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This little girl is outgoing and as sweet as can be. I rescued Sophia and her friends last summer, and now she is looking for her forever home.  Sophia is about 2-1/2 years old, spayed and vaccinated. She has also tested negative for leukemia/FIV.   Sophia likes to follow me...

Laurence Robert Moore, of Hiram, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 68, from complications of an ongoing health issue. He was born August 19, 1956, in Hiram, Ohio. He graduated from Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio, in 1974, where he enjoyed playing tuba...

John Everett Taylor, age 69, of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. John was born on January 24, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, to his parents Dewey Walton Taylor and Lois Louise Charlton. John was a member of East Ellijay Baptist Church. He worked at Datwyler Rubber...

Hiram College announces its 2025 Lectures in Religion Series, featuring C. Stonebraker-Martinez ‘10. The lecture will be held on March 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Koritansky Hall on Hiram College’s campus, with doors opening for a reception at 5 p.m.  This year, Hiram is pleased to welcome C Stonebraker-Martinez...

The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is excited to announce its summer 2025 Hiram College Summer Camps at the Field Station. With opportunities for students aged 2.5 – 15 with varying interests from hikes to geology and nature journaling — there is something for every child this summer...

Excitement filled the classrooms at Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools and James A Garfield Local Schools as two outstanding educators were surprised with the Crash-a-Class Mini-Grant, an initiative created by Shannan Jursa to recognize and support outstanding educators in our local classrooms. Each winning educator received a $1,000 grant...

Two Fulbright scholars from Hiram College visited and spoke with the Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls.  They shared their teaching experiences as well as their travels in the United States, including Vanina’s visit to a rainy Times Square, NYC, for New Year’s Eve. Pictured, standing: Kiwanis Pres A. Zimmermann, secretary E....

Marguerite L. Strawman, 95, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born April 26, 1929, in Nelson Twp., OH, to the late Cecil and Cora (nee Leasure) Cannon. She grew up in Bristol, OH, and moved to Garrettsville, OH, after...

 Joberta Parker, 100 years, a resident of Ravenna, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Anna Maria of Aurora. Born on April 4, 1924, in Cocoa, Florida, “Jo” was the daughter of the late Cortlandt F. and Clara (Tyner) Flake....

Danny Deakins, 71, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born September 9, 1953, in Chardon, OH, to Harry E. and Florence R. (Frank) Deakins. He was raised in Huntsburg, OH, and was a proud 1971 graduate of Cardinal High School in Middlefield, OH, where he...

Chad A. Curry, 28, of Kent, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born August 17, 1996, in Ravenna, OH, to James and Kimberly (nee Raab) Curry. He was raised in Garrettsville, and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging...

The Portage Foundation is thrilled to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament and Fundraiser, taking place on March 1, 2025, at the Western Reserve Racquet and Fitness Club in Streetsboro. This exciting event promises friendly competition, community connection, and a shared commitment to supporting this local nonprofit organization. Pickleball enthusiasts, newcomers,...

5th Grade  Landon Burns*, Juliana Collins*, Arabella Greer, Aiden Gurule, Xavier Jones*, Kason Kraut, Saralyn McCune, Jaxson Plaugher, Zoey Poling, Chloe Taylor, Connor Taylor, Maddison Vlasaty, Christopher Wilson 6th Grade Audrinna Baranyai, Jacob Brady, Isabella Cooper*, Connor Dundon, Aiden Edwards, Erion Garrett-Harris, Beverly Grossman*, Matthew Hickman, Diana Martin*, Mia Miller*, Sophia Olson,...

3rd Grade Honor Roll Norah Evans, Alba Macek, Hadley Boxler, Jared Holbrook, Will Kohler, Elena Molnar, Makenzie Geer, Mason Rakes, Lily Porcase, Seleste Rainey, Carson Erwin, Liam Washington, Carson Kaiser, Kevin Space, Annie Hayhurst, Reece Huebner, Addy Cunningham, Ryan Barnosky, Carson Cutlip, Van Ellerhorst, Khari Oliver, Laura Hartman, Ryker Clark, Alice...

Ralph Clark, 85, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1939, in Coal Grove, OH, to the late Livingston & Annabelle (Sites) Clark.  He was an avid gun collector and model train enthusiast, forging many lifelong friendships...

Ginger Marie Busta passed away at her home in Kooskia, Idaho on January 26th, 2025, with her daughter Dawn Bates by her side.  The daughter of Frank and Mabel Busta, Ginger was born in Cleveland OH on August 10th, 1943. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1962.  Ginger and her...