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JAG Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society is looking for a secretary. Interested volunteers should come to the next regular meeting on March 18, 2024,...
Cardinal’s Mujanovic Finding Inspiration for the Next Generation
In less than two years it hasn’t taken elementary music teacher, Alissa Mujanovic long to leave her mark on her students. Mujanovic joined the...
We’re All Invited
Aspire Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays
The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on...
G-H Rotary News
The February 26, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary saw the induction of new member Renee Walker by District 630 Governor Julie Brandle. The...
60th Annual International Watch Fob Association Show & Sale Kicks Off
The International Watch Fob Association, Inc. is proud to present the 60th Annual International Watch Fob Association Show & Sale, a spectacular event merging...
Martin J. Toth
Martin J. “Marty” Toth, 81, of Garrettsville, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born April 16, 1942, in Cleveland, to the late...
Charles E. Hayes
Charles E. Hayes age 76 of Windham passed away peacefully on Wednesday Jan 17, 2024 at the University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. ...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The upcoming gathering of the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Portage County Chapter is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024. The meeting will take place at...
Charles VanSteenberg
Charles “Charlie” VanSteenberg, 75, of Freedom Township, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born August 30, 1948 in Ravenna, to the...
Dennis H. Grenig
Dennis H. Grenig, 74, of Garrettsville, formerly of Macedonia, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born...
William Michael Rice
William “Bill” Michael Rice, 67, of Windham, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was born October 5, 1956,...
Katherine Louise Layhew Harrington
ayhew Harrington. December 25,1960 - February 9, 2023. 63 years old.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Katherine Layhew Harrington.
Kathy...
Christine S. Turner
Christine S. Turner, 61, of Newton Falls, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born December 28, 1962, in Ravenna, to the late...
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Community Calendar
Aspire Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays
The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library...
Lucinda Linn Hayes
Lucinda (Cindy) Linn Hayes age 72 of Windham passed away peacefully on Monday Feb 12, 2024 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in...
William C. Isler
William C. Isler passed away at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024 with his family by his side. Bill was born, August 27,...
Precinct Election Officials Needed
The Portage County Board of Elections is looking for civic minded citizens who would like to be a part of democracy in action and...
Cardinal’s Spelling Bee was a F-A-M-I-L-Y Affair
Last month, for the first time that had been recorded in Cardinal Spelling Bee history there were three sets of siblings that competed in...
Get Well-Educated About Water Wells
Approximately 45 percent of Ohioans and nearly all (98 percent!) of Geauga County residents rely on groundwater wells to provide a constant supply of...
Youth Leaders Develop Positive Messaging & Drug Prevention Campaigns
Portage County high school students gathered in February to brainstorm ways to support their fellow students and to make their school environments more positive...
Flockmasters 4-H Group Congratulates Newly Elected Members for 2024
The Flockmasters 4-H Group is pleased to announce the election results for its esteemed leadership positions for the year 2024. Following a rigorous selection...
Daniel E. Tompkins
Daniel E. Tompkins, 70, of Nelson Twp, OH, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, February 5th, 2024 at his home while surrounded by his loving...
Portage Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of several new board members as well as the election of a new board President.
Joining...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of February 16
Aspire Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays
The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on...
Why You Need a Good Website
Does your business have a website? With today’s consumers first looking for information before contacting or entering a business or even making a purchase,...
Earn your GED through the ASPIRE Program
Maplewood Career Center’s Aspire Program and the Adult Education Department have options for you to complete your high school diploma.
The Aspire Program offers GED...
February 14th Ash Wednesday Services
St. Joseph Parish, Mantua
9 a.m. Mass - Fr. Jim Lang
6:30 p.m. Mass - Fr. Brian Smith
St. Ambrose Parish, Garrettsville
Noon Service w/Ashes - Deacon Gerry...
Derek Musgrove
Derek Musgrove, 50, of Garrettsville, OH passed away on February 2, 2024, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve from a debilitating case of...
Celebrating a decade of Road Apple Roubaix in Garrettsville
As the Road Apple Roubaix reaches its 10-year milestone, the cycling community is gearing up for the celebratory event scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd....
Ash Wednesday services in Portage County’s northern parishes
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Lenten journey towards Easter and eternal life. Now truly is our time to be healed and reconciled...
