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Garfield’s Conner Hunt named to the U.S. Paralympic All American Team!
Conner Hunt has earned a spot on the prestigious U.S. Paralympics Track & Field High School All-American team for the 2024 season, recognized in...
Senior Board Students of the Month
The Portage County Senior Board proudly recognizes Sophia Wood of Waterloo High School and Oliver May of James A. Garfield High School as the...
Seasons Greetings from the Villager
As the year winds down, we’re wrapping up our final issue of The Weekly Villager for 2024. It’s been a fantastic year bringing you...
Radio club donates over $11,000 to Center of Hope
Portage County Amateur Radio Services (PCARS) has made a generous donation of $11,178.51 to the Center of Hope, a program under Family and Community...
FOODBANK INVITES COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF THROUGH 80S-THEMED SELFLESS ELF...
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is excited to invite community members to the 12th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk on Dec. 21. The race begins...
James Michael Carr
James Michael Carr, known affectionately by friends and family as Jim, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio. Born on May...
Barry C. Gotham
Barry C. Gotham, 78, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born November 25, 1946, in Chardon, OH, to the...
Dorothy M. Cochran
Dorothy M. Cochran, 97, of Garrettsville, Oh, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born June 2, 1927, in Cleveland, Oh to the...
Randall J. Slabaugh
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randall J. Slabaugh, affectionately known as Randy, at the age of 64, of...
Regional Food Bank’s new fundraising event makes spirits bright at the...
The Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank hosted a new fundraising event on December 8, 2024, the Merry Meals Mixer. More than 300 guests strolled through...
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.”...
Santa comes to Kent this Saturday
Downtown Kent will shine bright on Saturday, Dec. 7, as the Festival of Lights returns to kick off the holiday season. Hosted by the...
Make memories at the fairgrounds
The Elegant Illusions Christmas Lights Drive-Through offers a magical holiday experience for all ages. Running from November 23 to December 23, the event takes...
Leslie “Les” David Smeach
Leslie “Les” David Smeach, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, 70, of Huron, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born October 16, 1954,...
Robert “Bob” E. Mishler
Robert “Bob” E. Mishler, 95, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born May 16, 1929, in Mantua, OH,...
Meet the artists behind this year’s trees at the Trumbull Art...
TAG’s popular Trees at the Gallery Holiday Marketplace, which is celebrating its fifth year, continues now through Saturday, January 4, 2025,
This annual event features...
Home-Delivered Holiday Meals for Geauga County Senior Citizens
The Geauga County Department on Aging and local Christmas Sponsors, Ohman Family Living and the Chardon VFW will offer a FREE traditional holiday meal...
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.”...
Kirk D. Weber
Kirk D. Weber, age 68, filed his final earthly appeal on Wednesday Nov. 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born on May 28,...
Mantua Rotary holds “Merry Christmas” Tree Auction
Rotary Club of Mantua is again sponsoring a Merry Christmas Tree Silent Auction in Mantua Village. Twenty three feet tall table top trees are...
Experience the Garrettsville area’s newest wedding and event venue
Bella Dawn Events invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy...
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.”...
The Grinch is Coming to Steal Christmas on Dec. 14!
Watch out, Middlefield—rumor has it the Grinch is plotting to ruin our Merry Middlefield season on Saturday, Dec. 14! Arriving early in the morning,...
Alta Head Start hosts Trumbull recruitment event
Alta Head Start is hosting a Student Recruitment Event on Friday November 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their soon to...
Sky Lanes Youth League Bowlathon raises $1370 for homeless military veterans
Sky Lanes 2024 Youth League Bowlathon. The youth bowlers collected $1,370.00 for homeless Military Veterans. Donations also included, clothing, blankets, gloves, etc. Thank you...
Portage Foundation Boosts Education, Health, and Arts with $83,000 in Grants
The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 grant cycle, awarding over $83,000 to 29 local organizations and initiatives dedicated...
Pennies from Heaven Choir Concert
Garrettsville United Methodist Church offers all some “Pennies from Heaven” on Sunday, December 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, featuring the Chancel Choir,...
Teresa Hinkle
Teresa (Terri) Hinkle, 61 of Cortland, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born March 22, 1963 in Warren, Oh...
Austin Bowman
Austin Peter Bowman, 29, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born July 9, 1995, in Cleveland, OH, to Peter...
Richard Brockett
Richard (Dick) Brockett, of Garrettsville, OH, former basketball coach, teacher, and Democratic Party activist, died at 91.
He was raised in Lodi, OH, son of...
