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University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Awarded Fall 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety...
University Hospitals (UH) Portage Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit sets standards for excellence in hospital safety and patient care. This marks the second ‘A’ rating UH Portage Medical Center has received this year (spring 2023, fall 2023). The new...
Open Arms Adoptions celebrates National Adoption Day by hosting an Informational...
Open Arms Adoptions warmly invites you to an Informational Open House event, taking place at Northside Marketplace in Akron on National Adoption Day Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This gathering provides a chance for attendees to interact with the Open Arms Adoptions staff, gain in-depth insights into...
Celebrate the spirit of giving by supporting the Garrettsville Area People...
The People Tree Holiday Program for 2023 is here, and it’s bringing the spirit of giving to our community. The program is designed to provide assistance to families in need during the holiday season, and there are several exciting events and opportunities for the public to get involved.
Join the...
Portage Park District partners with Autism Society of Greater Akron for...
The Portage Park District partnered with the Autism Society of Greater Akron this past Sunday to host the 3rd Annual Halloween in the Park at Trail Lake Park in Streetsboro. Over 250 youth and their families attended this event to trick-or-treat in a supportive and accessible environment.
Halloween can be...
Navigate to Newton Falls this Winter
One of the most picturesque hallmark towns one can ever see, especially at Christmas time! Tucked in the Southwest corner of Trumbull County, Newton Falls’ gorgeous town square brings the storybook area to life. The sunrises & sunsets in this area are breathtaking as well. There are 2 sets...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 3rd
Buy A Mile Fundraiser
Call Today
The Band is accepting donations for their “Buy a Mile” Fundraiser” which will help pay for bussing to Disney. Checks for the fundraiser can be made out to Garfield Band Boosters and sent to:
James A. Garfield High School (Attn: Garfield Band Boosters) 10233 State Route...
Roy R. Raab
Roy R. Raab, 76, of Garrettsville, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born in Garrettsville on December 12, 1946, to the late Henry Raab and Rose Adams.
He was born and raised in Garrettsville, and was proud to obtain his GED. Roy worked...
Susan Jane Eklund-Leen
Susan Jane Eklund-Leen, M.Ed., Ph.D., age, 69, of Kettering, Ohio passed away at home on October 17, 2023.
She and twin sister, Sara Janet, were born in Garrettsville, Ohio on November 25, 1953 to the late John and M. Jane (Witherstay) Eklund. In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded...
Garfield Students Challenged to ThinkFast
Portage County State Farm agent Shannan Jursa sponsored a ThinkFast Interactive program held on the JAG campus. The specific program focused on traffic safety.
Shannan had a lot to say about the assembly being more fun than anticipated. “Since auto accidents are one of the largest causes of death for...
Glenn Gaylord
Glenn Gaylord passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, the 15th of October, 2023, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
He was born and raised in Garrettsville, OH to Ralph Hobart Gaylord and Madeline Macie (Maciejewski) Gaylord, both of whom preceded him in death. Glenn’s younger brother Sam and younger sisters...
B-M Rotary Recognized At Annual Fundraiser
On Friday evening, Oct. 13, 2023, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) was one of the organizations recognized at the popular “Pasta with a Purpose” fund raiser held annually by the Red Tulip Project in Claridon Township. This is a Geauga County non-profit that focuses on women in crisis....
Upcoming Community Events – Week of 10/27
Buy A Mile Fundraiser
Call Today
The Band is accepting donations for their “Buy a Mile” Fundraiser” which will help pay for bussing to Disney. Checks for the fundraiser can be made out to Garfield Band Boosters and sent to:
James A. Garfield High School (Attn: Garfield Band Boosters) 10233 State Route...
Calling All Veterans
With Veterans Day quickly approaching, Chris Forgacs would like to extend an invitation to all local Veterans to be added to our JAG Wall of Honor. If you, or someone in your family graduated from JAG or any of the local township schools and served in any branch of...
Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference: Navigating Critical Topics and...
The Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference will be held on October 25 from 8:30am-4pm at the NEW Center Ballroom at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown.
Dr. Deana Kimes, the State Medical Director of Brightview will discuss current drug trends including Fentanyl and Xylazine and treatments. Dr....
