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Portage County

Portage Foundation Unveils Community Education Series

The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its new Community Education Series, designed to empower and educate the Portage County community on a variety of topics. The inaugural program, titled “Heir Conditioning: How to Make an Inheritance Mean Something,” will take place on Tuesday, February 11,...

Garfield G-Men basketball mows down Crestview Rebels

The Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team has proven that they are not one-dimensional. They showed their versatility once again when they overpowered Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Crestview 60-35 last Thursday evening in Richland County. “I told the guys after the game that we did not play anywhere...

Windham boys basketball fends off Fairport Harding

As soon as the Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team began play in the New Year, things quickly turned around. The Bombers’ resurgence continued by snapping a four-game losing streak in Northeastern Athletic Conference and celebrated Hall of Fame Night by surviving NAC foe Fairport Harding 71-68 in a crossover...

Portage Park District seeks public comment on 2025 projects

The Portage Park District is seeking public comments on 2025 park and trail projects and planning efforts to help shape future park development. Portage County residents and park users are encouraged to visit the planning page on portageparkdistrict.org to view the plans and complete the associated surveys.  Site plans have...

Aurora wrestling takes second place at Suburban League American Conference meet

At the halfway point of the high school wrestling regular season, Aurora Greenmen coach Jeremy Johnson said his team can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Greenmen crowned one conference champion en route to finishing as the runners-up by scoring 418.0 points at the Suburban...

Thank You from the Garrettsville People Tree Sharing Program 2024

Your donation provided toys and food for 170 Families (approx 1,000 people) We would like to THANK everyone in our amazing community for coming together to help provide over 290 children something to open Christmas morning. We had so much help to make this season so successful. A BIG THANK YOU...

Geauga County

Think Spring!  Order now for Geauga SWCD’s Spring Fish Sale

Though it's snow time, the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Spring Fish Sale will be here in no time!  We are currently taking orders for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, perch, and white amurs.  Pond safety kits and Farm Pond Management...

Red Devils basketball leans on defense to survive upset bid by  Badgers

According to Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki, he knew that despite his team trailing by 15 points at the halfway mark of the second quarter, all they needed was a spark to turn things around. The Red Devils caught fire to storm back and upstage Chagrin...

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...

Painter hosts virtual talk

Cincinnati-based artist Robert Kroeger is no stranger to Northeast Ohio. He’s been visiting the area regularly on his mission to preserve the likenesses and details of historic barns not only in Ohio, but across the country. In 2012, he challenged himself to create a painting and tell the story...

Matter of Balance Classes

Attention Geauga County Senior Citizens sixty (60) years of age and older!  Are you concerned about falling? Interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength? Falls are preventable, and this class can make a difference! Set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises...

Volunteers Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteer Home Delivered Meal (HDM) drivers for Middlefield/Parkman route on Mondays and Fridays.  The Meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield. The HDM program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of...

Trumbull County

Newton Falls Community Backpack Program Extends Gratitude to Supporters

The Newton Falls Community Backpack (food) Program continues to support local children, grades kindergarten through 5th, with supplemental food for the weekend and a book in each bag. The program would like to thank everyone for their support and particularly the following. For much appreciated financial donations since our last...

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...

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...

Meet the artists behind this year’s trees at the Trumbull Art Gallery holiday marketplace

TAG’s popular Trees at the Gallery Holiday Marketplace, which is celebrating its fifth year, continues now through Saturday, January 4, 2025,  This annual event features a curated walk-through marketplace with a variety of displays showcasing unique gift items handcrafted by 27 local artists including art, jewelry, seasonal and holiday décor...

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...

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...
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Garfield G-Men basketball mows down Crestview Rebels

The Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team has proven that they are not one-dimensional. They showed their versatility once again when they overpowered Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Crestview 60-35 last Thursday evening in Richland County. “I told the guys after the game that we did not play anywhere...

Windham boys basketball fends off Fairport Harding

As soon as the Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team began play in the New Year, things quickly turned around. The Bombers’ resurgence continued by snapping a four-game losing streak in Northeastern Athletic Conference and celebrated Hall of Fame Night by surviving NAC foe Fairport Harding 71-68 in a crossover...

Aurora wrestling takes second place at Suburban League American Conference meet

At the halfway point of the high school wrestling regular season, Aurora Greenmen coach Jeremy Johnson said his team can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Greenmen crowned one conference champion en route to finishing as the runners-up by scoring 418.0 points at the Suburban...

Red Devils basketball leans on defense to survive upset bid by  Badgers

According to Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki, he knew that despite his team trailing by 15 points at the halfway mark of the second quarter, all they needed was a spark to turn things around. The Red Devils caught fire to storm back and upstage Chagrin...

