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Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll – Second Quarter
5th Grade
Landon Burns*, Juliana Collins*, Arabella Greer, Aiden Gurule, Xavier Jones*, Kason Kraut, Saralyn McCune, Jaxson Plaugher, Zoey Poling, Chloe Taylor, Connor Taylor, Maddison Vlasaty, Christopher Wilson
6th Grade
Audrinna Baranyai, Jacob Brady, Isabella Cooper*, Connor Dundon, Aiden Edwards, Erion Garrett-Harris, Beverly Grossman*, Matthew Hickman, Diana Martin*, Mia Miller*, Sophia Olson,...
James A. Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll – Second Quarter
3rd Grade
Honor Roll
Norah Evans, Alba Macek, Hadley Boxler, Jared Holbrook, Will Kohler, Elena Molnar, Makenzie Geer, Mason Rakes, Lily Porcase, Seleste Rainey, Carson Erwin, Liam Washington, Carson Kaiser, Kevin Space, Annie Hayhurst, Reece Huebner, Addy Cunningham, Ryan Barnosky, Carson Cutlip, Van Ellerhorst, Khari Oliver, Laura Hartman, Ryker Clark, Alice...
Ginger Marie Busta
Ginger Marie Busta passed away at her home in Kooskia, Idaho on January 26th, 2025, with her daughter Dawn Bates by her side.
The daughter of Frank and Mabel Busta, Ginger was born in Cleveland OH on August 10th, 1943. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1962.
Ginger and her...
Ralph Clark
Ralph Clark, 85, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1939, in Coal Grove, OH, to the late Livingston & Annabelle (Sites) Clark.
He was an avid gun collector and model train enthusiast, forging many lifelong friendships...
University Hospitals Heart Healthy Expo
This American Heart Month, University Hospitals will bring the expertise of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute to the community during a morning of free health screenings and interactive educational programs designed to help maximize heart health.
Registration is open for the University Hospitals Heart Healthy Expo on Saturday,...
Maplewood Evening Programs for Adults
Now is the time to sign up for evening adult classes at Maplewood Career Center. Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department has scholarships for adults for most programs starting at $500 per program. We have no-interest payment plans and placement services to help adult students gain employment after...
Garfield Girls Bowling Advances to District
Congratulations to the Lady G-Men bowlers on finishing 2nd at Monday’s Sectional Championships! The girls will compete at next weekend’s District Championships at Rosewood Lanes!
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...
NF Backpack program thanks recent volunteers and donors
The Newton Falls community continues to support its weekend supplemental food program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with recent contributions from local organizations, businesses, and individuals. Special thanks go to Newton Falls First Church of God, Newton Falls Kiwanis Club, Elsie Whetzel Fowler, Newton Falls Classroom Teachers...
PARK DISTRICT SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS
The Portage Park District Foundation is seeking nominations for its 27th annual Environmental Conservation Awards. Nominations are due by February 28, 2025. Nominees for the awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green building/development, stewardship or environmental activism.
Nominate your environmental...
Gedeon Breaks Garfield’s All-Time Scoring Record
Senior Preston Gedeon has etched his name in Garfield basketball history, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. Entering the game needing 21 points to surpass the previous record of 1,325, Gedeon wasted no time, achieving the milestone by halftime. He finished the night with a career-high 40 points, setting...
News Release
Portage County District Library
Join the Garrettsville Library on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm for a Virtual Investigation at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. This is a virtual interactive ZOOM program with FORD’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. You can take part in this program at the library,...
Crestwood Community Center Update
February 8: Free food bank at Friendship Alliance Church 9-11:00; Galentine in the Village with Granary open to vendors, Horse drawn wagon rides, 4-7:00
Pickleball update: Crestwood is requiring a group insurance policy for us to use the gymnasium. Until we can get more grant money to cover this, we...
