Daniel Sherriff
Daniel is the staff community/sports reporter for The Weekly Villager. He attended the Scripps School of Journalism and had the pleasure of working as the beat writer for the Akron Rubber Ducks over several summers for an independent baseball outlet known as Indians Baseball Insider.
Rootstown grad Sam Kropp becomes first Voice of Ravenna champion
It may have been a decade since Rootstown first grade teacher Sam Kropp performed in front of a big crowd, but she has not...
Ravenna School District holds sealed bid auction for former West Park...
Just several months after officially closing West Park Elementary, the Ravenna School District will continue moving forward without using the building by holding a...
Hiram elevates Macy Roell to become women’s volleyball coach
In the wake of longtime Hiram Terriers women’s volleyball Coach Brittany Dye’s departure from the program, Hiram has promoted from within to fill her...
Elite Pharmacy continues expansion, to open new location in East Palestine
Elite Pharmacy’s expansion is not slowing down any time soon. According to Co-Owner/Windham Zoning Inspector Jake Sweet, the local independent pharmacy will be of...
Michael J. Schustrich, Sr.
Michael “Mikey” J. Schustrich, Sr., 30, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born December 28, 1994, in Chardon,...
Hiram alum Molly Middleton picked to be Ravenna’s new cross country...
Longtime cross county/track Coach Molly Middleton discovered that retirement from coaching was not all that it was cracked up to be. Almost two years...
Local musician Marc Lee Shannon to be guest speaker at TownHall...
Longtime musician Marc Lee Shannon, former lead guitarist for Michael Stanley & The Resonators, will bring his mental health platform to the TownHall II...
Ravenna alum DaVante McKinney takes over as girls’ basketball coach
Ravenna graduate DaVante McKinney said he can remember the rich tradition of basketball during his playing days. McKinney will try to bring the Raven...
Craig Barstow seeks to bring stability as new Berkshire Badgers’ baseball...
The 2025 season was a challenging year for the Berkshire Badgers’ baseball team, with longtime coach Nick Burzanko abruptly resigning in the fall of...
Crestwood School District holds 3rd annual supply drive for pep rally
As the dawn of the 2025-26 school year approaches, the Crestwood School District is attempting to get a head start by once again holding...
Garfield graduate Owen Bass recounts travels in India
Although it has been several months since returning home from studying abroad in India, Garfield alum Owen Bass said he will always carry a...
Cardinal School District plans to add $2.2 million into Capital Expense...
The Cardinal School District already has plans for the use of the proceeds realized from their recent sale of the Jordak Elementary Building to...
Patti Hicks Commemorated at Honorary Way Recipient
Longtime Ravenna resident Patti Hicks’ memory will still still shine brightly on the corner of the Courthouse Lawn in front of the Portage County...
Windham Hosts Cruisin’ For Cairo Parade This Saturday
The Windham community will come together in a heartfelt show of support for 16-year-old Cairo Svanovec, a Garfield High School student who has been...
Cardinal fields first varsity girls’ golf team in school history
Since taking over the Cardinal Huskies’ golf program five years ago, Coach Mike Topalian has reshaped things and built a solid foundation for the...
Crestwood boys’ basketball promotes Andrew Mertz to head coach
Filling the shoes of longtime Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki is no easy feat for anyone. Andrew Mertz will attempt to...
Freedom Township Historical Society displays barn photos
To celebrate the bicentennial of Freedom Township, the Freedom Township Historical Society is presenting a glimpse of the storied past of the community. Thanks...
UH Portage Medical Center & Raven Packs offer summer food markets
For the second straight year, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center and Raven Packs are finding ways to provide low-income families with fresh food. The...
TownHall II & Neighborhood Development Services break ground for Serenity House...
Mental health outreach will soon be more accessible to Portage County residents. TownHall II Integrated Health Services and Neighborhood Development Services officially broke ground...
Ohman Family Living offers early work experience to Cardinal students
Ohman Family Living has discovered that finding eager employees is not just restricted to young adults but also the students. It has established a...
Crestwood grad Ethan Thompson wins SkillsUSA National Championship
Recent Crestwood and Maplewood Career Center graduate Ethan Thompson has a bright future. The Red Devils’ alum was crowned the 2025 SkillsUSA National Champion...
Alaina Davis jumps in as new Ravenna girls’ soccer coach
As Alaina Davis’ playing career drew to an end, she wanted to still keep soccer as a key part of her life. Just months...
Windham Board of Trustees Discuss Need For New Fire Siren
One of the matters discussed at The Windham Township Board of Trustees’ meeting last Thursday evening at the Windham Town Hall was whether the...
Crestwood alum Brittany Dye takes the helm as new Athletic Director
Even the best laid plans can change quickly. Brittany Dye’s plans for the fall season seemed to be set in stone at Hiram College...
Shalersville Historical Society hosts dedication ceremony for surviving schoolhouse
Another piece of history of Shalersville has officially been preserved. The Shalersville Historical Society held a dedication ceremony on Sunday afternoon to officially open...
Ravenna Rocks Concert features The Voice of Ravenna
The annual Ravenna Rocks concert series has added a new wrinkle to the popular summer event. The event will feature the first ever Voice...
Scavenger Hunt returns to Ravenna after hiatus
After a year off, it is time for Ravenna citizens to go searching for hidden gems. The annual Scavenger Hunt will be making its...
Longtime Portage County softball Coach LeRoy Moore reaches 200 career victories
After his second coaching stint at Crestwood High School ended in 2023, longtime Portage County softball Coach LeRoy Moore acknowledged that he pondered whether...
Former Cardinal Coach Russ Buckley takes over Berkshire Boys’ Soccer
Russ Buckley spent four years coaching the Cardinal Huskies boys’ soccer team in the Battle of Kinsman Road. He will now see what it...
Kristy Lee McClanahan
Kristy Lee McClanahan, 71, of Shalersville Twp., OH, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born October 2, 1953, in Spokane, WA,...
