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Garrettsville - If you are wondering what the Green team is, here it is!  Mrs. Blakeman and Mrs. Beck, fourth grade teachers decided to form a club called the “Green Team.”  Two kids were selected from each grade (K-6).  We met once a month on a Friday. We had 24...

Fresh food from local farms is great, but that’s just part of the story. In order to complete its welcoming atmosphere, the Garrettsville Farmers’ Market has lined up a full schedule of live music performances from local artists. These musicians will fill the air with strains of folk, rock,...

David Eugene Heckert, Sr., age 68 of Garrettsville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Akron City Hospital. He was born September 27, 1950, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Denzil Harlan and June Patricia (Heeter) Heckert. David worked in the restaurant industry, mostly with Cal’s in Garrettsville for over 27...

Garrettsville - Parishioners at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Garrettsville have plenty to celebrate as they gear up for two big anniversaries. The parish turns 75 this year, an event that coincides with the 60th anniversary of the church’s Chicken Dinner Festival. It seems St. Ambrose has been feeding souls...

Garrettsville - On April 1, 2019 the Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard began serving clients at our new location in the Garrettsville YMCA building on Park Avenue. Our clients now make use of the handicap-accessible event entrance at the rear of the building, and register/wait in the convenient lobby. Community Partnerships Monthly expenses...

Mantua - On May 4th, 2019, Crestwood High School is welcoming the community to join us in an Arts & Crafts Show from 9 AM until 2 PM. The entrance fee is $2 per person at the door, and will be hosted in the gym. Not only is this...

The American College of Emergency Physicians has designated May 19 – May 25 as “National EMS Week”. In celebrating this, Community EMS District is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 11, 2019, starting at noon. Emergency vehicles and equipment will be on display. Participants can also learn about lifesaving...

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...

Garrettsville - As we begin Spring and look forward to Summer we should all take a good look at our village and see what we can do to make our village inviting to everyone. On May 5th, starting at noon till 5:00pm Councilperson Deb Wordell has organized a clean up...

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...

Hiram - The 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show recently debuted in the Hiram College Gelbke Art Gallery featuring the work of students from diverse art disciplines, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and video. The jurors for the show consisted of established professional artists and educators, Annie and...

Garrettsville - In Sandusky, on the last weekend of March, The 8th Count Dance Center competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest dance competition in the country. Their entries placed as follows: Emily Knerem received...

The 14th annual James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet will take place on Sept. 21, 2019, at James A. Garfield Elementary School. Doors will open at 5 p.m. followed by a delicious dinner from Guido’s of Ravenna at 6 p.m. The event is open to graduates and anyone who attended...

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...

Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Community Easter Egg Hunt was an absolutely fabulous day with sunny skies just perfect for the kids. This was the 66th year the hunt has been held, sponsored by the Girl Scouts. Nearly 8,000 eggs were placed, each filled with candy, prizes, or...

Streetsboro - THRIVE, a non-profit (501c3) performing arts troupe operating in Streetsboro High School’s beautiful, 800-seat auditorium, will be staging the musical theatre production, “Jukebox Jam!” on Friday, May 17th at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 18th at 7 p.m. and an encore, FREE matinee performance for senior citizens (60+)...