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The James A. Garfield School District is now accepting Kindergarten registration information for your child that will turn age 5 before September 30, 2013. Registration will take place on Tuesday, March 12, Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the elementary.  Please call the Elementary School office at...

Portage County Gardeners Clubs Join Today The Portage County Gardeners would like to invite you to join their clubs in 2013. Programs, workshops, field trips, crafts and friendship are just some of the reasons for joining a club. Four clubs within Portage County Gardeners have open membership. Please contact, President Helena...

Pictured is Santa enjoying a relaxing 'Spa Day' after the busy holiday.Lambert resides on Wolff Drive in Garrettsville.

It’s time to catch up on the bowling scores from the end of 2012.  For the week of December 22, Eric Schaefer had the high game in the 9:00 Trio League with 123, which was 52 pins over his 71 average.   Paige Collins had the high series with...

Got a case of the blahs? Winter may be at fault, when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression, is most common. But don’t spend the season sad. Try these techniques to boost your mood. The best part? They work any time of year: • Get the right amount of sleep....

Burton - The Friends of the Burton Public Library will hold their annual Chess Tournaments on all Saturdays in February at the Library. All tournaments will begin at 10 am and are broken down by age group as follows: February 2nd  is for  students in grades K through 5. February 9th is...

No matter what your financial situation is like, there’s one way you can give back to your community that won’t cost you a penny. According to the American Red Cross, more than 44,000 blood donations are needed daily. While it’s always the right time to give blood, January is National...

Geauga County - CASA for KIDS of Geauga County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is  recruiting volunteers to advocate for the “best Interest” of abused and neglected children involved in the juvenile court. No particular background is required, but you must be at least 25 years of age and have...

If it seems like your grocery store bills are getting bigger, you’re not imagining it: food prices are on the rise, and poised to go higher. Scarce rainfall plus last summer’s record-breaking heat wave resulted in scorched crops in many of the nation’s grain-producing regions. The reduced fall harvest has...

Hiram - Patrolman Dave Ovens has been selected at “Hiram Police Department Officer of the Year” by his peers for 2012. Ptl. Ovens has continually shown that he is willing to go above and beyond and has dedicated himself to serving as a mentor to the other officers of...

Geauga County - Geauga Park District is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas J. Fischbach as Park Board Commissioner. Mr. Fischbach, sworn in the morning of Friday, December 28, 2012 in the offices of Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell, will commence his term of service beginning January 1,...

6th Grade - Ashleigh Fowler, Mira Soukenik, Alexander Maiden, Logan Bailey, Kathleen Hawley, Luke Leister7th Grade - Avrie Talboo, Kassandra Fedor, Austin Shaffer, Ryan Britt, Emily Hawkins, Lincoln Chiller8th Grade - Emily Walker, Olivia Brady, Blaine Sorrick, Adam Fitzgerald, Krystal Willett, Kenneth Haynie

Washington DC - Congressman-elect David P. Joyce announced Portage County resident Nick Ciofani as his District Director: “I’m very pleased to announce Nick Ciofani as my District Director,” said Congressman-elect Joyce. “Nick has worked in the district for several years and his extensive knowledge of northeast Ohio will allow our...

West Farmington - W. Farmington Assembly #116 of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls had a busy term of activities under the direction of Miss Kristina Murray, Worthy Advisor.  For social activities the assembly played a round of Frisbee Golf, held a camp-out, held our annual picnic...

Columbus -  Hunters have donated 1,405 white-tailed deer to local Ohio food banks to benefit Ohioans in need during the 2012 deer hunting season, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. “In the spirit of the holidays,...

Garrettsville - Rodney Rathbone is back in this sequel to How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying—but will his superstar reputation survive summer camp? The Call of the Bully is fun, exciting, and full of surprises—an adventure tale for middle-grade readers and anyone who remembers summer camp. The...

Las Vegas -  The Hiram College men’s basketball team captured its fifth straight victory with a 62-54 win against non-conference opponent Hendrix (Ark.) College as part of the D3hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada last Friday. The Terriers never surrendered the lead during the first half despite Hendrix battling back...

Paige Collins had the high game and series in the 9:00 Trio League on December 15.  Paige rolled a 135 her second game, which is 50 pins over her average of 85.  Paige also added games of 105 and 89, giving her a 329 series.  Sara Barker was well...

Burton Public Library announces four “New Year, New You” programs in January.  The first is New Year, New You: Makeovers on Wednesday, January 9 at 1 p.m.   Limited to 6 lucky ladies, you will leave with your “new look” and personalized color scheme from Mary Kay.  No products...

We Need Your Help! Class of “68”......we need your help in locating the following people: Gary Adams, Virgil Bishop, Lawrence Cassidy, James Uphole, and Ron Baker. If you know where they are, or have a current  address, phone/ cell number, email address, please contact, Cherryl  {Clark} Duffield, @ 330- 527-2713,...

Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre presents “The Dinner Party” by Neil Simon on January 11, 12, 18 and 19th at 7pm and January 13th at 2pm. The production will be held in the James A. Garfield High School’s, Iva Walker Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for:...

Garrettsville - This year the Garrettsville Eagles Club Aerie No. 27's donation of $5,185 was once again awarded to the Portage County District Libraries. The club members felt that there is great need for funds to continue the many services the library provides. Receiving the check from Eagles president Tim Kelly...

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...