Terriers’ football eager to begin new chapter in Presidents’ Athletic Conference
The Hiram Terriers’ football team’s time in the North Coast Athletic Conference may have ended but Coach Xavier Dupree said that the team is not dwelling on the past. The Terriers are looking toward the future as they prepare for a new challenge in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. “We are excited, the guys are excited, chomping at the bit,” the...
Second Annual Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Car Show Returns to Nelson Ledges on Labor Day
The community will gather once again this Labor Day to celebrate the life of Zachary Peterson and support future scholarships at the Second Annual Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Car Show, held Monday, September 1, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Nelson Ledges Race Track. The event, created to honor Zach’s memory, will showcase not only classic cars but also...
Ravenna junior Kaleb Angle has big musical aspirations
Ravenna High School junior Kaleb Angle has spent the last several years in the shadows, waiting to see if he truly has what it takes to make it on the big stage. After finishing as the runner-up in Ravenna’s inaugural Voice of Ravenna singing competition on Aug. 9, Angle has found a sense of belongingness with music. “I have always...
Garrettsville Village Council appoints new member, considers social media ordinance
Garrettsville Village Council met briefly Aug. 13, appointing a new member, reviewing finances, and approving a new policy regulating social media use by village offices. Present were council members Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser, along with Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason. Patrick announced that Councilwoman Deb Wordell has resigned...
Back To School Bash & Fall Preview Night Held Sunday
The James A. Garfield district celebrated the start of the 2026 school year Sunday with its annual Back-to-School Bash, held inside the middle school gymnasium and Commons. The event, from 4 to 6 p.m., welcomed students from all grade levels back for another year of academic, athletic and creative excellence. The first day of school is set for Monday,...
Badger boys’ soccer cruises past G-Men in season-opening victory
For the last several years, any time the Berkshire Badgers boys and Garfield G-Men boys’ soccer teams met, it has been a tightly contested affair. But the Badgers left nothing to chance by winning the season-opener 15-0 against Garfield last Friday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “We came out and we knew what we wanted to do,”...
Ravenna boys’ soccer triumphs against Southeast
For the second straight season, the Keys to the Arsenal will remain in Ravenna, as the Raven boys’ soccer team bested neighborhood rival Ravenna Southeast 3-2 last Friday evening at Portage Community Bank Stadium. “I think this speaks to the hard work that those young men put in the offseason, and it felt like things just absolutely clicked,” Coach Eric...
Crestwood Receives Auditor of State Award
At the July School Board meeting, Superintendent Aireane Curtis provided board members with a Summer Project Update. She noted that planning for the massive list of projects began in January and was a collaboration between facilities, custodial, and maintenance teams. She thanked these groups for their hard work and attention to detail. The projects completed include updating the staff...
Stanley Sheehan
Stanley Sheehan, 70, of Santa Fe TX, passed away at home in July. He was raised in Garrettsville, Ohio before settling in Santa Fe, TX after serving in the Army. Stan graduated from the University of Houston and worked in the construction industry most of his career. His passions included archeology and history, especially aerial warfair and for years...
Patricia A. Wilimczyk
Patricia A. Wilimczyk, 76, of Akron, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born March 8, 1949, in Warren, OH, to the late Frank and Geraldine (nee Heeter) Wilimczyk. She was raised in the Nelson-Garrettsville area and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Patricia enjoyed spending time with...
Evelyne B. Tafel
Evelyne B. Tafel, age 95, passed away peacefully August 10th at her home in Aurora. Born December 25, 1929 in Maple Heights, she was the beloved wife of Robert F. Tafel for 62 years, residing in Hiram. She was the loving mother of Frederick Tafel and Jane (Michael) Smilanich (all deceased), and, along with her husband and children, was preceded...
Axess Family Services Earns COA Accreditation
Axess Family Services is proud to announce it has achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA), a service of Social Current. This milestone affirms the agency’s unwavering commitment to high-quality, person-centered care for individuals and families across Northeast Ohio. COA accreditation is widely recognized as a rigorous and comprehensive process that evaluates all aspects of an organization’s operations,...
Auburn Fire Dept Annual Clam Bake
Auburn Fire Department is hosting their Annual Clambake on September 27, 2025 at the fire station. Serving will be 6 to 8:00 pm. There are a dozen wonderful clams, half a barbeque chicken, a delicious ear of corn, a yummy yam, cooling coleslaw and fresh roll awaiting your reservation. There will also be hot dogs and chips for the...
Berkshire football fueled by experience to set new milestones
Last season witnessed the Berkshire Badgers’ football team set a milestone by winning the first playoff game in school history. A year after the Badgers’ historic season, they will not rest on their laurels and use their wealth of experience to keep pushing forward for more success. “We graduated eight seniors that really poured everything they had into the program...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Roslyn Torella who will explain Social Security Records and how they can provide clues to your ancestor’s name, origin and social history....
