Submitted
3rd Quarter Bomber Honor Roll
Grade 12
Briah Daniel *, Kierslynn Hoskin *, Gracie Karr *, Aiden McMillin *, Lorena Silva Soares De Oliveira *, Abigail Simpson *, Maria Woods *
Grade 11
Quinn Justham, Aaliyah Madgett, Nathan Mosier, Devon Regan
Grade 10
Jaiden Arnone*, Bradley Byler, Kamrin Clark, Joei Fitzsimmons, Jocelynn Hopper, Liberty Inman *, Chanyse Jones *,...
Richard G. “Dick” Cartwright
Richard G. “Dick” Cartwright, 90, of Ravenna, Oh. went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8,2024. He was born March 18, 1934 to Charles Byron and Alice Mae Cartwright (nee Marquardt) in Willoughby, Ohio
On May 6, 1966, Dick married Sarah Jane Miller and the two enjoyed...
Miracle Farm Rescue 2024 Fundraiser
Miracle Farm Rescue Foundation Inc. (MFRF), a 501c3 organization, presents a Night at the Races fundraiser on May 4, 2024, from 5:30 to 11:00 PM at Adam Hall Community Center, 11455 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.
MFRF is a non-profit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting
May 4
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will convene on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Portage County Historical Society in Ravenna, Ohio, featuring guest speaker Kelli Bergheimer discussing “Finding & Continuing Your Genealogy Education.” Bergheimer, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the...
Explore Ohio Like Never Before with Brandy Gleason’s New Book
Brandy Gleason, the esteemed author and creator of the Facebook sensation Ohio Road Trips (with 1.1 million active followers), is thrilled to announce the release of her latest book, “100 Things to Do in Ohio Before You Die.” This essential guidebook invites readers on an unprecedented journey through Ohio,...
Helen L. Hermann
Helen L. Hermann, age 77, of Newton Falls passed away peacefully at her daughters home on Friday night April 5, 2024. She was born on Dec. 24, 1946 in Wooster, OH the daughter of Raymond Charles Tilton and Elizabeth Francis (Sheets)Tilton. Helen had lived in Newton Falls with her...
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It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...
Free Community Baby Shower
Expecting parents and parents of newborns are cordially invited to a free Community Baby Shower at Reed Memorial Library on Saturday, April 29th. Drop in any time from 11:00 am to 12:30pm to enjoy refreshments, free resources, games, and door prizes. Collect giveaways and speak directly with community partners...
Soar to New Heights: EAA’s Learn to Fly Week Takes Off
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Learn to Fly Week runs next month from May 13-18. Established to inspire future pilots, the second annual initiative includes expanded webinars with new topics to present to participants of all ages.
The week concludes on Sunday, May 19 with the EAA Flying Start Event held...
Perennial Gardeners Gear Up for Annual Plant Sale
Save the date! The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland are having their annual plant sale the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is held rain or shine at the Chester Township Town Hall parking lot, 12701 Chillicothe Road. Set your alarm...
Ruby V. Adamson
Ruby V. Adamson, 87, of Ravenna, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Middlefield, Ohio. She was born in Big Lick, Virginia, on February 23, 1937, to the late Ernest and Viola (nee Wertz) Arnold.
On August 16, 1969, Ruby...
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It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...
Embark on Outdoor Adventures with Scout Days: A Fun-filled Learning Experience
Scouting is not just about learning knots and tying badges; it’s about exploring the great outdoors, understanding nature, and honing valuable life skills. To encourage this spirit of adventure and learning, we are excited to announce a series of Scout Days, tailored to different age groups and interests. These...
Clifford Clarence Gibbons
Clifford Clarence Gibbons, 91, of Wedowee, AL, (formerly of Berryville, VA) went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 29, 2024.
Cliff was born October 5, 1932, in Palmyra, Ohio, the son of the late Isaac Perry Gibbons and Zora Mae Carnes Gibbons of Warren, Ohio.
Cliff served in the...
Hiram College to adopt Notre Dame College’s Thrive Program
Hiram College is pleased to announce the adoption of Notre Dame College’s Thrive Learning Center, as agreed upon through a memorandum of understanding, with plans to serve as the new location for the program following the closure of NDC at the end of the spring semester.
Thrive is a comprehensive...
