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.
Precision Roofing to offer free roof giveaway to Portage County
According to Precision Roofing Contractors of America Owner Preston Stewart, he sees more than a fair share of roofs in need of repair whenever...
Century Village Museum prepares for annual Antique Power Show Weekend
The Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum will once again celebrate the community’s rich pioneer history as it will host the annual Antique...
Ravenna VA Clinic to celebrate 3rd annual Vet Fest
The Ravenna Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic will once again recognize the services of veterans throughout Portage County. The Ravenna VA will host its third...
Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce introduces Community Cup Challenge
The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing a new summer event to the City of Ravenna. The RACC in collaboration with the Ravenna...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club to host 100th anniversary party
To commemorate its’ 100th anniversary, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club will host a party recognizing its centennial on July 26 at Bill Phelps Park on...
Cardinal graduate Jake Bean selected by Cleveland Guardians in MLB Draft
Cardinal Huskies’ graduate Jake Bean took a significant step forward in his quest to become a professional baseball player, as the Cleveland Guardians selected...
Jim Irwin nearing 50th anniversary as Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarian
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...
Octane Nights Car Show returns for 12th year in Ravenna
Ravenna’s local Mongoose Motorsports, will host its annual Octane Nights Car Show in downtown Ravenna on East Main Street on Aug. 5 beginning at...
Justin Thomas seeks to build dynasty as Garfield G-Men’s cross country...
After two years of holding a supporting coaching role in high school cross country around the Northeast Ohio area, Justin Thomas is taking the...
Berkshire High School hosts penalty kick & 3-on-3 fundraiser
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...
Garfield G-Men football to host golf scramble fundraiser
The Garfield G-Men football team will once again hold a summer fundraising event before the start of the 2026-27 season by hosting a four-person...
Badger girls’ flag football continues to be on the rise
Although the Ohio High School Athletic Association officially sanctioned girls’ flag football on June 24, the Berkshire Badgers had already established a structured girls’...
The Voice of Ravenna returns for season two on July 25
The popular local singing competition The Voice of Ravenna has returned for a second season and will host its final round and live voting...
Longtime Streetsboro Coach Jon Hannan slated to become Holy Name A.D.
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...
Hiram alum Russ Swartz returns as Mogadore boys’ basketball coach
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...
Heckuva Horticulture
Things are actually growing in my ersatz garden by the side of the house–a bunch of pots, one raised bed contraption a little more...
Garfield assistant football Coach Michael Finney to resurrect Newton Falls’ wrestling...
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...
Windham Township Board of Trustees approves use of NOPEC funds for...
At the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Township Hall, the Board approved the use of a grant from...
Guido’s, longtime Ravenna restaurant, plans for 60th anniversary celebration
The popular Guido’s Pizza & Catering Restaurant will celebrate a significant milestone by hosting a block party to commemorate its 60th anniversary on July...
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Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department launches City’s first disc golf course
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...
Portage County Veterans Services to host summer picnic July 18
The Portage County Veterans Services will be honoring all local veterans of the armed forces by hosting its first annual picnic on July 18...
Portage Historical Society plants heritage tree to recognize America’s 250th anniversary
The Portage County Historical Society has a new addition to its vast collection of historical items celebrating the history of the United States, as...
Crestwood High School resurrects alumni boys’ soccer match
Before the beginning of the 2026 boys’ soccer season, the Crestwood Red Devils will celebrate the history of the program by reviving the alumni...
Portage County Historical Society celebrates 75th anniversary
The Portage County Historical Society held a day of celebration as they were recognized for their 75th anniversary last Saturday at 6549 North Chestnut...
Fallon Schwab-Davis aka “DJ Krooze” to emcee America250 celebration
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...
Zachary D. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Awards Scholarships
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...
Newton Falls Athletics revives wrestling program
For the first time since 1977, Newton Falls High School will once again be represented on the mats, as the Athletic Department is reviving...
Shalersville Township Board of Trustees hosts Bitdeer for public forum
The Shalersville Township Board of Trustees hosted representatives from Bitdeer, a global company specializing in infrastructure, bitcoin mining, data center development and advanced computing,...
Katie Hoffmeister selected to become new Cardinal treasurer
The Cardinal School District has hired a new treasurer. Former Crestwood treasurer Katie Hoffmeister has been hired to assume the duties of Cardinal School...
