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As the crisp fall air settles in, nothing soothes the soul quite like a hearty bowl of homemade soup. For those seeking warmth and comfort, the Shalersville Historical Society has the perfect solution. On Friday, September 20, they will host a Soup, Salad & Dessert Supper at the Shalersville...

Nearly $19,000 in donations from the Portage County Disaster Relief Fund has been distributed to Windham Township residents whose properties were impacted by the April 17 tornado. “Portage County neighbors and donors outside the region have been generous in reaching out to support Windham residents who were affected by the...

The Friends of the Hiram College Library will be hosting a luncheon on Sunday, October 27 to celebrate 40 years of the organization. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and will be held on the second floor of the Hiram College Library in the Pritchard Room, 11694 Hayden...

Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...

The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County will be hosting the Portage County Mental Health & Addiction Walk for Recovery on Sunday, September 29. Participants will gather at the Kent Free Library at 1:30pm at the 2nd floor conference room. There will be information tables, interactive activities,...

Join us on Sunday, September 8, 2024, for a vibrant celebration at the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio’s Fall Festival! Located at 12027 Abbott Rd, Hiram, the festival opens its gates at noon. Enjoy the  lively sounds of Harmonia, whose melodies will set the perfect tone for the day....

D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, will be opening a new location in Aurora at 18825 North Marketplace Drive on August 19 to founding members. The group fitness facility employs a sports-science backed training regimen led by certified trainers to help...

Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2024 Burton Art Show to be held October 8-12 at the Burton Public Library, Burton, OH. ENTRY NIGHTS:  Sept 26 Thurs 9-7:45pm, Sept 27 Fri 9-4:45pm, Sept 28 Sat 10-1:45pm PLACE: Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton, OH FEES: $10/item or...

Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...

Ewing (Moe) Dewaine Franks, 86 of Garrettsville formerly of Garfield Heights, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. Moe was born on May 12, 1938 in Uledi, Pennsylvania to his late parents Hobert and Ethel (Campbell) Franks.  He worked many years in metal...

The Shalersville Historical Society will be holding a YARD SALE at its museum, 9154 St Rt 44 just north of the intersection with St Rt 303, on Aug 31, Sept 1 & Sept 2 from 9 - 5 PM each day.  Now’s your chance to find that something unique...

Portage County residents who experienced damage from Saturday’s severe thunderstorm are encouraged to report the extent of damage to the Portage County Emergency Management Agency. Use this link to open an online form where you can describe the damage and send PCEMA photos: portagecounty-oh.gov/homeland-security-emergency-management/pages/storm-damage-reporting.    Other ways to get that information...

Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...

Portage County residents who experienced damage from Saturday’s severe thunderstorm are encouraged to report the extent of damage to the Portage County Emergency Management Agency. Use this link to open an online form where you can describe the damage and send PCEMA photos: portagecounty-oh.gov/homeland-security-emergency-management/pages/storm-damage-reporting.    Other ways to get that information...

DeBord’s One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning will provide up to $2,171 in discounts and rebates toward the purchase and installation of a new Premier or Optimum Home comfort System. This is the best time in 2024 to exchange your home’s heating and air conditioning system with a new,...

Next Door General Store, a new addition to the Mantua community, is now open for business. The store operates Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers a variety of bulk foods, including baking goods, grains, pasta,...

Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior...

The city of Ravenna marked its 225th anniversary with a spectacular Ravenna Rocks concert and fireworks display, drawing large crowds for a full day of music, festivities, and community pride. The event began with DJ Krooze and the Krew energizing the early crowd with a lively mix of tunes that...

The Portage Park District’s deer archery program lottery is now open for entries until September 6, 2024. The program allows for limited controlled bow hunting at designated park properties not currently open to the public. Hunters will be chosen by lottery and must complete Park District requirements, including permit...

Ellerhorst Dentistry is now taking new patients and looks forward to serving the dental needs of the greater Mantua area, including Shalersville, Garrettsville and beyond. Dr. Lydia Ellerhorst, DDS is from Garrettsville, OH. She graduated from James A Garfield High School as a salutatorian in 2001.  She then obtained her...

James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast.  Each school office and the central office has a copy of the...

The Newton Falls Exempted Village School District announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024/2025 school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to...

The League of Women Voters Northern Portage County, in collaboration with Theresa Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Portage County Board of Elections (BOE), is hosting an event aimed at answering questions about election security and procedures. The event, titled "Democracy Dialogues: Inside the Ballot Box," will take place on Wednesday,...