Youth Wrestling: A Personal Story
It all started when I asked my seasoned wrestler husband if we should offer our son the opportunity to wrestle on his school's youth wrestling program. Little did I know that I would be lectured of what it means to be a wrestler. You see, I am no stranger...
Bridging Generations Through Technology
On Tuesday, February 11th, a group of talented and enthusiastic James A. Garfield High School students will host a special event at the Garrettsville Library to assist senior citizens with all their technology needs. This fantastic initiative will run from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
Do you have questions about...
Home Delivered Meals is in Need of Volunteers!
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Volunteer drivers for the Burton and Troy areas. The Meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield.
The HDM program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of 11am-1pm,...
Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!
While the benefits of green infrastructure are easy to see, the logistics of their design, installation, maintenance, and cost might be daunting. Join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to learn more about incorporating green infrastructure for long-term performance & resilience. “Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!” will...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...
Movie Filming Shines Spotlight on Ravenna
The city is serving as a backdrop for Divorcing the Mob, a film produced by Polestar Pictures. Written by John Reign, with contributions from John P. Wood, Rich Varville, and Harry Schenawolf, the movie blends crime and comedy as it follows mafia boss Vincent “Blue Eyes” Berlusconi’s attempt to...
Townhall II to Offer Free Narcan Training
Drop-in Training Available Every First Wednesday of the Month, 4 - 6 p.m.
Townhall II Integrated Health Network will begin hosting monthly Narcan training on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 4-6 p.m. The training only takes about 15 minutes and is being offered at 155 N. Water Street in Kent on a...
Coffee with the birds
Have you ever been sitting in a chair with a cup of coffee or tea, enjoying the view of your bird feeder, but couldn’t quite identify a feathered visitor? Or thought, “How can I get more birds to come?” Or wished you could attend a guided birding program but...
No Signal? No Problem!
Learn to use map and compass during “Orienteering 101”
Orienteering is the fun outdoor sport of navigating a designated course through the forest using only a map and compass…but how exactly is it done, and how enjoyable is it to see The West Woods in a whole new way?
Learn all...
Rejoice Dinner at New Testament Baptist Church
The New Testament Baptist Church 3583 St Rt 59, Ravenna will host a “Rejoice Diner” drama presentation on Friday, February 21st at 7:00 pm, accompanied by soloist Bill Stewart in support of the Shepherd’s House. This drama is set on a wintery night of the Christmas season, with the...
Kathy’s Cat of the Week
A friend rescued this handsome boy, after she saw him curled up in the middle of a busy road. Cars were swerving around him, until my friend sprang into action, jumped out of her car, and scooped Princey into her arms. I took him to my veterinarian, and he...
John W. Porter
John W. Porter, 96, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the first born of ten on September 26, 1928, in Windham, OH, to the late Elmer and Ethel (nee Shively) Porter.
He grew up on...
George Leon Helmling
George Leon Helmling, age 83 of Freedom Township, passed away January 15, 2025.
He was born October 3, 1941, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Fred C. and Ester (Baldwin) Helmling. George graduated from James A. Garfield High School and was a tool and die maker by trade. He retired from...
Carol J. Olin
Carol J. Olin (nee Brokaw), 92, a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, OH, quietly left this life to join her soul mate, Donn Olin, on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Butler, PA, to the late Harold and Alma (nee Hill) Brokaw.
She grew up...
James H. Barrow Biological Field Station announces February educational programming
The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for the month of February. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices. All events are free and open...
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Aids County Domestic Violence Task Force
UH Portage Medical Center and the Portage County Prosecutor’s Office are working to provide the community with robust resources to better ensure victims of violence can seek care close to home.
Friday, January, 24th marked the launch of the Portage County Domestic Violence Task Force meeting at UH Portage Medical...
Recognizing Some Winning Trees
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to discuss the great-biggest among us
Since 2016, Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has sponsored Geauga County’s BIG TREE Contest. Curious about the winners over those years? Mark your calendar to join Geauga SWCD’s Gail Prunty at The West Woods Nature Center and...
