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Ohio State Representative Gail Pavliga delivered a check in the amount of $2.5 million to the Mental Health and Recovery Board (MHRB) of Portage County and Coleman Health Services to support a new behavioral health urgent care facility in Ravenna.  The project entails a combination of extensive renovation and new...

Over the summer, the Backyard Critters 4H Club held a car wash to raise money for the Portage APL. The club raised $553.00 and took extra donations along with them. With the help of Hand Wash and Detail Plus, who supplied the water, the club was able to give...

The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites members of the community to our 2023 Meet the Candidates nights. There will be three sessions, each covering a different area of northern Portage County. Aurora Date/Time: Tuesday October 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM Location: Harmon Middle School Cafeteria, 130 Aurora Hudson...

Kenneth L. Motz, 71, of Rootstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Akron General Medical Center. He was a graduate of Hiram College, and taught mathematics at Streetsboro High School for 35 years. Ken was a member of St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus, Council #11801, as well...

John W. “Jack” Glaser, 89, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born February 8, 1934, in Cleveland, to the late Oswald and Emma (MacDowell) Glaser.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, who served in the Korean War. Jack acquired...

I come from a large family, the fourth of nine children. At mealtime, we had to clean our plates, if we wanted seconds. I joined the TOPS Ravenna Chapter in 2010. I was tired of looking like a woman eight months pregnant! At my highest weight 257 pounds. When I...

Get ready for a fun and exciting treasure hunt to benefit the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard! The event will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Teams of all ages and sizes are welcome to participate. Simply sign up your team at mylifechurchag.org/register. On the day of the...

Kimberly L. McIntosh passed peacefully onto her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2023 with her immediate family by her side. Kim, or Kimmy to those familiar with her genuine, soul-warming smile and one-of-a-kind, unmistakable laugh, is survived and will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Dennis J. McIntosh, whom she married in 1982. After having wedded and moved to Orlando, Florida for some time, the two have resided in Freedom Township for nearly the past 30 years.

Cairo Svonavec, a freshman at James A. Garfield High School, was recently diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of gastric cancer called gastric adenocarcinoma. Her family is holding a fundraiser dinner to help her receive the best comprehensive care possible. The dinner will be held on October 28th...

How Philosophy Can Save Your Life 1st & 3rd Mondays Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion the 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10am  each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: How Philosophy Can Save Your Life - 10 ideas that matter most. Author Marietta...

It’s so thrilling to find an insect you’ve never seen before, or one you’ve always wanted to see up close. One sweep of the net can reveal amazing insects that are more often heard than seen. What will you find? Catch up with this season’s stunning Monarch butterflies and more...

The Portage County District Library will begin the Fall into Reading Challenge starting Monday, September 11. Participants can pre-register now at www.portagecountyoh.beanstack.com/reader365 or any PCDL branch location to track reading minutes, write book reviews and participate in fun activities to earn digital tickets and badges. Sign up now for a...

Thomas D. VanKirk, 74, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born June 27, 1949, in Ravenna, to the late Robert and Mary (Christian) VanKirk. He worked at Carlisle Rubber Company for 32 years, never missed a day of work. He enjoyed working on...

Brandon R. Bailey, 43, of Windham Twp., formerly of Garrettsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Ravenna on March 5, 1980, to Kevin and Debra (Seibert) Bailey. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School. A country boy at heart, Brandon was a...

Geauga Park District’s Ranger Department is proud to offer a Hunter Education Course for young and beginning hunters two upcoming Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Creek Park’s Donald W. Meyer Center. Registration for the course, on October 14 and 21, is required on the Ohio Division of...