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Portage County

Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting receives report from the Portage County Auditor

Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly attended the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall. He provided updates on the County’s real property assessments and taxes. According to Kelly, all property appraisers were out in the community assessing real property values to determine the assessed...

Streetsboro grad Stephen Koroly finds success as sports broadcaster

When one door closes, another one opens. Although Streetsboro graduate Stephen Koroly’s dream of becoming a professional athlete were not in the cards, he has still remained close to sports by rising through the ranks as a play-by-play sports broadcaster including calling a pair of women’s soccer matches at...

Main Street Ravenna President Gregor wins logo design contest

Main Street Ravenna President Chelsea Gregor’s logo design will be seen for the City will be seen throughout Ravenna in the coming months. After collaborating with Service Director Tim Contant to promote a two-week logo design contest, the City announced in a press release on March 27 that Gregor...

Greenmen girls track snags Don Faix Invitational title, boys are runners-up

Although it was only their first invitational of the season, the Aurora Greenmen track team raced like they had something to prove by competing against several Portage County rivals. The Aurora girls won the Don Faix Invitational by scoring 147 points and the boys took second place with 89...

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JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

Crestwood rededicates fieldhouse to graduates killed in Vietnam War

When the Crestwood school district originally constructed its fieldhouse in 1970, it planned to build a monument to honor a group of graduates who fought in the Vietnam War. The Red Devils finally saw those plans come to fruition when they honored the four Crestwood alumnj who died in...

Geauga County

School alumni to hold 116th reunion

School alumni to hold 116th reunion The Auburn School Alumni 116th reunion will be held at 2 pm May 19, 2024 at Adam Hall on Washington Street.  The event is open to anyone who attended Auburn School as a teacher, student, staff member or other capacity from 1933 to 1990’s....

Soar to New Heights: EAA’s Learn to Fly Week Takes Off

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Learn to Fly Week runs next month from May 13-18. Established to inspire future pilots, the second annual initiative includes expanded webinars with new topics to present to participants of all ages.  The week concludes on Sunday, May 19 with the EAA Flying Start Event held...

Perennial Gardeners Gear Up for Annual Plant Sale

Save the date!  The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland are having their annual plant sale the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is held rain or shine at the Chester Township Town Hall parking lot, 12701 Chillicothe Road. Set your alarm...

Badger boys volleyball rallies and stuns Vikings in five sets

Twice the Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team had forced a decisive fifth set this season and twice had they had fallen short. Losing a pair of five-set matches was two times too many for Berkshire and it finally prevailed in a five-set match by beating Villa Angela-St. Joseph 23-25,...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

Embark on Outdoor Adventures with Scout Days: A Fun-filled Learning Experience

Scouting is not just about learning knots and tying badges; it’s about exploring the great outdoors, understanding nature, and honing valuable life skills. To encourage this spirit of adventure and learning, we are excited to announce a series of Scout Days, tailored to different age groups and interests. These...

Trumbull County

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JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

We’re All Invited

JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

Connecting Commerce and Community: Meet the NFACA

The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association is a nonprofit organization within the State of Ohio.  It is comprised of local businesses and organizations that support and promote businesses and the community, with emphasis on the economic, civil, cultural, industrial, commercial and educational interests of our area.  We are nonpartisan,...

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JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024.  To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link.  Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...

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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....

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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...
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Greenmen girls track snags Don Faix Invitational title, boys are runners-up

Although it was only their first invitational of the season, the Aurora Greenmen track team raced like they had something to prove by competing against several Portage County rivals. The Aurora girls won the Don Faix Invitational by scoring 147 points and the boys took second place with 89...

Badger boys volleyball rallies and stuns Vikings in five sets

Twice the Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team had forced a decisive fifth set this season and twice had they had fallen short. Losing a pair of five-set matches was two times too many for Berkshire and it finally prevailed in a five-set match by beating Villa Angela-St. Joseph 23-25,...

Garfield G-Men baseball keeps cruising by blanking Campbell Memorial

When trying to repeat success after a dominant season, there is no better way to start than by dominating a conference rival. The Garfield G-Men baseball team’s fast start continued with a 10-0 shutout victory against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Campbell Memorial in their home opener...

Crestwood softball doomed by defensive miscues in loss to Minerva

Right now, the Crestwood Red Devils’ softball team has spent more time on the diamond during a game than in actual practice time. The Red Devils’ lack of outdoor playing time continued to show when they were defeated by Minerva 14-4 last Thursday at Minerva High School. “Our biggest issue...

