Creativebug: Holiday DIY Ideas for a Memorable, Crafty Holiday Season
Portage County District Library recently announced the addition of Creativebug to its Digital Library collection and there’s no better time than the holiday season to take a look at this site which offers PCDL cardholders free, unlimited access to over 1,000 instructional videos on a variety of DIY crafting disciplines. Creativebug is an instructional crafting site bringing the latest...
Local Entrepreneurs TReady for Business
Hiram - As with most new products, the idea behind the Hiram-based GlueTread LLC began in order to solve a problem. Dave Auble, (former owner of Ohio Health Benefits) was using his ATV when one of the new tires received a sidewall puncture, rendering the $125 tire unusable. Instead of scrapping the entire thing, he decided to salvage the...
J.A. Garfield Elementary Rocks!
Garrettsville - The Shelly Company is one of Ohio’s leading limestone, concrete and asphalt paving companies. With more than 90 locations and 1,600 employees around the state, you may wonder why they recently sent two of their brightest employees to spend the day with sixth-graders at James A. Garfield Elementary School in Garrettsville. According to Natalie Walmsley, Material Coordinator...
Hiram College Named a Stop on The Ohio Presidential Trail
Hiram - Just in time for President’s Day, TourismOhio, in partnership with the Ohio History Connection, today launched the Ohio Presidential Trail on Trails.Ohio.org. The 13-stop trail invites travelers to find history here in Ohio by highlighting homes, libraries, museums and monuments that tell the life stories of eight U.S. presidents elected from Ohio. “Given the enthusiasm around Ohio Adventure...
Two Travelers Tavern: Serving up Unique Flavor in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - When Zeppe’s closed its doors and pulled out of the community, it seemed to many that Garrettsville was doomed to have an empty building on Main Street indefinitely. Restaurateurs Sean and Sondra Varner saw something different; the opportunity to breathe new life into an older structure and create a unique dining experience for residents and visitors to...
Beauty and Wellness at Natural Radiance Studio
Garrettsville - Natural Radiance Studio is much more than a full-service hair salon for the whole family. It’s a holistic wellness center that uses nontoxic hair and skin products, offers therapeutic massage, and extends an array of customized health & wellness coaching services. Justine Egrek, a graduate of Crestwood High School and the Paul Mitchell school of cosmetology, had worked...
Bowling for Those In Need: The Bill White Legacy
Hard work, patriotism, and trust in those he employed are just some of the values Bill White holds dear. As a local entrepreneur and bowling champion, White has worked in and owned many of the bowling alleys of Portage County over the years. Including Twin Star of Kent (now known as Spins Bowl) and SkyLane in Garrettsville. White will...
Art Exhibition at Hiram College to feature Greg Martin
Hiram - Hiram College will unveil “Archaic_1851.2003.2019,” an exhibition featuring the work of Greg Martin on February 1 in the College’s Gelbke Fine Arts Gallery, 12000 Winrock Road in Hiram. The exhibition opens with a 5-7 p.m. reception and Martin will speak about his work at 6 p.m. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Martin is an artist and designer known...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last Board meeting, Superintendent David Toth shared some information on a new proposal under consideration by State Legislators to consider alternative pathways for students to receive a high school diploma. If you recall, recent changes in graduation requirements had been made that deem that an estimated 30% of Ohio’s high school seniors would not fulfill...
Celebrating 150 Years — Garrettsville United Methodist Church
The first meeting of members of this organization was held in the old red school house and was addressed by the Rev. S.H. Stoney of Nelson, Ohio, by whom they were organized in June 1868. The following names composed the organizing members: M. Harshman, R.A. Houghton, T. Barton, Albert Gage, Wm. Fox, H.E. Spencer, J.C. Ensign...
Free Classes in Portage County
The Aspire Program is a non-profit that has served adults in Portage County for over 30 years. Aspire has sites available throughout Portage County in the morning, afternoon, or evening, which provides: • HSE/GED classes – Earn your high school equivalency at your own pace. Attend class and a certified instructor will guide you with...
Road Rally Scavenger Hunt to Raise money for New Homeless Shelter
Ravenna - The Haven of Portage County is planning their 1st annual Road Rally Scavenger Hunt. This event will take place on Saturday, February 23rd from 11:00am – 4:00pm, rain, snow or shine. Event will begin at the Portage Community Chapel promptly at 11:00am. The theme “Oh the places you’ll go, the things you will see”, a great family fun...
James A. Garfield Local Schools Earned Income Tax Issue Frequently Asked Questions
On November 6, 2018 the James A. Garfield Local Schools will be placing a 10-year, 1.5% Earned Income Tax on the ballot. With the passage of this issue, the district intends to let the 5.25 Mill Emergency Levy expire in 2019. This issue will generate operating funds to sustain current educational programming. Listed below are the answers to the questions...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met at noon on February 18, 2019, in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville to encounter the following : Notice that dues are due. The treasurer-transition meeting will be held on Wednesday. Delores McCumbers will be attending the Cavs game with exchange student Natalie. Other activities’ opportunities will be coming up for interaction with this notable young...
