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Upcoming Community Events – Week of September 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 even...
Portage County Seniors To Celebrate at NEOMED
Rootstown - “Homecoming” is the theme of this year’s Portage County Senior Celebration, which will be held Tuesday, October 9, at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) on State Route 44 in Rootstown.
In keeping with the theme, seniors are encouraged to dress as if they were attending their Homecoming...
James A. Garfield Local Schools Earned Income Tax Issue Frequently...
On November 6, 2018 the James A. Garfield Local Schools will be placing a 10-year, 1.5% Earned Income Tax on the ballot. With the passage of this issue, the district intends to let the 5.25 Mill Emergency Levy expire in 2019. This issue will generate operating funds to sustain...
The 2018 Geauga SWCD Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
The Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to roll out the barrels of their 2018 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign! Through this creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled plastic barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns, and...
Mantua Potato Stomp set for September 8
Mantua - Join us for the 40th annual Mantua Potato Stomp on September 8, 2018! The starting locaton is Crestwood High School in Mantua (10919 St. Rt. 44).
We are excited to announce Frost Glass, a local artisan glass blowing company, will be creating the awards for the top female...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of August 31
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...
Jesse Cataline of Garrettsville, OH
Jesse Cataline, 86, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 16, 2018. He entered this world on February 26, 1932 in Wyco, WV, born to Pete and Lucille Cataline
He lived in Garfield Heights for forty years. Jesse was owner and operator of Cataline Deburring in...
Benefit For Shane Upshire in Newton Falls
Thank you in advance for attending the Shane’s Benefit. Shane was diagnosed with IGA Nephropathy as a child. After a kidney transplant in 2005, he is on a lot of medication. His medication has compromised his system making him a high risk patient. Shane has a team of specialist...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of August 24
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...
Your Chance To Participate In A World Record Event in Ravenna
Ravenna - Help celebrate those committed to recovery from addiction by attempting to set a Guinness world record.
The Portage Area Recovery Center (PARC) is aiming to set a world record for the largest illuminated human image during a benefit event Saturday, Sept. 1, at John Tontimonia City Park in...
James A. Garfield Local School District – 2019 Bus Routes
Bus #1
HS/MS
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LEAVE BUS GARAGE
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Freedom St.- West of 88
7:05
8:05
Village Green
7:10
8:10
Vanderslice
7:12
8:12
Meadow Run
7:15
8:15
Clover Lane
7:20
8:20
South St.
7:25
8:25
Crestwood
7:28
8:40
Zupancic
7:28
8:42
South St. Apts.
7:29
8:45
Southwood Apts.
7:30
8:46
Bus #2- Victor Fackler
LEAVE BUS GARAGE
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Brosius Rd- North of Center St.
6:35
7:35
SR 305 - East of Brosius
6:38
7:38
Prentiss
6:39
7:39
Pritchard
6:40
7:40
Nelson Parkman
6:45
7:45
SR 305- E. of Nelson Circle to SR. 282
6:48
7:48
SR. 282
6:50
7:50
Nelson Trailer Park
6:55
7:55
Bancroft
7:00
8:00
Herner South
7:02
8:02
Reynolds
7:03
8:03
Hobart
7:05
8:05
SR.422- Main Market
7:10
8:10
Fenstermaker
7:12
8:12
Kennedy...
Jacek Davies of Nelson Township
Jacek Davies, 6, beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew, was called to his eternal resting place on August 8, 2018. He entered this world on July 28, 2012 in Ravenna, OH, born to Jeff and Bailey Davies.
He is survived by his mother, Bailey Davies (nee Grabski), father Jeffrey...
Garfield Athletes Succeed at the Ohio State Fair
James A Garfield athletes Trinity Williamson, Julia McGrew and Makayla Gough dominate at the Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show July 23 – 27, 2018. Trinity Williamson took champion Saddle Seat Equitation as well as 3rd in Saddle Seat Pleasure and 7th in Hunt Seat Equitation, Julia McGrew...
Mantua Village Garden Club News
The August meeting of the Mantua Village Garden Club will be held on August 13th, at noon, at the home of Diane Lottig.
The speaker for August will be Julie Robine (PTA, MPH, & CHES at Advanced Rehab). Julie will be discussing her suggestions and ideas on how to stay...
Ready for Some Fun? Upcoming Programs at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to join us for a couple of interesting, fun programs at the Garrettsville Library. On Monday, August 20 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm there’ll be another Crafting with Marian program. Attendees of this very popular program series will be making a beautiful tabletop zen garden using...
