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ACT Prep Workshop Jan. 12 at James A. Garfield High School
New workshops this winter will offer one-day sessions packed with review and strategies for time-strapped students to achieve higher ACT scores.Area students will master testing strategies, conquer core subjects and build confidence to ace the college entrance exam and stay competitive among peers for college admission and scholarship dollars.
Students...
Thank You from the JAG Historical Society
The James A Garfield Historical Society would like to thank everyone who helped with our Christmas Walk 2018. It takes a village of volunteers to have such a successful event.
We are most grateful to the homeowners who generously opened up their homes. Some decorating by themselves, some allowing our...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of December 7
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...
Mantua Township Historical Cemeteries Restoration Project
The Mantua Township Historical Cemeteries Restoration Project is a recently established group for those interested in the Pioneer and Eastlawn Cemeteries in order to preserve their historical significance.
Under the direction of the Township Trustees the organization will evaluate, research, and with fund-raising for professional help, restore applicable gravestones.
The...
Ravenna Community Choir Presents Rhapsody in Bluegrass
Ravenna - Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon when the Ravenna Community Choir presents a new Christmas cantata, Rhapsody in Bluegrass by Joseph M. Martin, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, at the Ravenna Assembly of God.
Rhapsody in Bluegrass: A Christmas Jubilee tells the Christmas story...
Creativebug: Holiday DIY Ideas for a Memorable, Crafty Holiday Season
Portage County District Library recently announced the addition of Creativebug to its Digital Library collection and there’s no better time than the holiday season to take a look at this site which offers PCDL cardholders free, unlimited access to over 1,000 instructional videos on a variety of DIY crafting...
Mental Health First Aid Class January 2019
Mental health challenges – such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders– are common in the United States. In fact, more than one in five American adults will have a mental health problem in any given year.
Coleman Professional Services and the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage...
Portage County Historical Society and Museum Open House
The Portage County Historical Society and Museum will host its annual Open House from 1 to 4 pm. on Saturday, December 15.
PCHS Historian Wayne Enders will do a presentation of “Christmases Past”Guests begin their tour at the Lowrie-Beatty Museum, where everyone will see artifacts from the Portage County area....
Portage County Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio.
The guest speaker will be Mary Jamba. When Ohio Was The West will be...
Hiram to Host Free Photography, Conservation, and Reflection Lecture Series
As part of The New Liberal Arts, Hiram College will host a Photography, Conservation, and Reflection Lecture Series featuring artist- and adventurer-in residence, Daniel Dodge. Dodge will lead a series of four guided discussions and Q&As, sharing insights, experiences, and observations as a long-distance hiker, outdoor enthusiast, and mindful...
Portage County District Library Appoints New Director
Garrettsville - During a special meeting held in late October, the Portage County District Library’s Board of Trustees appointed Jonathan Harris, currently the manager of the system’s Aurora Memorial Library branch, as the new library director. Harris succeeds Cecilia Swanson, who announced her plans to retire earlier in the...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of December 1
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...
Caring Santa offers holiday photo & fun opportunities for special needs...
Visiting with Santa Claus each Christmas season is a rite of passage for many children. But for those with autism and others highly sensitive to noise, light and sound the process can be overwhelming.
For this reason the Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley and the Eastwood Mall have collaborated...
Celebrating 150 Years — Garrettsville United Methodist Church
The first meeting of members of this organization was held in the old red school house and was addressed by the Rev. S.H. Stoney of Nelson, Ohio, by whom they were organized in June 1868. The following names composed the organizing members: M. Harshman, R.A. Houghton,...
Santa Pub Crawl Returns to Garrettsville
Get your craziest, most obnoxious Christmas outfit together, gather up a few fun loving friends and get yourselves registered for the Fourth Annual Santa Pub Crawl on December 8, 2018. One can reserve a spot by calling 330 524-2646 or you can register between 2:00pm and 3:00pm at...
Thank You Garfield Community!
On behalf of myself and members of the James A. Garfield Board of Education, we would like to thank the community members of Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram Township, Nelson and Charlestown for your support in the passage of Issue 8. Thank you for securing and stabilizing the future of...
A New Park District Acquisition
Geauga Park District is pleased to announce its acquisition of the property formerly known as Wicked Woods Golf Course, a 180-acre parcel located at the corner of Routes 44 and 87 in Burton and Newbury township, after the Board of Park Commissioners voted to approve the purchase November 13....
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 21
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...
Ravenna Halloween Walk Thanks!
Ravenna - Thank you to all who participated in this years Halloween Walk and festivities…. Chili cook off with the Ravenna PD and FD… Pumpkin toss with Main Street … Parta Bus…Ravenna Schools…. Raven Nest Fest …Salon NeXt with Haunted Salon…United Way for book donation and Son of Ghoul...
Arlene Apple, 93, of Bradenton, FL
Arlene Apple, 93, of Bradenton Florida, previously of Garrettsville, passed away on Friday November 2, 2018. She was born on March 3, 1925 in Fletcher, Ohio to Alva and Mabel (Kirk) Hilliard.
Those left to miss her are her children, Gerald “Jay” Apple Jr., Kent Apple, Beth (Ray) Maynard, Bev...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 9
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...
Veterans Day Half-Marathon and 5K Races at Camp JAG
Windham - The Windham Student Council will hold its First Annual Windham, Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center Half- Marathon and 5K Race. The race will be held at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center (Camp JAG) formerly known as Camp Ravenna. The race will...
Thank A Veteran For Serving
Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, commemorating the day on which WWI -- “The Great War” or “The War To End All Wars” -- ended, November 11, 1918.
Armistice Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson on 11/11/19. He stated, “…the reflections...
Thomas E. Bosma, 73, of Hiram, OH
Thomas E. Bosma, 73 years of age, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 23, 2018 at his residence. Tom was born on August 20, 1945 in Nelson Township, Ohio the son of the late Wybe and Gerda (Visser) Bosma.
A lifetime Portage County resident, he grew up in Nelson Township,...
Hiram Inducts Three into Garfield Society
Hiram College inducted three new members into its Garfield Society during a ceremony held on October 19. Established by the Board of Trustees and named for President James A. Garfield, the Garfield Society honors individuals who have demonstrated significant professional achievement and whose efforts have substantially enriched their communities.
Bruce...
Towing For A Cure
Mantua - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the crew at F&S Automotive, Inc. in Mantua, OH took a few minutes out of their busy schedules to recognize the individuals and families that are affected by breast cancer. Pictured above is a photo of our crew wearing their...
James A. Garfield Class of 1968 Celebrates their 50th Class Reunion
On September 29, 2018, the James A. Garfield class of 1968 celebrated their 50th class reunion with a gathering at Roby Lee’s Party Center, Newton Falls. There were 46 in attendance which included 27 classmates. A fun time was had remembering old times at Garfield High and catching up...
Regarding Issue 8
Editors Note: Having been to many of the over 40 public meetings held by the Issue 8 supporters, it has never been presented that Issue 8 is not a tax increase. Numerous presentations included examples of homes with multiple wage earners.
Support Our Schools on November 6
Dear James A Garfield District Residents,
Why do I bother to ask you to consider supporting our very good schools? I still bleed black and gold while wanting our quality schools to continue. The schools have come a long way in the last 25 years which benefits students and the...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 2
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...
