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Freedom Township Historical Society Membership Drive
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society is conducting its annual membership drive. Membership is open to anyone interested in our mission of “Preserving, protecting and promoting the rich history of Freedom Township and Freedom School”. Membership categories are divided into YEARLY (individual - $15.00 or family...
New Year Resolution: Plan to Plant Trees with Geauga SWCD’s Spring...
Start off the new year by making a sound investment for your future... plant a tree! There are countless ways trees positively affect us, our homes, and our communities. Whether replacing a tree lost to pest or storm damage or adding new species for beauty and diversity, the simple...
Jimmie (James) L. Stanley of Windham, OH
Jimmie (James) L. Stanley, 80, of Windham, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born in Freedom Twp. on April 26, 1941, to Frank and Amy (nee Alderman) Stanley.
He worked as a farm hand for many years. Jim liked to fish, farm, and he enjoyed spending time with...
Gary L. Curkendall of Garrettsville, OH
Gary L. Curkendall, 68, of Garrettsville, passed away on January 1, 2022, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on September 21, 1953, to the late Arthur and Mary Lou (nee Schweitzer) Curkendall.
He is survived by his daughters, Crys Draconi and Shannon (Jeremy)...
Jeanne Marie Nemeth of Euclid, OH
Jeanne Marie Nemeth (nee Fickes) died 12/24/2021, the very day after she celebrated her 95th birthday. Born in Steubenville, OH on 12/23/1926 she was the firstborn of four children of Herbert Gray Fickes & Mary Maud Fickes (nee Holroyd). The family’s children, all deceased, were Jeanne, Elizabeth, Herbert K.,...
John “Jack” Paul Barstow of Garrettsville, OH
John “Jack” Paul Barstow, Age 74, of Garrettsville OH, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2022. He born May 17, 1947 in Chester Twp to Thomas and Helen (nee: Sampson) Barstow. John was an avid drag car racer and loved to garden in his spare time....
Holiday Light Trail Winners Announced
Garrettsville - VP Realty’s Third Annual Holiday Light Trail was a huge success! Eighty-nine houses participated in the trail, more than doubling our numbers from previous years. We thank our participants for putting in the time and effort to decorate their homes for viewers to enjoy!
We will continue to...
Upcoming Community Events
Second Blessings Thrift Shop
Daily Specials
Friday’s only, 50% off all merchandise in our Second Blessings Thrift Shop. Includes all furniture. Every day fill a shopping cart from our two overflow rooms for $20.00. Second Blessings Thrift Shop At The Renaissance Family Center Hours: Monday 10-4, Tuesday 10-4, Thursday 12-4, Friday...
Re-Dedication Of Access Ramp To Hiram Christian Church
Hiram – With funding from a Hiram Community Trust Grant and the generous donations of its members, Hiram Christian Church recently repaired and increased the width of the access ramp to the front entry of the church. Hiram Christian Church has always been honored to host the community, whether...
Twentieth Century Club News
Nearly a full complement of members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met at the home of Mary Furillo for the annual Christmas party on December 16, 2021.
The roll call response for the evening was to recount a favorite part of Christmas celebrations both past and present. This...
Denise Bly of Garrettsville, OH
Denise Bly, 61, of Garrettsville, Ohio, previously of Newbury, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, due to complications from Covid 19. She was born December 2, 1960, in Cleveland, OH to William and Mary (Dowling) Williams.
She was best known for writing articles for The Weekly Villager newspaper...
PCDL’s Holiday Hours
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be closed on the following dates, in observance of the holiday season: Friday, December 24; Saturday, December 25, Friday, December 31; and Saturday, January 1, 2022. However, PCDL’s Digital Library never closes, and is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Visit www.portagelibrary.org and...
Thank You Mantua!
Mantua - The Dollar General (Mantua Corners) would like to say thank you to Kuhnle Brothers, Fall & Stebbins, Mantua coffee shop,Shalersville/Mantua Fire department, police department and the Ohio highway patrol.
Our toy drive was a great success. We had so many many toys! We were able to help many...
Message From Middlefield Mayor Garlich
Hello Middlefield Residents,
I want to initially wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. I know personally, my time with family and friends has grown more precious. Social networking, that I often took for granted, is now special. I hope you use this...
Portage Financial Wellness Fair Receives State Recognition
Ravenna – The Portage County Financial Wellness Fair, a free program held in November and aimed at helping area residents improve their financial lives, has been recognized by the Ohio Treasurer of State with a Compass Award for December 2021. The monthly recognition program commends organizations, programs, and individuals...
