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Susie K’s Café Celebrates 30th Anniversary

On the week of January 21st Susie Kohl welcomed the community to mark her 30th anniversary of being open at her namesake business, Susie K’s Café and Tea Room. Menu specials and original recipes from her 30 plus years of experience in the industry were a highlighted part of her Café’s celebration. Kohl said with a little side smile, that...

Streetsboro wrestling qualifies nine for the district meet

Streetsboro Rockets’ Coach Mark Skonieczny said he wanted his team to compete in the toughest Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II sectional meet to prepare them for the district meet. The Rockets rose to the challenge by taking fourth place at the Division II St. Vincent-St. Mary sectional by scoring 188.5 points, crowning four champions and advanced nine...

Garfield G-Men wrestling takes runner-up at Division III sectional

G-Men spring five district qualifiers, crown two champions It may have been one of the biggest Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III sectional meets that the Garfield G-Men wrestling team had competed in a while but that did not stop them from finishing as the runners-up by scoring 161.0 points. In addition to finishing in second place as a...

G-H Rotary News

The February 26, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary saw the induction of new member Renee Walker by District 630 Governor Julie Brandle. The new member and all in attendance were charged with upholding Rotary goals and values as well as seeking to invite new members and connect with the district as a whole. New ideas on fund-raising and...

60th Annual International Watch Fob Association Show & Sale Kicks Off

The International Watch Fob Association, Inc. is proud to present the 60th Annual International Watch Fob Association Show & Sale, a spectacular event merging the Watch Fob, Memorabilia, and Toy Show with the Lakeside Sand & Gravel Open House & Antique Equipment Show. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to witness a live demonstration of vintage construction and mining...

G-H Rotary continues planning for memorial trail

On February 19, 2024, Presidents’ Day marked the gathering of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza, Garrettsville. Rutherford B. Hayes would have seamlessly blended into the occasion. Plans are underway to invite the district governor for lunch on February 26, with confirmation pending. Owen Bass, the outgoing exchange student for next year, is set for his...

Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

The upcoming gathering of the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Portage County Chapter is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Portage County Historical Society, situated at 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna, Ohio, commencing at 10:00 a.m. We are delighted to announce that Claude Custer, a distinguished member of the Atwater Historical Society from Atwater,...

Vivid Vibes Boutique offers free prom dresses

The price of the average prom dress has increased considerably since Sharon Carmichael, owner of Vivid Vibes Boutique, went to prom while attending the James A. Garrettsville  school district. Hoping to enable every high school student to have the chance to attend prom, Vivid Vibes Boutique will offer a selection of free prom dresses and accessories beginning on April...

Streetsboro basketball seizes control in second half to dominate Akron Coventry

The Metro Athletic Conference banner may have eluded the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team this year, but they proved that they will be a contender for the foreseeable future. The Rockets capped off league play and celebrated senior night by storming back in the second half to beat conference rival Akron Coventry 67-43 last Friday evening at Streetsboro High...

20th Century Club explores local history

The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville convened on February 15, 2024, at the residence of Carol Smith, complete with valet parking. The purpose of the gathering was to delve into the history of inventions and inventors hailing from Garrettsville and its surrounding areas. Pam Montgomery, who initiated her research following the devastating Garrettsville fire, shared insights into the inventions...

Meet Local Author Amanda Flower

For avid readers, there’s nothing more exciting than getting the chance to meet an author you love. On Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30 pm, you can meet Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author at the Middlefield Library. Flower, who has written of over thirty cozy mystery novels, is a former librarian with fifteen years of experience...

Ravenna basketball falls to Norton, losing streak reaches 11

The Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team’s wait for another victory may take longer than expected. Ravenna’s skid reached 11 games when they were dominated 80-34 against Metro Athletic Conference rival Norton last Friday night at the James L. Coll Gymnasium. “We are struggling to finish games, win games and be competitive,” said Coach Marlon Jones. “Norton ended up winning the...

Crestwood wrestling comes up short in gritty dual against Hudson

If there was any doubt how much the Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling team had grown since last year, they erased those concerns with a competitive dual against Hudson. The Red Devils took Hudson down to the wire before losing 42-31 in their regular season finale last Thursday evening at Mantua. “To see us compete and come down to that final...

We’re All Invited

Community Calendar Aspire Programs  Mondays & Wednesdays The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class...

Hannah Salgado captures fourth straight gymnastics state bid

Aurora Greenmen senior Hannah Salgado wants to end her high school gymnastics career the right way. She will get that chance after earning her fourth consecutive individual berth to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state gymnastics meet by finishing as the runner-up at the district meet, scoring 36.575 points last Saturday evening at the Berea-Midpark Middle...

Rockets wrestling finishes as runners-up at MAC tournament

It is almost impossible to win a conference wrestling tournament not having eligible wrestlers in three weight classes. The Streetsboro Rockets’ wrestling team almost pulled off the improbable, taking second place at the Metro Athletic Conference Tournament by crowning five champions to score 168.0 points last Saturday at Woodridge High School in Peninsula. “We were that close,” said Coach Mark...