Windham volleyball swept by Waterloo in season opener
The Windham Bombers’ volleyball team will be starting from square one at the beginning of the season. The Bombers showed flashes but succumbed to self-inflicted errors, losing their season-opener against Portage County Conference foe Waterloo 25-19, 25-21,25-18 last Saturday morning at Marty Hill Court in Windham. “We definitely need to work on getting confidence in our playing and stop second-guessing...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Recent Hiram grad Kyle Martini returns as new men’s volleyball coach
Although it has only been a few months since graduating from Hiram College, Kyle Martini is not finished with his alma matter just yet. The 2025 graduate has been tapped to become the new men’s volleyball coach, as formally announced by Hiram on Aug. 8. “I think it just shows personally how much Hiram has meant to me,” the first-year...
Barn Painter Returns for Program
When you drive down one of the area’s many country roads, you’ll most likely come across a barn or two that has seen better days. And while some folks might consider these skeletal building remains an eyesore, Cincinnati-based artist Robert Kroeger sees so much more. According to Bill Eichelberger of the Ohio History Connection in Columbus, Kroeger, “sees past...
Crestwood football begins new chapter with smaller roster
After two consecutive seasons of playing .500 ball, the Crestwood Red Devils will have their work cut out for them this year. In the wake of graduating a big senior class, the Red Devils return with a younger and smaller roster, giving them a lot less margin for error. “Wins will come as we develop football players as men,” Coach...
Bombers’ football seeks growth to complement youth
Windham Bombers’ football Coach Jake Eye acknowledged that his team has its work cut out for them. The Bombers will try to adjust on the fly as they enter the season with a roster shy of varsity experience after graduating a wealth of talent. “Every year is a new year, and every team has their own identity,” the eight-year...
Windham Twp. Board of Trustees receives comprehensive planning proposal from PCRPC Director Peetz
Portage County Regional Planning Committee Director Todd Peetz attended the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall to present a proposal to the Township to purchase a comprehensive development plan from the PCRPC to sustain the Township’s longevity. “The plan can be modified as it needs to be, and the Trustees can set their...
LCRTA September Meeting
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association (LCRTA) will hold their next meeting Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Mama Roberto’s at 8658 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060. The social time is 11:00 a.m. followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. This month Bill Siegferth from Summit County Retired Teachers Association will address the group. A buffet lunch will then be served...
Garfield G-Men football returns with more experience and confidence
As young as the Garfield G-Men football team was last year, it did not prevent them from once again reigning as the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier Champions. The G-Men return a more experienced squad this year in the wake of its continued success in the MVAC Grey Tier. “Keep in mind that every year is different; there...
Bicentennial Shirts & Calendars
This is Freedom Township's bicentennial year and to honor that, the Freedom Township Historical Society has "bicentennial" t-shirts for sale for $20.00 and "bicentennial" baseball hats for sale for &10.00. In addition, we have printed 18 month "bicentennial" calendars that begin with July 2025 and end with December 2026. The color calendar features a full page of old Freedom...
Ravens’ football eager to keep making strides with foundation in place
Last year, the Ravenna Ravens’ football team laid the groundwork for a new era in Ravenna football with alum Coach Brian Coman in his first season at the helm. Fresh off their first playoff appearance since the 2021 season, the Ravens are ready to take the next step. “We are hoping to win every game if we can and just...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on August 11, 2025 in Cal’s II to review current programs/projects. The Reverse Raffle coming up in November continues to be seeking sponsors and attendees, the mural for the former RR abutment continues to have difficulties, the lockbox project is ongoing, other avenues are being explored. New members are always welcome. The Summer picnic will be...
Final Summer Picnic In The Park
The Recreation and Parks committee of Hiram Village invites all to the Summer Picnic in the Park series. There is just one more free concert left at Reign Hadsell Park on Bancroft Street in Hiram, OH! On Aug. 17, Bent String will grace the park with their blues, country, and jazz performance. Concerts start at 5 p.m. Public is encouraged...
Cardinal football ready to show fight in new conference
The Cardinal Huskies’ football roster may be small in numbers, but Coach Keith Fife said they are not lacking in spirit. The Huskies will show just what a small team can do as they begin play in the Northeastern Athletic Conference this year. “We have 19 kids, so it is a little rough with having 19 kids right now, but...
The 2025 Geauga SWCD Painted Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
The Geauga Soil Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to roll out the barrels of their 2025 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign! Through this annual creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled food-grade plastic barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns, and flower gardens, these decorated barrels help save water, alleviate flooding,...
