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Support Geauga County Public Library by Staying Home and Reading

You are cordially invited to attend the Geauga County Library Foundation’s first non-event on Friday October 23, the Stay at Home and Read Fundraiser. It is unlikely that for some time the Geauga County Library Foundation will be able to host in-person events or book sales that we depend on...

Michael Francis Brett X of Drakesburg, OH

Drakesburg resident Michael Francis Brett X died September 13, 2020 while visiting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 34 years of age. Michael was born November 12, 1985 in Ravenna Ohio to Thomas and Tish (Rock) Brett of Drakesburg. He entered the world thirsty for all it had to offer....

Upcoming Community Events

Community Cash Back Program Through Dec 26 The Portage County Senior Center is again participating in Acme’s “Community Cash Back” program. The program runs from August 6th-December 26th, and you can either mail your receipts or drop them off.  The Portage County Senior Center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor...

David E. Prinkey of Wayland, OH

David E. Prinkey, age 67, of Wayland, went on to be with the Good Lord suddenly and unexpectedly on the  afternoon of Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born March 26, 1953 in Cleveland, OH, the second of nine children, to James Roger and Sally L.  (Balsley) Prinkey.  David...

Fire Prevention Kits Delivered To Area Fire Departments

Shannan Jursa State Farm was selected to help the National Fire Prevention Association and State Farm by providing community toolkits to support two local fire departments with fire safety educational materials. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” We are pleased to provide grant funding...

Governor DeWine Approves Order to Reopen Senior Centers

Six of the SCOPE operated Senior Centers in both Trumbull and Portage County are now reopening in October, thanks to the approval of the governor of Ohio. This state order only allows for a phased-in and limited capacity opening for senior centers.  The State of Ohio set the following rules...

Streetsboro Quilt Guild’s 2020 Virtual Quilt Show

Streetsboro - The Streetsboro Quilt Guild, which turns 41 years old,  is presenting a Virtual Quilt Show this year, which will take the place of our annual show.   Despite the pandemic, quilters have been just as busy as ever, making quilts.   Guild members would like to display...

Change & Progress For Freedom Township

Freedom Twp -  Change and progress are coming to Freedom Township.  This fall more than just leaves will be coming down.  Trees and shrubs will be falling too!  Already a large tree at the site of the deteriorating stone arch culvert on Hankee Road has been removed.  This was...

Jr. Cavs Youth Basketball is back at Garrettsville for the 2020...

This league is for ages 3-15 and all skill levels. Each player will receive a NEW Jr. Cavs jersey and a ticket to a future Cavs game. We will be following all local and state guidelines for a safe return to play and hope to see you and the...

Portage County Senior Center Slated To Re-Open In October

The Portage County Senior Center is busy prepping for a scaled back opening tentatively scheduled for some time in early October.  In the meantime, the United Way of Portage County provided $1,000 to help with all of the additional opening supplies that will be needed.   The seniors are anxious...

United Way Kicks Off Annual Fundraising Campaign for Needed Services in...

Ravenna – Each year, United Way of Portage County (UWPC) hosts a workplace campaign to collect donations from those working and living in our community, so we can provide funding to over 40 programs and services. Our 2020-2021 Campaign Kickoff event – Unite at the Drive-In - will be...

State Farm teams up with Rootstown Township Fire Department to Serve...

Rootstown - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Agent Eric Schlaubach are teaming up with the Rootstown Township Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety.   State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than...

Barn Artist/Writer visits Mantua, OH

Robert F. (RF) Kroeger is a second-generation artist using the palette knife impasto painting methods onto Masonite or linen panels to preserve a memory of early American history with each barn he visits.  Using the very wood from each barn he paints he makes frames for the paintings, giving...

Upcoming Community Events | September 14 Edition

Community Cash Back Program Through Dec 26 The Portage County Senior Center is again participating in Acme’s “Community Cash Back” program. The program runs from August 6th-December 26th, and you can either mail your receipts or drop them off.  The Portage County Senior Center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor...

