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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...

Elsie Donnetta Danner, age 91, of the Village of Hiram, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 22, 2026. Elsie Donnetta (Donnie) was the beloved mother of Laura Jane Noland, Tobin Michael Noland (partner Martha Gauss), Beth Lynn Romeo, and Kathleen Emma Marten (late Theodore G.); beloved sister of Linda Danner...

Matthew “Matt” T. Penney, 69, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Robert and Nancy (nee Jaros) Penney.  He was raised in Mantua, OH, where...

As small businesses across the country continue to face economic pressure and communities work to maintain vitality, Fieldview Acres Mercantile is taking a creative, community-wide approach to drawing attention back to the town as a whole. Fieldview Acres Mercantile, known locally as “The Merc,” has announced a long-term treasure hunt...

United Way of Portage County is now accepting Youth Education Grant Applications, opening the door for local nonprofit organizations to secure funding for programs that support children and youth across Portage County. All 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Portage County with a primary focus on Youth Education are eligible to apply....

Provided By DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Taking care of your furnace is especially important over the winter season when your unit is working its hardest to heat your home properly. Knowing what winter furnace issues to look out for, and how to fix them, is key to...

Townhall II Integrated Health Network has initiated a call for sponsors for its upcoming fundraiser Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery. The event is scheduled to take place at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center on Friday, March 13, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and...

Florence Joanne Reid, 89, of Twinsburg, OH, formerly of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born October 18, 1936, in Washingtonville, PA, to the late Warren and Mildred (nee Hotchkiss) Ashenfelder. She was raised in Northfield, Ohio. Florence met the...