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Main Street Ravenna unveils Ravenna-Opoly

As the City of Ravenna celebrates its 225th birthday, Main Street Ravenna, a non-profit organization committed to preserving and revitalizing downtown Ravenna, wanted to do something special. The organization has partnered with Opoly Games, a business that custom designs Monopoly-styled board games, to make Ravenna-Opoly, a new board game that is patterned after Ravenna. “It is a very exciting opportunity...

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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings Mondays Overeaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We...

Coleman Health Services break ground on new Portage Crisis Center

For the Coleman Health Services’ mental health clinic, adding eight new beds to their 11-bed crisis and stabilization unit may not seem significant but it has the potential of making a huge impact. Coleman Health Services broke ground on their new Portage Crisis Center building last Friday morning outside the Sue Hetrick Building in Ravenna.  “It is a whole new...

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Overeaters Anonymous Meetings Mondays Overeaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We...

Ravenna awaits emergency operating levy vote in March

For 19 years the Ravenna school district has not needed to pass an operating levy. Times have changed and the school district is now seeking an emergency operating levy of $6.9 million on the March 19 ballot to maintain funding for school operations. “We need this levy to pass to keep operating and keep these programs for our children because...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

Red Devil girls basketball hits stride to trump Ravens

The Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team could not have picked a better time to get hot. The Red Devils celebrated senior night by overpowering Portage County rival Ravenna 54-37 for their sixth win in the last seven games last Saturday afternoon in Mantua. “It was good,” said Coach T.J. Henderson. “It was really cool. Not all of the time...

Portage Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of several new board members as well as the election of a new board President. Joining the Portage Foundation Board of Trustees are four distinguished individuals who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the organization: Kamelia Fisher – Senior Director of Development and Engagement, Autism Society of Greater Akron Will Sumser,...

Earn your GED through the ASPIRE Program

Maplewood Career Center’s Aspire Program and the Adult Education Department have options for you to complete your high school diploma. The Aspire Program offers GED prep classes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or online to fit your schedule. We currently have classes at the Kent Library, Ohio Means Jobs, Opportunity Resource Center, or Maplewood Career Center all located in Ravenna....

Ravenna bowling places fifth at MAC

Last year the Ravenna Ravens boys’ bowling team was blessed with depth. This year, the Ravens’ depth has been tested and they competed short-handed at the Metro Athletic Conference tournament, taking fifth place by knocking down 3482 pins, relinquishing their league title to Woodridge last Saturday at Spins Bowling Alley in Akron. “It was not where we wanted to finish...

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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...

Local Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

In the 30 days that followed the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, 134,000 Americans enlisted in the military. The attack that prompted the United States to enter the war had a profound effect on Ravenna resident Vernon Roen, who at the time was a high school senior in a small town in Wisconsin.  “I passed the flight...

Ravenna basketball plagued by third quarter woes, lose to Coventry

Unlike some other high school conferences, the balance of power is always shifting in the Metro Athletic Conference. After winning the MAC banner last year, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team is learning what life is like at the bottom, losing 74-54 against MAC rival Akron Coventry for its fifth straight loss last Friday evening at Coventry High School. “We...

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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...

Portage County ends 2023 with 19 fatal crashes and 19 related deaths

Portage County Fatal Crash Review Board held a quarterly meeting on January 12th.  There were no fatal crashes that occurred during the months of October through December, 2023. In 2022, one fatal crash occurred during the same three-month period.    In 2023, there were 19 fatal crashes and 19 related deaths in Portage County. The fatal crashes occurred between January...

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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...

Grant applications for critical needs focused programs in Portage County are being accepted

United Way of Portage County is accepting grant applications for critical needs-focused programs serving Portage County. The deadline to apply is Feb. 16. United Way of Portage County invests funds raised during its annual campaign through a volunteer-led review and recommendation process. Grant review volunteers engage in a process that matches community needs with evidence-based best practices and program interventions....

Ravenna School superintendent Laura Hebert inducted into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Ravenna School District Superintendent Laura Hebert’s only regret over the course of her 30-year career as an official, member and chairwoman of USA Lacrosse was that she never played the game when she was in high school. She did just about everything else and her work was recognized when she was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame...

Ravenna wrestling places second at Brad Bauer Memorial Duals

The Ravenna Ravens’ wrestling team is learning to take things in stride as they continue to rebuild their program. Ravenna took a step in the right direction when it went 4-1 to finish as the runners-up at the Brad Bauer Memorial Duals last Saturday at the James L. Coll Gymnasium. “We are a very young and inexperienced team and are...

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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...

Ravenna girls basketball unravels in fourth quarter, loses to Cloverleaf

The Ravenna Ravens girls’ basketball team played three strong quarters of basketball but it still was not enough. The Ravens came undone in the fourth quarter, losing 69-40 against Metro Athletic Conference rival Cloverleaf last Friday evening in Lodi. “The girls played hard,” said Coach Courtney O’Donnell. “We have to play all four quarters and we have to find the...

Woodland Wednesdays: Oh Deer, is that Oak Wilt?

Many factors contribute to forest economics, but managing forest health is key to the potential value of your woodlot. Join us for an in-person Woodland Wednesdays program on February 21st at 6:00 pm at the VFW Post 1055, 6000 New Milford Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 for “Oh Deer, Is That Oak Wilt?”  This program will provide an update on...

Portage Foundation Appoints Heidi Johnson as Community Engagement Manager 

The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Johnson as the organization’s new Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she will work to advance the Foundation’s mission to foster community relationships, promote philanthropy, and impact causes in Portage County.  Johnson brings a wealth of experience in community development and engagement, making her a strong fit for the...

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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...

Ravens basketball squanders fast start in loss against Dukes

The Ravenna Raven boys’ basketball team needed a quick start against the Marlington Dukes and they delivered in the first quarter. But the Ravens could not maintain their intensity and lost 63-50 against the Dukes last Friday afternoon at Mount Union University in Alliance. “Toward the end of the game we missed some assignments on the defensive end and were...

Historic diner back on the map

As of October 2023 Ravenna has welcomed the newest addition to the downtown area, The Horseshoe Diner. Woodie and Sue Goodnight, a salt of the earth couple, took over the vacant space in the Buckeye Mall to turn it into a place where you can “catch up with old friends and make some new ones.” The Horseshoe Diner had its...

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