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Nominations are open for the Celebrate Portage County annual awards. The awards recognize any events, people, or projects that contributed to making Portage County a great place to live in during 2025. Winners and nominees are honored at the Celebrate Portage annual dinner. Deadline May 30th. Visit www.celebrateportage.org to nominate a...

If history with a beer sounds interesting, then join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Co. in Garrettsville for the second of a series of free Tap Talks co-sponsored by James A. Garfield Historical Society and the Mill. Monkeys, a ferris wheel and an...

Every year in a small village located in northern Portage County of Ohio a fever breaks out that sweeps through the village and affects the entire population of this small village. It usually happens just before Memorial Day weekend. This quiet village becomes a traffic jam for the locals...

Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist  Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie...

After careful consideration over the past nine years and extensive discussions with family and friends, we have made the decision to permanently close Best Pet Cremation, effective April 30th, 2026. We are proud of the reputation we have built in both the funeral and pet cremation industries, which has exceeded...

This is the time that many birds are moving north to nest in our area or to go further north to breed.  Many travel great distances such as purple martins, many of whom have already arrived here from their winter home in the amazon basin of south america.   Spring...

The League of Women Voters chapters serving Northern Portage County, Kent, and Geauga County will host a free public screening of the Tony Award–winning Broadway musical Suffs on May 8, 2026, at Hiram College’s Hayden Auditorium. Doors open at 6 pm, the screening will begin at 7 pm. Presented...

Let’s talk about Community EMS District. Community EMS Distict is a tax funded public agency that provides emergency medical services for the Village of Garrettsville, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township. Until October 2009, the Distict contracted with Community Ambulance, Inc. Community Ambulance, Inc. provided the employees that handled the...

Shalersville Historical Society's monthly meeting will be Thursday May 7 at 7 PM at the museum located at 9154 St Rt 44.  Now that the winter snows have ended (I hope), it's time to explore new opportunities.   Volunteers and new faces are always welcome!  This will be an especially...

If history with a beer sounds interesting, then join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Co. in Garrettsville for the second of a series of free Tap Talks co-sponsored by James A. Garfield Historical Society and the Mill. Monkeys, a ferris wheel and an...

The 22nd Annual Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour returns on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., inviting residents and visitors to discover the charm, creativity, and hidden gems of Geauga County and the surrounding area. This cherished tradition attracts participants from across Northeast Ohio for a memorable...

Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist  Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie...

On May 5, 2026, Community EMS District will have a 1.5-mill levy on the ballot. If approved, the levy will generate approximately $416,300 annually and will cost about $53 per $100,000 of assessed property value. Why is this needed? Over the past 15 years, call volume has increased by more than...

The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m.    The May meeting will be a “research day.” After the general meeting the members will be able...

The “Club of Action”--Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary, swung into it on April 20, 2026 with a whole list of projects and activities, to wit : The StoryWalk Project (in conjunction with the Portage County Park District and the Portage County Library District) has a new design and will be seeking individual, organization...

Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist  Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie...

With spring being the perfect time to dig into something new and meaningful in your own backyard, Geauga Park District invites plant enthusiasts, gardeners and curious beginners alike to attend Native Wildflower Gardening on Saturday, May 9.  Led by Naturalist Karie Wheaton at Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center from 1...

Applications are open for the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship, offering support to local students pursuing careers in the automotive and mechanical trades. This scholarship is available to current high school sophomores attending James A. Garfield, Windham, and Crestwood High Schools who plan to enroll at Maplewood Career Center for the...

Collectors, history enthusiasts, and families alike are invited to step back in time later this month as the International Watch Fob Association, Inc. hosts its 62nd annual Watch Fob, Memorabilia and Toy Show. Set for April 24–25, 2026, the two-day event will be held at Lakeside Sand & Gravel, 3498...

Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist  Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie...

In the 1960s, the TV show The Jetsons promised us flying cars, robot maids, and three-hour workdays. Six decades later, we’re still getting stuck in traffic — but we’re also carrying supercomputers in our pockets, talking to our appliances, and video-calling from anywhere on the planet. The future didn’t...

Hiram College is proud to announce that Giving Day 2026, held on Friday, March 27, set a record for donor participation and dollars raised, marking the most successful Giving Day in the College’s history.  A total of 409 donors came together to contribute $807,536, representing a 124% increase in donors...