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JAG Schools Earn Purple Star Recognition
We are proud to announce that EVERY BUILDING in the James A. Garfield Local School District has been awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce! This honor recognizes our district’s deep commitment to serving the unique needs of students and families connected...
VSAP Here to Help
It’s Kitten Season, and soon shelters will be flooded with adult mothers and kittens surrendered for adoption. 3.2 million cats find themselves in a shelter every year – either born in a shelter, surrendered, or abandoned (from ASPCA and The Humane Society).
For 49 years Valley Save-a-Pet has been helping...
Elaine Irene Stankus
Elaine Irene Stankus, 82, of Hiram, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 27, 1942, to the late Edward and Irene (nee Kouche) Bartko.
She was raised in Garfield Hts., OH. After graduation, Elaine went to obtain...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...
Recycle Extravaganza
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4pm-7pm, Habitat for Humanity of Portage County’s ReStore (ReStore) will host their annual Recycle Extravaganza. The event will be held at the ReStore, 1510 S. Water Street in Kent, where guests will be able to recycle many items, preventing them from ending up...
Elizabeth (Betty) Bosma Visocan
Elizabeth (Betty) Bosma Visocan passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. Betty was born in the Netherlands on October 12, 1926. She was raised in Nelson and lived most of her long life in Freedom. She married Frank A. Visocan (dec. 2012) in 1947. Together they had four daughters,...
Summer Stream Monitoring Opportunity… Join the Geauga Stream Team!
Interested in exploring Geauga County streams and learning about their water chemistry and biology this summer? What about investigating water quality by searching for aquatic critters such as crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies which live in our local streams? Then grab your water shoes and join Geauga Soil...
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
If you have asthma, allergies, or any respiratory symptoms while in your home, you may want to consider this special national Asthma and Allergy Month offer.
You may not realize this, but poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a health risk according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The air in...
JAGHS Presentation on the Interurban Railway
The James A Garfield Historical Society invites you to join author Dr. Dan Rager as he discusses his recent publication on the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (Vol. 6) interurban railway that ran from 1897 thru 1925. His ‘Kaleidoscope’ edition, Vol. 6 is an in-depth and historic look through northeast...
Hiram College Announces 2025 Bissell Symposium Events
Hiram College is pleased to announce this year’s Howard Seymour Bissell and Robert Kenyon Bissell Symposium, “Creating Resilience: In (and through) Community” taking place over two days, Tuesday, May 6 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 7 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Hiram’s campus in...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...
ADULT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Change your career direction today! Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering full scholarships this spring for the following evening programs: Dental Assisting; Medical Billing & Coding; or Phlebotomy.
Our scholarships are provided through the State of Ohio’s program called Ohio Work Ready, which provides programs at no cost...
PCDL Upcoming Events
PCDL Bookmobile Stops for April 2025
We have added another stop for our Bookmobile - just in time for spring!
You can find the Bookmobile at the Freedom Township Hall on Thursdays from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. You can check out our library-on-wheels at different stops in our county. Stop...
Century 21 GoldFire Realty Inc. Hosts Successful Free Movie Night Featuring...
In a wonderful community event, Century 21 GoldFire Realty Inc. sponsored a successful free movie night featuring the beloved classic, “The Goonies.” The event took place on March 30th, drawing families and movie enthusiasts from all around the area to enjoy a night of fun and entertainment.
The movie night...
Hiram College exceeds fundraising goal in annual Giving Day
Hiram College’s annual Giving Day was a tremendous success, surpassing its $450,000 fundraising goal and demonstrating the unwavering strength and generosity of its community. This year’s campaign raised an impressive $538,578, exceeding last year’s total of $429,178 and reflecting the deep commitment of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends....
Bruce L. Corey
Bruce L. Corey, 66, of Burton Twp., OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23, 1958, in Ravenna, OH, to the late James L. Corey and Margaret (nee Goodsell) Miller. He was...
Portage Park District Launches Community Parks Grant Program
The Portage Park District has launched its Community Parks and Trails Grant Program to assist in funding parks and trails in townships and villages in Portage County. The Board of Park Commissioners has earmarked $100,000 from its 2025 levy proceeds toward this pilot program, for awards between $1,000 and...
Hiram Community Trust Grant Applications 2025 – 2026: deadline May 9th
The Hiram Community Trust was established in 1991 through the generosity of Reign Hadsell, a graduate of the Hiram College class of 1926. Reign was not only a Hiram College graduate, but he was also a former principal at the Hiram Public School, and a resident of Hiram Village....
Manure Happens! Equine Stewardship Workshop
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District announces the 2025 Equine Environmental Stewardship Workshop: Manure Happens! Manure and Facility Management on Horse Properties.
Horse ownership has become an appealing and significant attribute of Geauga County’s rural landscapes, but all too often the essential management of horse manure is undervalued and overlooked. ...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St., in Ravenna, Ohio at 10:00 a.m.
The guest speaker will be Mary Jamba, who will explain “Epitaphs & Icons: What you can Discover...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...
Dear Residents,
I always start my articles with weather-related comments. Hopefully, the snow is in the rearview mirror and blue skies are ahead. Our village used four times the amount of salt this year compared to recent years. Many areas struggled to secure salt as usage increased across the board, but...
Kathy’s Cat Spotlight
Meet Freddy, this handsome boy is lucky to be alive today. He was attacked by some animal and had about half a dozen painful open holes all over his stomach. They were all terribly Infected, and he had to be sedated to have the wounds cleaned out. He also...
Maplewood Career Center Adult Education Classes For Free
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department has scholarships! In May and June, the following classes are free-of-charge: Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing & Coding.
This fall our upcoming classes include: Industrial Maintenance: Electrical, Mechanical, or Fluid Power; Industrial Maintenance Automation Controls Technology; Precision Machining; and Welding.
Check out our classes...
Events Planned For Child Abuse Prevention Month
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Portage County Job & Family Services (PCJFS) is aiming to raise awareness. The PCJFS CARES Line investigates an average of 276 reports of alleged child abuse or neglect each month. In 2024, 3,316 reports were received to investigate allegations...
Is a Tankless Water Heater the Right Choice for You?
Have you ever been greeted by an ice-cold shower in the morning because your water heater couldn’t keep up with your household’s hot water needs? If so, a tankless water heater might be right for you!
Tankless, on-demand water heaters provide an unlimited supply of hot water, no matter how...
Senior Tech Support At Library
James A. Garfield High School’s technology students are making a difference in the community by offering tech support to local senior citizens. As part of an ongoing initiative, these students have dedicated their time and expertise to helping seniors navigate the digital world, assisting with smartphones, tablets, and computers.
The...
Celebrate Ohio Native Plant Month with Geauga SWCD’s Spring Tree Sale!
April is officially Ohio Native Plant Month and you can add more native trees and shrubs to your yard with Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Spring Tree Sale! Ohio has nearly 1,900 native plants - including trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, and grasses. Native trees and shrubs are abundant...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...
Portage County 4-H Life Skills Members Honored
The Portage County 4-H Life Skills Committee recently recognized outstanding Portage County 4-H youth for their exceptional accomplishments in 4-H Life Skill project areas for the past year. These awards shine a spotlight on the dedication, hard work, and passion that these 4-H members have poured into their 4-H...
