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James W. Kerr of Garrettsville, OH
James W. “Jim” Kerr, 101, of Garrettsville, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, to be reunited again with his dear wife, Goldie. He...
Thomas E. Collins of Garrettsville, OH
Thomas E Collins of Garrettsville passed away January 26, 2022. Tom was notoriously late for just about everything, but his time on earth ended...
Windham Lions Club Holds Recycling Program
Windham - The Windham Lions are joining the challenge to help dispose of some of the common plastics that enter your house but aren’t...
United Way Accepting Grant Applications
Ravenna - United Way of Portage County invests the funds raised during its annual campaign through a volunteer-led review and recommendation process. Grant Review...
Community Calendar – Week of February 4
Second Blessings Thrift ShopDaily SpecialsFriday’s only, 50% off all merchandise in our Second Blessings Thrift Shop. Includes all furniture. Every day fill one of...
Participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Maybe you’ve always wanted to help a scientific cause. Maybe you’re passionate about doing your part toward the greater good in Nature. Or maybe...
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...
Grief Recovery After Substance Passing Group Available in Portage
Joey, Debby Smith’s only son died of an accidental heroin overdose 7 years ago on October 2, 2014. Devasted, Debby sought counseling, but realized...
Edward Allen Vanhorn of Garrettsville, OH
Edward Allen (Eddie) Vanhorn, 65, of Garrettsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022, with his devoted wife at his side. He was...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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,...
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”,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
