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Community Unites in Honor of Sergeant Conner Mills to Raise Awareness...
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the community will gather at Five 4s Distillery in Newton Falls for a powerful and heart-driven event: The First Annual Active Military Suicide Awareness Benefit, honoring the life and legacy of Sergeant Conner Mills, a proud U.S. Marine who tragically died by suicide. This...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Bigfoot is Coming to Geauga County…Or is he already here ???
By now we all know Geauga County is the 4th largest Amish population in the world, but did you know that Ohio is the 4th leading state in the nation for Bigfoot sightings? While these sightings have been on the increase, Bigfoot is certainly not new to Ohio. John’s...
2025 Back to School Clothing Voucher Program Announced
Portage County Job and Family Services is announcing the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing Voucher Program. This Prevention, Retention and Contingency service provides $150 vouchers per child to be used to purchase school clothing and shoes. Upon approval of application, the vouchers can be provided to eligible schoolaged children (Kindergarten-grade 12)...
Lawrence R. Sterpka, Jr.
Lawrence “Larry” R. Sterpka, Jr., 76, of Brimfield, OH, passed Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born March 3, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Lawrence and Mary (nee Kralik) Sterpka, Sr.
He was raised in Windham, OH, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, where he...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Audrey P. Cool Taylor
Audrey P. Cool Taylor passed away peacefully and quietly at her home on June 14, 2025. She was 92 years old.
Audrey Cool was born on August 23,1932 in Diana, WV to Jesse B. Cool and Minnie A. Rebrook Cool who preceded her in death.
She graduated from Burnsville High School...
Cynthia “Cindy” H. Hoskins
Cindy passed away on June 7, 2025 at her home.
Cindy was a very well know substitute teacher at Garfield, Crestwood, Windham, Ravenna and St. Joseph’s school in Mantua. She spent many years touching the so many students’ lives. She was stern but her love was unconditional. She was always...
Diana L. George
Diana L. George, 70, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born June 18, 1954, in Petersburg, WV, to the late Edwin and Eileen Meloy.
Diana worked as a trucker, alongside her loving husband, Paul, for many years until his health prevented them from driving any...
Frances Kay Ridenbaugh
Frances “Franki” or “Fran” Kay Ridenbaugh, 69, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born March 15, 1956, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Harold and Virginia (nee Hatchett) Appleton.
Her family moved to Windham, where she met Richard, who was her high school...
Rolan L. McCumbers
Rolan L. McCumbers, 84, of Garrettsville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born February 6, 1941, in Shock, WV, to the late Russell and Nellie (nee Workman) McCumbers.
He moved to Ohio as a boy and grew to enter the United States Army. Rolan went on to work...
Jessica Marie Duvall
Jessica Marie Duvall (nee: Wojciak) was taken to be with her Lord on May 17th, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 12th, 1981 to her mother Elizabeth Laning (nee: Wojciak).
Jessica graduated from James A. Garfield School in Garrettsville, Ohio in 2000, where...
Portage County Historical Society Open House on June 28
The Portage County Historical Society will be holding their Annual Summer Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28.
The Lowrie-Beatty Museum, Carter House, Strickland House, Log Cabin, Campbell Land Office, Ford Seed Store, Mahan Barn, and Indian Village will all be open for tours. Visit the newly...
Adult Education Cosmetology Education Program
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department has a new Cosmetology Program, which starts on Monday, July 28, 2025. Class will be held Monday-Thursday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., which runs for 1500 clock hours or 15 months, whichever comes first.
It’s a great program that prepares you with hands-on...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Garrettsville Summerfest Returns June 27-29 with Fun, Music and Fireworks!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Garrettsville Summerfest returns to the heart of downtown June 27–29, bringing with it a full lineup of world-class entertainment, contests, live music, and family fun! Whether you’re in it for the food, the music, the fireworks—or just the hometown vibe—there’s something for...
Scholarship Winners Announced
The Brandeberry scholarship was established in 1961 in the Will of Kathryn Brandeberry, former teacher. The scholarship is to be given to the valedictorians of Newton Falls High School each year. The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls maintains the scholarship.
Presenting the scholarship in the photo is Kathy Wujcik, Kiwanis...
Newton Falls First Graders Recieve Books From Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls continues its tradition of giving each first grader a new Scholastic book to celebrate the end of first grade. With thanks to Principal Mrs. Witt and the first grade teachers, the students gathered in the auditorium to hear short presentations. Kiwanis member Elizabeth...
Farmers & Makers Market in Mantua Opening Day June 13
The Farmers & Makers Market at the Granary in Mantua opens for the 4th season this Friday, June 13 from 4-7 pm! We will continue the markets on the second and fourth Friday of June, July, and August. There will be live music at every market, with our famous...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
2025 ARRL Field Day – Ham Radio Operators On the Air...
Ham radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise using our club callsign K8BF from 2 pm on Saturday until 2 pm on Sunday, June 28 – 29. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur...
Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Windham Students
Windham High School senior Brandon Petrich, pictured above with Jama & Dan Peterson, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to support his continued studies in the automotive technology field. In addition, scholarships were awarded to four Windham sophomores—Jayla Smith, Daherin Silver, Nikolas Anderson, and Ryan Quiggle—who will begin their studies...
Hiram Farm Welcomes Daren Houck as New Executive Director
Hiram Farm, a nonprofit working organic farm that provides meaningful work and a supportive community for adults with developmental disabilities, is excited to announce the appointment of Daren Houck as its new Executive Director.
Houck brings nearly three decades of experience in the nonprofit and education sectors, having held various...
Shalersville Historical Society News
Shalersville Historical Society’s monthly meeting will be this Thursday at 7 PM at their museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. Discussion will focus on the society’s dedication of Shalersville School # 3 and the accompanying Community Picnic to be held Sunday, July 13 at 1 PM. on the...
Parkman Senior Trash Pick-Up
Attention Parkman Seniors - The 2025 Parkman Senior Trash pick-up days will be held on June 16 and 17!
To sign up, simply register and complete the trash pick-up intake with the Geauga County Department on Aging by June 9 or earlier. Please note, to receive trash pick-up assistance, you...
Eleanor Roosevelt – Part II
Freedom Township Historical Society, Mantua Historical Society and Shalersville Historical Society are pleased to present Part 2 of the Eleanor Roosevelt program by Susan Cannavino of Presentations with Pizzazz. This program will be presented at 7 PM on Tuesday. June 10 at the Shalersville Town Hall located at the...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
Vice president Kit Semplak presided at the May 19, 2025 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society, where the following topics were under discussion :
The new JAGHS sign to be hung will require new brackets (black). Information signs will be on the Mott Building front windows during the...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Catch A Flick Under The Stars
Mark your calendars now for the following films to be shown this season during outdoor movie nights at Observatory Park, a summer staple for many!
Finding Nemo (G) on Saturday, June 14
Men in Black (PG-13) on Saturday, July 26
All movies begin at dusk, and guests should plan to arrive around...
JAG Hosts “The Big Yellow Tryout” to Recruit Future Bus Drivers
James A. Garfield Local Schools is putting the community in the driver’s seat — literally. On Saturday, June 21, from 9–11 a.m., the district will host The Big Yellow Tryout, a one-of-a-kind event inviting the public to test drive a real school bus around the JAG campus in Garrettsville.
Held...
