Crestwood Scarlet Guard Superior at State!
The Crestwood High School “Scarlet Guard” Marching Band proudly represented Portage County when they performed at the OMEA State Marching Band Finals this past Saturday November 9, 2019 at Brunswick High School! The band performed an outstanding and energetic final performance that earned them the highest rating of an overall Superior Rating at the state event. The band’s 2019 competition...
James A. Garfield Elementary School Honor/Merit Roll 1st Grading Period
3rd Grade Honor Roll: Brooklyn Lee, Joshua Lee, Emma DiSanza, Mason Devlin, Dominic Herrera, Caly Sutton, Gabriel West, Nicholas Muldowney, Krystian Greiner, Jocelyn Hodge, Emerson White, Hayden Rininger, Kimberly Anderson, Lillian Fields, Jayden Lee, Michael Goodrich, Aiden Quesenberry, Colten Workman, John Kristoff, Parker Tallent, Shya Henry, William Thompson, Abigail Fergis, LIna Kaufman, Rylan May, Addison Hoover, Reese Hill, Cole Lipstreu,...
James A. Garfield Middle School Honor/Merit Roll 1st Grading Period 2019/2020.
High Honor Roll (4.0) 8th Grade: Zoey May and Grace Scirocco Honor Roll (3.5-3.9) 7th Grade: McKenna Alai, Autumn Andrews, Zach Bierer, Serena Blohm, Tessa Burnworth, Noah Byler, Hallie Cebulla, Nicholas Edic, Kaylee Ellison, Simon Fergis, Kolby Fresch, Preston Gedeon, Savannah Gibson, Kyla Grace, Moriah Hatfield, Aidan Hill, Brody Justice, Abigall Kaufman, Danny Kepich, Hannah Kernig, Tyler Lutz, Alana Martin, Ollie May,...
Freedom Twp Fall Festival Committee Sends Their Thanks
Freedom Twp. - The second annual Freedom Fall Festival and Craft Show on Sept. 28 was a great success. Hundreds of local residents came out to enjoy good food, buy seasonal decorations and crafts, participate in our cow chip bingo contest with Daisy the cow and enjoy a day of family fun. This day would not have been possible without...
Businesses Step-up to the Plate for Girls Softball Leagues
Ravenna - On Tuesday, November 5th the Ravenna Softball Organization hosted an ice cream sundae buffet social. While many were out voting, contemplating the levies and the issues in their districts, some very lucky girls and parents were learning about the upcoming softball season and how they can be involved as players or supporters. The event was hosted by a...
Windham Township Looks at Setting Regulations for Wedding Barns
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently, with one board member absent. The meeting was called to order and the trustees approved the minutes and expenditures for the month of October. A representative from the Windham Post of the American Legion was on hand to give an update on the memorial and to reconcile...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, Mayor Linda Clark urged residents to review a draft of the document that outlines the details of the proposed transfer agreement of the Village’s water and wastewater facilities to Portage County for operation. The document notes that should the ordinance be approved, each account will be allocated a monthly surcharge of roughly $87...
Hiram College receives Apple Distinguished School Recognition
Hiram College has recently been named an Apple Distinguished School for 2019-2022 for the leadership and educational excellence it has demonstrated in using technology to enhance teaching and learning. The College was recognized for Tech and Trek™, a mobile 1:1 technology program that guides students in using 21st-century technology in educationally purposeful ways. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of...
Veteran’s Day Came Early in Mantua
Mantua - Veterans Day celebrates all those who served honorably in the military. This year, Veterans’ Day came early for Mantua veteran Domer Keller in Mantua. He was fortunate enough to be granted a Day of Service, thanks to a grant provided by the Home Depot and the work of the Mantua Historical Society & Museum. “These events are near...
Allen Aircraft hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Certification Facility
Ravenna - Concrete, steel, party favors, an ice sculpture, balloons and stylish black, silver and red table settings all came together on Wednesday, September 18th at Allen Aircraft’s ribbon cutting for their new building. If you are from the area, then you should be familiar with Allen Aircraft’s reputation and the quality products they produce. In addition to the...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – Crestwood Local School District Board of Education –Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7:30 a.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 Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7:30 a.m., at the Crestwood Intermediate School, which is located at 11260 Bowen Road, Mantua, Ohio 44255. The...
CHS Breaks Ground on Groundbreaking Project
Mantua - “This is a big day,” shared American Experience Academy teacher Angus McDougell at the recent groundbreaking ceremony on the site of the soon-to-be-built aquaponics greenhouse at the Crestwood High School campus. “It’s been five years in the making.” As administrators and school board members looked on, current students donned hard hats and safety vests, posed in front of...
Music Therapy Builds a Bridge over Troubled Water for Patients at UH Geauga and Portage Medical Centers
Geauga & Portage Counties -- Most people know that listening to music or playing an instrument can make them feel calm, happy or even inspired. At University Hospitals Connor Integrative Health Network, board-certified music therapist Forrest Paquin taps into that power to make a difference in patients’ emotional and physical wellbeing. Paquin, who holds a bachelor’s degree in music therapy...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - Since the first full week of October is designated as Fire Prevention Week, the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department visited Crestwood Primary School to share some fire safety information. They visited 264 first and second graders, sharing fire safety tips with students to help keep themselves and their families safe. Among the lessons that day, they learned the importance of...