Garfield G-Men boys track takes fourth, girls come in fifth at William Fisher Invite

For the first time in a long time, the Garfield G-Men track team is not lacking depth when it comes to the track season. Garfield’s season began when the boys finished fourth place with 68 points and the girls took fifth by scoring 63 points at the fourth annual...

Rockets softball lacks punch in loss against Black Tigers

Through the first four games of the season, the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team has been hit or miss. It was a big miss for the Rockets when they lost 12-3 to Cuyahoga Falls last Friday evening at Veteran Field. “I told the girls that they did not show up in...

Jakacki reaches 300th coaching victory milestone

According to Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki, he has had a basketball in his hands every day since he was in fifth grade. After setting several milestones while playing at Crestwood, Jakacki has continued his success as a coach by reaching his 300th career coaching victory...

Ravens boys tennis returns with eager attitude

Having an inexperienced and small roster is nothing that Ravenna Ravens boys’ tennis Coach Brittany Kohnaski is not used too by now. According to her, what the Ravens lack in experience they make up for with a positive attitude for this season. “I think it should be good because I...

Terriers lacrosse overwhelmed by Yeomen in conference opener

According to Hiram Terriers men’s lacrosse Coach Jason Griffith, his squad wanted to make an impression in its first North Coast Athletic Conference game of the season. But things did not go as planned as Hiram was dominated by conference foe Oberlin 19-2 at Hiram College’s Charles A. Henry...

Cardinal baseball not shy of experience for new season

Cardinal Huskies’ baseball coach Dan Wolf is keeping an open mind on what to expect for this season. One thing for sure is that the Huskies will not be lacking experience as they prepare for the 2024 season. “The kids are working hard,” said the first-year coach. “It is a...

Columns & Editorials

The Disney Chronicles: Part II

Ever been on a bus or a similar crowded situation with “wound-up” young persons when singing (and other such expressions of high spirits) breaks out and at some point, there is a raucous announcement of what is to come, namely : “Second verse! Same as the first! A little...

Democracy, Disney and other March Madness

Anybody else remember that sort of current events/comedy show from back in the Dark Ages? “That Was The Week That Was”? Well, I just had one of those that was about ten days long. What a ride…literally! Not even including the regular third Monday of the James A. Garfield Historical...

We’re off to see the Wizard… er the Mouse!

Heading off to the Magic Kingdom, or whatever they call it in Florida. I really don’t know, having never been there. I’m hoping that enjoyment of the place will not be based solely on “riding the rides”, because I have not been on one of those things since godknowswhen,...

Follow the Signs: Part III

This is part three of the story about running down a Model “A” Ford lead and purchasing the car.  Jerry and I most often look for hobby cars that were never finished or cars that have sat in the garage for years and years, forgotten until a new owner or...

Follow the Signs: Part II

We are in the bizarre Disneyland of extraordinary peculiarity with the expressed purpose of buying a Model “A” Ford that was acquired by collector John Smith in 2015.  Mr. Smith was a collector extraordinaire of unusual things including, but not limited to, antique cars.  His homestead displays his penchant...

Follow the Signs: Part I

This is a story about running down a Model “A” Ford lead and possibly being able to purchase the car.  We most often look for hobby cars that were never finished or cars that have sat in the garage for years and years, forgotten until a new owner or...

Citizens Awaken!

It’s that time again – Ohio’s primary voting is scheduled for March 19 this year, so mark your calendars. Ensure your driver’s license is valid, as state-issued identification is now a requirement; electric bills or bank statements won’t suffice. Speaking of state-issued documents, a friendly policeman in Streetsboro alerted...

Two Mice and a Truck

Oh gosh Henrietta, something is going on in the barn again. The humans have opened up the barn doors, too much light, not used to all this light in this old barn. Get me my sunglasses!  Sam, it’s that farmer guy  lookin’ around in here.  Oh boy, he’s brought...

Okay, how do I add a title?

One of the great mysteries of the digital age, as far as I am concerned. Actually, it is a question followed by another : What do I do to send it off, if it has no title?    I went to the very informative session at the PCDL—there are more...

Why You Need a Good Website

Does your business have a website? With today’s consumers first looking for information before contacting or entering a business or even making a purchase, a website is an absolute necessity for all local companies. Your website is not just a digital business card but a tool that can increase visibility,...