Lady G-Men basketball takes down Bristol, end skid

Despite recording their first losing season in 12 years, no player on the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team has abandoned ship. The G-Men ended a seven-game losing streak when they defeated Bristol 42-32 last Thursday evening in Trumbull County. “You could just feel the energy from them,” said Coach Aaron Gilbert. “It was a different feeling throughout the game where...

Precinct Election Officials Needed

The Portage County Board of Elections is looking for civic minded citizens who would like to be a part of democracy in action and serve as Precinct Election Officials for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election. In order to be eligible, you must be a resident of Portage County, 17 years of age or older, be registered to vote,...

Aurora’s McCrae and Best earn Division II state diving bids

Aurora Greenmen senior Colten McCrae and sophomore Zach Best’s second time competing in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Northeast district meet turned out to be better than the first. McCrae earned his second consecutive Division II state diving bid when he won the Northeast District title by scoring a personal best 450.65 points and Best also...

Cardinal’s Spelling Bee was a F-A-M-I-L-Y Affair

Last month, for the first time that had been recorded in Cardinal Spelling Bee history there were three sets of siblings that competed in the district competition.  The Lehr family had sixth grader Alexander Lehr and eighth grader Sydney to represent their family.  “Xander” finished in the fourth round with the word “sewing,” while Sydney made it into the ninth round,...

Badgers wrestling topples Vikings, falls short against Pirates in tri-match

Photo by Tim Howard

No matter how small the graduating class is, there is nothing quite like senior night. The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team dominated Villa Angela-St. Joseph 63-12 but lost 45-33 to Southeast on senior night last Thursday evening in Burton. “Villa Angela-St. Joseph was a good start-up match for us,” said Coach Dave Malkus. “Guys did not get the warm-up they needed...

Hiram mens volleyball goes 1-1 in tri-match

The Hiram College Terriers men’s volleyball team has worked hard to put last year’s mistakes behind them. Those bad habits came crawling back when the Terriers squandered multiple leads and were swept by Arcadia University 25-20, 25-19, 25-19 but rebounded with a 25-20, 25-14, 23-25 and 25-19 victory against Olivet College in a tri-match last Saturday at Hiram College’s...

League of Women Voters of Kent to host Face2Face candidate forum

Voters can ask questions of county-wide candidates in the contested Primary Election races at the Voters & Candidate Face2Face forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Kent on Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The forum, designed for small group question-and-answer sessions, will be held in Pierson Hall of Kent United Methodist Church, 1435 E. Main...

Get Well-Educated About Water Wells

Approximately 45 percent of Ohioans and nearly all (98 percent!) of Geauga County residents rely on groundwater wells to provide a constant supply of clean, safe drinking water. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to become “well” educated by learning more about Geauga County’s groundwater resources and ways to monitor and maintain your well to safeguard your home’s drinking water...

Aurora gymnastics finishes as runners-up at Suburban League championship

For years the Aurora Greenmen gymnastics program has been bolstered by individual performers but lacked depth. This year, Aurora assembled one of its most complete teams and it showed when it took second place by scoring 139.45 points at the Suburban League Championship last Saturday at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School. “We were obviously hoping for the best, but we did...

Berkshire basketball pulls away from Cardinal, earns series sweep

Photo by Anton Albert

It has been a while since the Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team reigned supreme against Geauga County rival the Cardinal Huskies. Berkshire dominated its Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe 66-35 to sweep the Battle of Kinsman Road series last Friday night in Burton. “It’s great,” said Badgers’ Coach Joe Montanero. “We have already won six of our last seven....

Aurora swimming advances six district qualifiers, girls send five

When it comes to the Ohio High School Athletic Association swimming postseason, Aurora Greenmen Coach Anthony Telerico is more concerned with the making sure his swimmers are in the best position to advance than team standings. Aurora achieved the best of both worlds as the Greenmen boys qualified six swimmers to the district meet to finish in fifth place...

Garfield G-Men wrestling captures MVAC title with six champions

The Garfield G-Men may still be finding their footing in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference but have certainly left their mark in wrestling. The G-Men snagged their third MVAC team wrestling title in four years by crowning six champions last Saturday at Waterloo High School. “We did fairly well,” said Coach Dan Andel. “We were missing our 138-pounder and our...

JAG Music Program Shines at OMEA Contest

JAG Brass Sextet - Brass Sextet: Contrasts by Bach Evan Ridenbaugh, Aaron Evans, Olivia Grcar, Emma Scherick, Aaron Rodhe, Hallie Cebulla

The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble competition held on Saturday, February 10th at Barberton High School was a spectacular showcase of musical talent, with dedicated student musicians earning top ratings across every performance. Our student musicians,  soloists and ensembles alike, delivered outstanding performances, and securing top ratings across every performance. Soloists Shine with Superior Ratings: The soloists took...

Youth Leaders Develop Positive Messaging & Drug Prevention Campaigns

Portage County high school students gathered in February to brainstorm ways to support their fellow students and to make their school environments more positive at the annual Youth Leadership Summit hosted by Townhall II and the Mental Health & Recovery Board. Portage County Commissioner Sabrina Christian Bennett was on hand to welcome the students from Kent, Ravenna, Rootstown, Southeast, Streetsboro,...

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