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Achieving healthy, shiny hair and a vibrant scalp is a common goal for many of us. While we often focus on hair products and treatments, the quality of the water we use is often overlooked. In this blog, we'll explore the significance...
LCRTA September Meeting
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association (LCRTA) will hold their next meeting Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Mama Roberto’s at 8658 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060. The social time is 11:00 a.m. followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. This month Bill Siegferth from Summit County Retired Teachers Association...
Bicentennial Shirts & Calendars
This is Freedom Township's bicentennial year and to honor that, the Freedom Township Historical Society has "bicentennial" t-shirts for sale for $20.00 and "bicentennial" baseball hats for sale for &10.00.
In addition, we have printed 18 month "bicentennial" calendars that begin with July 2025 and end with December 2026. ...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on August 11, 2025 in Cal’s II to review current programs/projects. The Reverse Raffle coming up in November continues to be seeking sponsors and attendees, the mural for the former RR abutment continues to have difficulties, the lockbox project is ongoing, other avenues are being explored....
Final Summer Picnic In The Park
The Recreation and Parks committee of Hiram Village invites all to the Summer Picnic in the Park series. There is just one more free concert left at Reign Hadsell Park on Bancroft Street in Hiram, OH!
On Aug. 17, Bent String will grace the park with their blues, country, and...
Family Fun Giveaway
Get emails & enter to win a catered 2026 reservation at Veterans Legacy Woods!
Maybe you already have plans to have a big party in the year 2026 – or maybe you’re looking for a good excuse. Either way, Geauga Park District’s 2025 Family Fun Giveaway is for you, because...
Maplewood Adult Education Cosmetology Program
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering an evening, adult cosmetology program that will start Monday, September 8, 2025.
The cosmetology program’s schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 15 months (with an option to graduate in 12 months). This program prepares adult student...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Engines Roar for a Cause at Anna Maria of Aurora’s 16th...
The Campus of Anna Maria of Aurora will host its 16th Annual Charity Car Show on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., bringing together car enthusiasts, families, and community members for a morning of high-octane fun—all in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Last year’s event raised...
Jenna Canale Name 4-H State Achievement Award Winner
Jenna Canale, a 16-year-old from Portage County, has been recognized with the prestigious Ohio 4-H Clothing and Textiles Achievement Award. This award also earns her the honor of being a state delegate at the 2025 National 4-H Congress in Georgia this fall. Jenna’s exceptional accomplishments were celebrated at the...
Kathryn Naomi Brobst
Kathryn Naomi Brobst, 105, of Windham, OH passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 12, 1919, in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Theodore Amos and the late Minnie Minerva (Fausnight) Brumbaugh.
Kathryn was a graduate of Braceville High School and was homemaker. She...
Donald Edward Clark
Donald (Don) Edward Clark, 92 of Windham, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Don was born on September 8th, 1932 to Annabelle Sites and Livingston Harold Clark. He was proud of his roots in the hills of southern Ohio. He graduated...
Patricia A. Yon
Patricia A. “Patty” Yon, 43, of Kent, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born January 15, 1982 in Green County, PA to David M. and Betty J. (Bella) Yon. Patty has lived in Kent the past 18 years...
Louis Koleszar
Louis Koleszar, 97 years old, of Nelson Township, passed away peacefully from natural causes at home on Wednesday July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 11, 1928, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Helen Tokar, of Leisnring, Pennsylvania, and Lajos Koleszar of Kaponya, Hungary.
Louis retired...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on August 4, 2025 with a full picnic of programs to discuss; these included:
• Approval of the group mission statement
• Attendance at the upcoming Guardians game–tickets
• Two projects needing various approvals
• Latest developments in the abutment mural (new substrate to adhere to)
• Things coming together for...
Hiram School Reunion Held
The 32nd Hiram School Reunion was held Sunday, July 20th at the Troy Community Center.
Forty-two classmates enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and a potluck meal. Maryan Simsa Jenkins organizes the event each year. Her daughters Mary, Sandy and step-daughter Lisa help cover the tables and serve food and do...
Crestwood Community Center News
The Crestwood Community Center meets every Wednesday at 4810 East High Street in Mantua Lodge at Buchert Park from 11-3. Check out updates on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/crestwoodcommunitycenter/home.
Thank you to everyone who completed our survey. Your opinions matter. If anyone wants to volunteer or be a part of our planning...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Annie E. Hannan Quiggle
Annie E. Hannan Quiggle, age 61, passed away on Monday, May 19th at 2 pm. Annie was born on January 29, 1964.
Annie is survived by her children, Jennifer, Katie, Sami, Bella and Raymond. She is also survived by her grandson Jacob Lee and her close friend Samantha.
Annie’s children were...
George C. Berthold
George C. Berthold, 84, a devoted son, sibling, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Garrettsville, OH, after stoically enduring Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born on September 8, 1940, the second oldest child of nine siblings born to Oliver and...
Robert Edward Evans
Robert Edward Evans, age 91 of Freedom Township, passed away July 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 20, 1934, in Wayland, Ohio, to parents John Reese and Hilda Marie (Philipp) Evans. Robert graduated from Freedom High School in 1951, the final graduating class...
Exploring Inclusively!
Do you have someone in your life with a developmental disability? Register to bring them to Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve this month as Naturalist Nora Sindelar prepares to tailor an exploration of Geauga County's incredible variety of insects just for them!
This season’s Inclusive Experience through Geauga Park District...
Let’s Hunt Dragons!
Can you catch a dragonfly to study its sensational body up close?
Join local dragonfly and damselfly expert and Geauga Park District Naturalist Linda Gilbert at Claridon Woodlands for two hours you won’t soon forget on Sunday, August 3, during her Dragon Hunting Hike starting at 1:30 PM!
Together you’ll explore...
Hiram Village: Picnic in the Parks
The Recreation and Parks committee of Hiram Village invites all to the Summer Picnic in the Park series. There are two more free concerts left! On Sunday, Aug. 3, northeast Ohio's very own Swap Meet, will take the stage, playing their repertoire of hillbilly, swing, and more. For Aug....
Maplewood Career Center Offers Adult Evening Classes
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department offers occupational classes for adults in the evening. Classes include: Cosmetology; Dental Assisting; Phlebotomy; Medical Billing & Coding; Industrial Maintenance: Electrical, Mechanical, or Fluid Power; Welding Technologies; Modular Welding; or Precision Machining.
We have scholarships available for adults for most of our classes listed....
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Grand Opening of Healthy Hearts Wellness and Yoga Saturday
Mantua Village welcomes Healthy Hearts Wellness and Yoga studio to their new location at 10702 Main St. Krystal began her love for yoga in 2020 when she started taking classes at Essentialzen. She saw firsthand how yoga made such an impact on healing the mind, body, and spirit. The...
Robert “Bob” J. Moss
Robert “Bob” J. Moss, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1954, in Braxton Co., WV, to the late Harl and Lois Moss.
He was also known as “Bob” or “Mossman”, and...
Debbie “Deb” Luzicka
Debbie "Deb" Luzicka passed away Tuesday July 15th at UH Portage, she was born January 14th 1960, she was 65 years old.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer and her brother Randy Ellison
She lovingly left behind her husband John, her daughter Holly and her two grand daughters...
Cecil “Jim” James Moore
Cecil “Jim” James Moore, born September 27, 1942, in Belington, W.V., to the late Lloyd and Leora (Shahan) Moore. He passed on to be with His Lord and Savior on a beautiful Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. He left this world in the comfort of his home with his...