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Free horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods of Swine Creek Reservation promise much enjoyment of the sights, sounds and scents of autumn during three Sundays this coming month: October 6, 13 and 20, all from 1 to 5 p.m. Guests are advised to head toward the sugar house for first...

The Garfield Trail is excited to provide another lecture in its Discovering Garfield Lecture Series.  This program will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chagrin History Center (CHC), 87 E. Washington St.  Presenter John Bourisseau, historian for the CHC, will be discussing “James...

Voters can talk in person with candidates at the 2024 General Election Voters & Candidate Face2Face forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Kent on Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The forum will be held in Pierson Hall of Kent United Methodist Church, 1435 E....

The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Statixqon is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for October through December. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices while actively engaging with nature and exploring...

Portage County schools are doing just that. A handful of schools in Portage have implemented the state-wide program, Handle with Care. Coordinated by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, Handle with Care aims to ensure that school-aged children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences receive...

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...

The September 23, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a broad range of topics, including: permissions are still needed for the mural project, updates on the Opening event for the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail–invites going out, speakers, prizes for attendees, refreshments, acknowledgements of contributors/ sponsors, e.g....

Newton Falls High School is thrilled to announce an upcoming high-energy assembly in collaboration with Shannan Jursa of State Farm Insurance in Garrettsville and our S.A.D.D. group (Students against Destructive Decisions). This innovative event, called “ThinkFast Interactive,” promises to be an unforgettable experience for our students. The event will be...

Joseph Koharchik, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and is now reunited with his beloved wife Sandy in heaven. Born on March 15, 1939, in Windber, PA, Joe was one of eight children of Michael and Mary Koharchik. On February 27, 1965, Joe married the love...

Come pick out your pumpkins and gourds and corn stalks at the Freedom Township Pavilion Saturday, September 28 from 10 - 4 PM and support the Freedom Township Historical Society.  There will be a wide selection of big pumpkins, little pumpkins, white pumpkins, orange pumpkins and gourds donated by Pochedly...

Free food, fun and haircuts being offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Townhall II Integrated Health Network will be hosting its 2nd annual community picnic on Thursday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The picnic will be held at the Hometown Bank Plaza in downtown Kent. If the weather...

Portage County District Library Date: Friday, September 20, 2024To: The Portager, The Weekly Villager, The Record Courier and Ideastream Public Media For immediate release: Fall programming is live at PCDL and for the little ones who love the library, we are offering multiple storytime dates and locations! Youth Services librarians are...

Hiram College is excited to introduce the Hiram Guarantee, a comprehensive initiative designed to provide students and families with financial peace of mind and a clear path to graduation. The Hiram Guarantee includes a Tuition Guarantee and a Four-Year Graduation Promise, underscoring Hiram’s commitment to affordability, transparency, and student...

Portage County District Library For immediate release: The PCDL Bookmobile is here and is making its first trips out into the county! You can find the Bookmobile at:Charleston Town Hall on Mondays starting September 30 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Mantua Town Lodge on Wednesdays starting October 2 from 12:00 –...

The Portage County Emergency Management Agency is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the county’s new Emergency Management Agency and Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The new facility is located at 2978 S.R. 59 in Ravenna Township. Visitors are invited to tour the...

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...

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...

Cub Scout Pack 3269 has just earned its spot as the top dog – or should we say, top “Cub” – in the Great Trail Council- Crooked River District, sweeping the prestigious leadership awards with the precision of a well-tied square knot. The pack’s Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Committee...

Maplewood Career Center is set to launch its upcoming evening programs for adults, offering significant discounts on tuition and new opportunities for career advancement. The Precision Machining program, which typically costs $1,300 for 18 weeks, is now available for $675, thanks to a partnership with the Lozick Foundation. As...