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John C. Gutherie of Garrettsville, OH
John C. Gutherie, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born May 26, 1932, in Sugar Creek Township, PA to Heugh L. and Lillie J. (nee Snyder) Gutherie.
He served in the U.S. Army, and retired as a welder from Chrysler in Twinsburg, OH after 38...
Edith M. Nevinski of Braceville, OH
Edith M. Nevinski age 94 of Braceville passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday morning June 13, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born on Sept. 8, 1926 in Braceville, OH the daughter of the late James R. Farr and Bertha E. (Brobst) Farr....
Middlefield Sidewalk & Community Garage Sales July 9 & 10, 2021
Middlefield - Watch for our businesses holding Sidewalk Sales, restaurants with specials, and residents holding their Garage Sales these dates.
Raffle Tickets being sold at various locations where signs are posted: RadioActive Electronics, Shetler Office Solutions, Living Well Holistic Health, Huntington Bank. You can get Raffle Tickets through the mail...
Rotary Club of Mantua Holds June Business Meeting
Mantua - The Rotary Club of Mantua held their monthly dinner business meeting on June 3 at Jake’s Eats in Mantua.Discussed was the upcoming June 24 meeting when A.J. Almy Is scheduled to speak about his work filming shows like Naked and Afraid. Members agreed that that they would...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 25
Earn Your GED/HSECall Today!!Maplewood Career Center’s Aspire Program offers free classes and materials for GED/HSE preparation for anyone that is 16 years of age or older. We have sites throughout Portage County with classes all year round in the morning, afternoon, evening, or online. Don’t delay your education any...
Garrettsville Branch’s Adult Summer Reading Program
Summer reading program at the Garrettsville Library has begun. Adults are invited to pick up an adult summer reading log. Those who complete one challenge will get a small prize. Those adults who complete all three challenges will receive a larger prize as well as an entry slip into...
DDC Clinic Welcomes Dr. Cruz
DDC Clinic Center for Special Needs Children, a clinic for children with rare genetic disorders in Middlefield, Ohio, announced today Dr. Vince Cruz will be joining the clinic on July 1, 2021. Dr. Cruz is trained in both Genetics and Internal Medicine. His specialties allow DDC Clinic to move...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club Awards Scholarships
Burton - Each year, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield awards three scholarships to local, well-deserving students. This year, they received more than 20 essay/applications. The winners, chosen by the club, were Gregory Wenner from Auburn Career Center, Samuel Pleva from Berkshire and Samuel Layman from Cardinal.
On June 9,...
William R. Long of Twinsburg, OH
William R. Long, age 88, of Twinsburg, passed away on June 8, 2021. He was born on October 18, 1932, in Northfield to General Earl and Hazel (nee Dye) Long.
He married Grace Ann Andrews and they raised five children. He retired on January 31, 1970, after 20 years of...
Justin A. Brady of Garrettsville, OH
Justin A. Brady, 32, of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Ravenna. He was born November 22, 1988, in Akron, Ohio to Mark and Tammie (Barna) Brady.
Music was his passion. If lyrics touched his soul, it didn’t matter what genre the...
Donald G. Havener of Hiram, OH
Donald G. Havener, born March 23, 1939 in Somerset County , Pennsylvania, the son of the late Clarence G. and Betty (Snyder) Havener.
While Don was in elementary school the family moved to Ohio. After a brief stay in Cleveland, they became part of the Crestwood Local School District when...
Straw Bale Gardening in Ravenna
Ravenna - Please mark your calendar and join us LIVE and in person at SWCD, 6970 State Route 88 Ravenna, Ohio, on Saturday morning, June 19th from 9:30 to 11:00.
What is Straw Bale Gardening? Straw bales can be used like raised beds in the yard so that...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 18
Earn Your GED/HSE
Call Today!!
Maplewood Career Center’s Aspire Program offers free classes and materials for GED/HSE preparation for anyone that is 16 years of age or older. We have sites throughout Portage County with classes all year round in the morning, afternoon, evening, or online. Don’t delay your...
Favorite Flea Market Returns To The West Woods For Its 15th...
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!
Geauga County Ohio Horseman’s Council’s benefit Flea Market
Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The West...
Newton Falls Kiwanis Presents Books
Newton Falls - To promote reading, the Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls donated new books to all second graders this year since school closed early last year. Their teachers are Brenda Hibbard, Linda McIntosh, and Robyn Minkewicz.
