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Harold E. Hope
Harold E. “Hopie” Hope, 97, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to Heaven on Thursday, December 14, 2023; blessed to have passed peacefully in...
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The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library...
B-M Rotary holds annual Christmas party
The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield held its yearly Christmas Party at the Veteran’s Legacy Woods Park in Newbury Township on Dec. 13. The event...
Beyond the Regifting: Discovering the Fascinating History of Fruitcake
Certain sights and sounds are ingrained in the holiday season, from twinkling lights to carols piping over retailers’ sound systems. Amid the shelves of...
Shirley Mae Morris
Shirley Mae Morris, 81, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a short illness. During her life and leading to her passing,...
Paul J. Lucas
Paul J. Lucas, 61, of Freedom Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born March 8, 1962, in Ravenna, to the...
Darla D. Crites
Darla D. Crites, 60, of Freedom Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born December 2, 1963, in Warren, to Donald Davison...
Pictures with Santa event grows with student volunteers from JAG Schools
On December 2nd, State Farm Agent Shannan Jursa hosted her 10th Annual Pictures with Santa community event. After three years of the event being...
Shirley Mae Morris
Shirley Mae Morris, 81, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a short illness. During her life and leading to her passing, she...
Making Time for You
Being a small business owner is both rewarding and challenging. While handling finances, marketing, inventory, sales and a million other responsibilities, it’s easy to...
Updates from the November BPA Meeting
The November Board of Public Affairs meeting, led by Board President Ed Maresh, commenced at 6:30 p.m. on November 7th, saw the attendance of...
Betty Jean Cigany
Betty Jean Cigany, 65, of Middlefield, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born May 21, 1958, in Cleveland, to the late...
Singing Stars: A Journey of Discovery
The Cardinal School District is thrilled to announce that they have not one, but two young students who have been accepted into the “Ohio...
Robert J. Moran
Robert J. Moran, 81, of Nelson Twp., went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born March 11,...
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Making a Difference: O’Reilly Equipment’s Role in Special Needs Fishing Acknowledged
Paul and Jeff O’Reilly, co-owners of O’Reilly Equipment received recognition from County Commissioner Jim Dvorak on behalf of Burton Middlefield Rotary (BMR) this past...
Catherine R. Farneth
Catherine R. Farneth
Catherine R. Farneth, passed away peacefully at Kensington Care Center on December 1, 2023, at the age of 96, born November 17,...
Combating Hunger: Knights of Columbus’ Contribute to Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard
The Knights of Columbus were founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Haven Connecticut in...
Rebecca J. Riffle
Rebecca J. Riffle (nee Gromley), age 65, of the city of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was born July...
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The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on...
Be a Santa to a Senior this holiday season
It’s the most magical time of the year! As Christmas seems to fill the hearts of others, decorations are placed and the joys of...
Portage Genealogical Society to Meet
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut...
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing & DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find a plumbing and HVAC contractor you can trust and understands that your time is valuable! Benjamin...
Local Parishes Prepare for Advent with Reconciliation Services
As the Advent season approaches, Northern Portage Catholic Parishes have announced their adoration and reconciliation schedules for parishioners seeking spiritual preparation for Christmas.
Regular reconciliation...
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The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on...
JAG Elementary Academic Honors for MP 1
4th Grade Merit Roll
Grace Peterson, Baylee Alexander, Addy Bard, Eliot Mattingly, James Tushar, Nicholas Clancy, Zachary Nichols, Anthony Adorni, Baylee Krupansky, Oakley Davies, Jackson...
Think Local this holiday season
The holidays are here, and while we’re busy searching for the perfect gifts, it’s important to remember the significant impact of supporting local businesses....
Mrs Claus is coming to town
Mrs. Claus is visiting the Aurora Library! Visit the Aurora Memorial Library on Saturday, December 2 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for a...
Schedule Your Merry Evening in Mantua Village
A Merry Evening in the Village will be held on Thursday, December 7 from 4:00- 8:00 PM. Come spend a pleasant evening in Mantua...
Gene W. Brunn
Gene W. Brunn, 88, of Freedom Township, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his residence at Vista Veranda in Ravenna, Ohio. He was born...