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Scott Crites
Scott Crites, 64, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio, to...
Freedom Twp. Historical Society News & Events
September is a busy month for Freedom Twp Historical Society. Saturday, September 26, from 10 - 4 PM is Freedom's Fall Festival at the...
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Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
Crestwood Scarlet Opens 2026 Competitive Season with Superior Performance!
The Crestwood Scarlet opened its 2026 competitive season in exciting fashion on Saturday, September 19, debuting its production, “unMASKed,” at the Louisville Music in...
Freedom Township Historical Society September News
September is a busy month for Freedom Twp Historical Society. Saturday, September 26, from 10 - 4 PM is Freedom's Fall Festival at the intersections...
Hiram College Announces New Leadership for Field Stations
Hiram College has announced the appointment of alumnus Matt Wilson ’06, M.S. as director of the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station and Sarah...
Local Donation Campaign Seeks To Help Portage County Seniors
Social service agencies across the county are seeing a significant rise in older adults needing essential services and support with food, utility assistance, shelter,...
Ohio Open Doors Event
Ohio Open Doors is a State-wide event that takes place every two years. During Ohio Open Doors, stewards of historic buildings, places, and spaces...
Do Not Get Caught Without Clean Drinking Water Again!
The Reverse Osmosis Solution
While we anticipate our city drinking water to be pristine, the reality often diverges. Numerous factors, from water source to plumbing...
Hiram Farm Announces Annual BBQ Barn Blast Fundraiser
Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community is excited to announce its annual BBQ Barn Blast, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 3–7...
Shalersville Historical Society News & Events
Looking for an entertaining, educational, & fun filled late afternoon/evening coupled with a vaired and delicious array of the area's best soups and salads,...
James William Roth
James William Roth, known to everyone as Sam, passed away on August 27, 2026, in Windham, Ohio. Born on January 21, 1932, in Cleveland,...
Dr. Jane Oyarzun
Dr. Jane Oyarzun, 84, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 30th 2026. She was born on January 6th, 1942, in...
Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Gregg
Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Gregg, 61, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born February...
OCIA Sessions Being Held At St. Joseph Church in Mantua
Are you finding yourself being drawn to the Catholic Faith? You are not alone!
Whether you have been baptized in another Christian tradition or have...
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Zachary Peterson Memorial Car Show Continues To Grow – Filling Nelson...
Nearly 500 registered show vehicles filled Nelson Ledges Race Track on Labor Day for this year’s Zachary Peterson Memorial Car Show, bringing together family,...
Village of Hiram Named Ohio’s Newest Buckeye Trail Town
The Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) is proud to announce the Village of Hiram as Ohio's newest official Buckeye Trail Town. The designation recognizes Hiram's...
Dale R. Ochwat
Dale R. Ochwat, 70, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2026, surrounded by his immediate family. Born on June...
William Joseph Helmuth Jr.
William Joseph “Willy/Hum” Helmuth Jr., age 34, of Mantua, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
He was born on August 16, 1991, and...
Will Power: Estate Planning For Real Life
What happens when life changes? Does your Will change with it? The Portage Foundation and Aurora Schools Foundation are teaming up to help community...
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TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, THAT IS THE QUESTION?
One tough part of owning a home is the costs of repairing or replacing any HVAC equipment. Especially in an emergency situation, when your...
Veteran’s Grave Marker Project program set for August 22 at Portage...
The Portage County Historical Society welcomes the community to a presentation by Christine Untrauer of the Veteran’s Grave Marker Project. Attendees will learn the...
Leadership Portage County Alumni & Friends Endowment Fund at the Portage...
Just six months after its establishment, the Leadership Portage County Alumni & Friends Endowment Fund at the Portage Foundation has surpassed $100,000, demonstrating the...
Ravenna City Schools to launch neighborhood bridges
Neighborhood Bridges, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports direct local giving in partnership with school leaders, today announced the launch of its 72nd “Gateway for...
John Garrity, PhD, Executive Director to Retire
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County announced that Executive Director John Garrity, Ph.D., will retire in September 2026 after eight years...
Patrick D. Cavanaugh
Patrick D. Cavanaugh, born on January 22, 1933, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Born to Patrick...
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Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society News
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N....
