Elite Talent Collections Sports Memorabilia offers intrigue in Ravenna
Elite Talent Collections Sports Memorabilia store owner Mark Hartburg will be the first to admit that calling himself a sports fan is an understatement. The Kent native has brought his passion for sports to Ravenna by opening his sports memorabilia shop, which hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday afternoon at 137 East Main Street in Ravenna. “This is very exciting...
Portage Foundation Awards More Than $61,000 in Scholarships Supporting College and Skilled Trades Students
The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards, distributing more than $61,000 to students across Portage County pursuing a wide variety of educational and career paths. Thanks to the generosity and vision of local donors who have established scholarship funds as an investment in Portage County’s future, this year’s awards will support not...
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Coleman Health Services opens 24/7 Portage Crisis Center
Coleman Health Services officially announced the opening of its first 24/7 Portage Crisis Center by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Tuesday morning at 3922 Lovers Lane in Ravenna. “We are very excited to be able to provide these services in Portage County,” Coleman Health Services President and CEO Hattie Tracy told The Weekly Villager “We have been providing 24/7 crisis...
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United Way of Portage County Announces Fifth Community Partner Bus Tour
United Way of Portage County is inviting community members to take part in its fifth semi-annual Community Partner Bus Tour on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free tour offers participants a firsthand look at some of the most pressing needs facing Portage County residents and the local organizations working every day to address them....
Maplewood Career Center sends three students to SkillsUSA National Competition
The Maplewood Career Center will be well-represented once again at the SkillsUSA National Competition, sending three students to compete in the week-long event from June 1-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. “The annual state competition brings together some of the best career and technical education students from across Ohio to compete against their peers, showcase their...
Badgers’ baseball keeps Pirates at bay for sectional championship
When the Berkshire Badgers’ baseball team surrendered the game’s first run in the bottom of the third inning, they did what they do best by responding with five unanswered runs to upset Southeast 5-1 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 3 sectional championship last Thursday in Palmyra Township. “The umpires umpired a great game, and we...
Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Launchpad spawns new businesses
According to Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ryann Cline, she has seen too many small businesses close before having a chance to blossom. In an effort to lay a stronger foundation for success, the RACC has implemented the Ravenna Business Launchpad, a business incubator to better set up business endeavors for success. “It definitely is a pretty big...
Portage Park District Launches Community Parks Grant Program
This year, the Portage Park District will renew its Community Parks and Trails Grant Program to assist in funding parks and trails in townships and villages in Portage County. The Board of Park Commissioners has earmarked $100,000 from its 2026 levy proceeds toward this pilot program, for awards between $1,000 and $25,000 per project, with no local match required. “We...
Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce revives annual dinner ceremony celebrating Raven Awards
As the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce once again prepares for the annual Raven Awards Ceremony, it will revive the annual dinner that accompanied the ceremony for the first time since the COVID pandemic at the Ravenna Elks Lodge #1076 at 776 North Freedom Street on June 3 at 6 p.m. “This is the first year that we are bringing...
Ravenna 7 Movie Theatre will screen “The Last Shop on Walnut” on May 28
For the second time in as many years, the City of Ravenna will be used a backdrop in a feature film, as local film writer/producer Jason Richardson will screen “The Last Shop on Walnut” at the Ravenna 7 Movie theatre on May 28 at 6 p.m. “The fact that I am familiar with the town and the county helped...
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Record Arsenal spins its doors open in Ravenna
The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the vintage vinyl record store, Record Arsenal, last Friday afternoon at 133 East Main Street in Ravenna. “I am incredibly grateful for the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce,” owner Rod Flauhaus told The Weekly Villager. “They helped facilitate this and it is a lot...
Jennifer Fitzwater hosts speaking event at West Main Street Winery on May 11
Local residential cleaning business owner Jennifer Fitzwater has scheduled a series of speaking events across Portage County to discuss the benefits of environmental hygiene, beginning with an appearance at the West Main Street Winery at 234 W. Main Street in Ravenna on May 11 beginning at 6 p.m. “I am very excited,” Fitzwater told The Weekly Villager on May 1....
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Ravens’ baseball jumps on Cowboys early to claim victory
The Ravenna Ravens’ baseball team mounted an early lead and erupted late against Youngstown Chaney, snapping their six-game losing streak to win decisively 9-3 last Friday evening in Youngstown. “That was good for the guys,” said Coach Lee Lovejoy. “There was confidence last night, especially at the plate which is a big part of where we have been struggling and...
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Ravenna High School to host Celebration of Life ceremony honoring Joe Leigh
The Ravenna community will assemble to honor the memory of longtime football Coach Joe Leigh in a Celebration of Life Ceremony on May 9 at the Ravenna High School Auditorium on May 9 at 2 p.m. “It is for anyone who was associated with Joe Leigh,” Ravenna Athletic Director Joe Lunardi told The Weekly Villager on April 15. “Whether it...
Stanley “Bruce” Szabaga
Stanley “Bruce” Szabaga, 83, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Lincoln House in Ravenna, OH. He was born on August 27, 1942, in Ravenna, OH. Bruce had lived in Ravenna, OH, Freedom Twp., OH, and Garrettsville, OH throughout his life. He was a kind soul who loved everything Elvis! Bruce also loved the dogs...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society to Meet
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The May meeting will be a “research day.” After the general meeting the members will be able to research the files at the Portage County Historical Society...
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Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 School Year
Applications are open for the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship, offering support to local students pursuing careers in the automotive and mechanical trades. This scholarship is available to current high school sophomores attending James A. Garfield, Windham, and Crestwood High Schools who plan to enroll at Maplewood Career Center for the 2026–2027 school year. Eligible students should be entering programs such...
Maplewood Career Center electrical students lay foundation for Windham Township’s street clock
With the weather having warmed up, Windham Township began the process of installing their new street clock. Windham Historical Society contracted electrical students from Maplewood Career Center to run the power line underground. Great job all around. “Some kids who never get the opportunity to make that kind of contribution, but they can see that giving back to the community...
Streetsboro baseball fends off Southeast for shutout victory
The Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball team appears to be trending in the right direction after losing their first four games of the season. The Rockets captured their second victory in three games as senior right-hander Graham Jonas fueled them to a 2-0 victory by hurling a complete game shutout against Portage County rival Southeast last Saturday afternoon at American Legion...
Ravenna Planning Commission Hosts Meeting on Data Centers
The announcement was sudden, and at an awkward time. 3:00pm on a Friday, with very little advance notice. Honestly, how many people do you think would attend? When the topic of the meeting will impact the entire community for years to come...it was standing room only. The Planning Committee of the Ravenna City Council had to schedule this meeting hurriedly...
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Library Hosts Free Community Baby Shower
A fun- and freebie-filled event for new and expecting parents. Expecting parents and parents of newborns are cordially invited to a free Community Baby Shower at Reed Memorial Library on Saturday, April 25th. Drop in any time from 11:00 am to 12:30pm to enjoy refreshments, free resources, games, and door prizes. Collect giveaways and speak directly with community partners...
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Taking GED Classes Just Got Brighter
The Aspire GED Program at Maplewood Career Center has made attendance for adults matter. Throughout the Spring months Portage County Literacy Coalitions is helping to make coming to the GED class much brighter. Each time a GED student comes to one of our sites for our GED classes, the student is put into a monthly drawing to win a gift...
