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Portage County

Terriers’ softball finishes in fourth place at NCAC tournament

The Hiram Terriers’ softball team’s final stand in the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament was a short stint. The Terriers went 0-2, losing 4-3 against DePauw University and were then defeated 6-5 by Denison University to take fourth place in their final NCAC tournament last Thursday in Granville. “It is...

Ravenna School District seeks fiscal stability after passing Issue 12

Ravenna School Superintendent Ben Ribelin acknowledged that the school district’s five-year financial forecast looked cloudy for a while. Brighter days now seem on the horizon after the Issue 12 operating levy passed on the primary ballot on Tuesday evening. “Through all of the trials and tribulations we have had this year,...

Garfield G-Men baseball triumphs against LaBrae with shutout victory

In a very difficult year playing against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rivals, the Garfield G-Men baseball team secured one crucial victory. The G-Men ended their five-game losing streak against MVAC Grey Tier foe LaBrae with a dominant pitching effort, shutting out the Vikings 2-0 last Friday in...

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report

The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club met on May 12, 2025 to discuss a range of topics. The patio benches for HopeTownOhio are looking good–invoice, tax status, grant language all entered into the thinking. The village is being consulted about the drainage issue near the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail. All...

Chamber Awards $2,000 In Scholarships To Outstanding Seniors

The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Scholarships: Ollie May and Makaylyn Spencer, both recognized for their exceptional commitment to kindness, service, and leadership. Each student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic accomplishments and unwavering dedication to...

Reed Memorial Library to host “Fired Up for Safety” event

There is no such thing as being too young when it comes to learning about fire safety. The Reed Memorial Library is partnering with the Ravenna Fire Department on May 17 n Ravenna, to host a hybrid educational and entertainment event that demonstrates the important of fire safety to...

Geauga County

Growscape offers apprenticeship to Cardinal students

For the upcoming graduates of Cardinal High School who are looking to join the workforce immediately after graduation, they will have the chance to stay local. In partnership with Cardinal high school, Growscape, a company that specializes in producing products for the horticultural industry, is offering an eight-week apprenticeship...

WRABA to Host Annual Blacksmithing Conference

The Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association (WRABA) is hosting its 2025 Conference at Century Village in Burton, Ohio. The two-day event, to be held June 28-29,  features live blacksmithing demonstrations, tool and item auctions, tailgate sales, and meals provided for attendees. This year’s featured demonstrator is Anna Koplik, a journeyman...

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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...

“Bird Sit” on May 17

For any not familiar with the term, a “bird sit” is a time for Nature lovers to stay in one spot and record all the birds seen and heard for a period of time – and what better occasion than World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 17?  Meet us...

We’re All Invited

Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...

Cardinal baseball doomed by big third inning in loss against Perry

The Cardinal Huskies’ baseball team has been searching for a lot of answers this season, including where to find offense. That question remained unanswered when the Huskies were routed by Chagrin Valley Conference foe Perry 16-2 in five innings in a crossover game last Thursday in Lake County. “We struggled...

Trumbull County

Northeast Organics, LLC

It is said that if you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life.  Though the work she puts in is hard, it is work that is loved by Alexis Lane, owner/operator of Northeast Organics, LLC. Located on Whippoorwill Road in Newton Falls Township, near...

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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...

Dorothy “Dottie” Lee McCoy

Dorothy “Dottie” Lee McCoy, 93, of Newton Falls, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born October 27, 1931, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Arthur and Florence (nee Schear) Walker. From a young age, she demonstrated a strong work ethic, beginning her first job at...

Two Boys Cancer — One Town’s Help

Newton Falls, Ohio is often thought of as an idyllic small town.  Everyone knows everyone, and everyone helps everyone.  That is certainly the case recently.  Two young men, Brayden Greathouse and Spencer Sabo recently developed cancer.  As you can imagine, this takes a huge physical and emotional toll on...

Kiawanis Welcomes Guest Speaker

The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls welcomed a new friend, Dave Troutman of Boardman, as a guest speaker. He told of his exciting adventures fishing in Guyana, South America. He also shared how his guides promoted eco-tourism and catch and release. His guide Nigel is from Apoteri Village.  We...

Local Educators Honored with Crash-a-Class Mini-Grants

Excitement filled the classrooms at Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools and James A Garfield Local Schools as two outstanding educators were surprised with the Crash-a-Class Mini-Grant, an initiative created by Shannan Jursa to recognize and support outstanding educators in our local classrooms. Each winning educator received a $1,000 grant...
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Terriers’ softball finishes in fourth place at NCAC tournament

The Hiram Terriers’ softball team’s final stand in the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament was a short stint. The Terriers went 0-2, losing 4-3 against DePauw University and were then defeated 6-5 by Denison University to take fourth place in their final NCAC tournament last Thursday in Granville. “It is...

Garfield G-Men baseball triumphs against LaBrae with shutout victory

In a very difficult year playing against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rivals, the Garfield G-Men baseball team secured one crucial victory. The G-Men ended their five-game losing streak against MVAC Grey Tier foe LaBrae with a dominant pitching effort, shutting out the Vikings 2-0 last Friday in...