Garfield G-Men to Host Game Night Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer Support

The Garfield G-Men boys basketball team is set to cap off their regular season with a meaningful matchup against the Windham Bombers on Saturday, Feb. 15. This isn’t just another game—it’s an opportunity to rally the community and make a difference for families affected by pediatric cancer. The team is...

Crestwood alum Jack Lynch receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Portage County Tournament

Attending the Portage County wrestling tournament on Jan.3 brought back many memories for former Crestwood Red Devils’ state champion and wrestling Coach Jack Lynch. The Portage County community also had fond memories of his wrestling days and presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Jan. 3 at Ravenna...

Streetsboro girls’ basketball falters late against Chippewa

The Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball team has seen its fair share of wire-to-wire games so far this season and has usually prevailed. It was not the case when the Rockets fell to non-conference foe Chippewa 47-45 last Saturday afternoon at Streetsboro High School. “It was a frustrating one,” said Coach...

Greenmen wrestling finishes as runners-up at Portage County Tournament

It is officially the halfway point of the high school wrestling season and right now, the Aurora Greenmen wrestling team likes where they stand after competing in a gauntlet of tournaments. Aurora was fueled by three individual champions to take second place with a team score of 158.0 points...

Berkshire boys’ basketball slump carries over into New Year

The law of averages suggests that the Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team is due to finally enjoy a strong shooting performance sooner or later. It did not happen in their first game of the New Year, when they were doomed by another poor second half of play, losing 49-41...

Red Devil girls’ basketball succumbs to Rootstown Rovers for second straight loss

The calendar may have turned to 2025 but the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team has not yet turned the page. The Red Devils crumbled against Portage County rival Rootstown’s ball pressure losing 52-40 to remain winless in 2025 last Saturday afternoon in Mantua. “I think Rootstown got us out...

Columns & Editorials

Cold Enough for Ya?!

So…when did single digits on the thermometer become a “norm”? Good Grief ! I must say, the hill in back of the Y has got the biggest workout in some time; we’ve had several winters when the snow cover was not sufficient to make sledding a very pleasurable activity–who...

Timeless Needs met with Compassion

As we enter the New Year, many of us reflect on how we can make a meaningful impact in our communities. It’s a time for new resolutions, fresh beginnings, and considering how we can give back to those who need it most. One incredible way to do this is...

Old Age Irrelevance, Googles got us Covered

I don’t know why it rankled me so when I heard the phrase, but it did. Some throwbacks affect me these days that never affected me before.   “My old lady will be chomping at the bit, blah, blah, blah!” So remarked the 41-ish worker casually installing a replacement...

Rant ? Me???

Time for the annual...or semi-annual...or when I da—d-well feel like it... chance to point out the error of the ways of anybody not me. Such a list I’ve got !Let’s start with a commercial message...Not!You know how the prices of things have been going up while the portions have...

“Reserved” seating…

Having now attended many of the season’s offerings of drama, music, sport, church , community activities of various sorts, I’m again noticing how we–many of us–seem to have “our” seats that we tend to gravitate to whatever it is that’s going on. Same for parking places at the mall;...

Why Does My Water Taste Bad Even Though It Looks Clear?

Water seems like an incredibly simple thing, right? Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom combine to create the most essential element in the whole world.  It’s what fills oceans, rivers, ponds, lakes, and pools that make up a large percentage of every living creature’s body.  Since its most...

Seasons Greetings from the Villager

As the year winds down, we’re wrapping up our final issue of The Weekly Villager for 2024. It’s been a fantastic year bringing you the stories, news, and updates that matter most to our community. We want to thank you, our readers, for your continued support and engagement. A special...

And to think…

…that winter–meteorological/astronomical/calendar-wise–is all of three weeks away (December 21, 2024) and about that long ago we were all marveling at how unseasonably warm it had been for, how long? And speaking of the Winter Solstice (December 21, 2024)--the shortest day of the year–before it even gets here, we get...

Toy Trends for Kids

The holiday season is bringing a wave of innovative toys to stores as top brands unveil the most popular gifts for kids in 2024. This year’s favorites combine interactive play, collectibles, and creativity, targeting kids’ interests across various categories. Among the top choices is the furReal “Daisy the Yoga Goat”,...

Walk On!

Yes, indeed. Another Christmas Walk has come and not yet gone. You’ve got time to finish it off in fine style if you hit the second weekend (November 15, 16, 17). Pray for the kind of weather the first weekend had…not counting Sunday, which was a tad damp, but...