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Local Educators Honored with Crash-a-Class Mini-Grants
Excitement filled the classrooms at Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools and James A Garfield Local Schools as two outstanding educators were surprised with the...
Upcoming programs at the G’ville Branch
As we kick off a new gardening season, join Jill Halligan from the OSU Extension office at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, March 10...
Branch Out at Camp Canopy with a Scholarship sponsored by Geauga...
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to offer scholarship funding for the 2025 Camp Canopy, held Sunday, June 8th - Friday,...
Fulbright Scholars from Hiram College visit Newton Falls Kiwanis
Two Fulbright scholars from Hiram College visited and spoke with the Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls. They shared their teaching experiences as well as...
Home Delivered Meal Volunteer Drivers Are Needed!
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteer Home Delivered Meal (HDM) drivers for Middlefield/Parkman route on Fridays. The Meal routes...
Hiram College Gelbke Fine Arts Center Hosts “Innovation, Design, Artistic Expression:...
Starting on February 19, Hiram College’s Gelbke Fine Arts Center will display “Innovation, Design, Artistic Expression: An Exhibition Showcasing 25 Years of the Progressive...
Hiram College partners with Hiram Historical Society for James A. Garfield...
Hiram College and the Hiram Historical Society are partnering to present a rare opportunity to view the historic U.S. flag made for James A....
Marguerite L. Strawman
Marguerite L. Strawman, 95, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born April 26,...
Joberta Parker
Joberta Parker, 100 years, a resident of Ravenna, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at...
Danny Deakins
Danny Deakins, 71, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born September 9, 1953, in Chardon, OH, to Harry E....
Chad A. Curry
Chad A. Curry, 28, of Kent, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born August 17, 1996, in...
Portage Foundation Hosts Inaugural Pickleball Tournament and Fundraiser on March 1st
The Portage Foundation is thrilled to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament and Fundraiser, taking place on March 1, 2025, at the Western Reserve Racquet...
We’re All Invited
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.”...
Kent State Offers Two Free Semiconductor Manufacturing Classes this Spring
Are you looking to dip your toes in the expanding field of microchip manufacturing? Kent State University is offering two free micro-credential courses this...
Now’s the Time to Be “Well” Educated!
Nearly all Geauga County residents rely on groundwater wells for clean drinking water. During National Groundwater Awareness Week (March 9-15, 2025), join local experts...
Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll – Second Quarter
5th Grade
Landon Burns*, Juliana Collins*, Arabella Greer, Aiden Gurule, Xavier Jones*, Kason Kraut, Saralyn McCune, Jaxson Plaugher, Zoey Poling, Chloe Taylor, Connor Taylor, Maddison...
James A. Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll – Second Quarter
3rd Grade
Honor Roll
Norah Evans, Alba Macek, Hadley Boxler, Jared Holbrook, Will Kohler, Elena Molnar, Makenzie Geer, Mason Rakes, Lily Porcase, Seleste Rainey, Carson Erwin,...
Ginger Marie Busta
Ginger Marie Busta passed away at her home in Kooskia, Idaho on January 26th, 2025, with her daughter Dawn Bates by her side.
The daughter...
Ralph Clark
Ralph Clark, 85, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 5, 1939,...
University Hospitals Heart Healthy Expo
This American Heart Month, University Hospitals will bring the expertise of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute to the community during a morning...
Maplewood Evening Programs for Adults
Now is the time to sign up for evening adult classes at Maplewood Career Center. Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department has scholarships for...
We’re All Invited
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.”...
Garfield Girls Bowling Advances to District
Congratulations to the Lady G-Men bowlers on finishing 2nd at Monday’s Sectional Championships! The girls will compete at next weekend’s District Championships at Rosewood...
NF Backpack program thanks recent volunteers and donors
The Newton Falls community continues to support its weekend supplemental food program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with recent contributions from local...
PARK DISTRICT SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS
The Portage Park District Foundation is seeking nominations for its 27th annual Environmental Conservation Awards. Nominations are due by February 28, 2025. Nominees for...
Gedeon Breaks Garfield’s All-Time Scoring Record
Senior Preston Gedeon has etched his name in Garfield basketball history, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. Entering the game needing 21 points to...
News Release
Portage County District Library
Join the Garrettsville Library on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm for a Virtual Investigation at Ford’s Theatre in...
Crestwood Community Center Update
February 8: Free food bank at Friendship Alliance Church 9-11:00; Galentine in the Village with Granary open to vendors, Horse drawn wagon rides, 4-7:00
Pickleball...
Youth Wrestling: A Personal Story
It all started when I asked my seasoned wrestler husband if we should offer our son the opportunity to wrestle on his school's youth...
Bridging Generations Through Technology
On Tuesday, February 11th, a group of talented and enthusiastic James A. Garfield High School students will host a special event at the Garrettsville...
