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JAG Class of 2036 Kindergarten RegistrationCall TodayJames A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2036It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2023. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the...

The Garrettsville Eagles Club recently made donations to four local organizations: The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, Portage County District Library, Curtains Up Theater and Friends of Melana. Each organization received $4,057.

Peggy J. Long, 82, of Windham Township, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Hampton, TN, to the late Daniel Hicks and Mabel (nee White) Hicks-Matthews, who both lovingly raised Peggy with Mabel’s husband, John Matthews. She...

Sharon L. McGinnis, 70, of Windham, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born June 5, 1952, in Buckhannon, WV, to Charles and Joyce (nee Martz) Ratcliff. She was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield, belonging to the class of 1971, although she...

JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is looking for donations of new and gently used fishing poles. We will be hosting events for our students and their families at no cost to them. Donations will enable those students who would otherwise be unable...

It’s hands-on, educational, inspirational and celebrational – it’s Geauga Park District’s rich tradition of FREE maple sugaring events at Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield, and fun in the park doesn’t get much more family-friendly than the annual Sap’s-a-Risin’ celebration! Festivities on three Sundays – March 5, 12 and 19, all...

Courtney Leigh Vance, 48, formerly of Mantua, passed away surrounded by loving family on January 19, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia where she was living. She was born April 3, 1974 in Bedford, Ohio, to parents Carol (Fejedelem) Corbett, currently of Mantua and Mitchell Vance, currently of Bismarck, ND. A graduate of...

Hermine Louise McGarvey born Hermine Louise Bell on February 16, 1927, to Leslie G. Bell and Hermine M. Bell (nee Nolan) in Bells Landing, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday February 09, 2023. Hermine was a Graduate of Bennett High School of...

Edsel Lee Minney, 90, of Windham Township, passed away with his loving family by his side in the early morning of Friday, February 3, 2023. He entered this world on December 11, 1932, in Frozen, West Virginia, to Rena Minney Lambert, who raised him with her husband, Don Lambert....

Interested in Knitting?Knitting, crochet and quilting -- all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, Mondays, 1:30 pm -- Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315 JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is...

Brio would not get into his carrier and he dislikes being picked up and carried so the next step was to attach his leash and walk him to the van! He pulled a Houdini and slipped right out of it; thank goodness that did not happen someplace where the...

Carolyn F. Dean, 74, of Nelson Township, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born in Clarksville, TN, to the late Olie and Gertrude (nee Bowers) Hembree. She worked at Deluxe Cleaners for over 20 years. Carolyn enjoyed sitting on her porch and...

Interested in Knitting?Knitting, crochet and quilting -- all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, Mondays, 1:30 pm -- Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315 JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is...

Ravenna - The Portage Parks District Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Environmental Conservation Awards. Nominations are due by March 3rd. Nominees for the awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green building/development, stewardship or environmental activism. Visit the Portage...

Dear Editor,I am writing to thank Garrettsville??-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected...

Interested in Knitting?Knitting, crochet and quilting -- all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, Mondays, 1:30 pm -- Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315 JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is...

Mantua - The Mantua Rotary is delighted to honor their long-time member, Virginia Goodell, for her service to Rotary for her 100th Birthday. Virginia Goodell, a longtime member of Mantua Rotary, celebrated her 100th birthday at the end of 2022. Virginia’s involvement in Mantua Rotary spans seven decades. In 1946...

Hiram - With the recent passage of the federal budget and sponsorship of Congressman Dave Joyce, Hiram College will receive a $665,000 federal earmark that will provide start-up funds for a new Office of Workforce Development and Community Engagement to be housed on the college’s campus.Once established, the Office...

Interested in Knitting?If you are interested in knitting, join us at Hilltop Church for the opportunity to knit with friends. For information call Jane Pilgrim at 918-406-8315 JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is looking for donations of new and gently used fishing poles....

Michael C. Lawrence, “Mike”, known as “Squeak” to many friends, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 22, 2022. Mike was a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, Ohio. He was born on November 12, 1955 in Greenville, Pa to the late Patricia Medzie (Horne), and leaves...

Dougles A. Yon, 58, of Windham Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born on August 28, 1964, in Cleveland, to the late Martin and Adeline (nee Myers) Yon. He enjoyed family time and caring for his mother before her passing. Doug will be deeply missed by his...

LaVerne Lynn Mapes Johns, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born February 21, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clell and Ann (nee Lohf) Mapes. She was resident of Mantua since 1948 and was a graduate of the class of 1959 at Crestwood...

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Arthur “Allan” Hall, loving husband of Jeannette Hall, passed away at the age of 95. He was born on January 8, 1928, on his family’s farm in Garrettsville, to the late Arthur J. and Elida (nee Johnson) Hall. He grew up in the town of...

Melanie L. Sutton, age 47, of Newton Falls, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic from complications of her heart. She was born in Warren on October 15, 1975; the daughter of the late David Lee Sutton and Cathy Diane Smith....

It’s hard not to notice all the advertisements and news stories about the new sports betting law that took effect in Ohio at the beginning of 2023. The sports betting companies seem to be focusing their ad campaigns around ‘risk free’ betting. This may be of ‘low risk’ in...