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Aveni Promoted in Middlefield
Middlefield - On Dec. 12 at the Village of Middlefield regular Council meeting, Officer Julie Aveni was recognized by Mayor Ben Garlich for her commitment and hard work for the Middlefield Police Department. At that time, she was promoted to Sergeant.
Over 450 Christmas Gifts Delivered To Seniors of Portage County
Portage County - More than 450 Seniors in Portage County received a visit and a special present through, Home Instead Senior Care’s Community Outreach Program – Be A Santa To A Senior. Through this program, the local Home Instead Senior Care office identified seniors all over the county who...
Crafting with Marian’s “Personalized Reusable Water Bottle”
You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Personalized Reusable Water Bottle” program at the Garrettsville Library on Saturday, January 18 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Participants will use glass paint, sponges and brushes to upcycle a glass bottle. It is a fabulous way to repurpose to help save...
Mantua’s St. Joseph Cares to Host “Unplanned” Movie Night
Mantua - In thanksgiving for the precious gift of life, St. Joseph Cares of St. Joseph Church in Mantua will be offering opportunities throughout the year to recognize and defend the most fundamental right that we all possess, the right to life. Our first opportunity will be the weekend...
Ring in the New Year with Free Classes in Portage County
Start your new year out right with the Aspire Program, a non-profit that has served adults in Portage County for over 30 years. Aspire has sites available throughout Portage County in the morning, afternoon, or evening, which provides:• HSE/GED Prep – Earn your high school equivalency at your own...
Geauga SWCD Offering 2020 Camp Canopy Scholarship
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to offer scholarship funding for the 2020 Camp Canopy, held Sunday, June 7th - Friday, June 12th at FFA Camp Muskingum in Carroll County. Founded in 1950 and formerly known as Ohio Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp, Camp Canopy...
Women in STEM Events Serve as Appetizers for Knowledge-Hungry Students
Nearly 150 area high school students with an insatiable hunger for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics enjoyed a banquet of ‘small bites’ during two Women in STEM Day events hosted by the Kent State University Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center this fall.
The first Women in STEM Day attracted...
David W. Read of Garrettsville, OH
Life-long resident of Garrettsville, David W. Read, 64, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland after a long illness. He was born December 29, 1954, in Ravenna, Ohio to Wayne D. and Velma (Judge) Read.
A 1973 graduate of James A. Garfield...
Kent Christian Life Center Christmas Eve Service
The soft glow of candlelight will illuminate the church’s sanctuary and the hearts of our congregation Sunday night as the Christian Life Center host its traditional Christmas Eve Candle Light services on Sunday, December 24.
Pastor Tom Poulin is inviting the Portage County residents to join in the service this...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of December 20
Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities
Weekdays
The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they even have...
Vote For Your Favorite Display
‘Tis the season for holiday lights! Many homes located throughout the area have entered the first annual ‘Light Up Garrettsville’ contest sponsored by Lauren Patrick of VP Realty.
Participating houses have been listed on a map for people to follow through town and then vote for their favorite lighting...
Hiram celebrates Giving Tuesday with gifts of all shapes and sizes
Hiram - For Hiram College, Giving Tuesday serves as a time to be thankful and recognize a handful of recent donors whose gifts of varying shapes and sizes have helped to advance and transform campus.
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last Village Council meeting, Council approved an ordinance authorizing an agreement to transfer the ownership and operation of the Village’s Water and Wastewater plants to Portage County. Many Village residents were in attendance to voice their opinions on the this Ordinance (2019-49), among them, former...
Celebrate The Longest Night
Make the most out of the longest night of your year during Geauga Park District’s annual Winter Solstice Celebration!
On Saturday, December 21, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., a visit to The West Woods and its nature center will include fun, family-friendly exploration of the roots of our modern holiday celebrations.
Indoors,...
