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Older adults who love to sing will find a welcoming community of fellow singers when the Encore Chorale of Northeast Ohio launches its new season of musical joy in September 2024. The ensemble is a local chapter of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, a nonprofit organization that creates meaningful...

This adorable little girl ran up to a good Samaritan’s home begging to be let inside.  Thankfully they let her in and then contacted me. She is about 1-1/2 years old and isn’t shy at all.  She was pretty sick with a bad cold but after two different antibiotics she...

Daniel Grafton 89 of Freedom Township passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.  Born in Hammondsville, Jefferson County, Ohio, on  October 6, 1934 to Daniel E. and Verna E. (Householder) Grafton.  Grandson of Frank R. and Mary Edna (Shirley) Grafton; and James F. and Hannah L. (Noling) Householder. After he attended...

Carol Sandra Leonard, 81, of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1942, to the late Stanley and Florence (nee Pawlowski) Pacek. She was a devoted member of the St. Edward Catholic Church...

The 31st Hiram School Reunion took place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Troy Community Center, drawing 40 classmates and their spouses. Maryan Simsa Jenkins organized the event, with Jerry Matzek reserving the venue. Maryan's daughters, Mary, Sandy, and Lisa, assisted with cooking and serving chicken, setting up tables...

The James A. Garfield District is gearing up to welcome students from all grade levels back for another year of academic, athletic, and creative excellence. The district will celebrate the start of  the 2025 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash, set to take place on the front lawn...

Public speaking is one of life’s important skills but also one of the most feared activities for the majority of adults. Learning to be comfortable speaking in front of others helps build confidence to express yourself in various life situations from interviewing for jobs to applying for college to...

Mark A. Brady, 61, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born January 8, 1963, in Gassaway, WV, to the late Richard G. Brady and Dolores (nee Sampson) Brady-McCumbers. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 1981. Mark...

Irene “Carol” Martin, 64, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born January 25, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Ernest and Irene (nee Powers) Collins. She married the love of her life, Jack Martin, Sr., then settled in...

The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA) gave a resounding yes to the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to showcase their skills at the Farmer’s Market on July 18th.  The GPA had the fun opportunity to encourage and engage community members in learning and playing the fastest growing sport in...

On July 16, Library Director Amy Young and Library Board President Frank Cimino cut the bright blue ribbon between the pillars of Reed Memorial Library’s new outdoor pavilion, officially opening the renovated landscape to the public. Board members, Friends of the Library, staff members, and community members cheered as...

Join us for the Bee Bonanza at Morgan Park! On Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Pollinator Specialist and former Kent State Professor Bob Heath will lead a fascinating tour of the park. Participants will have the chance to net, identify, and learn about the...

This beautiful lady was abandoned outdoors when her previous owners moved away. A friend called and asked for my help, and so I took her in. Lara is stunning. She has beautiful long black and white hair, and her tail is so fluffy and full. She is a larger...

Charles “Mark” Simpson, 64, of Hiram Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1960, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Vandell and Norma (nee Carroll) Simpson. He was a 1978 Crestwood High School graduate,...

David E. Wanstreet age 56 of Newton Falls passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday morning July 5, 2024.  He was born on Aug. 31, 1967 in Clarksburg, West Virginia; the son of the late William L. Sr. and Wilma L. (Dodd) Wanstreet. A lifetime area resident, Dave graduated high...

Connor Hunt, a junior at James A. Garfield High School, competed at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama on Sunday, July 14, and not only won the seated 100 meter race, but set a new national record in the process. Official results were not available from The Hartford...

Ernest “Pete” Charles Speicher, Jr. 73, of Windham, OH, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born on November 12, 1950, in Johnston, PA, to the late Ernest Charles Sr. and Jean Lorraine (Horner) Speicher.   Pete was a U.S Army veteran, who proudly served his country in Vietnam....

Rich Wagner, 76, of Garrettsville/Ravenna, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born August 4, 1947, to the late Robert Grabel and Polly (Luton) Wagner and adopted by the late Charles Wagner. He was a 1965 graduate of James A. Garfield High School and served in...

Townhall II Integrated Health Network now offers free harm reduction supplies from a vending machine in its Kent office lobby, located at 155 N. Water St., in downtown Kent. Supplies featured include Naloxone (Narcan), Fentanyl test strips, Deterra drug deactivation and disposal kits, condoms, pregnancy tests, first aid kits and...