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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 6
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...
Portage MHRB and Coleman Health Services Receive $2.5 Million in Project...
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...
Join the Parkman Seniors Group for a Festive Outing: “Christmas in...
If you're a senior looking for a delightful way to kick off the holiday season, we have a special invitation just for you! Join...
Choose Your Adventure in the Geauga County Parks
Looking for adventure and outdoor fun this fall season? Look no further than Geauga Park District, where exciting events and activities await you. From...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of September 29
The We're All Invited section is a community service provided by the Weekly Villager. Non-Profit service organizations are encouraged to submit their events via email to news@weeklyvillager.com. Inviteds run as space permits.
Discover Local Art at the 40th Burton Art Show
The 40th Annual Burton Art Show is back, presenting the artistic talents of Geauga, Lake, and Portage County residents. This event, hosted at the...
Local 4H Club Car Wash Raises Money for Portage APL
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...
League of Women Voters’ Meet the Candidates Nights Scheduled
The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites members of the community to our 2023 Meet the Candidates nights. There will be...
Kenneth L. Motz
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...
John W. Glaser
John W. “Jack” Glaser, 89, of Middlefield, formerly of Garrettsville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born February 8, 1934, in...
Bonnie Terry Named TOPS 2022 Ohio Queen
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...
Septic-Scaping and Green Cleaning Workshop in Ravenna
Every September the EPA promotes their SepticSmart program which is a nation-wide initiative to share information on the proper care and maintenance of home...
Portage Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society to Meet
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will on Saturday, October7, 2023 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St...