Eugene C. Spade of Warren, OH
Eugene C. Spade, 90, of Warren, passed away surrounded by his loving family, late Saturday evening, December 4th, at his residence.
“Sam Spade” or “Jimmy”, as he was affectionately known, was born December 11, 1930 in Freedom, OH. the son of the late Christopher and Nella (Dutter) Spade.
He was a...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of December 10
Second Blessings Thrift Shop
Daily Specials
Friday’s only, 50% off all merchandise in our Second Blessings Thrift Shop. Includes all furniture. Every day fill a shopping cart from our two overflow rooms for $20.00. Second Blessings Thrift Shop At The Renaissance Family Center Hours: Monday 10-4, Tuesday 10-4, Thursday 12-4, Friday...
Rodger G. Evans of Garrettsville, OH
Rodger G. Evans, 62, of Garrettsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1959, in Ravenna, to Elton E. and Eleanor (Thrasher) Evans, Sr.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and recently retired as a mail carrier at the Mantua Post...
Oberta A. Slotterbeck Baker of Aurora, OH
Oberta A. (Obie) Slotterbeck Baker, 85 years of age, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 in Aurora, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, OH on July 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ober and Lealia (Gilbert) Slotterbeck. She grew up and attended high school in Union County, NJ. ...
Upcoming Community Events – December 5th Edition
Second Blessings Thrift Shop
Daily Specials
Friday’s only, 50% off all merchandise in our Second Blessings Thrift Shop. Includes all furniture. Every day fill a shopping cart from our two overflow rooms for $20.00. Second Blessings Thrift Shop At The Renaissance Family Center Hours: Monday 10-4, Tuesday 10-4, Thursday 12-4, Friday...
Crestwood NHS Chapter Make Activity Bags for Local Hattie Larlham Residents
Mantua - The Crestwood High School (CHS) chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) recently assembled 60 activity bags for residents at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities, a local organization that also provides care and support throughout Ohio.
“Most people think that the National Honor Society is...
Portage County Job & Family Services Announces Upcoming Outage of Ohio...
Ravenna - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has scheduled an outage of the Ohio Benefits system on Friday, December 3, 2021.
The Ohio Benefits Worker Portal will be inaccessible on this date. As a result of the outage, Portage County and other counties throughout the state will...
Gerald J. Goodnight of Garrettsville, OH
Gerald J. Goodnight, Jr., 69, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born in Cleveland on May 22, 1952, to the late Gerald J., Sr., and Nancy (nee Roby) Goodnight.
He married the love of his life, Diane (nee Helmondollar), on...
Portage Senior Center News
The Portage County Senior Center is holding registration for all Portage Seniors aged 60 and up who wish to join friends on December 8th, for their annual Holiday celebration. They are also holding an official “Ribbon-Cutting” ceremony to celebrate their new slate-topped pool table. The day’s events start early,...
Upcoming Community Events
Farmington Senior Center BreakfastsMondaysSenior Center will be open for breakfast Monday mornings 7am to Noon. We will be COVID compliant, so PLEASE call 330-889-2733, as reservations are highly recommended. Temperatures will be taken at the door and anyone reading a temp of 100 deg will be turned away. Call...
Upcoming Community Events
Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts
Mondays
Senior Center will be open for breakfast Monday mornings 7am to Noon. We will be COVID compliant, so PLEASE call 330-889-2733, as reservations are highly recommended. Temperatures will be taken at the door and anyone reading a temp of 100 deg will be turned away. Call...
Suicide Loss Day Event
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County is holding an event those who have been affected by suicide loss on Saturday, November 20 from 1-3pm. The event will include a screening of a short documentary on grief and the healing journey that follows a suicide loss over time. A...
Garrettsville People Tree
Applications for this years People Tree will be going out shortly. Kids 14 years and younger residing in the Garrettsville or Windham school districts are eligible to participate.
If you have moved and would like to update your information or would like to sign up, please call Judy at 330-687-0630...
Christmas Shoe Box Time!
Garrettsville United Methodist Church will be collecting Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. This mission offers a fun way to share God’s love with children around the world through a shoe box full of gifts. Instructions and labels are available at the church and online at samaritanspurse.org/occ. Filled and labelled shoe...
95 Years of Halloween Fun… and Counting
Newton Falls - “I could do this every year!” exclaims first-time judge Susan Holub. Those of us in Kiwanis were delighted with comments like this from the crowd, since this was the 95th year for the Kiwanis annual event, though this was not quite a cakewalk. Because of covid-19...
