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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...

Fall into the holiday season with the JAG Historical Society

The 2024 Christmas Walk is on its way! Sponsored by the James A. Garfield Historical Society, this year’s walk is sure to bring out the nature lover in you!      The biennial Christmas Walk is set to kick off on Thursday, November 7th with the Candlelight Night. This is...

Garfield G-Men football pulls out close victory against Liberty

As stressful as it has been seeing his team play in some closely contested games this year, Garfield G-Men football Coach Mike Moser acknowledged that his squad is becoming adept at finishing those types of games. The G-Men remained undefeated in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier play when...

Hiram women’s soccer upstaged by Oberlin on senior day with shutout loss

The Hiram Terriers women’s soccer team has been searching for a breakthrough all season. That wait will have to continue after the Terriers’ lost their North Coast Athletic Conference opener against Oberlin 5-0 last Saturday afternoon at Malsimur Stadium’s Charles A. Herny Field. “They are a really good group of...

Rocket girls soccer books return to MAC championship by shutting out Falcons

Since the inception of the Metro Athletic Conference tournament, the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ soccer team has always played in some high-pressure matches. Streetsboro secured its third appearance in the MAC title match when it shut out Field 1-0 last Thursday night at Rocket Stadium’s Quinn Field. “The girls earned it...

Garfield G-Men volleyball swept by Crestview, yield MVAC Grey Tier title

After a lackluster season in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier last season when they finished fourth in the conference, the Garfield G-Men girls’ volleyball team proved that it is still a force to be reckoned with.  But the G-Men will once again have to settle for a...

Geauga County

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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...

Crestwood football wears down Cardinal for first conference victory

It was long overdue for the Crestwood Red Devils’ football team to record its  first Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division victory of the season. The Red Devils celebrated homecoming weekend by beating conference foe Cardinal 58-26 last Friday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “It means a lot,” said...

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Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...

Berkshire football three-peats as Kinsman Cup champions against Cardinal

The rivalry of Kinsman Road is beginning to lean heavily in the Berkshire Badgers football team’s favor. The Badgers secured the Kinsman Cup for the third straight season when they dominated Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe and Geauga County rival Cardinal 49-6 last Friday evening at Richard A....

Free horse-drawn wagon rides

Free horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods of Swine Creek Reservation promise much enjoyment of the sights, sounds and scents of autumn during three Sundays this coming month: October 6, 13 and 20, all from 1 to 5 p.m. Guests are advised to head toward the sugar house for first...

President Garfield & Chagrin Falls Lecture

The Garfield Trail is excited to provide another lecture in its Discovering Garfield Lecture Series.  This program will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chagrin History Center (CHC), 87 E. Washington St.  Presenter John Bourisseau, historian for the CHC, will be discussing “James...

Trumbull County

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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...

We’re All Invited

Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...

Trumbull Art Gallery’s next show features ceramic work produced in the Clay@Tag Studio

The work of 55 experienced and emerging clay artists will be featured in a non-juried exhibition opening Saturday, September 28 at the Trumbull Art Gallery. Titled the Clay Invitational: “Our Clay Journey”, the six-week exhibit will showcase work produced during Clay@TAG Workshops, Classes and Open Studios since July 2021 to...

Exciting “ThinkFast” Assembly Coming toNewton Falls High School

Newton Falls High School is thrilled to announce an upcoming high-energy assembly in collaboration with Shannan Jursa of State Farm Insurance in Garrettsville and our S.A.D.D. group (Students against Destructive Decisions). This innovative event, called “ThinkFast Interactive,” promises to be an unforgettable experience for our students. The event will be...

Enjoy a night of music in the Falls

If you’re looking for a night of live music, delicious treats, and a great time with family and friends, then mark your calendars for the upcoming Music in the Alley event presented by the Broken Leaf Cafe! Join us on Friday, October 4th, from 6:00-9:00 PM at 42 W....

We’re All Invited

Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...
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Garfield G-Men football pulls out close victory against Liberty

As stressful as it has been seeing his team play in some closely contested games this year, Garfield G-Men football Coach Mike Moser acknowledged that his squad is becoming adept at finishing those types of games. The G-Men remained undefeated in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier play when...

Rocket girls soccer books return to MAC championship by shutting out Falcons

Since the inception of the Metro Athletic Conference tournament, the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ soccer team has always played in some high-pressure matches. Streetsboro secured its third appearance in the MAC title match when it shut out Field 1-0 last Thursday night at Rocket Stadium’s Quinn Field. “The girls earned it...

Garfield G-Men volleyball swept by Crestview, yield MVAC Grey Tier title

After a lackluster season in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier last season when they finished fourth in the conference, the Garfield G-Men girls’ volleyball team proved that it is still a force to be reckoned with.  But the G-Men will once again have to settle for a...

