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1st Annual Shamrock Smash a Success
The Garrettsville Family YMCA recently hosted its 1st Annual Shamrock Smash Pickleball Tournament, drawing an enthusiastic group of participants for a day of friendly competition and festive fun.
Players were randomly assigned to teams, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere as competitors took to the courts. The event combined spirited...
LIBRARY HOSTS FREE PROM DRESS SHOP FOR AREA TEENS
Clear out your closet and help make prom dreams come true—donate new or gently-used formal dresses, then shop for free on Saturday, April 4 from 10am to 4pm.
Reed Memorial Library is coordinating a prom dress shop where teens can “shop” at no cost for prom dresses and accessories. Anyone...
Eleanor “Ellie” Russell
Eleanor "Ellie" Russell, née Norman, age 75, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on March 22, 2026.
Ellie was born on January 26, 1951, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Charles Norman and Norma Buttrick, née Milligan. She was a graduate of South High School in Cleveland and attended Cuyahoga Community...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Portage County EMA Awards Rootstown Township Certification For New Preparedness Program
Rootstown Township becomes the first local government entity to successfully be certified as part of the Portage Preparedness Initiative created by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency.
The free program guides communities, local governments and organizations to adopt policies and procedures, such as emergency planning, operations and hazard mitigation for...
Events Planned for Child Prevention Month
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Portage County Job & Family Services (PCJFS) is aiming to raise awareness.
PCJFS operates a 24/7 CARES hotline to receive reports of suspected abuse or neglect. In 2025, 3,190 Child Protective Service referrals were received through the CARES hotline,...
Geauga Home and Garden Show Showcases the Best in Local Expertise
A celebration of home, garden and local craftsmanship returns to Amish Country
The Geauga Home and Garden Show returns this spring with its largest footprint yet, bringing together more than 120 vendors across three buildings and two locations in Middlefield.
Now in its 19th year, the annual event will take place...
Summer Youth Aviation Camp 2026
The members of the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 5 are proud to announce enrollment for their annual week-long day camp for middle school students (going into grades 7 through 11) who are interested in flying.
The EAA Chapter 5 Summer Youth Aviation Camp will take place July 6-10 for new...
Thomas “Tom” Blair
Thomas “Tom” Blair was born the night of January 15th, 1932 in an old farmhouse during a blizzard with a lady doctor who had come on horseback near Westerlo, N.Y. near the Katskill mountains. He grew up during the depression with father Alexander J. Blair and mother Katherine (Kawolski)...
Why Knowing What to Eat Is Not the Problem
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard someone say, “I know what I should be eating. I just don’t do it.” That sentence is usually followed by frustration or guilt, as if the problem must be a lack of discipline. But knowing what to do and...
Geauga SWCD is Hiring a District Technician
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting resumes for a Technician until March 31, 2026. Be part of a team that works toward protecting, managing, and improving natural resources by reducing erosion, enhancing water quality, and advising landowners on conservation practices and solutions. The District Technician...
DMRC Art on The Hill Seeking Vendors
Downtown Mantua Revitalization’s Art on the Hill and Wine Tasting Too is seeking vendors for their Arts and Crafts Street Festival. Scheduled for Saturday July 11, 2026, this one day outdoor street festival offers artisans, wineries, and merchants a chance to participate in an event that was established in...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Get Your Hands (a little) Dirty!!
His Daughter Shop, located at 15425 W. High Street, Middlefield OH, will host their annual TERRARIUM WORKSHOP on the evening of Monday, March 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
Join instructor, Teresa Runion, to design & create a gallon-sized mini ecosystem in a glass vessel. Instruction, substrate materials and your choice of...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Myths and Meals: CANstruction Cleveland–Akron Builds 28,000-Can Sculptures to Fight Hunger
Architecture, engineering and construction firms from across Northeast Ohio combined creativity, engineering and community service at the 2026 CANstruction Cleveland–Akron competition, transforming thousands of cans of food into elaborate sculptures inspired by mythology and legend.
CANstruction is a design competition in which teams build large-scale sculptures entirely from donated canned...
Friends of the Hiram College Library to Host Program on Ancient...
The Friends of the Hiram College Library will present a special spring program, “An Ancient Bronze Statue from Bubon to Cleveland and Back: Research, Repatriation, and Collaboration,” on March 31 at 6 p.m. in the Pritchard Room on the second floor of the Hiram College Library.
The program will feature...
UH Portage Medical Center Now Offers Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
As demand for joint replacement procedures continues to rise, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center is expanding advanced orthopedic capabilities designed to improve both the patient experience and outcomes.
New orthopedic expertise at UH Portage now includes the use of Mako robotic-arm assisted technology. The Mako system is an advanced innovation...
Shalersville Historical Society Meeting News
The Shalersville Historical Society's March meeting will be this coming Sunday, March 8 at 3 PM at our museum located at 9154 St Rt 44, Shalersville. Be sure to set your clocks ahead Saturday evening as Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8. We will be working on the...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Newton Falls Treasure Hunt Launches March 3 with Over $28,000 Prize...
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at noon, the first official clue will be released in what has become the largest publicly organized treasure hunt in the region’s history.
The Newton Falls Treasure Hunt currently features over $28,000 in cash, gold, silver coins, and jewelry, with additional sponsorships still being accepted...
TAX REFUND SEASON IS HERE – DO YOU WANT TO ADD TO...
A leading financial information organization has said that home improvement is the best investment if you want to utilize your tax refund dollars.
DeBord Plumbing & Heating wants to add to your investment. Now through April 15, 2026 we are offering 10% OFF any repair, replacement, or purchase & installation...
There’s No Place Like Home! Geauga & Portage SWCDs Offer Summer...
Attention Educators! Reward yourself with an enriching professional development experience on the shores of Lake Erie by attending the Advanced Wonders of Watersheds workshop. This comprehensive 3-day program offers valuable outdoor investigations, new resources, engaging activities, field explorations, optional graduate credit hours, and time to connect and rejuvenate! Join...
David Michael Brode
David Michael Brode went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at his "happy place," at home in Venice, Florida. David was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Parkside Church. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School...
From the Family of Aaron Craver
Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who have reached out and supported us in countless ways over the last few weeks. Your kindness has carried us through some of our hardest days.
We are especially thankful to those who braved...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
David Michael Brode
David Michael Brode went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at his "happy place," at home in Venice, Florida. David was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Parkside Church. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School...
7/17 Credit Union Announces Merger With Geauga Credit Union
Geauga Credit Union is expected to merge with 7 17 Credit Union in the spring of 2026 and has received regulatory approval from the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. It’s the largest merger in the history of 7 17 as it absorbs $108 million in assets from Geauga. The...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m.
The guest speaker will be Mary Jamba, who will discuss the basics of DNA research in genealogy....
Fill the Bus Food Drive Addresses Food Insecurities in Ravenna
The Ravenna Education Association (REA) is proud to invite community members to join them in supporting local students by participating in a Fill the Bus food drive from February 16-27. The drive, sponsored by REA and the Ohio Education Association, aims to help address student food insecurity in the...
