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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....
Construction of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater Begins!
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that construction of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater will officially begin by the end of July 2025.
This milestone marks a major step forward in the revitalization of downtown Garrettsville, with The Pattie Group providing professional landscaping and hardscaping, and Hummel...
Colletta R. Stanley
Colletta R. Stanley, 85, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born October 26, 1939, in Elkins, WV, to the late Ruben and Edith (nee Collett) Hebb.
She was raised in Windham, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging...
We’re All Invited
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....
Patricia “Patty” Campbell
Patricia "Patty" Campbell, 65, of Ravenna, Oh passed away unexpectantly on Friday July 4th, 2025. Patty was born March 13, 1960 in Warren, Ohio to Roslynn Campbell (Zielke) and the late Wilbert Campbell and raised in Garrettsville, Ohio.
Patty was a 1978 Valedictorian graduate of James A. Garfield HS and...
Rotary Club Program on July 17
The Rotary Club of Mantua will feature Roger Hurd as our speaker at our meeting on Thursday July 17 at the Rt 44 Coffee Shop meeting room in Mantua.
Roger is a long time resident of the Mantua community. He moved here in 1948, and raised his family of three...
Carve Out Time for this Free Chainsaw Safety Class!
Whether cleaning up storm damage, clearing invasive species, cutting firewood, or general property upkeep and maintenance, the chainsaw remains a foundational and efficient tool for residents and landowners. However, it can also be one of the most dangerous if used without training and caution. The Woodland Wednesdays partners, along...
Freedom Township Historical Society barn picture display
Saturday, July 12 is a big day for the Freedom Historical Society. We will have 80 plus pictures of Freedom barns with their addresses on display at our school # 2, 7276 St Rt 303. The school will be open from 10 - 3 PM. We encourage you to...
Lake Milton American Legion Events
American Legion Post 737 & Auxiliary Unit 737 located at 16465 Milton Ave. Lake Milton, Ohio 44429 invites you to their upcoming events.
Post 737 Events
July 11 Midnight Riders Band 7-10 pn
July 18 Throw 2gether Band 7-10 pm
July 25 Uptown Band 7-10 pm
Aug. 1 Untamed Band 7-10 pm
Aug. 8 CinCity...
Steve E. Simon
Steve E. Simon, 68, of Southington, OH, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, OH on August 7, 1956, to the late Ernest and Joan (nee Yankowski) Simon.
He retired after 24 dedicated years at Johnsonite in Chagrin Falls, OH, where Steve was known for his...
One-room school dedication at Shalersville Historical Society
Please join us at the Shalersville Community Picnic Sunday, July 13 at 1 PM at the museum grounds located at 9154 St Rt 44 in Shalersville. The historical society will be dedicating the recently moved and restored Shalersville One-room School # 3. A community potluck will precede the dedication. ...
Annual Middlefield Community Trunk, Yard & Craft Sale
Shopping has never been so easy! Join us Saturday, July 12th at the Annual Middlefield Community Trunk, Yard, & Craft Sale! This year's sale is one day only and will take place at Harrington Square (15561 W. High St, Middlefield) Over 50 vendors have registered to set up their...
St. Ambrose Announces Winners
Everyone who attended this year’s St. Ambrose Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal). However, there are some who went home with a little bit more.
Congratulations to all the following winners:
$1,000 cash First Prize John Sedensky
$250 cash...
We’re All Invited
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....
Home Delivered Meals is in Need of Volunteers!
The Geauga County Department on Aging needs Home Delivered Meal Volunteer drivers for the Troy area. The Meal route starts at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield.
The HDM program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of 11am-1pm, Monday through Friday to homebound seniors...
Gilbert B. Krohn
Gilbert “Gil” B. Krohn, 76, of Freedom Twp., OH, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Gil was born February 16, 1949, in Cleveland OH to the late Theodore and Leone (nee Seeley) Krohn and was raised in Mantua OH.
Gil was a 1967 graduate of Crestwood HS and a retiree...
Hope Town AI Announces Launch of One of Ohio’s First AI...
Hope Town AI, in collaboration with AI Owl, proudly announces the official launch of one of Ohio’s first AI Academies — right here in Portage County. As part of this groundbreaking initiative, employers and decision-makers are invited to attend a free AI Readiness Summit, offering practical, workplace-ready AI training...
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...
We’re All Invited
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...
We’re All Invited
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...