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Don Carley, Jr. of Garrettville, OH
Don Carley, Jr., 73, veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Garrettsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born April 2, 1949, in Providence, RI, to the late Don Carley, Sr. and Charlotte Dickerson (nee Stump).
He was raised in Bainbridge, and he always had...
Community Calendar
JAG Class of 2036 Kindergarten RegistrationCall TodayJames A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2036It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2023. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the...
Anna M. Novak of Mantua Twp., OH
Anna M. Novak, 98, of Mantua Twp., went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1924, in Lamberton, PA, to the late Andrew and Anna (Quartek) Swetz, who were immigrants from Russia and Czechoslovakia.
She was proud to serve as...
James H. McCune of Windham Twp., OH
James H. McCune, 74, of Windham Township, passed away at his home, with his loving wife by his side, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1948, in Calhoun County, WV, to the late Joseph A. and Luella (nee Wilson) McCune.
He enjoyed spending quality time...
George Elza Masters of Nelson Twp., OH
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, George Elza Masters, of Nelson Twp., loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 82, and is now celebrating his eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Worthington, West...
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JAG Class of 2036 Kindergarten RegistrationCall TodayJames A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2036It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2023. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the...
Agape Christian Academy Hosting Open House
Agape Christian Academy is hosting an Open House on Thursday evening March 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at both of its campuses. Parents and children are invited to attend and meet our teachers and staff, see our classrooms and gain insight as you consider the many benefits of a...
Explore the Regional Campus System at Blue & Gold Night, March...
Kent State University invites prospective students and families throughout Northeast Ohio to explore its Regional Campus System at a unique, simultaneous open house event.
The inaugural Blue & Gold Night begins at 5:30 p.m. on March 21 at any Kent State campus near you. During the event, each of Kent...
Alice Mae Cain of Garrettsville, OH
Alice Mae Cain, 91, of Garrettsville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born May 21, 1931, in Exchange, WV, to the late Jake and Laverna (nee Dean) Conard.
She moved to Freedom, OH, where she met her late husband, Clyde Cain. Together,...
Stephen L. McCoy of Garrettsville, OH
Stephen L. McCoy, 65, of Garrettsville passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born February 12, 1958, in Logan, West Virginia to his mother, Barbara McCoy Robinson.
He was a student at James A. Garfield High School. Steve was a talented sketcher and made many beautiful drawings. He...
Dolly M. Miller of Newton Falls, OH
Dolly M. Miller, 80, of Newton Falls, OH, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24th, 2023, following a short illness, with her loving family beside her. She was born December 23, 1942, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Homer C. and Olive (Richardson) Judge.
She was...
Josephine “Susie” Mason of Garrettsville, OH
Josephine “Susie” Mason, 91, of Garrettsville passed away surrounded by her loving children on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Louis and Josephine (nee Hejl) Fortuna.
She enjoyed traveling, visiting European countries several times and attending the Passion Play...
Community Calendar
JAG Class of 2036 Kindergarten RegistrationCall TodayJames A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2036It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2023. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the...
Garrettsville Eagles Make Donations
The Garrettsville Eagles Club recently made donations to four local organizations: The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, Portage County District Library, Curtains Up Theater and Friends of Melana. Each organization received $4,057.
Peggy J. Long of Windham Twp., OH
Peggy J. Long, 82, of Windham Township, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Hampton, TN, to the late Daniel Hicks and Mabel (nee White) Hicks-Matthews, who both lovingly raised Peggy with Mabel’s husband, John Matthews.
She...
Sharon L. McGinnis of Windham, OH
Sharon L. McGinnis, 70, of Windham, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born June 5, 1952, in Buckhannon, WV, to Charles and Joyce (nee Martz) Ratcliff.
She was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield, belonging to the class of 1971, although she...
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JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is looking for donations of new and gently used fishing poles. We will be hosting events for our students and their families at no cost to them. Donations will enable those students who would otherwise be unable...
Grant funding available from United Way of Portage County EFSP
Ravenna - The United Way of Portage County (UWPC) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has received a grant award of $67,940 (EFSP Phase 40) from the EFSP National Board Program, a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Funds received from...
Annual maple sugaring festivities return to Swine Creek Reservation
It’s hands-on, educational, inspirational and celebrational – it’s Geauga Park District’s rich tradition of FREE maple sugaring events at Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield, and fun in the park doesn’t get much more family-friendly than the annual Sap’s-a-Risin’ celebration!
Festivities on three Sundays – March 5, 12 and 19, all...
Courtney Leigh Vance of Richmond, VA
Courtney Leigh Vance, 48, formerly of Mantua, passed away surrounded by loving family on January 19, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia where she was living.
She was born April 3, 1974 in Bedford, Ohio, to parents Carol (Fejedelem) Corbett, currently of Mantua and Mitchell Vance, currently of Bismarck, ND.
A graduate of...
Hermine Louise McGarvey of Garrettsville, OH
Hermine Louise McGarvey born Hermine Louise Bell on February 16, 1927, to Leslie G. Bell and Hermine M. Bell (nee Nolan) in Bells Landing, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday February 09, 2023.
Hermine was a Graduate of Bennett High School of...
Edsel Lee Minney of Windham Twp., OH
Edsel Lee Minney, 90, of Windham Township, passed away with his loving family by his side in the early morning of Friday, February 3, 2023. He entered this world on December 11, 1932, in Frozen, West Virginia, to Rena Minney Lambert, who raised him with her husband, Don Lambert....
Community Calendar
Interested in Knitting?Knitting, crochet and quilting -- all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, Mondays, 1:30 pm -- Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315
JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is...
Good Company Poor Sleep Is Extremely Costly
Although it can be hard to admit, your mom probably was right when she said, “Get a good night’s sleep, and you’ll feel better in the morning.” According to a recent Gallup poll, poor sleep habits significantly impact employees and the American economy.
According to researchers, insufficient sleep affects more...
WWJD: The Maiden Voyage
Brio would not get into his carrier and he dislikes being picked up and carried so the next step was to attach his leash and walk him to the van! He pulled a Houdini and slipped right out of it; thank goodness that did not happen someplace where the...
Carolyn F. Dean of Nelson Twp., OH
Carolyn F. Dean, 74, of Nelson Township, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born in Clarksville, TN, to the late Olie and Gertrude (nee Bowers) Hembree.
She worked at Deluxe Cleaners for over 20 years. Carolyn enjoyed sitting on her porch and...
Community Calendar
Interested in Knitting?Knitting, crochet and quilting -- all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, Mondays, 1:30 pm -- Feb 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24. For information call Roxanne 330-569-7613 or Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315
JAG PTO Looking For New Or Gently Used Fishing PolesDonate TodayJAG PTO is...
Portage Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Grants to Area Non-Profits
Ravenna - The Board of Trustees for the Portage Foundation announced the awarding of over $200,000 in grants to local nonprofits supporting programs for area youth. The awards stem from a special grant cycle from the George L. and Genevieve D. Moore Trust at the Foundation.
“This is a significant...
Environmental Conservation Awards Nominees Search
Ravenna - The Portage Parks District Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Environmental Conservation Awards. Nominations are due by March 3rd. Nominees for the awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green building/development, stewardship or environmental activism.
Visit the Portage...
Vintage News
8110 Main St. (Business Works) is perhaps one of the most historic buildings in town. It was there that the first telegraph in the area was installed, and the first news of President Garfield’s assassination to reach this section came over the wire. Frank Hopkins, telegrapher, would at times...