SR 88 & 305 To Become 4-Way Stop

Nelson Twp. - Starting September 22 ODOT will be changing the traffic pattern at State Route 88 and State Route 305 from a 2-way stop into a 4-way stop.  The decision was made after studies using 2014-2018 crash data, verified that it averages 4 to 5 crashes per year,...

Talk with Portage County Candidates at Face2Face Forum

Voters in Portage County will have an opportunity to talk virtually with county candidates in the general election during a Voters and Candidates Face2Face Forum on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m.-noon. The event sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Kent (LWVK) is free and open to the...

The 2020 Geauga SWCD Rain Barrel Auction Begins!

The Geauga Soil Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to roll out the barrels of their 2020 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign! Through this creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled plastic barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns, and flower gardens,...

Garfield Grad Earns Two Awards While Completing Marine Boot Camp

A Garrettsville, OH native who excelled in track & field at James A. Garfield High School has translated her skills to rare achievement in her military service. US Marine Corps Private First-Class Mariah Vazquez recently scored the highest in Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness of her company. PFC Vazquez...

Upcoming Community Events

Community Cash Back ProgramThrough Dec 26The Portage County Senior Center is again participating in Acme’s “Community Cash Back” program. The program runs from August 6th-December 26th, and you can either mail your receipts or drop them off. The Portage County Senior Center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor...

PCDL on November 3 Ballot- Issue #31

Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be appearing on the November 3, 2020 ballot as Issue #31. The Library is asking for a 1-Mill, 10-year property tax levy to supplement its operating budget. At present, PCDL is one of the only systems in the area that relies solely on...

Sunshine Shop Closes

Burton - After 52 years in business, it is with much gratitude and some sadness we announce the Sunshine Shop Thrift Store in Burton is closing its doors permanently. We are grateful to the Geauga Fair Board for providing us the space we called home for over 20 years. To...

Hiram College Board of Trustees announces Dr. David Haney as interim...

The Hiram College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of David P. Haney, Ph.D., an established higher education leader, as interim president, effective September 1, 2020. Dr. Haney comes to Hiram College after serving two years as the President of Centenary University, a private liberal arts university...

K-9 Rotar Retires

Geauga Park District, and Geauga County as a whole, will lose a great asset with the impending retirement of K-9 Rotar, who has served county residents since 2012. The cause is a medical condition called degenerative myelopathy of the spine, for which there is no cure, according to handler and...

Wear Your Mask

Dear Weekly Villager, My name is Grayson. I am a 15 year old scout from Troop 575. I wanted to express my opinion about masks and people not wearing them. I think it’s weird how people want this virus to be over but don’t wear their masks and quote fake...

Ronald C. Stefanek of Nelson Twp., OH

Ronald C. Stefanek, 75, of Nelson Township passed away on July 3, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 14,1944 to Chester (deceased) and Dorothy (Bahensky) Stefanek in Cleveland, OH. Ronald was retired after 30 years from Chrysler as a die maker. He also worked part time...

Tips for Parents with Back-to-School Uncertainty

BE A ROLE MODEL Children feel our energy about topics so parents, how is your energy? If you are anxious, they will pick up on your anxious energy. If you are calm, they will take on that calm energy.Model healthy lifestyle choices for coping with stress such as eating healthy,...

AirMail100 Centennial Flight Project to Retrace Post Office Airmail Route on...

Middlefield - 100 years ago this coming September, the U.S. Post Office launched its riskiest gambit yet: fly the mail coast-to-coast from Long Island, NY to San Francisco Bay in surplus WWI biplanes that lacked even the most rudimentary navigation and blind-flying instruments. The pilots, made up mostly of...

American Pickers To Film In Ohio

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in October. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking...

Children’s Advantage Opens New Facility

Ravenna – Children’s Advantage formally opened their Family Center on 5968 New Milford Rd. Ravenna on August 7th.The Family Center cost around $600,000 to acquire and renovate and was paid for with help from a $367,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and $125,000...

James Centric of Windham, OH

James Centric, 74, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 9, 2020. He entered this world on January 15, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, born to Louis and Irene Centric. He was a 1964 graduate of Windham High School. Jim served in the Navy from 1966 to...
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