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 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...

Noted artist and print-maker Clayton Pond has donated 21 of his limited edition silk-screen prints to Hiram College. Pond, who pioneered silk screen print-making processes in the 1960’s and ‘70s, and gained notoriety in association with the New Realism and Pop Art communities of artists, who converged on New York...

Hiram - Hiram College and The Friends of the Hiram College Field Station are sponsoring a tour of the Platte River, Nebraska March 18-24, 2013, that gives travelers a chance to experience one of the most extraordinary phenomena in nature – the annual migration of Sandhill cranes. Matt Sorrick, Director...

Burton - The Burton Public Library announces four upcoming programs for adults.  On Saturday, December 1 at 11 a.m., local author Patrick Hartory will discuss his book Your Ageless Mind.  Mr. Hartory offers great advice on how to keep our minds nimble as we age.  He will have signed...

Garrettsville - Join us at the Garrettsville Library for our children’s holiday programs. Holiday crafts begin with a winter bookmark on Monday, December 3 from 4:30 pm until 5:45 pm. Followed by an angel ornament (December 5), a button Christmas card (December 7), a fabric ornament (December 10), a...

Freedom Twp. - After the Pledge of Allegiance, the Regular Meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Martin at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012.  Present were trustees James Hammar, Roy Martin, and John C. Zizka; Karen Martin, Fiscal Officer; Road...

Living in a small town extends our circle of family and friends.  When tragedy strikes we all feel the pain.   The close-knit community of Garrettsville is saddened and heartbroken by the loss of high school junior Nick Stock.  Nick was a student at James A. Garfield High School...

The Trumbull County 4-H program has a new youth club focused on teaching kids about natural resources and their environment, and they are looking for new youth to join the club. The 4-H natural resources projects help youth explore the outdoors and discover trees, plants, insects, and animals that live...

Geauga County - “Sponsor a Family” is the holiday program that provides food and gifts to low income families and seniors in Geauga County. For more than 40 years, Geauga County Job and Family Services has coordinated the Sponsor a Family Program during the holiday season. Sponsor a Family...

Habitat for Humanity of Portage County is recruiting individuals who are willing to volunteer their time and energy to serve on active committees helping with the operations and various functions of Habitat for Humanity.  Individuals interested in selecting and working with Habitat families, oversight of construction days, marketing, fundraising...

Windham - No, not the President-elect of 2013, but Portage County’s own James A Garfield, local boy made good – as portrayed by historian Wayne Enders. Enders will bring his highly-acclaimed James A Garfield road show to the Windham Historical Society on Monday, November 19, at 7 PM at the...

State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks back on Sunday, November 6: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms!  The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and local fire departments across the state encourage Ohioans...

Auburn - After 34 years of civil service, Craig Sirna retired from the Bedford Heights Police force to spend   his days with his wife, Ann and daughter Kristen in the operation of their family farm.  In honor of Craig, a retirement party was held at Sirna’s Farm and...

Aurora - Home Instead Senior Care has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as a winner of The Business Growth Award, presented by Smart Business and Cascade Capital Corporation. This award was created in recognition of the existing and increasingly significant role area small companies play...

Hiram -  U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette, (R-Painesville), who will retire after 18 years in Congress at the end of the year, will donate his official papers from his time in the House to Hiram College. The 9-term Capital Hill veteran announced earlier this year that he would retire from...

As you hear the echoes of whirling winds throwing leaves and while changes in weather chills your bones, October is a month rich in tradition of ghostly tales and old folklore. Whether it’s idle curiosity, a sense to hear scary stories, or suspenseful intrigue, Portage County District Library has...

High game in the 9:00 Trio League last week was a 119 rolled by Ryleigh Gough.  Paige Collins had the high series for the day.  Paige was over her 76 average all three games, with 95, 95, and 108, for a 298 series.  Devin Penna rolled a 107.  Kyle...

COLUMBUS- State Rep. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) today announced that the state has released $3,000,000 for Kent State University’s Liquid Crystal Institute through the Ohio Third Frontier Innovation Platform Program. “This funding is a great example of just how valuable the partnerships between our universities and local businesses are to...

Burton – On Saturday October 20th and Saturday, October27th  2012, Century Village, in the center of Burton in Geauga County will be the site of an historical Ghost Tour.  This is the sixth year for the Ghosts Of Burton Historical Tour, and the third year the venue is the...

Middlefield - Musicians who are interested in helping the many people in the local community affected by the recession can now benefit from their helping hand. Roadhouse Music is teaming up with the Independent Music Store Owners Group and SIT strings for their fourth annual Food for Strings food...

Garrettsville - In September, the Garrettsville Eagles Club F.O.E., donated $2,500 to the National Diabetic Research Center. The funds were generated by the third annual golf outing, co-chaired by Matt Eisenmann and Brian Mullins. The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Grand Aerie in partnership with the University of Iowa established...

Each year the Newton Falls Public Library celebrates autumn with our annual Harvest Fest. This year the library has decided to turn it into a true harvest with a Food For Fines program. People who owe fines for overdue materials or are just feeling generous may bring nonperishable items...