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Cora A. Baughman of Garrettsville, OH
Cora A. Baughman, 66, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on April 18, 1956, to the late Russel and Madeline Cox.
Cora will be deeply missed by her longtime partner, James “Dugan” Dove; grandsons, Aaron Baughman and Timothy Campbell; siblings, Mary...
Charles H. “Chip” Sorrick III of Freedom Twp., OH
Charles H. “Chip” Sorrick III, 81, of Freedom Twp, OH passed away Thursday morning June 2nd, 2022 at UH-Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH. He was born in Akron, OH on January 30th, 1941 to the late Charles H. and Ethel (Miller) Sorrick II.
He was a 1959 graduate of...
Joseph Olson & Christie Ann Olson of Windham, OH
Joseph “Joe” Olson, 62, and Christie Ann “Chris” Olson, 60, of Windham, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Joe was born in Warren on April 7, 1960, to John and Anna Olson. Chris was born on March 3, 1962, in Washington, PA, to Lawrence (Judy) Jones and Sandra...
“Oceans of Possibilities” Adult Summer Reading Program at Library
An adult passive summer reading program in Garrettsville has begun that consists of reading, listening, or watching something water-related to complete an entry for a drawing for a gift certificate. On June 29 a winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Dairy Queen. The July 30 drawing is...
Shalersville Historical Society News
For those of you who didn’t satisfy your yard sale desires two weekends ago, I have GREAT NEWS!! Shalersville Historical Society is having a huge PORCH/YARD SALE Thursday June 9, Friday June 10 & Saturday June 11 from 9-5 each day. There will be military artifacts, American Indian décor,...
Best Bang For Your Buck!
Do you have a telescope that’s just gathering dust someplace? Bring it in! Park staff will be delighted to help you get the most enjoyable astronomy experience out of your equipment during a daylight practice session – and offer a few maintenance tips while you’re there to chat.
Observatory Park’s...
Favorite Flea Market Helps Fund Bridle Trails
Sign on as a vendor or shop for treasures like antiques, collectibles, household/garage sale items, crafts and other miscellany during a unique flea market in a beautiful park setting to support area bridle trails! This popular flea market, hosted by the Geauga County branch of Ohio Horseman’s Council is...
Upcoming Community Events
Second Blessings Thrift ShopOur furniture room is now stocked full of new donations of used furniture, lamps and occasionally antiques. From our two overflow rooms shoppers can fill one of our shopping carts for only $20.00. In the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe we have many new household items and...
Upcoming Community Events
American Legion BreakfastMondaysAmerican Legion Post 674breakfast every Monday from 7:30-10:30 at 9960 E. Center St. Windham. Full menu!! $8.00 per person this includes coffee and juice. Hope to see you there!!
Second Blessings Thrift ShopOur furniture room is now stocked full of new donations of used furniture, lamps and occasionally...
Area Memorial Day Services
Garrettsville - On May 30 at 9 am service will be held at the Veterans Memorial on Maple Avenue. The Memorial Day parade will step off following the service and will proceed to Park Cemetery for a service including the laying of wreaths.
Hiram Village / Township - A Memorial...
Ham Radio Operators On the Air for Nationwide ARRL Field Day...
Ham radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service will be in Freedom Township participating in a national amateur radio exercise for a full 24 hours from 2:00 pm on Saturday until 2:00 pm on Sunday, (June 25 – 26) at the Freedom Township Community Park (corner of...
Mantua Knights of Columbus & St. Joseph Church Hosted a Mass...
The Mantua K of C along with St. Joseph Parish hosted a Mass for People with Special Needs on Sunday, May 15, at 9 a.m. We all know people with special needs resulting from physical, emotional, mental, or cognitive conditions are all around us in society: at school, at...
Sally F. Everett of Garrettsville, OH
Sally F. Everett, 65, of Garrettsville, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. She was born October 1, 1956, in Ravenna. to Robert J. & Jean (Russell) Farley.
She grew up in Cortland and graduated from Lakeview High school in 1975. After high school, Sally went to the Deaconess School...
Celebrate Portage County
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 2021.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Community Hero - The Community Hero Award recognizes an individual in...
Burton Public Library June Events
Join us at the Burton Public Library in June for these great events. The library is located at 14588 West Park Street, Burton. Call 440-834-4466 for program registration.
