Daniel Sherriff

As the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club’s 100th anniversary is fast approaching, another significant milestone is on the horizon. G-H Rotarian Jim Irwin will soon reach his 50th year of service with the club. “I don’t think about it too much,” Irwin told The Weekly Villager. “Last year, they brought it up...

After two years of holding a supporting coaching role in high school cross country around the Northeast Ohio area, Justin Thomas is taking the reins at Garfield by becoming the school’s new cross country coach this fall. “I have had some opportunities working with the varsity and junior varsity athletes...

Before the 2026-27 high school athletic season begins, Berkshire High School will host a penalty kick shootout and three-on-three soccer tournament fundraiser to support the Berkshire Badgers’ soccer teams at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton on July 25 at 10 a.m. “We do need to raise funds for both...

Although the Ohio High School Athletic Association officially sanctioned girls’ flag football on June 24, the Berkshire Badgers had already established a structured girls’ flag football program over six seasons. “It is nice to be recognized on the same platform as every other sport, having us work for six years...

The popular local singing competition The Voice of Ravenna has returned for a second season and will host its final round and live voting at the West Main Street Winery & Brewery 234 West Main Street in downtown Ravenna on July 25 beginning at 11 a.m. “Even though we did...

For the first time since the 2013-2014 school year, Streetsboro Rockets’ cross country, middle school track and girls’ flag football Coach Jon Hannan will not be coaching a Rockets’ varsity squad, announcing on X on July 6 he has been hired as the new Athletic Director at Holy Name...

Hiram College alum Russ Swartz’ retirement as a head high school basketball coach was short-lived, as he is returning to his alma matter to resume his role as the Mogadore Wildcats boys’ basketball coach, as announced by the Mogadore Board of Education on June 24. “I can honestly tell you...

Garfield G-Men offensive line/special teams coordinator Michael Finney wanted to return to coaching high school wrestling after taking a year off from the sport and found his opportunity would come close to home, be becoming the new Newton Falls’ wrestling coach. “I am very excited,” said Finney, “That’s what I...

At the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Township Hall, the Board approved the use of a grant from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council to purchase new blinds for the windows in the main hall and the back office for $4,260. “This gentleman came,...

The popular Guido’s Pizza & Catering Restaurant will celebrate a significant milestone by hosting a block party to commemorate its 60th anniversary on July 19 at 214 West Main Street in Ravenna beginning at 12 p.m. “I am proud to be a part of it and it is humbling too,”...

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The City of Ravenna’s Parks & Recreation Department is introducing a new recreational sport for residents to participate in, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the City’s first outdoor disc golf course at Chestnut Hills Park at 130 North Chestnut Street last Wednesday afternoon. “It is always great to bring...

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 Zachary D. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Zachary D. Peterson Memorial Scholarships. This year’s awards recognize eight outstanding students from Crestwood and Windham High Schools who will be attending Maplewood Career Center this fall to pursue careers in AutomotiveService Technology...

The Shalersville Township Board of Trustees hosted representatives from Bitdeer, a global company specializing in infrastructure, bitcoin mining, data center development and advanced computing, last Tuesday evening at Shalersville Town Hall to present their case of the benefits of building an artificial intelligence data center. Prior to Bitdeer’s presentation, Trustee...

As the City of Ravenna hosts a day of festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual scavenger hunt will also be a part of the celebration scheduled to begin on July 11 at 11 a.m. “It is going to be a great day to not...

The building formerly known as West Park Elementary will open its doors once again to students for the 2026-27 school year, as Portage Leadership Academy, which held its grand opening last Saturday morning at 1071 Jones Avenue in Ravenna. “It has been incredibly exciting,” Superintendent Darryl Lindsay told The Weekly...

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...

Only 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street Kent to develop its own summer art & wine festival. Fast forward a decade later, the ART on Main Festival has become an annual summer tradition, having just celebrated its 10th anniversary last Saturday afternoon on Main Street...