The June 29, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a range of interests, opening with a party ( Oh, those Rotarians, always “Out there”). The public celebration of 100 years birthday party will be held at the South Street (Bill Phelps) Park on July 26 and everyone is...
The Garrettsville Eagles Scholarship Committee presented three $1,500 scholarships on June 10th, 2026.
All of the recipients this year are graduates from James A Garfield High School. This year’s recipients are: Olivia Grcar, Jaxon Cushing and Conner Hunt.
The Portage County Historical Society has a new addition to its vast collection of historical items celebrating the history of the United States, as it planted a white swamp oak heritage tree on behalf of the America250 Ohio Commission on April 30.
“What was nice about it was that we...
Before the beginning of the 2026 boys’ soccer season, the Crestwood Red Devils will celebrate the history of the program by reviving the alumni boys’ soccer match on July 21 at Jack Lambert Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
“I am excited to be bringing it back,” Coach Amanda Parsons told The...
The Portage County Historical Society held a day of celebration as they were recognized for their 75th anniversary last Saturday at 6549 North Chestnut Street in Ravenna.
“It is very meaningful because our history is ongoing,” PCHS President Debbie Sunderland said. “It is strong, and we need to let other...
The City of Ravenna’s plans to unite the community for its America250 celebration, recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States. The celebration will be headlined by Ravenna resident Fallon Schwab-Davis aka “DJ Krooze”, who will emcee the event on July 11 beginning at 11 a.m. on the Courthouse...
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Annual Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Yard, Trunk, and Craft Sale, Saturday July 18th (9am-4pm) The main site of the sale will be Harrington Square15561 W.High St. in Middlefield. However, this sale is TOO BIG to contain to just one location! Pick...
The Greater Cleveland Federation of Dance Clubs invites you to a lively square dance program featuring colorful costumes, a live caller, and an opportunity to start square dancing yourself! The event will be held on Wednesday, July 8th, 7:00-8:00 pm at the Geauga County Chardon Branch Library.
Admission to...
As our country celebrates its 250th birthday nationwide, Geauga Park District is inviting our local community to enjoy a variety of special programs and entertainment inspired by America 250-Ohio, the statewide commemoration of our nation’s semiquincentennial, and Ohio Goes to the Movies, a signature America 250-Ohio initiative celebrating the...
The Cardinal School District has hired a new treasurer. Former Crestwood treasurer Katie Hoffmeister has been hired to assume the duties of Cardinal School District’s treasurer, having been formally hired on May 13.
“Being back in the county that I grew up in and contribute to essentially the geographical area...
Jeff LaDow has learned a lot about coaching high school volleyball in only two years since becoming a teacher in the Berkshire School District. He will put good use to what he has learned, having been announced as the new head coach of the Badger boys’ volleyball team on...
In collaboration with the American Legion Post #459, Century Village Museum will be celebrating the Independence Day weekend by unveiling a “Threads of Valor” Exhibit, displaying over 50 restored military uniforms worn by decorated veterans on July 3 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
“I think it is going to be...
After more than four months, thousands of miles traveled, and participants arriving from across the United States and beyond, the Newton Falls Treasure Hunt is entering its final chapter.
Created by Fieldview Acres Mercantile, the community-wide treasure hunt has drawn visitors from numerous states and multiple countries, transforming Newton Falls...
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For the first time since 1977, Newton Falls High School will once again be represented on the mats, as the Athletic Department is reviving the varsity wresting program for the 2026-27 school year.
“It is a very big deal,” Athletic Director Chad Rankin told The Weekly Villager. “I think it...
Fresh produce, homemade baked goods, local honey, handcrafted foods, and a renewed sense of community took center stage as the Newton Falls Farmers Market officially opened its inaugural season on Tuesday, June 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Four Corners Park in Historic Downtown Newton Falls, located...
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted
Call Today
Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie...
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted
Call Today
Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie...
Before the beginning of the 2026 boys’ soccer season, the Crestwood Red Devils will celebrate the history of the program by reviving the alumni boys’ soccer match on July 21 at Jack Lambert Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
“I am excited to be bringing it back,” Coach Amanda Parsons told The...
For the first time since 1977, Newton Falls High School will once again be represented on the mats, as the Athletic Department is reviving the varsity wresting program for the 2026-27 school year.
