Portage County
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Windham junior high students enjoy field trip courtesy of Grant
For Windham Junior High students, studying the War of 1812 has taken them beyond the classroom. A group of students were selected by history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith to go on a one-day field trip to Put-in-Bay which was funded through a grant from the American Battlefield’s History Field Trip...
Hiram
Hiram Farm Welcomes Daren Houck as New Executive Director
Hiram Farm, a nonprofit working organic farm that provides meaningful work and a supportive community for adults with developmental disabilities, is excited to announce the appointment of Daren Houck as its new Executive Director.
Houck brings nearly three decades of experience in the nonprofit and education sectors, having held various...
Garrettsville
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The June 2, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was all about “nuts & bolts”, as they discussed progress and finishing of various projects. This included consultation with village maintenance about drainage issues on the Tom Collins Trail–also signage, project status of HopeTownOhio, an update on the wall mural...
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Shalersville Historical Society News
Shalersville Historical Society’s monthly meeting will be this Thursday at 7 PM at their museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. Discussion will focus on the society’s dedication of Shalersville School # 3 and the accompanying Community Picnic to be held Sunday, July 13 at 1 PM. on the...
Garrettsville
Garfield G-Men throwers Riley Grace and Elise Edwards net D-III state berths
The Garfield G-Men track and field team’s absence from the throwing events at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet will only last one season. Junior Riley Grace captured a state bid in the shot put and junior Elise Edwards earned a state berth in the...
Freedom
Eleanor Roosevelt – Part II
Freedom Township Historical Society, Mantua Historical Society and Shalersville Historical Society are pleased to present Part 2 of the Eleanor Roosevelt program by Susan Cannavino of Presentations with Pizzazz. This program will be presented at 7 PM on Tuesday. June 10 at the Shalersville Town Hall located at the...
Geauga County
Burton
Blue Spruce Mercantile plants roots in Burton
Burton resident Ed Malovec had toyed with the idea of opening his own store for several years. He made that dream a reality as his artisan vendor store, Blue Spruce Mercantile, has flourished for two months since opening its doors at 14258 North Cheshire Street on April 1.
“The goal...
News
Parkman Senior Trash Pick-Up
Attention Parkman Seniors - The 2025 Parkman Senior Trash pick-up days will be held on June 16 and 17!
To sign up, simply register and complete the trash pick-up intake with the Geauga County Department on Aging by June 9 or earlier. Please note, to receive trash pick-up assistance, you...
Aurora
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Geauga County
Catch A Flick Under The Stars
Mark your calendars now for the following films to be shown this season during outdoor movie nights at Observatory Park, a summer staple for many!
Finding Nemo (G) on Saturday, June 14
Men in Black (PG-13) on Saturday, July 26
All movies begin at dusk, and guests should plan to arrive around...
Burton
REGIONAL RUNNERS-UP: Badger boys’ volleyball postseason march ends in sweep by Knights
All season long the Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball team has frustrated their opponents with their scrappy play. The shoe was on the other foot on Saturday afternoon as the Badgers fell to Nordonia in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Region 7 championship by a 25-14, 25-18,...
Bainbridge
Jakacki concludes second stint with Crestwood boys’ basketball program
Josh Jakacki will once again experience a homecoming of sorts. The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball coach announced he would be stepping down from his post after 10 years and returning to coach at Kenston on May 12.
“At some point the first time I left to go to Crestwood,...
Trumbull County
News
Newton Falls Junior Earns Prestigious Congressional Silver Medal
Newton Falls Schools is proud to recognize Ellie Falb, a junior at Newton Falls High School, for earning the Congressional Silver Medal, a distinguished honor awarded by the United States Congress. Ellie is the first student in Newton Falls history to achieve this recognition, a testament to her exceptional...
Obituaries
Jerry M. Tacy
Jerry M. Tacy, 85, of Southington, OH, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born July 23, 1939, in Harding, WV, to the late Mack and Lillian (nee Pingley) Tacy.
He was raised in Windham, OH, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class...
Obituaries
Alfred Mathew
Alfred Mathew, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Deb Mathews on May 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on July 25, 1949, in Warren, Ohio. He battled pancreatic cancer for the past 7 months. Alfred spent...
News
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...
Freedom
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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...
Newton Falls
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...
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