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Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 17
Takeout Turkey Dinner
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The Village of Newton Falls is having a Takeout Turkey Dinner Fundraiser for the Senior Kitchen Program. The Senior Kitchen...
Frank James Macek
Frank James Macek, 76, of Nelson Township, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife of 54 years by his side, in the...
Mary Jane Shoemaker
Mary Jane Shoemaker, 78, of Shalersville, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born August 10, 1945,...
Jeanette Marie Halterman
Jeanette Marie Halterman, 81, of Hiram, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born in Cleveland,...
Constance Mae Leedom
Constance (Connie) Mae Leedom, 80, of Mantua peacefully returned to her heavenly home on Monday, October 30, 2023. A long-time resident of Mantua, Connie...
Suicide Loss Day Event
On Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1-3pm the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County along with the Mental Health & Recovery Board and Coleman...
Time Capsule Opening Scheduled for July 6, 2024
On the evening of September 18, 1924, at 7 o’clock, the Historic Memorial Tablet and Time Capsule were presented to the citizens of Garrettsville....
Historical Society prepares for electionand upcoming Christmas party
The Freedom Township Historical Society is gearing up for a business meeting and election on Tuesday, November 14, at 7 PM. The event is...
Home Delivered Holiday Meals for Geauga County Seniors
The Geauga County Department on Aging and local Thanksgiving Sponsors, Cherished Companions, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Mapleview Country Villa and the Chardon VFW...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 3rd
Buy A Mile Fundraiser
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The Band is accepting donations for their “Buy a Mile” Fundraiser” which will help pay for bussing to Disney. Checks...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