Roll Up Your Sleeves: Work Party to Sort Freedom Township Treasures
Freedom Township Historical Society's first program of 2024 will be a work program held at the Drakesburg School, 7276 St Rt 303 on Tuesday April 9 at 7 PM. The "work" will consist of sorting and organizing old newspaper wedding photos, newspaper articles about our churches and Freedom Center,...
Ravenna School District Announces Resignation of Treasurer Candi Lukat
Ravenna School District regrets to announce the resignation of Treasurer Candi Lukat, effective March 31, 2024. After two and a half years of dedicated service to our district, she has decided to pursue other opportunities.
In response to Ms. Lukat’s departure, Ravenna School District has taken proactive steps to continue...
Dr. Amanda Burke wins Award Of Excellence From Problem Gambling Network...
Townhall II Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist Dr. Amanda Burke was honored posthumously at the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio’s (PGNO) annual conference with the Award of Excellence.
The PGNO Award of Excellence is awarded to those who make significant contributions to the problem gambling service system, encourage collaboration within the...
Beard Off & Write On: Participate in Garrettsville’s Timecapsule Celebration
Time to throw away those razors! The beard contest is on the way!
In 1964, the men of Garrettsville, in celebration of the village’s centennial celebration as an incorporated village, decided to have a beard contest. Most of the business owners at the time participated. This year, 60 years later,...
Junior High Students Rock History Day
Windham Junior High buzzed with historical excitement at their annual History Day competition! Ten projects captivated the judges, earning them a spot in the next round at Youngstown State University.
But the accolades don’t stop there! Local history whizzes, Talon Kellar and Aniyah Madgett, rocketed all the way to the...
School District Urges Community Support for School Funding
Community Support is crucial to sustain the momentum towards educational excellence. As highlighted in COMO Magazine’s article “Great Schools Mean Great Communities”, dated July 7, 2023, the significance of quality education in fostering thriving communities cannot be overstated.
According to the magazine, communities with exemplary public schools see increased desirability...
WHS Celebrates Bomber excellence at 2024 National Honor Society Induction
Windham Junior and High School celebrated academic excellence on March 22nd with their annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Congratulations to both the returning members and the newly inducted students!
The ceremony acknowledged the leadership of NHS advisor Mrs. Smith and featured a guest speaker, Mr. Jordan.
The inductees, listed by...
Celebrate Portage! seeks nominations for 2024 awards
Portage County residents are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals, projects, and organizations for the 2024 Celebrate Portage! Awards. The awards recognize those who made significant contributions to the county in 2023.
Categories include:
Community Hero: This award honors individuals who selflessly serve their communities.
Community Service: This award recognizes programs or initiatives...
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It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184,...
Harriett Abigail Oros
Harriett Abigail Oros, 95, of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in Nelson Township on December 26, 1928, to the late Blanche (nee Adams) and Owen Stanton Sheehan.
A lifelong resident of the Nelson/Garrettsville area, Harriett was a waitress...
Janice M. Chalker
Janice M. “Jan” Chalker, 93, of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born in Garrettsville, on October 28, 1930, to the late James W. and Marie (nee Bennett) Chalker.
She was proud to be born and raised in Garrettsville. Jan graduated...
Connecting Commerce and Community: Meet the NFACA
The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association is a nonprofit organization within the State of Ohio. It is comprised of local businesses and organizations that support and promote businesses and the community, with emphasis on the economic, civil, cultural, industrial, commercial and educational interests of our area. We are nonpartisan,...
Letter to the Editor
Middlefield’s March Forward: A Message from Mayor Ben Garlich
Welcome to spring. If this continues, we will be mowing lawns in March. I’m not especially fond of cold weather, personally, and from a Village operational cost as well. Our salt usage this year as well as snowplow maintenance and labor...
Letters to Tomorrow: Preserving Garrettsville’s Legacy
All of us rush through our daily lives with little thought of how we’ll be remembered decades in the future. However, when asked, most of us will say our families and the people in our families are the most cherished parts of our lives.
This is a special year...
Logan Griffin presents salamander research at Vernal Poolooza
Logan Griffin of Ravenna, a student worker at the Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station, was recently the youngest presenter at the three day Vernal Poolooza conference hosted in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
Griffin presented his ongoing research of unisexual salamanders, also known as unisexual Ambystoma. The main objective...