Honoring Heroes: Burton-Middlefield Rotary’s 2023 Jeep Invasion Raises Over $15,000
The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) held its fourth annual Jeep Invasion on October 8, to raise funds for Veteran’s Services in Geauga County. The distribution of these funds will be administered jointly by the county Veteran’s Administration and BMR. Ten BMR members spent Saturday, Oct. 7 prepping for...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 20
Aspire ProgramsMondays & WednesdaysThe Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to...
Ralph E. Lytle
Ralph E. Lytle, 92, of Nelson Twp., passed away at his home, with his loving family by his side, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was born September 30, 1931, in Confluence, PA, to the late Grant and Myrtle (Fisher) Lytle.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army....
Portage County Gets Ready to Vote on Issue 29 Nov. 7
This November, Portage County residents will vote on Issue 29 to aid people with developmental disabilities in nurturing their skills and capabilities through advocacy, inclusion and empowerment. While not a new tax, the renewal of Issue 29 will continue funding in key areas for The Portage County Board of...
Reed Memorial Library Hosts Free Family Halloween Party
Bring the whole family to Reed Memorial Library’s Family Halloween Party on Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 3 pm. It’s our annual party for all ages, with something fun for everyone. Dress the family in your favorite book-inspired costumes because our photographer will be on hand to take...
Reading in the Rust Belt: A Community Conversation Through Books and...
Portage County District Library is partnering with Hiram College throughout the month of October for the 2023 Community Reading Program: Reading in the Rust Belt. This community reading program will focus on author Bonnie Jo Campbell’s novel American Salvage, which explores themes of the Rust Belt current opportunities in...
Edward Francis Kurtzman
Edward Francis Kurtzman, 88, of Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on October 4, 2023. He was born in Kirtland, Ohio, in 1935, to the late Francis and Eleanor Kurtzman.
Growing up, he used to ride his bike around various farms in the Hiram Rapids area, working as...
Garfield Trail, a New Nonprofit, to Hold Inaugural Fundraiser
The Garfield Trail will hold its first fund raising event on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The event will be held at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH. Sponsored by Dworken & Bernstein Law Co. L.P.A., the event will include food, wine tastings, raffle, 50/50, and fun! Limited...
The Portage County Board of DD Hosts Trunk or Treat Event...
The Halloween season may be particularly difficult for families of those with developmental disabilities because of social cues, disruptions in routine, loud sounds and costumes. On Oct. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ (DD) Happy Day Services Building, families in...
UH Portage Medical Center Annual Craft
The Auxiliary of UH Portage Medical Center will hold their annual Craft Fair on Friday, October 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is held inside the hospital, located at 6847 North Chestnut Street in Ravenna.
Over 30 crafters will be featured on the first floor of the...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 13
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 Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to...
Delve into “American Salvage” at the G’ville Book Club
Book lovers and literary enthusiasts, mark your calendars for a special event at the Garrettsville library on Tuesday, October 17th, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. The Garrettsville Book Club is hosting a community read, putting the spotlight on “American Salvage” by Jo Campbell.
The event promises an insightful exploration into the...
Upcoming Events at The Garrettsville Library
Portage County libraries are more than just repositories of books and movies—they are vibrant community hubs offering a diverse range of programs and events that cater to various interests and age groups. Garrettsville’s branch, in particular, has a host of exciting and engaging activities lined up for the coming...
Paul E. Dickey of Warren
Paul E. Dickey, 52 of Warren, Ohio passed away suddenly in his home on September 26, 2023. Paul was born January 6, 1971 in Ravenna, Ohio. Paul was a hard working family man.
He worked as a foreman for Asplundh Tree Services for 18+ years until 2007, when he was...
David Arnold Klock of Garrettsville
David Arnold Klock, born in Ravenna, Ohio, on May 5th, 1953, a lifelong Garrettsville resident and athlete, peacefully passed away in his sleep in his home on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years old. Dave, a 1971 graduate of James A. Garfield High School was...
Barbara Jean (Horner) Roberts
Barbara Jean (Horner) Roberts, 81, of Washington Court House, Ohio, formerly of Mantua, passed away September 26, 2023, at her home.
Barbara was born March 05, 1942, in Ravenna, Ohio to Webster and Betty (Pennel) Horner. Following High School, she attended Kent State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s...