Kent State Trumbull Announces New Bowling Team
Warren – On Tuesday, Kent State Trumbull officially added Women’s and Men’s Bowling to its athletic program. Dale Johnson of Champion was named head coach.
Johnson has competed at state and national levels since he was 18. He began coaching Champion High School in 2010 and became head coach in...
The Friends Committee of DMRC is seeking community support
Since 2007 Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) has been supporting Mantua as we work with the citizens and government officials to think boldly about the future of our community. DMRC has provided matching grant financial support for projects that have moved Mantua forward, including the walkway along the river...
Pinnacle Treatment Centers to Open Detox Wing at University Hospitals Portage...
Ravenna – Pinnacle Treatment Centers, a leader in providing accessible treatment for adult men and women struggling with substance use disorders, has entered into a lease agreement with University Hospitals (UH) Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.
The lease greenlights Pinnacle’s development of Recovery Works Portage, a third-floor detox wing...
We're All Invited | Upcoming Community Events
Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities
Weekdays
The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they even have...
Portage EMA Encourages Public Participation In Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
Portage County - Portage County was recently awarded a Hazard Mitigation Grant from Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update the County’s All-Hazards Mitigation Plan. This update is mandatory by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K) every five years to remain eligible for...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club spent much of their December 2, 2019 meeting on a calendar review and planning for new adventures.
The December 9 meeting will be held in McCumbers-Brady Realty with a view to sorting pictures, banners, memorabilia of all sorts which belong to the club. There will be...
Portage County Senior Center December Events
The Portage County Senior Center will hold a Grief Support Group courtesy of Serenity Hospice on Wednesday, December 11th at 12:15. Because the holiday times can be so rough for many, an informal group will gather to discuss and find ways to cope. The group will gather in a...
Portage Park District Announces Winter Programs
Portage County – Portage Park District launched its winter program calendar this week with a variety of programs and workshops for all ages and ability levels. Winter programs include educational hikes, Park Rx health and wellness, crafting, geocaching, history, group hikes and more. Park patrons can get a copy...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of December 6
Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities
Weekdays
The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they even have...
Freedom Historical Society News & Notes
If you’re looking to buy local this holiday season, you can show off your Freedom pride with items from the Freedom Historical Society. We have shirts and a book that make great gifts for the holiday season.
Sweatshirts are available for a donation of $20 and and T shirts for...
Robert N. Garner of Windham, OH
Robert N. Garner, 85, of Windham, passed away with his loving family at his side on Wednesday November 20, 2019. He was born March 15, 1934, in Masontown, West Virginia to the late Vernon and Ruth (Michael) Garner.
He loved to fish and work in his yard and garden. Bob...
Anna L. Olson of Windham, OH
Anna L. Olson, 89, of Windham, passed away November 20, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Anna was born December 3, 1929, in Holliday, Texas to Leo and Gladys (Ruth) Bradley. She was married on August 20, 1949, to John J. Olson, who she met while he...
Net Zero, Here & Now
Troy Twp. - Naysayers warned her that it couldn’t be done in Geauga County. But Jacqueline Samuel persisted. After a year of construction, she now lives in the first net-zero house in the region. Despite its location in cloudy northeast Ohio, this solar-powered house is producing more energy than...
Book Club Meeting at Garrettsville Library
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet on Tuesday, December 17 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the meeting room. This month’s selection is The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson.
In the aftermath of World War II, despite the rationing and...
J.A. Garfield High School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
12th Grade
4.0 & Above - Joseph Ball, Kaylie Bates, Hannah Bittence, Mason Cebulla, Hannah Chartier, Talon Cline, Jenna Conley, Ilene Flaherty, Laina Galayde, Kyleigh Grandon, Karlee Huter, Joshua Kent, Cameron King, Sara Kittle, Colton Klatik*, Michael Martin, Ryan Matulewicz*, Joshua McCullough*, Meghan McDougall, Jilleena Moore, Anna Morrissey, Lillian Oles,...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 29
Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities
Weekdays
The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they even have...
