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On June 26, 2019, the Garrettsville Eagles announced the winners of the 2019 scholarship awards. They are: Madeline Vaughan, granddaughter of Jeanne Tancos. Madeline is a 2019 graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine. She was a member of the National Honor Society, earned academic honors...

Garrettsville - Dollar General’s newest store at 8324 Windham St. in Garrettsville is now open! In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s official grand opening on Saturday,...

Garrettsville - Former mayor and long-time village councilmember Tom Hardesty has been one of Garrettsville’s biggest supporters – and a guy who’s always liked to save a buck or two. Those two interests have converged many times over Hardesty’s tenure as a public servant. The village is paying him...

Forest Field K9 Search & Rescue, Inc., founded in March 2019 by Garrettsville resident, Shawn Cisney, invited Portage County students to submit artwork for the team’s logo design. The winner is to be announced and presented with the contest prize, a Nintendo Switch at the “Teens, Tweens, Toddlers...

Ravenna – Portage County first responders and local officials are stepping-up to take part in a national-level military exercise with National Guard Units and Ohio EMA at Camp James A. Garfield in Ravenna, Aug. 5-8. Called “Vigilant Guard,” the four-day training exercise will involve the Portage County Office of...

You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Jumbo 3-D Letter” program at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, August 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Learn how to make a large letter for use in decorating your home. You will have a choice of letters and a wide variety...

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 -  Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 19th, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20th, from1:00 to 11:30 p.m.,...

Ravenna - Neighborhood Development Services, Inc. (NDS) received a $4000 grant from NeighborWorks America’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) Program. Participants attend the CLI as part of a local “team,” usually comprising six residents/key volunteers and a representative from a participating NeighborWorks organization, such as NDS. The annual training event aims...

The Sunday Oldies Jukebox would like to thank ALL who participated in the 2019 Membership Drive .. the individuals who became supporting members, the DJs, the volunteer staff who took the calls and the businesses (too many to name, but on our website) who donated the great gifts and...

We want to know what you think! Portage County District Library (PCDL) is conducting a survey to learn more about our community members, what you value about PCDL, what services and programs you use, and what you would like to see from PCDL in the future as part of...

The Windham Library presents Adult Summer Reading 2019.  Each time you read a book or listen to an audio book, enter your name in a drawing for a fabulous summer prize basket.  This event begins on June 10 and ends on July 22.  This program is free and open...

Hiram - In collaboration with ideastream, Hiram College will host the second annual Tech and Trek Conference June 19-21, 2019 on the College’s campus. An opportunity for all educators, the conference will explore topics such as mindful technology, mobile technology, creating high-impact student experiences, and innovations in teaching and...

Mantua - The ladies of the Mantua Village Garden Club have been busy cleaning up their adopted flower beds, and planting flowers.  The village flower beds that they maintain are:  Crestwood High School Sign, Buchert Park, Mayor’s Corner, Hillside Cemetery, and Canada Road Sign.  The June 3rd meeting will be...

Ravenna -  The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutritional Program is, once again, being coordinated by The Portage County Senior Center located at 705 Oakwood St., (Floor G) in Ravenna.   The date for coupon distribution is Tuesday, June 4th from 8-1.  The SFMNP is a great way for low income seniors...

Freedom Township Clean-Up Days Trash Drop-Off will be held: Thursday, June 6, 2019 • 12 Noon – 6 pm Friday, June 7, 2019• 12 Noon – 8 pm Saturday, June 8, 2019 • 9 am – 3 pm Location: Township Garage, S.R. 700 north side of the Turnpike. Proof of residency required. Batteries, motor...