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Ronald J. Simsa, Sr., 84, of Hiram Twp., passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born May 1, 1939, in Cleveland, to the late Frank and Mary (Senold) Simsa. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Ron retired after 45 years of service as an Engineer at...

Gary Steven Spencer, 78, of Ravenna, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born September 20, 1944, in Ravenna, to the late Parley and Esther (Dudash) Spencer. He was a proud graduate of Windham High School. Gary worked at Swagelok for many years before moving on and eventually retiring....

Preventative maintenance of your septic system not only extends the life of the system, but also protects your investment, our water resources, and public health.  Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga Public Health during national “SepticSmart” week for a free, in-person SepticSmart program on Tuesday,...

Rotary Club of Mantua announces their Third Annual Poker Paddle event for Saturday September 16. Kayakers and even canoers can participate by paddling from Camp Hi in Hiram to Buchert Park in Mantua Village, while along the way paddlers are collecting a five card poker hand. The three top...

Windham author George Belden has written his second book of tales of the greatest athletic teams and events in Windham High School history. The book is being published by Amazon, and will be available on the Amazon website September 1. The cost is $14.99. The Windham Bombers, Volume Two has...

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, runners will gather at The 201st Great Geauga County Fair to run in the 5th annual Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run. Running on a picturesque route through Ohio’s oldest continuous county fair, these runners will be helping support the yearly...

Streetsboro - The Streetsboro Quilt Guild is preparing for its annual judged quilt show.  It will be held at the Faith Baptist Church, 9890 Route 43 in Streetsboro, on Friday, Sept. 29th and Saturday, Sept. 30th. The public is invited to enter quilts, wearable quilted items or quilted art pieces...

United Way of Portage County is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Directors. These new directors will provide strategic direction for continued growtharound United Way’s mission – to unite people and resources to improve the quality of life of families and individuals in Portage County. New board members are: George DeBord, Chief Financial Officer of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County Jeff Fowler, a community volunteer who has served on several Portage County boards, including University Hospitals Portage Foundation, Coleman Professional Services...

Kelliann S. Trudick, 57, of Garrettsville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born August 9, 1966, in Cleveland, to the late Anthony “Tony” Balski and Margaret “Peggy” (Ehrley) Rhodes. She was a woman of faith, who was lovingly known as the “Church Lady”...

Freedom Twp. - Freedom Township Historical Society is busy preparing for a September 12th program on Freedom’s 8 one-room school houses. We are searching for any pictures of the schools, students or teachers, the kid hack drivers or any other information you’d love to share with us. Nothing is...

Portage County 4-H Clothing Judging and 4-H Fashion Revue is held annually to choose those who go on to represent Portage County at the State 4-H Fashion Revue in Columbus, which takes place at the Ohio State Fair. Members are judged on construction, fit, fashion, design, grooming, posture and...

Jace A. McMillan, 64 of Kent, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2023, at The Woodlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna, Ohio, after a lifelong illness. Jace was born on August 2, 1958, in Ravenna, Ohio to Jack & Wanda (Bivens) McMillan. He is survived by siblings; Jama (Daniel)...

Nancy Lynn Thompson, age 69 of Windham, Ohio, passed away on August 8th 2023.  Nancy was a graduate of Windham High school, class of 1972. She worked at BillMar Turkey farm in Garrettsville, Ohio, and made great friends there. After it closed she attended and graduated from the Akron Machining...

Our mother, Christine Ann Dumnich, was born June 7th 1962, to parents Dorothy Gydosh and George Dumnich. She was born and raised in the West Side of Cleveland. A very bright and independent child, she loved sharing her culinary skills at an early age with various concoctions of baked...

Garrettsville - We’re going on a Tolkien adventure! J.R.R. Tolkien is considered the father of the fantasy genre, and as the 50th anniversary of his death on September 2 approaches, conferences will commemorate and new books are set to be published to honor his life and legacy. The Portage...

Ravenna - There will be cake and candles this week to mark a decade of continuous service to Portage County residents by Portage Prepares, the online education and real-time information social media provided by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency. To celebrate the anniversary, PCEMA wants to reach 5,000 friends...

On June 7, 1947, Arthur Raymond Perrine Sr. was born in the family home in Parkman, OH, to Marvin and Beulah (Seal) Perrine. Having seven older siblings with the last in line nine years older, Arthur was a surprise and was doted on by the older siblings and cousins....

Martin S. Marks, (Marty), age 65, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his home under hospice care following a lengthy illness. Martin was born July 20, 1958 in Bedford, Ohio and grew up in Garrettsville. Growing up, he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and Boy Scouts and earned the...

Kynliann Marie Fry, infant daughter of Nathan Fry and Kelliann Collins, was born and passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Besides her parents she leaves behind her sister Lylah Fry, grandparents Krisann (Mitchell) Collins and Jean (Davis) Fry and many aunts,...

Grief Group Meetings1st & 3rd SundaysGrief Group Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12:30pm at Garrettsville United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Avenue, Garrettsville. Everyone is welcome to attend. 330-527-2055 or 216-401-8542 for more info How Philosophy Can Save Your Life1st & 3rd MondaysShare a stimulating hour exchanging...

Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Farmers’ Market continues through Thursday, August 24. If you haven’t visited yet this year, please come and join us to experience fresh produce from local farms and the small-batch producers that make our Market so special. Come on out from 4:00-7:00pm every Thursday for fresh...