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The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild will be offering a wide array of classes for the upcoming winter and spring session.  There are many favorite performing arts classes which will return along with a few new surprises.  Perhaps you've always wanted to test your skills with Shakespeare.  Adults and children...

One of the most enjoyable moments in youth leagues is when a bowler hits the 200 mark for the first time in league play.  Jacob Britton did that last week in the 11:00 Trio League, with a 208 his last game.  Jacob, who averages 125, also added a 152...

“I’m trying to remember the name of a drug store chain from the 1950s, 1960s.  There was one near where I lived in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., and I remember there was also one in Youngstown.  The one in Washington was replaced by Gray Drugs. Can you find...

Garrettsville Masonic Lodge # 246 annual Installation of Officers was held in November 2012. The following Brothers were installed for the 2012-13 yr. The new officers, from left to right are :  John Porter treasurer, Rev. Fred Bell- chaplain, Glenn Showalter -  Master of the Lodge, Richard Collopy -Sr....

Mantua - Crestwood area boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.  This is a fun, free activity for area youth to compete in a Free Throw (foul shot) competition for...

PCDL Holiday Hours All branches and offices of Portage County District Library will be closed on the following dates (in observance of the holiday season):  Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan.  1.  Visit Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org for information about library services and programs. Find...

Hiram  – Let’s face it. We live in a celebrity-obsessed culture. We’re fascinated by Justin Bieber’s love life, Lindsey Lohan’s rehab sessions, the Obamas’ dog, and Taylor Swift’s song lyrics. Even in a tough economy, celebrity magazines continue to enjoy robust sales, as Americans just can’t seem to get...

Shop Local There is a new boutique in the area; you can find the cutest place for Christmas giving at the Renaissance Family Center. The boutique just received estate jewelry with jewelry from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Come see the boutique; all proceeds go for programs provided at...

On November 14, the Literary Music Club held their meeting. This being Thanksgiving, we had a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The women out did themselves, and everything was beautiful. Our thanks to the hostess; Mary Ann Leggett, Jackie Tokosh, and Margaret Paul. Our program was about angels....

Hiram - Hiram College has received a grant from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, based in New York City, that will help the College digitalize its massive collection of documents and photos related to the life and times of James A. Garfield. The $10,000 one-year grant is only part of...

Shop Local There is a new boutique in the area; you can find the cutest place for Christmas giving at the Renaissance Family Center. The boutique just received estate jewelry with jewelry from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Come see the boutique all proceeds go for programs provided at...

It takes a Village . . . Yes, it’s getting to be a worn out and overused phrase.  But when it comes to putting on the James A. Garfield Historical Society’s Christmas Walk, it’s so true.  Every-other year, our Village pulls together in countless ways to support the historical...

Hiram - Recently a group of women from Hiram Christian Church completed an outreach sewing project called "Little Dresses for Africa".  These dresses were sent to girls in Africa living in orphanages, churches and schools. It is the belief that every girl should have a pretty dress.  With the...

Tuesday's Kiwanis meeting in Newton Falls featured Dr. Salvatore Frangiamore and Melissa Greathouse from the Northeastern Ohio Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates ( NEOFASA ). The local office is located at 17 East River Street. Kiwanis President Bob Wujcik introduced Doc as one of our club's newest supporters. Doc was...

Aurora - The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is launching a holiday retail promotion “The 12 Deals of Aurora” to run weekdays Dec. 3-18 with great offers from area businesses and organizations.  “The Aurora Chamber focuses on supporting local businesses and organizations that help make our city the great place it...

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair's annual lighted Christmas Parade “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols” will take place downtown Ravenna on Main Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. The parade includes themed floats, dancing and marching groups. Leading off the parade will be the Ravenna High School Band under the direction...

3.5+ SENIORS Sara Amport, Kathleen Bailey, Kelly Baker, Madeline Becker, Nichole Bencie, Cole Benjamin, Courtney Berish, Steven Bokesch, Katie Bretland, Gabrielle Caddell, Andrew Carney, Victoria Chiller, Emma Cline, Mallory Czuchra, David Defer, Brandon Derr, Brittany Donell, Kira Edic, Nicholas Erway, Mckenzie Faust, Tyler Fear, Amber Feddor, Ryan Fedor, Brett Fisher,...

Hambden Twp. - Cold Nose Companions Dog Training has opened a training center in Hambden Township. Carol Peter, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Cold Nose Companions opened in late August with the mission of helping people create and sustain healthy, loving lifetime relationships with their family dogs. Carol...

 Mantua - Have your picture, or your families picture taken with Santa FREE of charge, and at the same time enjoy shopping for those Holiday goodies, and gifts that make this time of year so special to you, your family, and friends. Yes Santa will be there, and many wonderful...

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair's annual lighted Christmas Parade “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols” will take place downtown Ravenna on Main Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. The parade includes themed floats, dancing and marching groups. Leading off the parade will be the Ravenna High School Band under the direction...

There will be a Christmas benefit for Blake Wolfe’s two children -- Landon (8) and Lily (5) -- on December 22nd at Skylane Bowling Alley at 9:00 p.m.  There will be a scotch doubles for $40.00 a couple which includes 3 games bowling, shoe rental, pizza and unlimited draft beer....

In appreciation for her many years of service, Reverend Esta Everhart of Garrettsville was bestowed the honorary title of Chaplain Emeritus by the Chaplaincy of Robinson Memorial Hospital and the Portage County Association for Pastoral Care. Esta became the first Chaplain for Robinson Memorial Hospital in 1974, paid by donations...

12th Grade - All A's Josie Baum, Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Briana Miller, Andrew Soukenik*, Shiloh VanOss, Stefan Wickli   3.2 & Above Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan Carter*, Kaytlin Collin, Logan Dean, Patrick Enoch*, Racheal Forcier*, Dakota Frank, Kenneth Fulton*, Kaleigh Gilmer, Alexandra Gushura,...

Freshmen Joseph Barnes,  Dakota Casseday,  Christopher Chambers,  Samantha Dean,  Taylor Gump, *Tristan Hankins,  Logan Hershberger, *Nicole James, *Brittany Knight,  Tasheana Martinez,  Jasmine Nevarez,  Giana Pemberton, *Joseph Prasky, *Alexia Rushnok,  Kyle Russell,  Mariah Scott, Floyd Shackelford, *Lauren Simmons,  Colton Starcher, *Adam Tanner,  Alexander Workman,  Briana Workman   Sophomores Alexandrea Blake,  Alexis Fabry,  Daisy Fleming, ...

My usually good natured husband was looking troubled when I returned from my shopping trip several Sundays ago. How could he have guessed about the new pair of shoes I just had to have? The shoes were far from the problem I learned as he shared this story. Soon after...

COLUMBUS- State Representative Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) hosted Reverend Kris Patt as the Guest Minister for Ohio House of Representatives session on Thursday, November 15th. Reverend Kris, pastor of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church, offered the opening invocation.  “I was honored to have Reverend Kris give the opening prayer at House...