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.
Former Garfield principal Michael Dobran becomes Windham’s new superintendent
For former Garfield High School principal Michael Dobran, time really is a flat circle. Dobran is returning to where it all started, having been...
Windham Township Board of Trustees receive donation towards Portage Foundation Disaster...
When the Windham Township Board of Trustees convened last Thursday evening at Windham’s Town Hall, they received a visit from the Middlefield Banking Company’s...
Cardinal football brings Rich Turner aboard as new head coach
Football coach Rich Turner is familiar with elevating an Ohio high school football program to the next level. He will attempt to do that...
Anna Maria of Aurora to host 15th annual Charity Car Show
One of the most popular activities for Portage County residents during the summer is to enjoy the local car shows. That is something that...
Southeast graduate Jenna Fesemyer makes the cut for USA Paralympic Team
Representing the United States once at the Olympic Games was a blessing for Southeast alum Jenna Fesemyer. She will get a second chance to...
Streetsboro Director of Operations Andreas Johansson assumes Superintendent position at Newton...
As busy as Andreas Johansson has been serving as the Streetsboro School District’s Director of Operations for the last seven years, he has wanted...
Garfield grad Owen Bass departs for India as G-H Rotary Exchange...
Recent Garfield graduate Owen Bass is not used to being the new kid in school but will experience that for the first time when...
Ravenna VFW Post 1055 holds donation ceremony for Portage County fire...
The Ravenna Veterans of Foreign Affairs Post 1055 has always prided itself on supporting the Portage County community. They demonstrated their support when they...
Streetsboro assistant football Pete Smith also scribes with success
Streetsboro Rockets’ assistant football Coach Pete Smith may not have played football during his high school days but was always fascinated by the X’s...
Mike Shiels ready to steer Hiram women’s soccer amid transition period
After 21 years at the helm of Notre Dame College’s women’s soccer program, Coach Mike Shiels is starting over. Although he is leaving a...
Windham grad Chad Kiser joins the 300-coaching victory club with LaBrae
LaBrae boys’ basketball Coach Chad Kiser knows firsthand what it feels like to be a part of a small program but still get the...
A Perfect Day: Opening of the Dorothy and Corbett Walker Memorial...
Pretty darned great day all through, if I do say so myself. July 20, 2024 saw the ribbon-cutting for the opening of the Dorothy...
Ravenna Nutrition rebranded to Ravenna Sip and Social
Sometimes a change is needed. That is what Ravenna Sip and Social co-owner and Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Rich Wolford did...
Garfield junior Conner Hunt basks in aftermath of Move United Hartford...
Garfield rising junior Conner Hunt had already proven himself at the state level as a tough competitor in the seated track events but now...
Garrettsville to host inaugural Sip ‘n’ Shop crafter & wine event...
It’s that time of year where outdoor lovers will find any excuse to be outside. Garrettsville is giving those people a reason to get...
Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard continues lending a helping hand
Nelson, Garrettsville and Freedom may not have large populations but there has never been a shortage of community support. The communities have demonstrated that...
Former Windham Coach Michael Chaffee ready to howl with Huskies volleyball
Even early in his retirement, former Windham Bombers’ volleyball Coach Michael Chaffee is not content with just taking long walks or playing pickleball. He...
Windham awaits the return of Fun in the Sun
More than 20 years ago, Windham residents had the Fun in the Sun festival to look forward to each year before it was discontinued....
Crestwood senior Josh Delaney embarks on global trip as Global Experience...
To this point of his life, the majority of Crestwood Red Devils’ Josh Delaney’s traveling experience has been taking vacations on the west coast....
Hiram athletics preparing to add three new sports for 2025-26 school...
Hiram College’s pending move to the President’s Athletic Conference for the 2025-26 school year will also see significant changes in the its athletic program....
Ravenna alum Ben Ribelin appointed as interim Superintendent
For as long Ravenna graduate Ben Ribelin has worked in the education system, he has served his alma mater with pride. He will carry...
Jacob McPherson qualifies for Monster EnergyAMA Championship
At the age of 15, sophomore Jacob McPherson is already living life in the fast lane. The Ravenna sophomore will prepare for the biggest...
Dave Albert brings wealth of experience as new Badger girls basketball...
Dave Albert has had many opportunities to become a high school basketball coach in his career but has chosen to not accept just any...
McKennah Metzger hurls her way to Coastal Carolina University
Softball or volleyball?
That was the choice Aurora graduate McKennah Metzger faced at the end of her freshman year, determining which sport she needed to...
Hopperton brothers reunite at Kent State University
Being on the field at the same time in 2021 was a dream come true for Streetsboro Rockets’ graduates Hunter and Preston Hopperton. They...
Windham Township Board of Trustees appoints members to the Portage Foundation...
When the Windham Township Board of Trustees convened last Wednesday evening at Windham’s Town Hall, Portage County Emergency Management Director Ryan Shackelford asked the...
Brian Coman flocks home as new Ravenshead football coach
Coach Brian Coman was unsure if he would ever get a chance to be a head high school football coach despite having been an...
Cruisin’ into Garrettsville: Celebrating 36 Years of Classic Cars
When it comes to enjoying the summer, there are very few things that Garrettsville residents enjoy more than taking in the Garrettsville Cruise Night...
James A. Garfield Historical Society ready to open time capsule
It was 100 years ago when the Garrettsville Women’s Study Group planted a time capsule at the base of the monument in front of...
Crestwood grad J.P. Wrobel ready to grapple with fire
Crestwood Red Devils’ graduate J.P. Wrobel is used to being in high-pressure situations throughout his four years as a varsity wrestler. The winningest wrestler...
