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Burton - On May 10, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) kicked off their new Endowed Scholarship for Nursing with Kent State University Geauga. The $25,000 Endowment generates funds for a student pursuing a career in the nursing field and is a collaboration between the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club and...

William L. “Bill” Eckman, 88, of Windham, joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in Youngstown on May 7, 1934, to the late Ruth (nee Stone) Eckman and James Eckman, and he was raised by both as well as James’ wife, the late...

Burton, OH - After 50 years of print publication through Kent State University’s Geauga Campus, The Listening Eye, a creative writing and art journal, will begin digital publication on the Wick Poetry Center’s website with its 2022-23 issue. “The Wick Poetry Center is thrilled to collaborate with The Listening Eye,...

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....

Stephen A. Hrobak, 81, of Southington, formerly of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior Friday, April 28, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1942, in Ravenna, to the late Steve and Genevieve (nee Hojnowski) Hrobak. He grew up in the quiet...

Regina M. Sodo, 98, of Troy Township, Welshfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Inn at the Pines, Hiram, Ohio. Reggie, as she was fondly known, was born December 26, 1924, in Troy Township to Frank and Mary (Misiak) Sodo. A graduate of Troy High...

Christa Lynne Mayes (nee Lavigna), of Garrettsville, OH, joined her Lord and Savior when she passed away peacefully at her home, on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the age of 51 years young. She was born in Columbus, OH on August 15th, 1971 to Emily Jane Berndt Purcell and...

Keo Mae Brobst, 93 years of age of Windham, passed away T hursday, April 27, 2023. Born in Nelson Township, Ohio on September 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Algie and Margaret (Brannon) Chalker. A home maker, she had been a lifetime Windham and Nelson Township...

Beatrice Louise Bossow, 93 years old, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed into eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2023. Beatrice (Bee) was borne to Narvie and Naomi (King) Moss, on December 26, 1929. They preceded her in death. Family was important to her. She is survived by...

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....

Rosalie H. DeWitt, 87, of Salem, formerly of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born March 4, 1936, in Gilmer County, WV, to the late Ray and Hailey (Miller) Brady. She was an excellent hair dresser and former owner of The...

Freedom Twp. - Brooklyn Lee, a dedicated and talented member of the 4H community, has been making headlines with her exceptional achievements for the past six years. As of 2023, Brooklyn’s unwavering commitment to 4H has been evident through her hard work and dedication to raising animals and competing...

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....

With its strong finish at the Salem Invitational, the quiz bowl team from James A. Garfield High School in Garrettsville proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, April 28, the team will represent their school in a 128-team national competition: National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Small...

Theresa Marie Manno, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born June 30, 1928, in Euclid, OH, to the late Anthony and Nina (Crisafulli) Baglione.She was the daughter of Italian immigrants from Funari, Sicily; Theresa’s father was a WW...

Homer O. Lucas, Sr., 97, of Freedom Twp., went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born in Cleveland on November 15, 1925, to the late Roy and Pollyana (Buzek) Lucas, Sr.His life was defined by hard work, love of family, and a...

Donna May Burch, 82, of Windham, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in Braceville, OH, on November 22, 1940, to the late Julius and Annabelle (Miller) Tauche.She was a proud member of the Windham Bible Church, and also volunteered at...

The Friends of the Garrettsville Library book sale will be held in the library meeting room on the following dates:Friends ‘Members Only’ PreviewWednesday, April 26 from 2 to 6 pmOpen to the publicThursday, April 27 from 10 am to 6 pmFriday, April 28 from 10 am to 6 pmSaturday,...

Second Blessings Thrift ShoppeNormal hours for the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe are Monday - Friday 10 am. to 4 pm. During the month of April, Saturdays only 10am - 2 pm, everything in the store is 50% off. Items in the furniture room are also 50% off. From the...

Richard P. “Dick” Davis, 96, of Garrettsville, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born January 2, 1927, in Alliance, to the late Earl and Mildred (Groat) Davis. He was a proud WWII Navy veteran, who served in the Pacific as...

Rena G. Andrews, of Windham Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born March 12, 1936, in Gem, W.V., to the late Ernest and Lona (Blake) Conrad. She went Burnsville Grade School, then to Jr. High at Flatwoods, and 1 year at Sutton, all in W.V., before...

Robert “Bobby” Gerald Mullenax, affectionately named after the President Gerald Ford, went home to his Lord and Savior April 2, 2023, into the loving arms of his Angelic wife of sixty years who passed December 3, 2022. Bobby left this world a much better place because of Passion and Amazing...

Ravenna - United Way of Portage County will hold its 2nd Annual Reverse Raffle on Thursday, April 13. The fundraiser will start at 6 p.m. at the Ravenna Elks Club and will be catered by Guido’s. Numbers will be drawn throughout the evening, and the holder of the last...

Join 4-H Today!Register by April 1Want to join a 4H club in Portage County? Don’t know where to go? Email - Backyardcritters4H@gmail.com. If our club isn’t a good fit for you, then one can be suggested.Animals that we cover include dairy & pygmy goats, show chickens, small animals (hamsters,...

Trip To Showstopper Dance Championships Was An Exciting One Garrettsville - In Sandusky, the weekend of March 31st, The 8th Count Dance Center competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest Dance Competition in the Country. Instructors: Shanelle...

Carol Cram Donley, of Hiram, Ohio, died April 3, 2023 at the David Simpson House of the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, due to complications from COVID-19. She was 85 years old. Prior to falling ill in early March, she had lived independently. Born Carol Louise Cram in...

Barbara Cooper has been a member of Nelson United Methodist Church since she was sixteen. Barbara married Dale Cooper in the church on November 16, 1946. At the proud age of 95 she continues to have very active life. Barbara plays games 3 days a week and attends crafty ladies...