Garrettsville Family YMCA Before & After Care Registration Now Open
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Family YMCA is excited to announce the Before and After school program, which will be held at James A Garfield Elementary School, is now registering students for the 2018/19 school year. Nicole Thompson of Garrettsville will be the site administrator for this program. Nicole graduated...
Ravenna Foster Grandma Still Going Strong
Ravenna - Rain or shine, Clyde Louise Adams makes her way to the Head Start site in Ravenna, where she has served as a Foster Grandparent for 12 years, tutoring and mentoring preschoolers. And, turning 90, she has no plans to stop.
Mrs. Adams travels to the Portage Learning Centers...
No Crown Required in Ravenna Library
Ravenna - Author Susan Kay Wyatt will be at Reed Memorial Library on Monday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss her latest book No Crown Required, a collection of intimate stories and self-realizations about her experience in the Miss America pageant.
While the Miss America pageant is steeped in...
Portage County Health District is Offering Motorcycle Basic Rider Training
Ravenna – The Portage County Health District will offer MORE (Motorcycle Ohio Rider Enhancement) training through September 30. This basic rider training is designed to address the needs and interests of beginning riders. The goal is to help build a strong foundation of awareness and safety in what may...
Jameson Huebner Joins Air Force
2018 Crestwood graduate Jameson Huebner enlisted in the Air Force as soon as he turned 18. On September 25, 2018 he will leave for boot camp at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas with an anticipated graduation date of November 15, 2018.
Jameson has always been interested in...
Local college students’ exceptional work showcased at Baldwin Wallace University’s Ovation...
Students from our area were among over 250 students whose exceptional academic work was showcased during Baldwin Wallace University’s Ovation Festival 2018, BW’s annual celebration of student achievement. The following local students presented their work:
Simeon Brown of Garrettsville (44231), a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, presented a...
Thank You! from Friends of Melana
Dear Editor,
We would like to thank the community members and businesses of Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua, Middlefield and surrounding communities, all race planners, participants, and all Summerfest visitors for the success of our Eighth Annual Friends of Melana 5K Race and Fun Walk.
This event is held annually in memory of...
Twins Days Festival: Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World
Twinsburg - The 2018 Twins Days Festival will be held August 4th and 5th, 2018. This annual international event is recorded as the Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World by the Guinness Book of World Records. The event is held at Glen Chamberlain Park, 10270 Ravenna Road,...
Garfield’s Gold Medal Electrician
Garrettsville - The nation’s best industrial motor control electrician makes his home in Garrettsville, Ohio.
Isaac Russell, 2018 graduate of James A. Garfield High School and Maplewood Career Center’s Electricity program is the national champion, having finished on top of the SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Kentucky.
Isaac began his journey to...
Families Understanding Addiction Program on August 12
Townhall II is holding a free educational program on the addiction and recovery process for family members. The program is for any adult who has a loved one facing addiction or living in recovery. It will be held in on Saturday, August 11 from 9am to 3pm with lunch...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of July 27
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...
Hiram College announces record-breaking fundraising year with more than $9.8 million...
Hiram - Generous Hiram College donors provided cash gifts totaling $9,835,743 to the College in fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018) making this the largest fundraising year in Hiram’s 168-year history.
“We are thrilled to report that this is the third consecutive year that Hiram College...
Garrettsville McDonald’s Undergoing Facelift to Add Convenience & Comfort
Garrettsville – The McDonald’s restaurant at 8027 State Street in Garrettsville started a major remodel project this week to bring in new, modern convenience and comfort for customers.
Owner/operator Will Galloway, who purchased the restaurant in December of 2017, will add self-ordering kiosks and Table Service inside the dining room,...
Kent State Trumbull introduces Weekend College/Hybrid Completion Program for Fall
Kent State University at Trumbull continues to examine ways to encourage prosperity in the Mahoning Valley. Its new Weekend College/Hybrid Completion Program offers anyone with prior college credits a unique opportunity to cost- and time-effectively complete their degree.
Beginning this fall, classes meet for a few hours every-other Saturday and...
Reverend Dorothy Jean Carpenter of Newton Falls, OH
Reverend Dorothy Jean Carpenter, 76, of Newton Falls was called home to be with her Savior and Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1941 in Confluence, Pa to Lloyd and Betty (Lytle) McPherson. Dorothy married the love of her life, Clarence...