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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...
First Recipients of the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Announced
Congratulations to the following JA Garfield students who are the first recipients of the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship - Thomas McGinnis, Emma Marshall, Christopher Winningham, Keith Schauer and Andrew Kristoff.
These Garfield sophomores have been awarded the required tool sets and class list of supplies needed in support of thier...
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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...
Lovable Bert!
This sweet boy showed up at a good Samaritans property with an injured bloody shoulder. I was contacted and approved to have him taken to my vet. He had a good-sized bite wound that needed to be flushed and cleaned to prevent infection. Bert was also given an...
Chamber Awards $2,000 In Scholarships To Outstanding Seniors
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Scholarships: Ollie May and Makaylyn Spencer, both recognized for their exceptional commitment to kindness, service, and leadership.
Each student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic accomplishments and unwavering dedication to...
WRABA to Host Annual Blacksmithing Conference
The Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association (WRABA) is hosting its 2025 Conference at Century Village in Burton, Ohio. The two-day event, to be held June 28-29, features live blacksmithing demonstrations, tool and item auctions, tailgate sales, and meals provided for attendees.
This year’s featured demonstrator is Anna Koplik, a journeyman...
Warren Clyde McPherson
Warren “Warney” Clyde McPherson, 74, of Windham, OH, passed comfortably and peacefully at this home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born July 7, 1950, in Confluence, PA, to the late Lloyd “Mac” and Betty (Lytle) McPherson.
He was raised in Windham and spent most of...
Free Public Meeting On Food & Farm Policies
Have you noticed the price of eggs? Who hasn’t! How do government actions and tariffs impact the livelihoods of farmers in Northeast Ohio and beyond? And what does that mean for consumers, especially as far as food safety? The public is invited to hear presentations on the significant changes...
Meeting For Downtown Mantua Designated Outdoor Recreation Area
On Monday, May 19th at 7:00 in the R44 Event Space at 10675 Main Street, Mantua, OH 44255, the Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Informational Meeting for the public to learn more about the proposed Downtown Mantua Designated Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA). A Designated Outdoor...
Jenna Canale Selected for 2025 Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board
Jenna Canale, a devoted 4-H member from Portage County, has been selected as a member of the 2025 Ohio 4-H Fashion Board recognizing her outstanding achievements in 4-H clothing and textile projects. The Ohio 4-H Fashion Board is a prestigious group of youth leaders who serve as ambassadors for...
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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...
Portage County JFS Closely Watches House Bill 96
At this time, Portage County Job and Family Services is watching and concerned about House Bill 96, which if passed, would mandate monthly reporting by non-elderly SNAP recipients, requiring a monthly recalculation of benefits and reverification of eligibility by the county JFS. Current practice uses a six-month recertification process,...
2025 Memorial Day Parade / Ceremony Information
The Shalersville Memorial Day Parade will kick off Saturday May 24th at 10am from Save Four Store to Riverside Cemetery for Memorial Day Service.
The Mantua Village Memorial Day Service will be Monday May 26th at 10am at Hillside Cemetery. There will not be a parade, Memorial Service only at...
He is Stunning!
A friend rescued this handsome boy, after she saw him curled up in the middle of a busy road. Cars were swerving around him, until my friend sprang into action, jumped out of her car, and scooped this handsome boy into her arms. I took him to my veterinarian,...
“Bird Sit” on May 17
For any not familiar with the term, a “bird sit” is a time for Nature lovers to stay in one spot and record all the birds seen and heard for a period of time – and what better occasion than World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 17?
Meet us...
Linda Stark Davies
Linda Stark Davies (nee Shaw) transitioned to her heavenly home on September 7, 2024 at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon in Ravenna, Ohio. Born August 5, 1943, Linda was a dedicated mother, beloved grandmother, and stalwart friend. She is survived by her four devoted children Wayne Stark, David Stark,...
Harold G. Metheny, Jr.
Harold G. Metheny, Jr., 87, of Windham, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born January 12, 1938, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Harold and Margaret “Ellie” (nee Fosbrink) Metheny, Sr.
He was raised in Uniontown, PA, and moved with his wife...
Frank Gergely, Jr.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frank J. Gergely, Jr., 66, of Garrettsville, OH, who went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 4, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 12, 1959, in Welch, WV, to the late...
