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Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met in the Community House in Nelson on Thursday, June 13 to hear from Joe Stamm, whose roots in Nelson Township, and his exploration of them, were the topic of a very interesting evening for the community members gathered there.  The three...

Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to announce the recipients of the 2013 scholarships.  Andrew Ferguson and Sam Pittman were presented with their awards by Mrs. Kathy Wujcik, their former teacher and new Kiwanis member, at the May 28 senior assembly at the high school. Club members on the scholarship...

Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society hosted General James A. Garfield, portrayed by Wayne Enders, on Sunday, June 9th, at the Mantua Center Christian Church.  Mr. Enders (pictured) had clothes made especially for him that replicated Garfield’s.  Before becoming a general, James A. Garfield was a minister, who actually...

Aurora -  RENT, the sensational rock musical about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today opens at 8 pm July 5 for a seven-show run Fridays and Saturdays through July 20 and Monday July 15 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. Winner of the Tony...

Newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis Club announces its new website.  Members are happy to share news of our events and volunteer work in the community.  The site also links to Kiwanis International, UNICEF, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, and to our upcoming Labor Day 4-mile race / or 2-mile...

Turn your trash into someone else’s treasure and put a little cash in your own pocket. Booth spaces are still available at the Annual “Treasure Among the Trees” Flea Market. Outdoor spaces, the size of two parking spaces, can be reserved for $25.00 or an 8-foot picnic table under...

On June 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. (fourth Monday of every month) Concerned Citizens Ohio/Hiram will offer free monthly private water well monitoring using Sierra Club meters to test for “indicators” of water quality in the Community Room (downstairs) of the Hiram Christian Church, 6868 Wakefield Road, Hiram, OH...

Burton - Come and spend a Saturday in the Country in Burton Village.  The last Saturday of June through September, the beautiful Burton Square will be filled with crafters, artisans, antiques, collectables, farmers’ market, and Amish bake sale. This is not a flea market, it is an upscale event...

Mantua - The Portage County Soap Box Derby race was held on Saturday, June 15 in Mantua. Forty-three racers competed  in three race divisions resulting in three  first place winners who  will compete at the First Energy All American Derby race in July. In the Stock Division, brothers Stephen and...

5K Race / 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk Register Today! The Garrettsville SummerFest and the Friends of Melana Foundation (www.stopkidscancer.org) is planning the 3rd Annual 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.  It will be held on June 30th, in downtown Garrettsville at 9:00 AM. Come out and support a...

The Geauga County Library Foundation is currently accepting nominations for its 2013 Chapman Award.  This yearly recognition is bestowed upon a special individual (or group of individuals) whose deeds have promoted the enjoyment and value of books and reading and whose involvement has directly benefitted the Geauga County community. The...

Would you like to run a race with an Olympic athlete? Now is your chance!  Mantua Native Bridget Franek, a member of the United States 2012 Olympic Team will join in the fun and run in the Melana Memorial 5K/1 mile Walk/ Run Race at SummerFest this year on...

Over the years, the Newton Falls Public Library staff has found that patrons are often interested in the origins of words. We began our search with a selection of print materials including the Oxford English Dictionary and Cassell’s Dictionary of Slang by John Green, and Pet Names by Jean E....

Ravenna - The smell of angel wing begonias and pride filled the air at the Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) GED graduation on Thursday, June 6, 2013.    The room filled up with approximately 250 guests as they witnessed the 2013 GED graduates walk down...

After her son was incarcerated a few years ago, Linda Davis of Clinton said she began to feel emotions that were too strong to bear on her own. The co-founder of Loved Ones of Prisoners Ministries (LOOP), Davis described visiting her son at prison as “the most uncomfortable thing in...

Ravenna - It was a spellbinding event on Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Ralph Regula Conference Center located at NEOMED in Rootstown, Ohio.  The Portage County Literacy Coalition (PCLC) held its 22nd annual “Jeopardy-Style” Spelling Bee.  This year there were five teams that competed against each other.  The...

Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Crescendo Club is please to announce the winner of this year's Scholarship.  Band Senior Taylor Phelps was selected by the Scholarship Committee to receive the $500 award.  Taylor will be attending Kent State next year to study Zoology.  Congratulations!   We would also like...

Chiropractic Center of Garrettsville is happy to announce Andrew Anderson as the recipient of the sixth annual scholarship awarded to a James A. Garfield graduating senior. Mr. Anderson was awarded eight hundred fifty dollars to assist in his goal to further his education in the field of business management...

Run, pedal and paddle for trails and watershed conservation!  The Portage Park District Foundation is presenting the Headwaters Adventure Race on July 13, 8:00 a.m. in Mantua Village as a fun(d)raiser for supporting trail maintenance and conservation projects.  The event starts at Buchert Park and includes a 2-mile run...

Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Police Department is investigating the theft of a charity donation jar from Speedway on Wednesday June 5th 2013. If you recognize the suspect contact the Garrettsville Police Department at 330-527-4717.  

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...

Ravenna - The Ravenna Lions will be celebrating 60 years of serving the Ravenna Community on Friday, June 28th at the Ravenna Elks Club, 776 N. Freedom Ave. Social hour starts at 6:00 pm, and dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. The buffet dinner consists of; Sliced Roast Beef...

Mantua - Crestwood band members from 5th grade up to graduating seniors enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the All-District Band Picnic held on Saturday, June 1.  This was the second event of the year that involved all the band members in the school district.  The first...

If you are a gardener, you don’t want to miss this event.  There’s so much going on and over 1500 perennials, trees, bushes, herbs, annuals....all donated by Master Gardeners, friends of Master Gardeners, arboretums and Master Gardener nursery friends.  Admission is free.  People from out of state have come...

Middlefield - Meet three authors from Northeast Ohio for a Triple Book Signing at Sparrow Christian Bookshop in Middlefield, Ohio on June 15th .  Kathleen Fuller, Mary Ellis and Amanda Flower will be signing copies of their latest novels from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Kathleen Fuller is the author...

Newton Twp. - The Newton Township Cemetery Association will hold its monthly meeting on June 20, Thursday, at 6 o'clock at the Township Administration Building on Arlington Road. The public is welcome and invited. The 2014 calendar should be available any day now and may be purchased thru any member...

Dubbed  a race for the toughest of tough, the Steeplechase Canoe Race is not for the weak or faint at heart. It is a paddle-and-drag type race that will require not only canoe skills, but strength and endurance as well. One will be required to navigate the mighty Silver...

Hiram resident Jamie Sitko understands how services can change lives Jamie Sitko, M.Ed, PC-CR,  is the owner and counselor at Sitko Counseling in Hiram, which she established in 2010. Due to her own experiences of surviving abuse and depression, Sitko has made it her life’s purpose to help others who...

5K Race / 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk Register Today! The Garrettsville SummerFest and the Friends of Melana Foundation (www.stopkidscancer.org) is planning the 3rd Annual 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.  It will be held on June 30th, in downtown Garrettsville at 9:00 AM. Come out and support a...

Portage County District Library is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Hiram Community Trust. This $2,400 grant will be used to enhance the current Book Box program and replace current copies of titles. The Book Box program, popular among educators, features multiple copies...