Tail-Wagging Treats & Rustic Rarities: What’s New in Newton Falls
Are you a pet person? Hometown Hound is a store that you need to visit. Located at 18 Broad Street in the historic downtown, it is a welcoming vibe from the moment you see it! From a nicely decorated storefront featuring the Hometown Hound logo, to the spacious yet cozy store, the pet-lover will surely find just what their...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD REVISION – Crestwood Local School District Board of Education – Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
In accordance with R.C. 121.22, R.C. 3313.16, and applicable laws, the Treasurer of the Crestwood Local School District Board of Education (“Board”) hereby serves written notice that a special meeting of the Board is hereby called for Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.,at the Crestwood Central Office, which is located at 10880 John Edward Drive, Mantua, Ohio 44255. The purpose of this special meeting is as follows: Discussion: (1) High School Gym Floor Replacement...
Windham Township Board of Trustees host emergency disaster relief meeting following EF1 tornado
In the aftermath of an EF1 tornado that touched down near State Route 303 and Stanley Road in Windham and then traveled northeast across Bryant Road and the Ohio Turnpike, the Windham Township Board of Trustees held an emergency disaster relief meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Windham Township Hall. The focus of the meeting was for insurance claims specialists...
Ravenna baseball jumps on John Hay for third straight victory
Getting off to an 0-7 start did not bode well for the Ravenna Ravens’ baseball team but they seemed to have turned things around. Ravenna shut out John Hay 12-0 in to run winning streak to three consecutive victories last Saturday afternoon at Ravenna Rotary Field. “It is always good to get a streak going,” said Coach Lee Lovejoy. “This...
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release April 19, 2024 CONTACT: Ryan Shackelford, Director, Portage County Emergency Management Agency, rshackelford@portageco.com, 330-297-3607 HELPING WINDHAM TORNADO VICTIMS; PORTAGE COUNTY EMA,PORTAGE FOUNDATION LAUNCH COUNTY DISASTER RELIEF FUND Looking for a way to help the community of Windham after this week’s devastating tornado? Please consider a monetary donation to the newly-created Portage County Disaster Relief Fund through the Portage Foundation. An EF1 tornado ripped...
Na’Zya Henderson selected for Buckeye Girls State
Being involved in so many extracurricular activities can be time consuming but for Windham junior Na’Zya Henderson, it is also a great way to stay connected with the community. Henderson will have a chance to demonstrate what Windham is all about after being selected to represent her school at the Buckeye Girls State Program, a mock local state government...
Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville–April18, 2024
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville closed out its very successful club at its annual Spring Party, held on April 18 at The Cutting Board in Middlefield.This included thanks to the ‘23-’24 officers for their services, an official inauguration of new officers( list to follow ASAP) for the ‘24-’25 year, longevity recognition to 20-year members Carol Torda and Karen...
We’re All Invited
Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
James A. Garfield MS & HS 3rd Quarter Academic Honors
12th Grade, 4.0 & Above: Owen Bass, Sophia Butto, Jack Carmichael, Lauren Evans, Jordyn Fedor, Landen Gedeon, Sierra Greathouse*, Emma Scherick, Savannah Wolff 12th Grade, 3.4 & Above: Tyler Baczkowski, Andrew Borucki, Kiera Coyle, Michelle Crawford, Maria D’Ambrosia, Emily Dykes, Maxwell Feller, Christian Gallagher, Eric Geddes, Gabriel Groves, Jacob Holliday*, Angel Justham, Andrea Menken, Addisyn Miller, Owen Norris, Gavin Peska, Thomas Proya*,...
Repurposed Materials: Giving New Life to Corporate Castoffs
The spirit of innovation and sustainability was celebrated recently as the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association played host to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Repurposed Materials, located at 2300 Milton Blvd in Newton Falls. This unique venture, spearheaded by Owner and Founder Damon Carson, is on a mission to breathe new life into the castoffs and discards of Corporate...
Hiram Community Trust Grant Applications Due May 10
The Hiram Community Trust was established in 1991 through the generosity of Reign Hadsell, a graduate of the Hiram College class of 1926. Reign was not only a Hiram College graduate, but he was also a former principal at the Hiram Public School, and a resident of Hiram Village. Reign’s generosity to the community continues through the Hiram Community...
Anna Maria of Aurora celebrates 60 years with Open House
In 1964, the Anna Maria of Aurora Nursing Home was just an old rest home that had a few extra rooms. In the 60 years since, Anna Maria has continued to be not just a nursing home but a continuing community of care and celebrated its 60th anniversary with an Open House last Thursday afternoon. “We are in our fourth...
3rd Quarter Bomber Honor Roll
Grade 12 Briah Daniel *, Kierslynn Hoskin *, Gracie Karr *, Aiden McMillin *, Lorena Silva Soares De Oliveira *, Abigail Simpson *, Maria Woods * Grade 11 Quinn Justham, Aaliyah Madgett, Nathan Mosier, Devon Regan Grade 10 Jaiden Arnone*, Bradley Byler, Kamrin Clark, Joei Fitzsimmons, Jocelynn Hopper, Liberty Inman *, Chanyse Jones *, Tearra McCall, Malaysia Ogletree *, Sydnie Sweet *, Alejandra Artinano...
Gordon Safran remembered for sense of community
It seemed safe to assume Gordon Safran would want to take it easy after he sold his optical business in 1996. The former owner of Burton’s Red Maple Inn and founder of Middlefield’s DDC Clinic never wavered in his desire to play a pivotal role in the community even in his final years before he passed away on March...
Miracle Farm Rescue 2024 Fundraiser
Miracle Farm Rescue Foundation Inc. (MFRF), a 501c3 organization, presents a Night at the Races fundraiser on May 4, 2024, from 5:30 to 11:00 PM at Adam Hall Community Center, 11455 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. MFRF is a non-profit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation of slaughterhouse and sport horses. We aim to enhance the...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting
May 4 The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will convene on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Portage County Historical Society in Ravenna, Ohio, featuring guest speaker Kelli Bergheimer discussing “Finding & Continuing Your Genealogy Education.” Bergheimer, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker’s Guild, will delve into various avenues of genealogy...
Fallon Schwab-Davis finds inspiration in Ravenna’s Honorary Way
Thinking about what kind of lasting legacy you will leave behind is not something Fallon Schwab-Davis ever thought she would ponder so soon. Those thoughts crept into her mind during her battle with leukemia this past year but her fears were erased when the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce named her as the Honorary Way recipient last Thanksgiving, renaming...
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, Treasurer/CFO, Kathryn Hoffmeister noted that February ended with a general...
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, revealing hidden gems, untold adventures, and celebrated landmarks. Gleason’s exploration...
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,” said Coach Chris Scisciani. “We wish we could have gotten...
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 lot when you are going through a long season and...
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 21-19 victory for the Huskies last Saturday afternoon in Middlefield. “That...
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, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Book Review...
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 who support growing families. Reed Memorial Library has partnered with...
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. Reservations only, please contact Patti Phillips at 440-343-0054 or Jake...
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 by the EAA Chapter 5 at the Geauga County Airport...
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 value of real property and corresponding property taxes. In the...
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 Ohio University through ESPN+ this past fall. “It is great exposure...
Main Street Ravenna President Gregor wins logo design contest
Main Street Ravenna President Chelsea Gregor’s logo design will be seen for the City will be seen throughout Ravenna in the coming months. After collaborating with Service Director Tim Contant to promote a two-week logo design contest, the City announced in a press release on March 27 that Gregor submitted the winning logo. “I don’t know how to explain it,”...
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 and arrive early! In prior years, visitors can be seen...
