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There is no higher honor in life than serving your country, unselfishly and courageously.  Home Instead Senior Care is honored to have Private Sierra Campbell of the Army National Guard as a CAREGiverSM who was able to provide care to a veteran.  “It has truly been an honor having...

The Garrettsville Cemetery Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 pm, downstairs at the Cellar Door, at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Garrettsville. Special guest speaker for the evening will be Janet Caldwell of Bedford. While Janet holds a degree in education,...

Alvin R. Pridemore, 64, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Virginia (Hiebert) Pridemore. He was a Garrettsville resident for most of his life. Alvin started his career...

Sharon Harris, 64, of Shalersville, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2019.  She was born on March 8, 1955 in Freedom, Ohio to Ottis and Doris Harris.   She worked for Mopar in Streetsboro for over 20 years.  Sharon enjoyed watching movies, crocheting and word puzzles.   Sharon is survived by...

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...

Ravenna - Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or problems staying asleep, a poor night’s sleep is a bad way to start the day.  I enjoy helping people who find themselves tossing and turning when they should be snoozing. Typical problems I treat run the gamut from insomnia to narcolepsy and...

Ravenna - Remember your favorite dinner at Grandma’s house?   The meatloaf that made your mouth water just thinking about it or the chicken and dumplings that seemed to melt in your mouth? While those days maybe gone, eating dinner with your senior loved one doesn’t have to be...

Burton - Sarah Brugmann is a self-described “people person” from Mantua who has always wanted to be a nurse. Her own mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) even before Sarah was born. Since Sarah — along with her dad and sister — has been a caregiver for her...

It’s here!  Spring! The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual Plant Sale held the day before Mother’s Day!  Mark your calendars for May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chester Town Hall, 13455 Chillicothe Road, just north of  Mayfield Road on Rt. 306, rain or shine.   The timing...

James A. Garfield students that recently participated at the SkillsUSA Regional competition included Joshua McCullough, Travis Synnestvedt, Gillian Grantz and Karsyn Reider.  Travis took 1st place in the Electrical Motor Controls and will be going to the Skills USA State  Competition in Columbus on April 16th & 17th. Karysn Reider took...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is addressing a nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. Social Security and the OIG continue to receive reports from across the country about fraudulent phone calls from people falsely claiming to be Social Security employees. Calls can even...

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...

The following events are being held at the Burton Public Library. If registration is required, please contact the library at www.burtonlibrary.org or 440-834-4466. Adults Bass Lake: From resort to refuge, Bass Lake has a rich and varied natural and cultural history. Learn about how it was in days...

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...

Ravenna – Join Portage APL for its annual fundraiser on April 6, 2018. Paws to Celebrate is an annual event to benefit Portage APL. People gather, eat, drink, and bid on auction items and raffles, and most importantly, raise funds to help the hundreds of abused, abandoned and injured...

The Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District recently held a retirement party for Betty Hoffstetter. Betty has been a firefighter for the past 17 years (November 2001 - October 2018). Congratulations on your retirement Betty, and thank you for your service!

Windham - Congratulations to the 2019 Windham National Honor Society! There were eight students inducted into NHS this year. Students were recognized and inducted on Friday, March 8 at 8:30 AM with the Windham student body and families. Sportswriter, Jonah Rosenblum, was the guest speaker for the event. Rosenblum...

Burton - Each year the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) recognizes two outstanding classroom teachers (elementary and secondary) from across the state, chosen for their exemplary efforts and commitment to conservation education.  The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to announce that...

Ravenna - The Ravenna Garden Club is hosting the Spring Craft Show on Saturday, March 23rd from 10-4 at the Garden Center located at 5154 S. Prospect St.,Ravenna, Ohio. More than 23 crafters are exhibiting their work. Some of the crafted items are Easter baskets, spring floral arrangements, painted...