Kiwanis also presented books to each first grader to encourage summer reading. The...
NF Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships
Newton Falls - The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls was pleased to select five deserving NFHS seniors for scholarships this year. These students have shown academic excellence and participated in numerous volunteer activities both in and outside of school. Kiwanis wishes to thank the community for its support of...
Elisha Bly’s work showcased at the Baldwin Wallace University Ovation 2021...
Berea - Elisha Bly of Garrettsville was among over 100 students whose exceptional academic work was showcased during the Baldwin Wallace University Ovation 2021 Day of Excellence. Bly, a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, presented a project titled “Environmental Effects of Redlining on Soil Quality in Cleveland,...
GFN Firefighters Present Check To Hiram Farm
Members of the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District raised over $1,000 for the Hiram Farm through their Autism Awareness T-shirt fundraiser this spring. At a recent meeting, they presented a check in the amount of $1,050 to Hiram Farm representative Allison, who is pictured above with a...
Hiram College earns Tree Campus Higher Education® Recognition by Arbor Day...
The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Hiram College for its commitment to effective urban forest management with the Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition.
The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management, as well as engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Hiram achieved...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 11
Earn Your GED/HSE
Call Today!!
Maplewood Career Center’s Aspire Program offers free classes and materials for GED/HSE preparation for anyone that is 16 years of age or older. We have sites throughout Portage County with classes all year round in the morning, afternoon, evening, or online. Don’t delay your...
Portage County Senior Center & Park District Team Up For Senior...
The Portage County Senior Center, in coordination with The Portage Park District, would like to invite all seniors to join them for a fun opportunity to socialize with friends and get a little exercise, all the while enjoying the beauty of what our parks have to offer. Jennifer and...
Conchita Sue Denvir of Windham, OH
Conchita Sue “Connie” Denvir, 81 years of age, passed away Thursday May 27, 2021 at her residence. Born in New Lexington, Ohio on December 13, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Flowers) Nutter. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and had...
Climb, Glide, and Play at Claridon Woodlands
Geauga Park District is excited to reopen its “ropes & boats” recreational offerings in the warming weeks of spring to come!Claridon Woodlands’ ropes course was a huge hit in its debut year, featuring platforms 32 feet off the ground linked by eight 23-to-32-foot-long challenge elements with fitting names like...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 5
In Search Of EntertainmentCall Today!Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is calling all bands and entertainment. The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is looking for Entertainment for our 42nd annual festival. We are looking for entertainment to perform on the courthouse lawn, Children’s Alley, and, of course, one of our many stages on Main...
Norma J. Walters of Streetsboro, OH
Norma J. Walters, 83, of Streetsboro, formerly of Freedom Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born February 1, 1938 in Windham, to the late Frank and Amy Alderman.
She loved to bake, dance especially to polka music and care for many family and friends. You never...
William Ruffing of Garrettsville, OH
William Ruffing, 82, of Garrettsville, joined his Lord and Savior as he passed peacefully at home Friday, May 7th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1939 in Garrettsville to Herman and Leeta (nee Wright) Ruffing.
Living to the age of 82 his life was filled...
Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 Officers 2021-2022
Newton Falls - Darlene Freer, 2nd Vice Commander, American Legion 9th District issued the oath of office to the new officers of Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 at the posts monthly meeting held Monday, May 10, 2021.Pictured above from from left to right are: Gary Ruel, 1yr. Trustee,...
St. Joseph Church Ox Roast Fair Plans Well Underway
Mantua - Last year was a tough year for all of us, but we made it. St. Joseph Church in Mantua is hitting the ground running with the Ox Roast Fair, which is being held on July 16th, 17th & 18th. They’ll have a few changes this year and...
Flambeau Boosts Manufacturing Capability in Middlefield
Middlefield – Surges in demand for plastic parts led Flambeau, Inc. to invest significantly in its Middlefield operations recently, including the addition of three new presses. The injection molding machines range from 330-ton to 730-ton, and are primarily dedicated to manufacturing stock boxes and cases for Flambeau Outdoors™, ArtBin®...
In a challenging year, Newton Falls school leaders are helping students...
Newton Falls - In a year where students, teachers, and staff were faced with unprecedented obstacles, Newton Falls is striving to rise above the struggles by increasing positivity among students - and prepare for more help for students this coming summer.Many schools throughout the nation realized the importance of...