The Portage County Literacy Coalition Family Feud for Literacy Event
And the survey says…On Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Portage County Literacy Coalition held the very first Family Feud for Literacy Event at the Eagles’ Club located at 812 Cleveland Road, Ravenna, Ohio. Guests were served a light dinner of pizza, cookies, and refreshments while three big ticket items were raffled off, which included: ...
Revisit Yesteryear with New Collection of Old News Clippings
Garrettsville - Local history buffs, this one’s for you! Did you know that Garrettsville was the prime cheese-producing center of Ohio in 1877? Or that the best maple syrup in the world came from here in 1893? Or that Garrettsville had the most secret societies statewide in 1899? Or that James A. Garfield once engaged in a shooting match...
Events At The Portage Senior Center
The Portage Senior Center is offering various arts & craft classes throughout the month and all seniors aged 60 and up are welcome to attend. There is no cost, but sign-up will be required. For more information on upcoming classes, dates and times, they can be reached at 330-297-3456. They are located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in...
Giving Tuesday Comes To KSU Geauga & Regional Academic Center
Burton – For the first time ever, Kent State Geauga and Regional Academic Center will have a Featured Fund for the annual Giving Tuesday event for Kent State University. Giving Tuesday has become a tradition for many non-profits around the country. It started in 2012 as a response to the over-commercialization of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year,...
Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale
Garrettsville - The Friends of the Garrettsville Library will hold their quarterly book sale November 13-16. There will be a “Special Friends Preview Sale” on Wednesday, November 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (you can join the Friends for $5.00 at the door) and then the public sale continues as follows: Wednesday, November 13 from 12:00 pm to...
Savory & Sweet in the County Seat showcased locally owned restaurants in Ravenna and Portage County
Ravenna - Main Street Ravenna would like to thank all of the locally owned and operated restaurants from Ravenna and around Portage County who participated in the first annual Savory & Sweet in the County Seat Event on October 10th. The event, held at the Immaculate Conception Hall in downtown Ravenna, was a showcase of the special, locally owned...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Date Change for 2020
Garrettsville - Many of us are getting ready for winter to arrive in Ohio, however the Garrettsville Summerfest Committee has been busy planning for next year’s summer event. The committee will travel to Sandusky this weekend for workshops, meetings, seminars and to look at entertainment options for the Summerfest 2020 event. 2020 will mark the 16th year for Garrettsville Summerfest...
Free Storm Spotter Training In Portage County On November 12, 2019
Ravenna—Portage County Board of Commissioners and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are sponsoring a free Skywarn® training on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, for residents interested in becoming storm spotters. Residents will register when they come for the class starting at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A at Maplewood Career Center, 7075 State Route 88, Ravenna. Pre-registration is...
Freedom Historical Society News and Notes
Freedom Twp. - Our volunteers have taken advantage of the beautiful October weather to continue the renovation work at our one-room schoolhouse on S.R. 303. Two windows were installed on the east side of the building and a historic outhouse was moved from the Malotte residence on Streeter to the schoolhouse. Thanks to our great volunteer team that includes...
Mantua Village Garden Club News
Mantua - The members of the Mantua Village Garden Club said their goodbyes to current president, Carol Fenrich, as she prepares to relocate to North Carolina, to be near her son and his family. Carol has lived in Mantua for 40 years and has been a member of the garden club for 30 years. She has served as president...
2019 Inductees Into Garfield Hall of Fame
Congratulations goes out to the J.A. Garfield 2019 Hall of Fame inductees. David Mottice graduated with the class of 1988 and was recognized for his academic and athletic achievements in golf, basketball and baseball. In golf, he was a four year letterman and a two time participant at the state championships. He was a 2 time All PCL performer and...
From the Dust Bowl to Diamonds… Geauga SWCD Celebrates 75 Years of Conservation at their Annual Meeting!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) celebrated its 75th year at the Annual Dinner Meeting held on Thursday, October 10th at the Claridon Woodlands Lodge. With approximately 63 people in attendance, the Annual Meeting began with the election of two members to the Geauga SWCD five-member Board of Supervisors. Tracy Engle of Auburn Township, Jeffrey Huntsberger of...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The October 21, 2019 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society recorded a generous donation toward the restoration project at the Old Baptist Cemetery and a favorable report on the annual visit by third graders from the James A. Garfield Elementary School as well as an affirmation on the part of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church to be...
Rotary Tour of Homes in Mantua
Mantua - Although fall is in full swing, several area homeowners have decided to deck their halls a little early to help support a treasured community tradition and support a worthwhile organization. The Rotary Club of Mantua’s Tour of Homes will take place the second and third weekends in November. “This is our major fundraiser of the year,” shared Rotary...
Know! To Practice Good Sportsmanship
The benefits of participating in sports are vast. Sports help build character, boost self-confidence, strengthen perseverance, promote discipline, enhance physical and emotional health, develop teamwork skills, and promote healthy competition. Sports also provide children with additional supervision and additional mentors to help guide them as they grow, which is monumental. In fact, a study by Big Brothers Big Sisters...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The October 28, 2019 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was focused on final details of the upcoming Reverse Raffle. Accounting for tickets still out, tickets sold and specifics of steak or chicken for dinners (Thursday deadline), last-minute arrangements and supplies--all small but important items were being addressed. The regular Wednesday meeting will go on as usual. Tickets are still...