Mantua Village Garden Club News
The August meeting of the Mantua Village Garden Club will be held on August 13th, at noon, at the home of Diane Lottig. The speaker for August will be Julie Robine (PTA, MPH, & CHES at Advanced Rehab). Julie will be discussing her suggestions and ideas on how to stay fit and healthy while gardening. The afternoon will also include a...
MCCC Story Time Celebrates Over a Decade of Learning & Fun
Mantua - If you stop by the Mantua Center Christian Church on any given Thursday morning, you may find the church overrun with singing, giggling preschoolers. That’s because from 10:30 - 11:30, the church hosts a free story time program for children aged two to five, their siblings, and caregivers. Now in its 11th year, the program began when MCCC’s...
Operation Valentine
Garfield Middle School students Robert Torres, Riley Swigonski, Lauren Whan and Haley Ihrig show off a few of the cards that were made in their class. The students in Mrs. Gilmer’s classes created handmade Valentine cards with sentiments of thanks to our troops through Operation Valentine; 150+ cards from our students were delivered to the local sponsor, Mallory- Dehaven...
Area Realtors Recognized At Ceremony
On Saturday, January 26th the Portage County Association of Realtors recognized realtors from MB Realty at their awards ceremony. “Rookie of the Year” honors were bestowed on Lauren Patrick. In addition, Patrick and Delores McCumbers were honored as Million Dollar Producers, Crist Miller received recognition for being a 2.5 Million Dollar Producer and Mark Brady was honored as Past...
Portage County Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio. The guest speaker will be Mary Jamba. When Ohio Was The West will be the topic from this avid genealogist with more than 20...
MyChoice® Medical Clinic Hosts Open House Friday in Windham
Windham - A new primary care medical facility has come to fill a void in the underserved community of Windham. MyChoice® Medical Clinic will host an open house on Friday, October 26 at 9621 East Center Street to acquaint community members with their services, medical professionals and team members. Refreshments and games for the kids will be provided.Working in...
First Annual Winter Writing Festival set for February 23
Ravenna - Do you love to write? Interested in working with other writers or learning more about writing in all its forms? Main Street Ravenna is hosting the first annual “Winter Writing Festival” on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 11a.m. to 4p.m.in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Writing Centers Association (NEOWCA) Annual Conference being held at Ravenna High School...
CHS Musicians Perform at KSU
This blustery weekend, young musicians from several area high schools were invited to participate in the 2019 Kent State All-Star Band. In spite of the inhospitable weather, eight CHS students and their families braved the elements to take advantage of this prestigious honor. This honor band opportunity brought over 175 high school students to Kent State’s main campus for a...
Successful SweetheArt Auction in Mantua
Mantua - Last Saturday, folks joined their neighbors at the third annual art auction to help raise funds for a community center at the Mantua Center School. The afternoon event included music, art, comfort food, lots of cookies, and the opportunity for neighbors to banish their cabin fever for a few hours. The auctioneer, Rick Painley, encouraged bids on...
NAPA Auto Parts Opens in Mantua
Mantua - While it’s been in the works for a while, NAPA Auto Parts is finally open in their new location at 10507 Main Street in Mantua. The new space, according to owner Matt Denzinger, provides nearly double the space of his former location, where he ran the successful local business for five years. No stranger to the local...
The History of a Mantua Landmark
Mantua - History might seem irrelevant to some, the boring past. Yet we are all walking through history, each of us adding our stories to the complex narrative surrounding us. And, Portage County overflows with history. Mankind wandered, hunted and fished these lands thousands of years prior to the birth of Christ. Have you ever canoed, fished, or waded into...
Garrettsville Village Piecemaker’s Quilt Raffle
Members of the Village Piecemakers Quilt Guild have been working on a 2-year project to create this quilt which will be raffled off at this year’s Christmas Walk. Each block of the queen-sized quilt was made by a member of the Piecemakers. The quilt can be seen, and tickets may be purchased, at the home of Ryan and Shani Kissell,...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last Crestwood School Board meeting, Superintendent David Toth discussed the results of the most recent survey. The survey was created through the superintendent’s office, and was posted on the district’s website for the community to fill out; in addition, according to Toth, the survey was also available to potential respondents at school events, local churches,...
Pot O’ Gold 5K Poker Run/Walk
Ravenna - Ravenna Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual Pot O’ Gold 5K Poker Run. All proceeds from this event go into the city’s Marlene Watt Scholarship which provides funds to area children who would like to participate in camps, programs and sports and need financial assistants. This family friendly event kicks off on March 16 at 9am...
Savoring the Sweet Life
Garrettsville - It’s been a sweet way to make a living for Roger Angel and his wife, Connie. But after nearly 42 years of serving up Dilly Bars, swirl cones, Blizzards, Peanut Buster Parfaits, ice cream cakes, burgers, chili dogs and fries, it’s time for the Angels leave Garrettsville’s Dairy Queen in new hands. As of November 1, 2017,...
A Sweet-heART of A Day in Mantua
Mantua - This year the Sweet-heART Auction and Cookie Walk has something new: fifteen specialty desserts. Ten of them would look right at home on the cover of a food magazine. The other five are by well-known local cooks whose creations people line up for: Nora Brant’s legendary apple dumplings and Leone Krohn’s lemon meringue pie, just for two....
