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JAG Schools Announce Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program for 2024-2025
James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the...
Newton Falls Schools Implement Free Meal Program for 24-25 School Year
The Newton Falls Exempted Village School District announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024/2025 school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to...
Demystifying Election Day
The League of Women Voters Northern Portage County, in collaboration with Theresa Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Portage County Board of Elections (BOE), is hosting an event aimed at answering questions about election security and procedures.
The event, titled "Democracy Dialogues: Inside the Ballot Box," will take place on Wednesday,...
“Freddy”
Meet Freddy, this handsome boy is lucky to be alive today. He was attacked by some animal and had about half a dozen painful open holes all over his stomach. They were all terribly Infected, and he had to be sedated to have the wounds cleaned out. He also...
ST. JOSEPH’S OX ROAST FAIR 2024 WRAP UP
It was a picture-perfect 60th Ox Roast Fair. Leading the fair was a Eucharistic procession -a reminder of God’s presence at all times. This great event could not have been put on without the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers. Many go above and beyond, offering their time, talent,...
Encore Creativity for Older Adults Sings in Harmony in Northeast Ohio
Older adults who love to sing will find a welcoming community of fellow singers when the Encore Chorale of Northeast Ohio launches its new season of musical joy in September 2024. The ensemble is a local chapter of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, a nonprofit organization that creates meaningful...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted
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Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days.
Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts
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“Isn’t she lovely?”
This adorable little girl ran up to a good Samaritan’s home begging to be let inside. Thankfully they let her in and then contacted me.
She is about 1-1/2 years old and isn’t shy at all. She was pretty sick with a bad cold but after two different antibiotics she...
Daniel Grafton
Daniel Grafton 89 of Freedom Township passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Hammondsville, Jefferson County, Ohio, on October 6, 1934 to Daniel E. and Verna E. (Householder) Grafton. Grandson of Frank R. and Mary Edna (Shirley) Grafton; and James F. and Hannah L. (Noling) Householder.
After he attended...
Carol Sandra Leonard
Carol Sandra Leonard, 81, of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1942, to the late Stanley and Florence (nee Pawlowski) Pacek.
She was a devoted member of the St. Edward Catholic Church...
Hiram School Reunion Celebrates Longtime Friendships and Memories
The 31st Hiram School Reunion took place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Troy Community Center, drawing 40 classmates and their spouses.
Maryan Simsa Jenkins organized the event, with Jerry Matzek reserving the venue. Maryan's daughters, Mary, Sandy, and Lisa, assisted with cooking and serving chicken, setting up tables...
JAG celebrates back-to-school season
The James A. Garfield District is gearing up to welcome students from all grade levels back for another year of academic, athletic, and creative excellence. The district will celebrate the start of the 2025 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash, set to take place on the front lawn...
Portage County 4-H Youth headed to State Fair Public Speaking Event
Public speaking is one of life’s important skills but also one of the most feared activities for the majority of adults. Learning to be comfortable speaking in front of others helps build confidence to express yourself in various life situations from interviewing for jobs to applying for college to...
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Craft Show Vendors Wanted
Call Today
Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days.
Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts
Mondays
The Senior...
Bridging Education and Commerce: The Ravenna Business Advisory Council’s Impact on...
The Ravenna School District established a Business Advisory Council (BAC) in the summer of 2022. In an effort to merge the needs of the different businesses with the work of the school district, a mission and vision statement emerged that bonded the two entities together in their work to...
Mark A. Brady
Mark A. Brady, 61, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born January 8, 1963, in Gassaway, WV, to the late Richard G. Brady and Dolores (nee Sampson) Brady-McCumbers.
He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 1981. Mark...
Irene Martin
Irene “Carol” Martin, 64, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born January 25, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Ernest and Irene (nee Powers) Collins.
She married the love of her life, Jack Martin, Sr., then settled in...
Pickleball Association shines at Farmer’s Market
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA) gave a resounding yes to the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to showcase their skills at the Farmer’s Market on July 18th. The GPA had the fun opportunity to encourage and engage community members in learning and playing the fastest growing sport in...
Reed Memorial library opens new landscapes
On July 16, Library Director Amy Young and Library Board President Frank Cimino cut the bright blue ribbon between the pillars of Reed Memorial Library’s new outdoor pavilion, officially opening the renovated landscape to the public. Board members, Friends of the Library, staff members, and community members cheered as...
Bee Bonanza in Morgan Park
Join us for the Bee Bonanza at Morgan Park! On Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Pollinator Specialist and former Kent State Professor Bob Heath will lead a fascinating tour of the park. Participants will have the chance to net, identify, and learn about the...
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Book Review at YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD
Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer,...
Kathy’s Cat Spotlight
This beautiful lady was abandoned outdoors when her previous owners moved away. A friend called and asked for my help, and so I took her in. Lara is stunning. She has beautiful long black and white hair, and her tail is so fluffy and full. She is a larger...
Portage County Historical Society will hold a re-dedication event
The Portage County Historical Society will host a re-dedication event for its Salmon Carter House Aug. 17.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., local officials and community members are invited to take a tour of the newly renovated Greek revival farmhouse, furnished with period items.
The house received state capital funding...
Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland Present, “A Summer to Remember”, Flower Show
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland present, “A Summer to Remember”, an NGC Small Standard Flower Show. The show will be held at the Geauga West Public Library on Friday, July 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The flower show...
Charles Simpson
Charles “Mark” Simpson, 64, of Hiram Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1960, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Vandell and Norma (nee Carroll) Simpson.
He was a 1978 Crestwood High School graduate,...
David E. Wanstreet
David E. Wanstreet age 56 of Newton Falls passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday morning July 5, 2024. He was born on Aug. 31, 1967 in Clarksburg, West Virginia; the son of the late William L. Sr. and Wilma L. (Dodd) Wanstreet.
A lifetime area resident, Dave graduated high...
Ravenna School District placed in Fiscal Oversight by the Ohio Department...
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), after examining the Ravenna School District’s (RSD) May 2024 five-year forecast, has placed the RSD in a state of Fiscal Caution. This declaration is based on projected deficits of -$3,143,154 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, and -7,010,642 in FY26. This designation...
Connor Hunt wins national title in the seated 100 meter race–sets...
Connor Hunt, a junior at James A. Garfield High School, competed at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama on Sunday, July 14, and not only won the seated 100 meter race, but set a new national record in the process. Official results were not available from The Hartford...
Deadline for donating and applying for aid after Windham tornado extended...
It’s been several months since a tornado ripped through Windham, impacting the lives of numerous Portage County residents. The needs in the area are still critical prompting the Portage Foundation and Portage County Emergency Management to extend the time to August 16 for collecting donations and for residents to...
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Book Review at YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD
Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer,...
