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Congratulations goes out to the J.A. Garfield 2019 Hall of Fame inductees.  David Mottice graduated with the class of 1988 and was  recognized  for his academic and athletic achievements in golf, basketball and baseball. In golf, he was a four year letterman and a two time participant at the state...

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) celebrated its 75th year at the Annual Dinner Meeting held on Thursday, October 10th at the Claridon Woodlands Lodge.  With approximately 63 people in attendance, the Annual Meeting began with the election of two members to the Geauga SWCD five-member Board...

The benefits of participating in sports are vast. Sports help build character, boost self-confidence, strengthen perseverance, promote discipline, enhance physical and emotional health, develop teamwork skills, and promote healthy competition. Sports also provide children with additional supervision and additional mentors to help guide them as they grow, which is...

Portage County Treasurer Brad Cromes was  named the recipient of the Young Alumni Achievment Award today by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University. The award recognizes early career achievements and commitment to public service. In a statement, Cromes said “I was honored today to...

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...

Mantua - On a crisp October Sunday morning, the day following Homecoming at Crestwood High School (CHS), the parking lot was full of vehicles of all kinds. No, these were not cars belonging to students who danced the night away; they were those of car lovers and collectors of...

Ravenna - Portage APL invites you to attend PAWS TO TASTE 2019 on November 16, 2019. The event will be held at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center from 6-9. This annual wine and beer tasting to benefit Portage Animal Protective League promises to be the best...

Mantua - If you happened to be out walking or driving through Mantua on the morning of October 2, you might have seen several Crestwood High School students throughout the downtown area and Buchert Memorial Park working alongside members of the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC). Each year, students...

“This is why they go into education! Our instructors are eager to share their knowledge and to spark interest among students in a significant, meaningful way.” This comment by Kent State Geauga and Regional Academic Center Assistant Dean Dr. Susan Emens could apply to the faculty’s approach to Kent...

In the middle of June, 1969, the Cuyahoga River burst into flames when a spark from a passing train flew down and ignited debris on the surface of the river. Although fires on the river were common at the time due to industrial waste and high levels of...

Denver D. “Denny” Hinzman, 73 years of age, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2019 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio surrounded by his immediate family. Mr. Hinzman’s passing resulted from injuries due to an automobile accident on Saturday August 31, 2019. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia...

America is saturated in smartphones. A Pew Research Center survey reported 81% of Americans own the versatile — and some say, addictive — mobile device.  With the smartphone’s capabilities for internet access, social media interaction, running all kinds of apps, and texting, its screen has become the nation’s preoccupation —...