“It is a very big deal,” Athletic Director Chad Rankin told The Weekly Villager. “I think it...
Jeff LaDow has learned a lot about coaching high school volleyball in only two years since becoming a teacher in the Berkshire School District. He will put good use to what he has learned, having been announced as the new head coach of the Badger boys’ volleyball team on...
As Hiram College displays a commemorative plaque in the William H. Hollinger Hall of Fame celebrating the 1983-84 Presidents’ Athletic Conference title team, alumni Russ and Rod Swartz have fond memories of that season.
“It is hard to believe that it was 42 years ago now,” Russ told The Weekly...
As far as Ed Blasier is concerned, high school golf is on the verge of blossoming into a popular sport in Geauga County in only a few years’ time and will have a front row seat to it, as he was announced as the new Badger boys’ golf coach...
Crestwood High School science teacher Jason Wills has largely stayed in the background for the Red Devils’ athletics programs. He now takes the stage front and center, having been selected as the new Crestwood girls’ basketball coach on May 14.
“Initially when all of this went down, I had some...
In the wake of the Streetsboro School District’s failure to pass a $7M five-year operating levy in May, the Streetsboro Board of Education approved a pair of motions to return club activities and middle schools sports to the School District last Thursday evening at Streetsboro High School.
“If we are...
A year after having no state placers at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet, the Aurora Greeenmen girls track and field team earned fifth place, scoring 30.5 points at the OHSAA Division II state meet last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
“I think...
Crestwood Red Devils’ junior Liv Martini pushed herself to her physical and mental limit this season and finished the year by taking eighth place in 200-meter dash at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet last Saturday at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
“I...
The Cardinal Huskies’ track and field team’s ascent during the spring season was completed when junior Olivia Krebs placed fourth in the shot put and sophomore Mason Thistlethwaite captured seventh place in the 100-meter dash last week at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V state meet at...
It’s been said that travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. And summer is when we can test that theory out. Vacations, family reunions, road trips, summer camp, and holiday weekends all show us that some of life’s best returns come from experience, not accumulation.
With...
Okay. Okay. I understand that the internet is a way for folks to make connections and get information and learn stuff but I seem to have been plugged in to some weird social media groups. In the first place, I have mentioned before that, apparently, somebody thinks that my...
A thousand seconds is about 17 minutes. A million = nearly 12 days. A billion seconds is more than 31 years. And a trillion? More than 31,000 years.
At that scale, numbers stop feeling like something we can picture and start seeming out of this world.
That came to mind with...
Even if soccer isn’t your thing, it is hard not to notice the excitement surrounding the World Cup. Traditionally, Americans have been skeptical of soccer compared with football or basketball because it’s not as high scoring, the pace seems slower, and a lot of complexity happens on the field.
But...
Always something to be gained by attending an alumni gathering. Sometimes it’s just the satisfaction of realizing that you’re still alive and kicking–plenty of others aren’t, ya know.
Anyway, I went to the Alumni Days up at Hiram College and only spotted four people that I knew; I think that...
“The farmer in the dell, the farmer in the dell, Hi Ho, the Dairy-O, The farmer in the dell.”
Anybody else remember that one?
Isn’t there a chorus or something? Or is that the chorus?
“Chick chick here and a chick chick there” is “Old MacDonald’ isn’t it?
Well, anyway, I’m planting things...
When The Talking Heads released “Once in a Lifetime” in 1980, the world backdrop was anything but calm. Inflation was high, recession fears were real, and uncertainty seemed to be everywhere. More than four decades later, the feeling is familiar — and it has us singing, same as it...
Rummage is one of those interesting words that can be both a noun and a verb–and two kinds of a verb, at that, both transitive and intransitive (and even a sort of an adjective, as in a “rummage sale”). All of you grammarians out there got that, right? All...
One easy way to spot AI in writing is through something called contrastive framing: it’s not x, it’s y. For example, “It’s not me, it’s you.” That formula can force ideas into opposition, and lately it mirrors the way many people are discussing world events.
More and more, topics are...
Some of the most important investments in life never appear on a statement.
As Memorial Day reminds us, life is shaped not only by what we build, but by the people we share it with. While we often focus on growing financial assets, it is just as important to invest...