Crestwood football wears down Cardinal for first conference victory

It was long overdue for the Crestwood Red Devils’ football team to record its  first Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division victory of the season. The Red Devils celebrated homecoming weekend by beating conference foe Cardinal 58-26 last Friday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “It means a lot,” said...

Rocket girls soccer snatches victory in final minute against Greenmen

It seems any time the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ and the Aurora Greenmen girls’ soccer teams face off, it is nothing short of exciting. That was the case when the Rockets struck gold in the final minute of play to triumph against their Portage County rival 3-2 last Saturday evening...

Berkshire football three-peats as Kinsman Cup champions against Cardinal

The rivalry of Kinsman Road is beginning to lean heavily in the Berkshire Badgers football team’s favor. The Badgers secured the Kinsman Cup for the third straight season when they dominated Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe and Geauga County rival Cardinal 49-6 last Friday evening at Richard A....

Garfield G-Men football rolls to victory against Southeast

Chalk another Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference victory off of the list for the Garfield G-Men football team. Garfield dominated MVAC Grey Tier and Portage County rival Southeast 42-7 to stay undefeated in league play last Friday evening at Freedom Field in Palmyra Township. “It was a good game,” said Coach...

Huskies volleyball resurgence continues, sweep Blue Devils

The Cardinal Huskies’ girls’ volleyball team may not have had the best start to the season but have turned things around. The Huskies continued to remain in the thick of things in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division race when they swept conference foe Wickliffe 25-12, 25-15, and 25-14...

Ravenna soccer ends season with 5-5 tie against Orangemen

All season long it has been a battle for the Ravenna Ravens boys’ soccer team to score goals. Even in their best offensive showing   of the season, the Ravens dueled Akron Ellet to a 5-5 draw in their home finale last Thursday evening at Portage Community Bank Stadium’s Gilcrest...

Rockets golf finishes as runners-up at MAC tourney, becomes conference co-champs

The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ golf team’s goal this season was to capture outright ownership of the Metro Athletic Conference title this season. The Rockets will not end the season as the sole champions but still snagged a share of the MAC title when they finished as the runners-up at...

Columns & Editorials

Part I – The Day My Life Changed: Diagnosis

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Trust me, I am aware. This month will see fundraiser benefits, reminders and everything in the world turning Pink. I would like to share my Unwelcome Journey with you.  Though I was diagnosed and treated in 2023, my care continues. My goal is...

Wreathes Across America

Veteran’s Day is November 11, the day America honors those who serve, or have served at some point.  Parades, special programs at schools, graveside ceremonies...all intended to honor and thank those who protect our freedoms.  But their time, dedication and sacrifices aren’t limited to a single day, and many...

Be Careful!

As in, “Be careful what you ask for, you may get it.” Having passed the astronomical beginning of Fall (the Autumnal Equinox, September 22)( interesting note from the OFA–”As the wind and weather at the equinoxes, so will they be for the next 3 months”...think about that.)with a continued appearance...

Resurgence or Languishing

Are we on the brink of being put out to pasture? Or rather, are we entering into the most significant period of resurgence we’ve ever experienced? Who do we applaud? Do we admire those who hang up their careers and live for that 2 P.M. daily nap or those...

Coming… Going… Gone!

Our local United Methodist churches–Garrettsville, Nelson, Windham– are joining up on September 29 for a joint potluck dinner/brunch following a combined worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the Garrettsville sanctuary. Everyone (with a dish) is invited; plates, napkins, tableware, beverages will be provided; there’ll be cake too. How can...

JAG Students shine at Champions Day at Crestwood

On Friday, September 20, Mrs. Schweickert and her classroom aides took JAG students to Crestwood High School for Champions Day, where they joined students from 10 Portage County schools for a day full of athletic fun. Crestwood students ran the events, creating an environment of excitement, smiles, laughter, and...

We’re All Invited

Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...

Shine on !

Does it seem that we’ve had more than our share of “moon events” lately?There was the total solar eclipse back on April 8 (Still finding eclipse glasses around the house are we?), where the moon passed in front of the sun and just left us slightly in the dark,...

Instead of Red or Blue, Why Not Purple?

As the election signs pop up in yards in local communities around the nation, the election season begins to heat up. Instead of focusing on whether preferred candidates are red or blue, one local faith community is choosing to direct their attention on where the two groups intersect. They...

First Down—Rubber Duckies!

WOWZAH! That ball game on Friday had folks in the crowd looking for animals proceeding, two-by-two, toward the exits somewhere out by the end zones. Whooee ! Haven’t seen a ballgame that wet in SOME time. There was no rainbow, but we were certainly going to survive–eventually. Dark as the...