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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...
Newton Falls Junior Earns Prestigious Congressional Silver Medal
Newton Falls Schools is proud to recognize Ellie Falb, a junior at Newton Falls High School, for earning the Congressional Silver Medal, a distinguished honor awarded by the United States Congress. Ellie is the first student in Newton Falls history to achieve this recognition, a testament to her exceptional...
Garrettsville Marks Memorial Day with Tribute, Parade, and Reflection
The village of Garrettsville came together Monday morning for a deeply reflective Memorial Day observance, beginning at the Veterans Memorial on Maple Avenue, continuing with a community parade, and concluding with a formal ceremony at Park Cemetery. Residents lined the streets and filled the cemetery grounds to honor those...
State Officials Attend Mental Health Event
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County hosted a Mental Health Celebration on May 14th in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in downtown Kent. State officials, local partners, and community members joined together to shine a light on mental health by raising awareness, breaking down stigma,...
Leslie Dale Kiser
Leslie Dale Kiser, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born April 8, 1955, in Richmond W. VA., Les was a long-time resident of Windham, Ohio for over 66 years and chose to raise...
Cynthia E. Morgan
Cynthia “Cindy” E. Morgan, 80, of Garrettsville, OH, peacefully passed with her family by her side on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born May 14, 1944, in Akron, OH, to the late Sheridan and Margaret (nee Stone) Morgan.
She was raised in Twinsburg, OH, and was a graduate of...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr...
Registration Deadline Approaching for Summer Teacher Workshop!
Join us Tuesday, June 24th - Thursday, June 26th during this summer's educator workshop for an in-depth look at our watersheds in a changing climate. Through outdoor investigations, field explorations, and curriculum resources, teachers will learn about natural resource and climate change challenges, along with empowering solutions like backyard...
Windham Schools Receive Generous Donations and Celebrate Retirements
The Windham Exempted Village School District is proud to announce recent generous contributions to the district and the celebration of three valued staff members entering retirement.
At a recent Board of Education meeting, American Legion Post 674 presented a remarkable $15,000 donation to the district. The funds will be used...
2025 Art on The Hill Photo Contest is Launched
Downtown Mantua Revitalization’s Art on the Hill and Wine Tasting Too, an Art and Crafts Street Festival, is calling photographers of all ages to enter photos in the 2025 Photo Contest. This photo contest is the perfect place to showcase all those outstanding pictures that have been loved and...
Jerry M. Tacy
Jerry M. Tacy, 85, of Southington, OH, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born July 23, 1939, in Harding, WV, to the late Mack and Lillian (nee Pingley) Tacy.
He was raised in Windham, OH, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class...
Alfred Mathew
Alfred Mathew, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Deb Mathews on May 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on July 25, 1949, in Warren, Ohio. He battled pancreatic cancer for the past 7 months. Alfred spent...
Windham JR High Students Recieve Grant To Visit War of 1812...
Windham Jr High School’s Stephanie Smith and her junior high students grade classroom will soon head to Put-in-Bay, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning opportunity. Grants are awarded based on...
“Threads of Valor” to be Unveiled this weekend in Burton
The Geauga County Historical Society is gearing up to kickoff a busy summer with the unveiling of a new exhibit to coincide with the annual Civil War Weekend, being held on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The exhibit, “Threads of Valor,” designed by curator/archivist Stefanie O’Connor, features...