Kids:
• Storytime with Miss Amy! - Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, and dance! Ages 2 -6. Tuesday: June 7, 14, 21,...
Upcoming Community Events
Second Blessings Thrift Shop
Our furniture room is now stocked full of new donations of used furniture, lamps and occasionally antiques. From our two overflow rooms shoppers can fill one of our shopping carts for only $20.00. In the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe we have many new household items and...
NGCC & Garrettsville Farmers’ Market to End Partnership
What is changing?
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market will no longer operate under NGCC’s 501(C)(3)
The NGCC will no longer oversee and operate the Farmers’ Market. NGCC fully supports the Farmers’ Market and hopes to see the Market continue in the community.
Since the NGCC will not be overseeing nor associated with the Farmers’...
Freedom Township Spring Clean-up Days
Freedom Township Clean – up drop off days will be held at the Freedom Township Garage on SR 700.
Thursday, June 9, 2022 Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 10, 2022 Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday,...
Newton Township Spring Clean-up
Newton Township will hold its annual Spring Clean-Up, E-Waste & Scrap Tire Collection on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 & 15, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Township Administration Building, 4410 Newton Falls-Bailey Rd., Newton Falls, OH, This is a service for residents of unincorporated Newton...
Upcoming Community Events – May 6
Second Blessings Thrift Shop
Our furniture room is now stocked full of new donations of used furniture, lamps and occasionally antiques. From our two overflow rooms shoppers can fill one of our shopping carts for only $20.00. In the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe we have many new household items and...
Burton Public Library Hosts 20th Edible Books Contest
Burton - The Burton Public Library hosted its 20th Edible Books Contest on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. This annual Spring event is cherished by the community and encourages participants to create an edible treat based on a book. The festival is open to people of all ages and is...
Upcoming Community Events
Second Blessings Thrift Shop
Our furniture room is now stocked full of new donations of used furniture, lamps and occasionally antiques. From our two overflow rooms shoppers can fill one of our shopping carts for only $20.00. In the Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe we have many new household items and...
The Village of Middlefield is Celebrating!
Middlefield - Village Residents and Businesses are Celebrating Middlefield!
As an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the strength and health of the business and residential community in Middlefield Village, Ohio, council voted several months ago to purchase T-shirts for residents and businesses to proudly wear and show off.
After picking...
Awareness for Alcohol Use Problems & Treatments
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This was developed to raise awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of alcoholism, one of the country’s top public health issues. Alcohol is the most used substance by both youth and adults in the U.S. The consequences of drinking can affect everyone...
Crestwood Teacher to Participate in White House History Teacher Institute
Mantua - Crestwood Middle School Teacher Kimberly Marfy has been selected to participate in a week-long workshop in Washington D.C. to learn about the history of The White House.
The White House History Teacher Institute is a program that is open to educators K-12 across the United States with only...
Mantua Rotary To Host Speakers From The Portage County Board of...
Colleen Brown and John Vennetti from the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be speaking to Rotary Club of Mantua at their meeting Thursday April 21, 2022. Their program sponsors the Special Olympics for Portage County and provides numerous other programs for special needs children and adults...
Russell J. Pokorny of Windham, OH
Russell J. “Russ” Pokorny, 70, of Windham, passed away at home on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1951, in Cleveland, to the late Robert & Mary (Nee Mancini) Pokorny.
He was the president of Die Hard Trucking, where he was an owner/operator for many years....
Geauga & Portage SWCDs Announce a New Educator Workshop! Wonders of...
For over 20 years, the Portage and Geauga Soil & Water Conservation Districts have offered the Wonders of Watersheds (WOW) workshops as valuable, affordable, and rewarding teacher trainings. Brand new and just for you, this summer’s workshop will take an in-depth look at soil, water, and climate science and...
Middlefield Police Collect Donations for Samaritans Society
The Middlefield Police officers collected donations of more than1,200 food items and monetary donations from Middlefield Walmart customers on Saturday, April 2. These items and funds will be distributed to folks in need in our area of Geauga County on Saturday, April 9, by the Samaritans Society of St....
Middlefield Bank After Hours Event- April 26th
You’re Invited to attend an informational meeting about Social Security benefit options and how they may influence your retirement decisions. Topics include:
Maximizing Social Security income for you and your spouseUnderstanding the impact and potential costs of starting Social Security benefits before your full retirement ageStrategies to help reduce taxation...
