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Portage County

Superintendent Resigns from Crestwood District

At the March meeting, the Crestwood Board of Education accepted the resignation of Dr. David Toth, Superintendent, effective July 31, 2024. After the motion was accepted, Board President Dan Tillett took a moment to thank Dr. Toth for his years of service to the Crestwood District. In the Treasurer’s Report,...

Rockets baseball thumps Spartans with electric offense

Although they have only played three games so far, the Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball team cannot complain about the start they have had to the season. Streetsboro remained undefeated when it dominated Metro Athletic Conference rival Akron Springfield 14-4 last Wednesday at American Legion Field. “We are excited about our start,”...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

Free Community Baby Shower

Expecting parents and parents of newborns are cordially invited to a free Community Baby Shower at Reed Memorial Library on Saturday, April 29th. Drop in any time from 11:00 am to 12:30pm to enjoy refreshments, free resources, games, and door prizes. Collect giveaways and speak directly with community partners...

Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting receives report from the Portage County Auditor

Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly attended the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall. He provided updates on the County’s real property assessments and taxes. According to Kelly, all property appraisers were out in the community assessing real property values to determine the assessed...

Streetsboro grad Stephen Koroly finds success as sports broadcaster

When one door closes, another one opens. Although Streetsboro graduate Stephen Koroly’s dream of becoming a professional athlete were not in the cards, he has still remained close to sports by rising through the ranks as a play-by-play sports broadcaster including calling a pair of women’s soccer matches at...

Geauga County

Cardinal softball walks off Fairport Harding

Although the Cardinal Huskies’ softball team’s four-run lead evaporated in the top of the seventh inning against Faiport Hirding, they were still in the game deadlocked in a 19-19 tie. Freshman catcher Adelyn Grant ended it when she blasted a walk-off two-run home run to left field, clinching a...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

School alumni to hold 116th reunion

School alumni to hold 116th reunion The Auburn School Alumni 116th reunion will be held at 2 pm May 19, 2024 at Adam Hall on Washington Street.  The event is open to anyone who attended Auburn School as a teacher, student, staff member or other capacity from 1933 to 1990’s....

Soar to New Heights: EAA’s Learn to Fly Week Takes Off

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Learn to Fly Week runs next month from May 13-18. Established to inspire future pilots, the second annual initiative includes expanded webinars with new topics to present to participants of all ages.  The week concludes on Sunday, May 19 with the EAA Flying Start Event held...

Perennial Gardeners Gear Up for Annual Plant Sale

Save the date!  The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland are having their annual plant sale the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is held rain or shine at the Chester Township Town Hall parking lot, 12701 Chillicothe Road. Set your alarm...

Badger boys volleyball rallies and stuns Vikings in five sets

Twice the Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team had forced a decisive fifth set this season and twice had they had fallen short. Losing a pair of five-set matches was two times too many for Berkshire and it finally prevailed in a five-set match by beating Villa Angela-St. Joseph 23-25,...

Trumbull County

Explore Ohio Like Never Before with Brandy Gleason’s New Book

Brandy Gleason, the esteemed author and creator of the Facebook sensation Ohio Road Trips (with 1.1 million active followers), is thrilled to announce the release of her latest book, “100 Things to Do in Ohio Before You Die.” This essential guidebook invites readers on an unprecedented journey through Ohio,...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

Connecting Commerce and Community: Meet the NFACA

The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association is a nonprofit organization within the State of Ohio.  It is comprised of local businesses and organizations that support and promote businesses and the community, with emphasis on the economic, civil, cultural, industrial, commercial and educational interests of our area.  We are nonpartisan,...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...
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Rockets baseball thumps Spartans with electric offense

Although they have only played three games so far, the Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball team cannot complain about the start they have had to the season. Streetsboro remained undefeated when it dominated Metro Athletic Conference rival Akron Springfield 14-4 last Wednesday at American Legion Field. “We are excited about our start,”...

Hiram men’s volleyball sweeps St. Vincent to clinch AMCC banner

NCAA Division III tournament when they swept Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rival Saint Vincent 25-20, 25-20, 25-13 to win the AMCC tournament last Saturday afternoon at the Robert S. Carey Center in Latrobe, PA. “We reached the goals we had set early in the season and that obviously means a...

Cardinal softball walks off Fairport Harding

Although the Cardinal Huskies’ softball team’s four-run lead evaporated in the top of the seventh inning against Faiport Hirding, they were still in the game deadlocked in a 19-19 tie. Freshman catcher Adelyn Grant ended it when she blasted a walk-off two-run home run to left field, clinching a...

