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Linda Simera, 62, of Asheboro, NC, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. She was born July 29, 1960, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Raymond and Betty Gettings. She was a lifelong Ohioan until she and her husband, Brian, decided to head to...

Mary M. Sterpka, 96, of Windham, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 7, 1927, in Cleveland, to the late Martin and Ann (nee Timko) Kralik. She was a proud member of St. Michael Church in Windham, where she was the...

Ravenna - The Portage County Board of Elections needs registered voters to work as precinct election officials for the August 8, 2023 Special Election.  Without precinct election officials we simply cannot hold elections.  Precinct election officials make sure our elections are fair, honest, and conducted according to Ohio law.  Precinct...

Friday, June 23rd 6:30 pm – Festival Commencement (Main Stage)      Grand Marshall presentation to Mark Apple and Summerfest Sponsor DayStar Ford 6:45pm – Ty’s Tunes – Classic rock and blues (Main stage) 7:00pm – Sudden Change – “A Tribute to the Ladies of music” (Hopper West Stage) 9:00pm – Invincible – “Pat...

Russell Twp - Sign on as a vendor or shop for treasures like antiques, collectibles, household/garage sale items, crafts and other miscellany during a unique flea market in a beautiful park setting to support area bridle trails! Geauga County Ohio Horseman’s Council’s benefit Flea Market: Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m....

Garrettsville - Mark was born and raised in Garrettsville’s “east side” on the west side of Water St. He grew up delivering newspapers, baling hay, and making pizzas. He graduated in 1981 from James A. Garfield High School. Since 1977 he has been involved as an integral role in Garfield’s...

Sherry Michele Quiggle (59) returned to the Earth on March 19th, 2023. She is survived by daughter Tabitha Quiggle (Ian Hawkins), son Jeremy Quiggle (Krystal Crisman), sisters’ Belinda Miller and Amanda Yanavari, brother Damon Knight, Mother Deborah Quiggle, and the brightest light in her life, grandson Ryan Quiggle. Along...

Geauga County - RockAbility, an adaptive, integrated music project for musicians with developmental disabilities, is holding auditions for musicians with developmental disabilities (8615 Cedar Road / Chesterland, Ohio 44026 Metzenbaum/West Geauga Schools Transportation Bldg located behind Metzenbaum). The auditions require registration and sign up for a 15 minute time...

It’s time to break out your favorite animal skin and dress up for the 12th annual Caveman Crawl 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Fun Walk. Wrap yourself in your finest caveman garb, and run, walk, or crawl to The West Woods in Russell Township on Sunday, June 11, 2023,...

Maxwell (Max) Dennis May, 18, of Windham, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 after living with a glioblastoma for the past three years.   Born to Mike and Stephanie May on July 10, 2004, Max began his love for athletics early with swim lessons and T-ball.  Throughout his early...

Mantua - The Mantua-Shalersville Chamber of Commerce invites you to a social hour to meet the new officers on June 14 at 5:00 at Jake’s Eats. Randy Ellis, of Bibury & Co, will serve as President, Jodie Fiala, of Jake’s Eats, will be the Vice-President, Patrick Yackmack, of Crooked...

Chardon - On Thursday May 18, 2023, the Rotary Clubs of Geauga County; Burton-Middlefield, Chagrin Valley, Chardon and Geauga West; put on the seventh annual Special Needs Fishing Tournament at the Walter C. Best Wildlife preserve in Chardon. Children with special needs and with their care givers from all...

Vincent James, AKA “Buckwheat” “Buck” “Jimmy” “Jim” “Uncle Jim” “Vince” “Cakes” O’Connor, 74, of Windham Township and the Portage County area, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed peacefully on May 21, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital, in Cleveland. He was born October 27, 1948, in Bedford, the first-born son...

Nual G. Peoples, 86, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born in Greenwood, AR on January 30, 1937, to the late Odis and Ruth (nee Been) Peoples. He was raised in Greenwood, AR, and graduated from Greenwood High School. Nual...

Bert A. Reynolds, 80, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Bert was born in Ravenna on August 7, 1942, to the late Harold and Hanna (Rahz) Reynolds. He was a 1960 graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Bert retired from the Twinsburg Chrysler Stamping Plant...

Overeaters Anonymous MeetingsMondaysOvereaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483....

Bainbridge TownshipBainbridge Township will honor Memorial Day with a parade and service on Sunday, May 28th. The parade will begin at Bainbridge Commons at 11:30am and proceed to Restland Cemetery for the service. This year’s speaker will be William O’Neill, Retired Lt. Colonel of the Ohio Army National Guard. Garrettsville...

In a stunning debut year, Blake Pyeritz, a budding 4-H enthusiast, showcased his exceptional skills in the realm of Fancy poultry classes. Not only did he impress the audience and judges with his poultry expertise, but he also assumed the role of the 2023 Club Historian. Blake’s ambitions didn’t...

Wanda F. Mumford, 80, of Leavittsburg, formerly of Windham, left us peacefully to go to her eternal home in the loving arms of Jesus, while surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born in Frametown, WV, on May 3, 1943, to the late Price and...

Overeaters Anonymous MeetingsMondaysOvereaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483....

Bruce R. Wetzel, 74 of Mesquite, Nevada (formerly of Berea, Ohio and North Ridgeville, Ohio) passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born May 9, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Fred and Jane (nee Wiggins) Wetzel.He graduated from Berea High School in 1966 and was a sergeant in...

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, James Jay Leet Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His legacy will live on in those who knew and loved him. J.J. was born on October 1, 1947, in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of the late James H. and Martha...

Kathleen F. Brobst, 76 years of age of Windham, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2023. athy was born on August 26, 1946 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Burr) Case. She was a Windham area resident since 1979,...

Elbert B. “Bubby” King, 87, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born March 23, 1936, in Nicut, WV, to the late Homer and Greta (nee Lambert) King. He proudly owned and operated E. King Lumber...

Overeaters Anonymous MeetingsMondaysOvereaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483....