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Architecture, engineering and construction firms from across Northeast Ohio combined creativity, engineering and community service at the 2026 CANstruction Cleveland–Akron competition, transforming thousands of cans of food into elaborate sculptures inspired by mythology and legend. CANstruction is a design competition in which teams build large-scale sculptures entirely from donated canned...

As demand for joint replacement procedures continues to rise, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center is expanding advanced orthopedic capabilities designed to improve both the patient experience and outcomes.  New orthopedic expertise at UH Portage now includes the use of Mako robotic-arm assisted technology. The Mako system is an advanced innovation...

 On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at noon, the first official clue will be released in what has become the largest publicly organized treasure hunt in the region’s history. The Newton Falls Treasure Hunt currently features over $28,000 in cash, gold, silver coins, and jewelry, with additional sponsorships still being accepted...

David Michael Brode went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at his "happy place," at home in Venice, Florida. David was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Parkside Church. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School...

David Michael Brode went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at his "happy place," at home in Venice, Florida. David was a committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Parkside Church. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School...

Lillian Marie Koval, 88, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born November 25, 1937, in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph and Genevieve (nee Piesniewski) Dzialak. She was raised in Hamtramck, MI, then proceeded to get her master’s degree...

Kathleen Mary Towles passed away in the evening of Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on July 24, 1942, to the late William Williams and Elizabeth (Rankin) Williams. She was raised in Windham Twp. and Freedom Twp. and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield...

Sandy Kreisman VP Silver Creek Garden Club There are many wonderful clubs in our Village that bring people with shared interests together. Each is a mix of learning something new, with a bit of socializing sprinkled into the meetings.  One you perhaps haven’t heard much about is The Silver Creek Garden...

Laura Marek recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a pizza party planned by her grandchildren. A Mantua-Shalersville resident for nearly 80 years, Laura was well known for her green thumb and her gardens filled with bountiful vegetables and beautiful flowers. Family and farm were always her greatest loves, as...

Elizabeth Ann Sheller, born on November 13, 1930, in Garrettsville, Ohio, and passed away peacefully January 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Elizabeth attended Garfield High School where she was a Junior Cheerleader. She went on to manage the Garrettsville Dollar Store for five years. Betty got married and...

Nutrition has become so complicated that people feel like they need a degree just to eat dinner. One day, carbs are the enemy, the next day fat is the problem, and somehow we are all still standing in the kitchen wondering what we are supposed to make. That is...

The Garfield Trail is excited to provide the third year of its Discovering Garfield Lecture Series.  Executive Director, Tim Garfield, stated “that we are pleased that the first and second-year program were so well received. Last year we had over 125 people attend the four programs. These interesting and...

Jackie Lee Boergen, age 57, passed over to the Great Spirit on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.   She deeply cherished her Native American/Cherokee roots and carried it with pride. Jackie was a creative soul; she loved all forms of art, but writing was her true passion. Jackie...