Greenmen girls track snags Don Faix Invitational title, boys are runners-up

Although it was only their first invitational of the season, the Aurora Greenmen track team raced like they had something to prove by competing against several Portage County rivals. The Aurora girls won the Don Faix Invitational by scoring 147 points and the boys took second place with 89...

Badger boys volleyball rallies and stuns Vikings in five sets

Twice the Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team had forced a decisive fifth set this season and twice had they had fallen short. Losing a pair of five-set matches was two times too many for Berkshire and it finally prevailed in a five-set match by beating Villa Angela-St. Joseph 23-25,...

Garfield G-Men baseball keeps cruising by blanking Campbell Memorial

When trying to repeat success after a dominant season, there is no better way to start than by dominating a conference rival. The Garfield G-Men baseball team’s fast start continued with a 10-0 shutout victory against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Campbell Memorial in their home opener...

Crestwood softball doomed by defensive miscues in loss to Minerva

Right now, the Crestwood Red Devils’ softball team has spent more time on the diamond during a game than in actual practice time. The Red Devils’ lack of outdoor playing time continued to show when they were defeated by Minerva 14-4 last Thursday at Minerva High School. “Our biggest issue...

Garfield G-Men boys track takes fourth, girls come in fifth at William Fisher Invite

For the first time in a long time, the Garfield G-Men track team is not lacking depth when it comes to the track season. Garfield’s season began when the boys finished fourth place with 68 points and the girls took fifth by scoring 63 points at the fourth annual...

Rockets softball lacks punch in loss against Black Tigers

Through the first four games of the season, the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team has been hit or miss. It was a big miss for the Rockets when they lost 12-3 to Cuyahoga Falls last Friday evening at Veteran Field. “I told the girls that they did not show up in...

Jakacki reaches 300th coaching victory milestone

According to Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki, he has had a basketball in his hands every day since he was in fifth grade. After setting several milestones while playing at Crestwood, Jakacki has continued his success as a coach by reaching his 300th career coaching victory...

Columns & Editorials

The Disney Chronicles: Part II

Ever been on a bus or a similar crowded situation with “wound-up” young persons when singing (and other such expressions of high spirits) breaks out and at some point, there is a raucous announcement of what is to come, namely : “Second verse! Same as the first! A little...

Democracy, Disney and other March Madness

Anybody else remember that sort of current events/comedy show from back in the Dark Ages? “That Was The Week That Was”? Well, I just had one of those that was about ten days long. What a ride…literally! Not even including the regular third Monday of the James A. Garfield Historical...

We’re off to see the Wizard… er the Mouse!

Heading off to the Magic Kingdom, or whatever they call it in Florida. I really don’t know, having never been there. I’m hoping that enjoyment of the place will not be based solely on “riding the rides”, because I have not been on one of those things since godknowswhen,...

Follow the Signs: Part III

This is part three of the story about running down a Model “A” Ford lead and purchasing the car.  Jerry and I most often look for hobby cars that were never finished or cars that have sat in the garage for years and years, forgotten until a new owner or...

Follow the Signs: Part II

We are in the bizarre Disneyland of extraordinary peculiarity with the expressed purpose of buying a Model “A” Ford that was acquired by collector John Smith in 2015.  Mr. Smith was a collector extraordinaire of unusual things including, but not limited to, antique cars.  His homestead displays his penchant...

Follow the Signs: Part I

This is a story about running down a Model “A” Ford lead and possibly being able to purchase the car.  We most often look for hobby cars that were never finished or cars that have sat in the garage for years and years, forgotten until a new owner or...

Citizens Awaken!

It’s that time again – Ohio’s primary voting is scheduled for March 19 this year, so mark your calendars. Ensure your driver’s license is valid, as state-issued identification is now a requirement; electric bills or bank statements won’t suffice. Speaking of state-issued documents, a friendly policeman in Streetsboro alerted...

Two Mice and a Truck

Oh gosh Henrietta, something is going on in the barn again. The humans have opened up the barn doors, too much light, not used to all this light in this old barn. Get me my sunglasses!  Sam, it’s that farmer guy  lookin’ around in here.  Oh boy, he’s brought...

Okay, how do I add a title?

One of the great mysteries of the digital age, as far as I am concerned. Actually, it is a question followed by another : What do I do to send it off, if it has no title?    I went to the very informative session at the PCDL—there are more...

Why You Need a Good Website

Does your business have a website? With today’s consumers first looking for information before contacting or entering a business or even making a purchase, a website is an absolute necessity for all local companies. Your website is not just a digital business card but a tool that can increase visibility,...