Streetsboro baseball shuts down Windham in Portage County duel

It has been several years since the Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball team took on Portage County rival Windham. The Rockets celebrated senior day in style by shutting out Windham 10-0 in six innings last Friday at American Legion Field. “It was nice,” said Streetsboro Coach Chris Scisciani. “It was a great...

James A. Garfield School District holds grand opening of new track facility

The Garfield G-Men track and field team now has a track they can call home as the district hosted a grand opening ceremony last Saturday morning at the inaugural Harry Kraft Middle School Invititational meet in Garrettsville. “It is absolutely huge,” Athletic Director Jim Pfleger told The Weekly Villager. “It...

Ravens’ softball pulls away late to top Bulldogs

The theme of the Ravenna Ravens’ softball team this season has been situational hitting. It has come sporadically but it showed up in the seventh inning when the Ravens scored six runs to build a cushion to defeat Canton McKinley 10-4 last Friday evening in Canton. “The kids came through...

Scot Etling returns to Crestwood roots as new girls’ soccer coach

Although Scot Etling is not originally from Portage County, he has grown accustomed to the gritty nature that is Portage County soccer over his 25 years as a soccer coach. After a two-year stint as the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer coach, Etling is returning to take over as...

Crestwood baseball remains focused after late-inning loss against Chippewa

The Crestwood Red Devils’ baseball team heard enough doom and gloom from the outside after suffering key injuries before the beginning of the season. That’s why the Red Devils are not losing sight of their goal despite losing 5-4 against Chippewa last Friday evening in Doylestown. “We put pressure on...

Rocket girls’ track earns third place, boy finish in fourth at Optimist Meet

Poor weather conditions or not, the Streetsboro Rockets’ track team once again displayed their mettle with a strong showing at the 44th annual Optimist Meet at Austintown-Fitch High School with the girls snagging third place by scoring 58.83 points and the boys taking fourth with 45 points last Saturday...

JAG Track & Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 

Mark your calendars - Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30am JAG will hold the ribbon cutting ceremony for the JAG Track and Field Complex. This event is open to the community.

Garfield G-Men softball outlasts Mineral Ridge in walk-off fashion

The Garfield G-Men softball team did not plan on their first extra innings affair of the season coming in a game when they held a five-run advantage in the seventh inning. After their five-run lead turned into a one-run deficit, the G-Men rallied to walk off Mineral Ridge 8-7...

Columns & Editorials

Horticulture Hotline

Well, I finally did it. I got every green thing that I could stuck into a pot, a plot or a raised bed–no bunks, though (too prone to night-time pranks; I have wildlife to manage that; the raccoons and opossums are such kidders. Gotta take skunks seriously anytime.). Some...

This Is What You’ve Been Training For

As spring progresses and more people hit the jogging paths, parks, and sports fields, it’s a great reminder of the value of training. Just as physical training builds endurance and strength for peak performance, the money challenges you’re facing are not just hurdles but training for the future you...

May Flowers?  No Pilgrims In Sight

Not a lot of sunshine either, lately. And did you celebrate May Day? You missed marking the halfway point between Spring (Vernal Equinox) and Summer ( Summer Solstice). Used to be a fairly common excuse to celebrate something–anything– after a long winter, I suppose. There were May Poles, and May...

Stocks vs. Degrees: Which has the better return for your money?

As graduation season arrives, many families are asking if a college degree is still a worthwhile investment. With millions struggling to repay student loans amid our changing economic and political landscape, the future can feel uncertain. So, what path should new high school graduates take? New research compares the return...

Comin’ For Ya, Martha!

Well, I am sure that Mart is shakin’ in her shoes (the brand new ones–Skechers, dontcha know) when she contemplates my gardening efforts. Martha Stewart has more than one residence, so she has plenty of opportunity to landscape to her heart’s content–and plenty of minions to haul the up-scale compost...

May Flowers It Is

You know…the May flowers that come after the April showers…which we did have a few of. We do not even have to wait for the song from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical, “Carousel”. The relevant lyrics go like this : “March went out like a lion, A-whippin’ up the water in...

If you need just a little more time

As we move past the April 15 tax deadline, you may have recently experienced that “tax” can take two forms: • the tangible, governmental kind that affects your income, and  • the hidden kind that occupies space in your thoughts. While paying the first kind is an inevitable part of life, the...

Is This Really It???

It’s Spring…sorta. Get out and watch your favorite runner…thrower…catcher…jumper…lifter…hitter…pitcher…whatever. Dress in layers and take your raincoat and/or umbrella–you know how it gets around here–maybe rain boots, a hat. You never know–maybe mittens? Watching a track meet, baseball game, softball game in snow flurries is not beyond the realm of...

Tariffs: When Emotion Puts Money in Motion

With the recent news on tariffs and the accompanying market sell-off, it’s understandable that there’s some concern about the economic forecast and what lies ahead. This situation highlights an important point: how you react is important. When uncertainty fills your newsfeed, remember that market volatility is a natural part of saving...

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

If you have asthma, allergies, or any respiratory symptoms while in your home, you may want to consider this special national Asthma and Allergy Month offer. You may not realize this, but poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a health risk according to the Environmental Protection Agency.  The air in...