Daniel Sherriff
Rocket boys’ basketball grounded by Falcons in last-second defeat
The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team’s early season struggles continued, as they were edged by Metro Athletic Conference rival Field 51-50 on a game-winning shot last Friday evening at Streetsboro High School.
“We had the lead the whole game until up about three minutes to go and hats off to...
Badger girls’ basketball locks down Red Devils in league clash
There is a new leader in the race for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division championship. The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball used stout defense to pull away from league rival Crestwood, winning 39-24 to vault into first place in the division last Friday evening in Burton.
“It was a very...
Garfield G-Men wrestling crowns two champions, places fourth at D-III Classic
The Garfield G-Men wrestling team may have been short-handed at the annual Division III Classic Tournament at Waterloo High School last weekend, but they showed their mettle as two G-Men wrestlers finished as champions, and the team finished in fourth place with a score of 299.5 points in Atwater...
Windham Historical Society has big plans for local monument
The Windham Historical Society has a lot of big projects nearing completion, including one that will have them retouch the local monument that resides on Mike Paul’s property, off of Werger Road, which is dedicated to the first house ever built in the township, as well as building a...
Ravenna resident Clyde Adams honored for 20 years as Foster Grandparent
Even after Ravenna resident Clyde Adams’ six children grew up and ventured out on their own, her work was not done, working as a Foster Grandparent for the AmeriCorps Senior program. AmeriCorps honored Adams for her 20 years of service at a retirement party last Thursday afternoon at Axess...
Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball stays gritty, storm back to stun Southeast
After staying within striking distance throughout the game, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team seized their opportunity in the fourth quarter, rallying in the final minutes to beat Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier and Portage County rival Southeast 53-46 last Friday evening at the JAG Fieldhouse in Garrettsville.
“This...
Bombers’ basketball fends off Red Devils for season’s first victory
The Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team finally snapped their winless start to the season by edging Northeastern Athletic Conference Stripes Division rival Lordstown 53-48 to capture their first victory last Friday evening in Warren.
“It is something that our group has talked a lot about is gaining confidence and believing...
Berkshire wrestling finishes as runners-up at Russ Ward Memorial tournament
The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team announced themselves in a big way as they finished in second place by crowning two champions to score 179.5 points at the Russ Ward Memorial Tournament last Saturday at Cardinal High School.
“It was definitely on our minds as a coaching staff that we could...
Badger boys’ basketball mounts late rally but still falls to Tigers
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team stormed back late with a dominant fourth period, but their comeback fell short losing 47-46 against Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and Geauga County rival Chagrin Falls last Saturday afternoon in Burton.
“It has been a problem putting the ball in the basket,” said...
Elite Pharmacy acquires Ravenna’s Medical Arts Pharmacy
The local independently owned Elite Pharmacy’s expansion continues across Portage County, as it officially acquired the Medical Arts Pharmacy at 6693 North Chestnut Street in Ravenna on Dec. 1.
“We have been having a relationship with the Medical Arts Pharmacy there in Ravenna for many years and first off we...
Raven girls’ basketball plagued by bad habits in loss against Bulldogs
The Ravenna Ravens girls’ basketball team’s slow start in Metro Athletic Conference play continued when they were defeated by league foe Woodridge 56-17 last Friday evening at the James L. Coll Gymnasium in Ravenna.
“First, I give credit for Woodridge and their coach and their players, they played tough, they...
Cardinal girls’ basketball shines in NAC opener, tops Pymatuning Valley
The Cardinal Huskies girls’ basketball team announced its presence in the Northeastern Athletic Conference in a big way. The Huskies controlled the game from start to finish, prevailing 45-32 against NAC Stars Division foe Pymatuning Valley last Thursday evening in Middlefield.
“I think it is a total confidence booster for...
Crestwood wrestling nets 10th place at North Coast Classic
In a crowded field of some of the best high school wrestling programs in Northeast Ohio, the Crestwood Red Devils asserted themselves by finishing in 10th place as a team by scoring 357.5 points at the North Coast Classic last weekend at the Independence Fieldhouse.
“Usually, week one you are...
Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball routed by Rootstown in season opener
The Garfield G-Men were plagued with offensive inconsistency in their season debut against Portage County rival Rootstown, losing 83-55 to the Rovers last Saturday afternoon at the JAG Fieldhouse.
“Coming into the game, I thought we were in a good spot,” noted Coach Matt Hill. “On Saturday, we just were...
Windham Township Board of Trustees accepts Zoning Board’s decision on proposed...
The Windham Township Board of Trustees voted to accept the Windham Township Zoning Commission’s rejection of resident Colleen Thompson’s proposed zoning amendment last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall.
