

Niles City Memorial Tree Project

BOARD TO BEAUTIFY CEMETERY: The Niles Cemetery Board is planning to beautify the Niles City Cemetery with the addition of crimson maple trees that the public can purchase.

''The Niles City Memorial Tree Project'' will get a row of trees along the cemetery roadway. Trees can be purchased in memory or honor of someone at $130 each. For orders or more information call the cemetery department at 330-544-9000, Ext. 175.

Shale, Fracking...

Energy from Shale.org


Keep Niles Safe

Luncheon to discuss Shale Development

5 guys

Facebook

Niles Fire Department Sub Station Holiday Window 2013

Merry Christmas Niles!

This fabulous display is on Robbins avenue.

Washington Snow Hill Sledding Riding Plans

From June 2013 minutes
Mr. Doutt asked that the sled riding hill by Washington Elementary School be preserved and 
realigned for safety measures. 

From October 17th Board meeting

Snow Hill—Mr. Doutt said that approximately $12,000.00 to $14,000.00 will be needed for 
stone signs for the snow hill. He has been in contact with Diane Sauer regarding a presentation to the “100 Club” for a donation for the sled hill. This would be the first step in the process. 
Tony Perrone suggested that the Board Members discuss this matter and provide direction. Mr. Doutt will have Mike Barrett, a local contractor, review the plans for the snow hill. A lengthy 
discussion ensued. Mr. Doutt and Mr. Perrone will work on a proposal for the “100 Club” and will bring the results to the next Board Meeting

Friday is the new deadline for Niles Times submissions

"All of Her"

Here's a chance to see local venues and familar faces up on the big screen!




Vindy Article says
“All of Her,” a feature film shot entirely in the Mahoning Valley and with a cast of local actors, will premiere Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Encore Cinema in Great East Plaza, Niles. Tickets will be $10 at the box office.

Clothing donation shed available at First United Methodist

Holiday lights

Shop Local! Small Business Saturday!

The Holiday shopping season is upon us and there is now a wonderful Shop Local movement rippling through the county.  Here are a few places to do some gift shopping around here:

Harvest Moon

Everything Buckeyes

Gracylane at Eastwood Mall

Spruce 

While this list of area gift shops isn't too long, don't let that stop you from participating in Small Business Saturday.  Here are my suggestions...

Find some Holiday Spirit! -   Try Ward's costume shop, for some festive hats & accessories to make your days merry & bright while Buckeye Beverage, Pit N Git, Pope's Dairy or Kitty's/EZ Stop can help you find the *other* kind of holiday spirit!

Get the job done!  - stop by Handyman Hardware for some tools/hangers/extension cords to rig up your lights and other holiday decor.

Order Pizza! - Lots of great places around town Robbins, Renatos,, Belleria, Colettis-Pizza, Ianazones

Get dessert - Dairy Queen, Handels Ice Cream, RiccardosSweetsAndEats

Go out to eat  -Stoneyard, Niki'z, Gasoline Alley, VERNONS-CAFE, Little-Damascus-Restaurant, Dragon's Diner, Georgios, La-latina Market

Pamper yourself - Strands-Hair-Studio, IslandNailsSalon, Salon La Vi , White Door, Hair Essence, IllusionsHairSalon, Salon-La-Sej, Heads-Up-Hair-Fashions, Mens-Union-Barbershop, Hair-with-robinfriends, Face-to-Face-Skin-Care, The-Artistry-Hair-Co

See a show - Trumbull New Theatre  Encore Cinema

Support a cause  -  Relay for Life teams are always having a fundraiser, school booster groups usually have some sort of sale going on

Order your baked goods  - Jotoddis,  Piece of Cake by Brandy,  Cookies to Go

Take a tour - TheMcKinleyBirthplaceMuseum (admission is free, but there is a gift shop), The Ward Thomas House 

Say Cheese!  -Dunnigan Photography, Red Karma
TheFrameDepotGallery, The Gallery 360 in the Eastwood Mall

Say it with Flowers - Reese floral art, Connelly's, Mitlos, Albies, Creative design floral.com


Pop some tags -  Nona's Family Closet, Once Upon a Child, One Closet at a Time,

Go to the Flea Market, antiquing or second-hand shopping!  -  Thrift Town,  Treasures, Pa Pow, Caramel Apple Trading, Gingerbread Haus, Easter Seals


