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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...
The Wilderness Center’s Native Plant Sale and Native Plant Month
The Sun is Shining, the Seedlings are Sprouting, and Our Greenhouse is Overflowing with Excitement – It's National Native Plant Month at TWC!
Spring is nearly here, and we're celebrating National Native Plant Month the entire month of April in a big way at TWC! The sun is shining, our...
Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station announces April educational...
The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for the month of April. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices. All events are free and open...
Geauga & Portage SWCDs Offer Summer Educator Workshop!
For 16 years, the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts have offered the Advanced Wonders of Watersheds (WOW) workshops as valuable, affordable, and rewarding teacher trainings.
This summer’s educator workshop will take an in-depth look at freshwater studies with a special focus on empowering students with knowledge...
We’re All Invited
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...
Celebrate Portage Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards
The Celebrate Portage committee is looking for nominations for their annual Celebrate Portage awards. These awards recognize the good and great people and projects that make Portage County a great place to be. The 2025 awards are for events or projects that occurred in 2024. Residents are encouraged to...
BELLS TOLL FOR RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association (LCRTA) will hold their General Membership luncheon meeting at their new location on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The buffet style luncheon will be held at Mama Roberto’s at 8658 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060. Social time begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by the...
Nancy Jean Gill
Nancy Jean Gill, 87, of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of Garrettsville, Ohio was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved Stan and her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1st, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late David and...
Michael “Murph” Joseph Lyle
Michael “Murph” Joseph Lyle, 57, of Shalersville, OH, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2025, in the home he built, surrounded by family and friends, after a very good fight with brain cancer. He was born June 18, 1967, in Anderson, SC, to the late Robert Lyle and Mary Jane...
Ann E. O’Connell
Miss Ann E. O’Connell , 72, of Hiram Village died on Sunday February 16, 2025 after heroic efforts by both Hiram EMS Service and the staff at University Hospital.
On Wednesday February 13th Ann suffered a massive stroke and was transported to University Hospital, Cleveland. Upon admission, CT scans were...
Paul Edward Ranc
Paul Edward Ranc passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Paul was born February 27, 1948, to Lillian (Klooz) and Charles J. Ranc. Paul was a 1966 graduate of James A Garfield High School in Garrettsville. From there he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He...
Geraldine “Gerry” A. Miller
Geraldine “Gerry” A. Miller, 81, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born July 21, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Theodore and Neoma (nee Hinski) Gwara.
She was raised in Braceville, OH, before moving to Garrettsville, where...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m.
The guest speaker will be Roslyn Torella, who will delve into “Finding More on Passenger Lists.” Torella,...
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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...
Geauga Home and Garden Show Expands to Four Buildings Across Two...
The 18th Annual Geauga Home and Garden Show is back, and it’s not just bigger—it’s massive! This year’s event will span four buildings across two locations, with more than 120 vendors offering everything you need for your home, garden, and outdoor spaces. Join us on Friday, March 28, from...
Could you be my Forever Home?
This pretty lady is hoping that “Irish luck” comes her way, and that her forever family will fall in love with this photo of her.
Sadly, she became homeless when her owner passed away. Honey is about 7 years old, spayed, and is a stunning dilute calico cat. She is...
Summer Youth Aviation Camp
The members of the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 5 are proud to announce enrollment for their annual week-long day camp for middle school students (going into grades 7 through 10) who are interested in flying.
The EAA Chapter 5 Summer Youth Aviation Camp will take place July 7-11 for new...
GET YOUR HANDS (a little) DIRTY!
His Daughter Shop, located at 14982 S. State Ave., Middlefield OH, will host their annual TERRARIUM WORKSHOP on the evening of Monday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Join instructor, Teresa Runion, to design & create a gallon-sized mini ecosystem in a glass vessel. Instruction, glass jar, substrate, plants, landscape accents,...
Gail Elizabeth Hovey
Gail Elizabeth Hovey (Troyer) passed away after a long illness November 24th, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born May, 1st, 1950 in Baltimore, MD. to Robert W. and Doris V. Troyer (Swann).
Gail moved to Portage County, Ohio as a young child and spent much of her...
Charles Edward Grubbs Jr.
Charles Edward Grubbs, Jr., 90, passed from this life March 5, 2025, at his home in Garrettsville, OH.
Born in Cambridge, OH, September 23, 1934, to Charles E. Grubbs and Evelyn J. Grubbs, Charles was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1952 and Harding...
Richard Jerome Brooks
Richard “Dick” Brooks passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 in Hendersonville, TN with his loving wife Barbara Brooks by his side.
He is survived by his children; Scott Brooks (Carolyn), Mark Brooks, and son-in-law Wayne Arntsen (Claudia), his brother Donald (Gisela), as well as his stepchildren Louann Mack (Tim),...
We’re All Invited
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...