As The Villager previously reported, Thompson presented the Board with a proposal at the September meeting to amend the Zoning Code...
Windham Village Council holds special meeting to appoint interim Mayor
After receiving Mayor Lawrence “Mac” Cunningham’s resignation, Windham Village Council convened a special meeting last Wednesday evening to appoint an interim Mayor at the Windham Administration Building.
“I have a resolution to read,” Council Member David Belknap said. “It is a blank resolution because our Solicitor didn’t fill it in...
Ravenna graduates relocate businesses to be adjacent of each other
Ravenna graduates Matt Ferrell and Chad Konkle have spent the last seven years splitting time between their two businesses but have found the perfect solution, relocating Buckeye Residential Solutions and Battlegrounds Gaming Center to become neighbors. They held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new site 228 South Sycamore Street...
Ravenna boys’ basketball uses stout defense to prevail against Newton Falls
The first game of the Justin Rahim era for the Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team is off to a good start, as the Ravens were fueled by a dominant second quarter to defeat Newton Falls 65-50 in their season-opener last Wednesday evening at their James L. Coll Gymnasium.
“In the...
Crestwood boys’ basketball prepared to seize opportunity
The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball team is entering a new era with a new coach at the helm and only one returning varsity player but they are ready to surprise, despite the uncertainty.
“I have been very impressed with the speed at which things are being picked up and...
Richard “Dick” R. Finney
Richard “Dick” R. Finney, 83, of Streetsboro, OH, formerly of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Bedford, OH, to the late John and Hazel (nee Danielson) Finney.
He was raised in Nelson Twp. and graduated from James A....
Badger girls’ basketball learns hard lesson in loss against Bobcats
Although the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team is a younger squad this year, they are being put to the test with a grueling non-conference schedule. The Badgers learned about what it takes to have the make-up of a state contender when they were soundly defeated 59-33 by Norwayne last...
Hands-On Birding
Attempt to hold some seed, then a hungry Black-capped Chickadee!
The cold weather is back — and so is Bird in the Hand! From now through April, visitors to The West Woods can enjoy the unforgettable experience of hand-feeding wild birds just a short walk from the nature center.
Have you...
Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball strives to leave their mark
Although the Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team graduated one of their bigger senior classes in recent memory, the expectations are still in place for the new collection of players to leave a lasting impression on the 2025-26 season.
“There is a lot of excitement for our guys,” said Coach Matt...
Lifelong Ravenna friends realize dream of owning a hair salon
Lifelong friends Sara Davis and Morgan Taylor have been bonded by their love of working as hair stylists. After 15 years of working as beauticians, the Ravenna locals are ready to be their own bosses as they have opened Rooted & Co Salon, which celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony last...
Garfield G-Men wrestling seeks to build momentum
Last year, the Garfield G-Men wrestling team returned no state qualifiers but were still fueled by a talented sophomore class. The 2027 class will once again be the strength of the team, as they aim to build off last year when they qualified two wrestlers to the Ohio High...
Crestwood wrestling bolstered by experience for a bounce back season
According to Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling Coach Dave Wrobel, the 2024-25 wrestling season marked the end of a lengthy streak in which Crestwood qualified at least one wrestler to the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Meet. The Red Devils seek to start a new streak for the 2025-26...
Garfield G-Men bowling sweeps Campbell Memorial in league duel
The Garfield G-Men bowling team delivered a pair of victories against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rival Campbell Memorial, as the girls remained undefeated by winning 1964-905 and the boys captured their first victory of the season by defeating the Red Devils 2098-1782 last Friday at the Skylane...
Red Devil girls’ basketball stumbles late in season-opening loss against Wildcats
The door was wide open for the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team to make a make a big push for victory in their season-opener against Portage County rival Mogadore, but Crestwood succumbed to some late miscues, losing 42-41 last Saturday afternoon in Mantua.
“It was a great match-up,” said...
Ravenna Work Hub holds grand opening ceremony
The City of Ravenna’s downtown continues to undergo revitalization as the Ravenna Work Hub officially opened its doors and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday afternoon at 1010 North Park Way.
“We want to use this as a catalyst as an idea for how other property owners can rehab buildings,”...
Garrettsville Eagles Club hosts Fill-A-Truck holiday charity drive
The Garrettsville Fraternal Order of Eagles will once again be celebrating the giving spirit by hosting their fourth annual Fill-A-Truck charity drive at the corner of 8149 Water Street on Nov. 26 beginning at 12 p.m.
“We find it real exciting,” Auxiliary President Kelley Reynolds told The Weekly Villager on...



























