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Ravenna  – First Book – Portage County announced today it is accepting book grant applications from community groups and nonprofits.  This spring, First Book – Portage County plans to grant out approximately 1500 new books to programs in Portage County.  Teachers and directors of local preschools, day care, after-school,...

JA Garfield Class of 1963 Save The Date It’s your time to shine. Its been 50 years. Let’s have a party on July 27, 2013 at Main Street Grille & Brewing Co. in Garrettsville. $25 per person. For more info call Judy Davison Toth 330-527-5443; Bobbie Rakouska Simera 330-527-2846; Bill McDowell...

TOWN HALL MEETING WITH STATE SEN. JOHN EKLUND On Friday, March 1, 2013 AT 8:30 A.M., State Sen. John Eklund will be at Koritansky Hall to exchange ideas and discuss the state’s new proposed 2014-2015 budget and any other matters of concern to our community. Koritansky Hall is located in...

Streetsboro - Navigators USA, a co-ed, youth-adventure organization committed to opening minds and creativity through direct contact with nature, announces the formation of a new chapter in Streetsboro, Ohio. Robin Bossert, Executive Director, Navigators USA, welcomed the new chapter in an email sent to the founding committee members. “Pack...

If you got a new tablet during the recent holiday season or already had a tablet and want to get free eBooks, get your library card out and visit the Portage Library Consortium’s new eBook service, Axis 360. The Portage Library Consortium, a partnership between Kent Free Library, Portage...

Nelson Twp. - Currently, more than 140 families in the Garrettsville area rely on the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) for supplemental groceries.  In the one year that they have been open, NGCC has distributed over 34,000 food items to those in need.  “We have been overwhelmed by the...

Pancake Breakfast Sundays The Newbury Area Kiwanis Club will serve regular, blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Sunday morning in Feb at Newbury High School cafeteria. Breakfast includes coffee, orange or apple juice, milk, sausage and locally-produced maple syrup. Cost is $7 for...

“I’m considering donating blood.  Are there any restrictions?” The Newton Falls Public Library staff knew that the  American Red Cross is the local organization which sponsors blood donation collections, so we accessed their website to see if we could find the information needed by our patron.  At www.redcross.org, we selected...

What’s better than good youth bowling scores to report?  Two weeks’ worth of good scores!  On January 19, Gavin Dunfee had a great 123 game in the 11:00 PeeWee League.  Milo English rolled games of 117 and 110, and Brooklynn Horner and Memphis English each had games of 94. ...

Garrettsville - On January 19, Cub Scout Pack 4062 of Garrettsville held their annual Arrow of Light Ceremony and Pinewood Derby. Eric Schaefer and Talon Cline were awarded the Arrow of Light.  The Arrow of Light award is the highest award available to Cub Scouts. It requires the Scout to...

The Sundays at Stambaugh series continues with local guest organist Vic Marsilio on Sunday, February 10 at Stambaugh Auditorium. Lunch will be provided by Fifth Season and will be served on the Concert Hall stage beginning at 12:15pm. Following lunch, Marsilio will perform a collection of Valentine’s Day songs...

Garrettsville - On January 13th, 1998, Gary Lawless was promoted to Assistant Chief of the Garrettsville-Freedom-Nelson Joint Fire District after serving in both the ranks of Firefighter and Captain under multiple fire chiefs. Gary has made the decision to step down from his role as Assistant Chief after fifteen...

Since the school deaths in Connecticut, our nation has seen more school and community violence, as well as the ramping up of the debate over guns and, just as importantly, over mental health services. Portage has an array of mental health treatment services for children, teens and families supported...

Newton Falls - Congratulations to Boy Scout Troop 112 of Newton Falls, Ohio for Winning the 2013 Winter Events Catapult Event at Camp Stambaugh in Canfield! Every year Boy Scout Troops from all over the Greater Western Reserve Council gather to test the skills they have learned.  First, patrols must...

Mantua - As of January 2013, Iron Eagle Martial Arts of Mantua celebrated one year in business!  They offer classes in Traditional Taekwondo and Krav Maga (an Israeli self-defense system focusing on hand to hand combat) for beginner and advanced martial artists and specialized self-defense seminars, as this is...

Columbus – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Motorcycle Ohio Rider Education Program registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 19. Those wanting to learn how to ride a motorcycle or refresh their motorcycle safety skills may register at www.motorcycle.ohio.gov for one of the courses scheduled throughout the state from April through...

Burton – The Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum has announced plans to step back to 1941 for an event to honor the area’s World War II military veterans and those who supported the war effort at home. The event, Remembering Our World War II Veterans, will commemorate the...

Parent Teacher Conferences for James A. Garfield High School are schedule for February 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  If you are interested in scheduling appointments with your child’s teachers, please call Mrs. Fisher @ 330-527-4341.

Kindergarten registration of students will take place on February 21 and 28 during the following times: 9:30 - 11:30 am; 1 - 2:30 pm and 5-7 pm at the Crestwood Primary building. Children must be five years old on or before August 1, 2013 to be eligible to attend...

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is offering a $1,500 grant to a college senior.  The recipient must be enrolled in a college of education and be a student teacher during the 2013-2014 school year.  In addition, the person must have resided in Geauga County or graduated from one...

Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is proud to announce the acquisition of a $2,437.20 grant award from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Justice Assistance Law Enforcement Grant. The grant will be directed toward the purchase of new portable communication radio units.  “The JAG LE grant award will be...

Even the most motivated and upbeat positive thinkers are susceptible to winter WOEs. WOE is an acronym for “What On Earth” is happening.  It’s what you say when you take on the role of helpless victim.  It’s also what you say on a dark winter day when the blues...

The 2013 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminars will take place in Alliance, OH at the University of Mount Union, May 31 to June 2, 2013. HOBY provides a program that gives high school sophomores an opportunity to interact with leaders in business, education, media, government, and volunteerism over...

Bring birds into your life to make every day a Happy Bird Day by joining Geauga Park District Naturalist John Kolar, Senior Naturalist Dan Best, and Helen Hempal, owner of For the Birds, Wildlife and More in Chardon, on Saturday, February 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The...

Portage County District Library is partnering with Connect Ohio to offer free computer training to Portage County residents. The computer classes will provide basic Internet training such as computer basics, an introduction to the Internet and email basics. Computer classes will be held at the Garrettsville Library February 9...

Newton Twp. - The Newton Township Cemetery Association held its first meeting for 2013 on January 17, 2013, at the Township Administration Building on Arlington Road in Newton Falls. Business was discussed and reports were given on the financial statements. The NTCA had participated in many local events in town...

The Scottish American Society will be gathering on Sunday, February 10th, 2013, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the meeting room level of the Main Library, Akron-Summit County Public Library system, 60 S. High Street, in Akron. Free parking is immediately adjacent to the building in the parking garage....

Hugh Earnhart,former Lincoln portrayer, prepares for his talk on Lincoln's birthday to Trumbull retired educators. The  Trumbull Retired Teachers association will meet  February 12 for a noon luncheon at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre, 123 N. Main St, Niles. Hugh Earnhart will be the featured speaker and his topic will be ...

Contemplative Service Weds Evenings The entire community is invited to attend a Contemplative Service on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. The half hour consists of music, silence, and prayer, with Scripture readings and Open Communion for those who wish to partake. It provides a mid-week time for peaceful meditation and reflection....

During their first meeting of 2013, the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) Board of Supervisors selected officers for the year.  Serving as volunteers, the five-member Board of Supervisors sets the direction for the District staff and makes important conservation decisions for the community.  Board members are elected...