Get started on your New Years Resolution - BylerEliteStrength,  The Yoga Room, Wellness Center, Complete-Kettlebell-and-Fitness, Fizek Better Bodies, Black Boxx Spinning/Studio Red/Train Station

Grocery Shop/Get supplies for your holiday baking -  Sparkle, Giant Eagle, Marc's, Sugar Shack, The Italian-marketplace

Get something unique - Pat-t-shirt

Have some fun!- McKinley Lanes, Niles Lanes, Endless-Electronics, Ski Chalet, Wild Card Games, Crystal Dragon

Get some Dragonwear! -Select Sportswear, BP shirtcompany

Niles City School Backpack program

WFMJ video


Many thanks to Amy Hendricks for her work getting the program started in our schools. Non-perishable donations are accepted at Niles Sparkle Market but cash donations can be made directly to Second Harvest Food Bank



Students are given an application form at the beginning of the school year, bags are distributed to students on Fridays.

Little Caesars

Get a taste of Abruzzi's Hot Peppers

Friday, November 8th, Abruzzi's Hot Peppers is doing a "tasting" at Macali's Giant Eagle in Niles, Ohio. The tasting is from 11 am until 3 pm. 

Harvest Moon Primitive Rustic Decor

 Vienna Avenue (Rt 46)

Handcrafted Primitive Rustic Home Scenting Products & Decor.
Hours Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11-5

http://harvestmooncandle.com/

HMP/RD on Facebook

Veteran's Day

Veteran ID Cards available at:
Trumbull County Veteran's Commissioner
TCVS on Facebook


Please visit this blog post for updated list of Trumbull County area deals/offers

Clean up at St. Stephens Cemetery

Niles Nation Car Show

Check on facebook for meeting info


Check online for info



A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Niles Red Dragon High School Cross County & Track Team/Program.  Last year, Courtney's Coats for kids recieved $200.00 towards their wonderful cause. 

President William McKinley Statue returns to the High School

Tribune Article

New signs downtown

Get yer meatballs!

Meatballs gone wild  will be dishing it up every FRIDAY in the Vernon's Café parking lot from 11:00 - 4:00. 

The Niles Historical Society is researching how the Red Dragon came to be...

Blue Iris Cakery

Before setting up shop in Niles, the Blue Iris was an awesome restaurant in downtown Warren.  To appease the former customers, the Blue Iris Cakery now offers pre-ordered lunches on Fridays.
Call 330-652-2253 or 330-240-0884 by 5:00 pm on Thursday to order!

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Take a tour of the new schools!

Niles City Schools

District-Wide Open House

Sunday, September 29, 2013

2:00 PM until 5:00 PM

Tours begin promptly at 2:00 PM at

Niles McKinley High School

District school busses will transport community members to each building.

Light refreshments will be served in the Niles McKinley High School Cafeteria.

NCS page

Will the 1985 Make Ohio's Top 10 Weather Event?

Emily Brown Benefit

Sunday September 15 from 2pm-6pm

The McKinley Heights Fire Station

Pasta dinner, Chinese Auction, and 50/50. Ages 10 & over $7 and 5-9 $5. 

Dinners will include pasta, salad, bread, dessert & beverage. Carry out will be available! 

Please come help this family during a difficult time!

 

 

Bo Rein stadium and Eastwood field at Niles McKinley High school

Niles City School Contact Info

website link

Niles Primary School Grades K, 1st & 2nd
960 Frederick Street
Niles, OH 44446

Administration (330) 989-5091

Fax (330) 989-5092 Fax

Niles Intermediate School    Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th
120 East Margaret Street
Niles, OH 44446

Administration (330) 989-5093

Fax (330) 989-5094

Niles Middle School
411 Brown Street
Niles, OH 44446

Administration (330) 652-5656

Fax (330) 652-9158 Fax

Niles McKinley High School
616 Dragon Drive
Niles, OH 44446

Administration (330) 652-9968
Fax (330) 505-0755 Fax

**As of 2014, the administrative offices are housed in the former Mt. Carmel/North Rhodes Elementary building located at

309 North Rhodes Avenue

Niles, Ohio  44446

(330) 989-5095

(330) 989-5096--Fax

Niles NPD Taxi Cab Cop Car!