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The Portage County Specialized Dockets for mental health and substance use disorders each received a $30,000 grant from Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services through the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County. Specialized dockets are particular sessions of court that offer a therapeutically oriented judicial approach...

Christopher M. Kartley, 48, of Troy Twp, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, October 27th 2020 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born in Claridon Twp on April 3rd, 1972 to Joseph Kartley and Linda (Rzeszotarski) Kennedy.  He loved being a farmer and helping out with the...

Middlefield - As temperatures cool many of us are preparing for another NE Ohio winter, and those preparations are even more important for our local beekeepers. On Saturday, Oct 24, beekeepers from Geauga, Trumbull and Ashtabula spent the day at John’s Country Nursery learning the importance of proper care...

Audley V. Zuver,III, 70 years of age, passed away unexpectedly Saturday October 10, 2020. Born in Warren, Ohio on June 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Brownlee and Gladys (Brewster) Zuver. A lifetime area resident, he graduated in 1968 from Crestwood High School, following which he...

Ravenna - Reed Memorial Library has brought back its monthly Puzzle Exchange, modified to fit within current pandemic restrictions. “The monthly exchange is a longstanding library event and very popular with our community,” related Alison Shelley, Children’s’ Outreach Coordinator. “Everyone has really missed the puzzle exchange since COVID-19 hit....

Geauga County - On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield held an extremely successful JEEP invasion event benefitting local veterans. Led by Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand, his deputies, other law enforcement agencies, many military Jeeps, more than 140 Jeeps began at the Mayfield Road DriveIn and headed east to...

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...

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....

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, 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...

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...

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 - 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...