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Elsie Donnetta Danner
Elsie Donnetta Danner, age 91, of the Village of Hiram, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 22, 2026. Elsie Donnetta (Donnie) was the beloved mother of Laura Jane Noland, Tobin Michael Noland (partner Martha Gauss), Beth Lynn Romeo, and Kathleen Emma Marten (late Theodore G.); beloved sister of Linda Danner...
Matthew T. Penney
Matthew “Matt” T. Penney, 69, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Robert and Nancy (nee Jaros) Penney.
He was raised in Mantua, OH, where...
Local Business Launches Community Treasure Hunt to Spotlight Newton Falls and...
As small businesses across the country continue to face economic pressure and communities work to maintain vitality, Fieldview Acres Mercantile is taking a creative, community-wide approach to drawing attention back to the town as a whole.
Fieldview Acres Mercantile, known locally as “The Merc,” has announced a long-term treasure hunt...
3 ways to take charge of your health this Heart Month
More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives.
Nine out of every 10 people...
A Creative Take on Birding
Geauga Park District Naturalist Trevor Wearstler invites you to experience art a little differently during his Bird ID Through Art program on Sunday, February 15.
Registration is recommended (to receive updates and reminders) but not required to attend from 2 to 3 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center, which...
Historial Society Meeting Date Change
Shalersville Historical Society will hold its February meeting this coming Sunday, February 8 at 3 PM at our museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. near the center of Shalersville. Please note the CHANGE OF DAY and TIME. Our meetings are free and open to the public for anyone...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Why Most Health Changes Don’t Stick
We all know how this goes.
This is the year you’re finally going to stick with it. You jump all in. You decide this is it. You’re going to the gym. You’re going to lose the 20 pounds you gained. This is the year.
You buy the new workout clothes. The...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Grant Applications for Youth Education Focused Programs serving Portage County are...
United Way of Portage County is now accepting Youth Education Grant Applications, opening the door for local nonprofit organizations to secure funding for programs that support children and youth across Portage County.
All 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Portage County with a primary focus on Youth Education are eligible to apply....
Avoiding Common Furnace Issues
Provided By DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Taking care of your furnace is especially important over the winter season when your unit is working its hardest to heat your home properly. Knowing what winter furnace issues to look out for, and how to fix them, is key to...
Townhall II Initiates Call For Sponsors for Spring Fundraising Event
Townhall II Integrated Health Network has initiated a call for sponsors for its upcoming fundraiser Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery. The event is scheduled to take place at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center on Friday, March 13, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and...
Get On The List!
Want to be the first in line for new books in your favorite genre or by your favorite author? Sign up for ON THE LIST, Portage County District Library's automatic holds service, and we’ll place you on hold for the newest adult books in your favorite genre(s). As soon...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Mantua Shalersville Chamber to Host First Annual Awards Dinner
The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host their first annual Awards Banquet where we will recognize significant contributors who make our community a great place to live, work and play. We invite everyone to join us for dinner and a celebration on Saturday, January 24th at...
Beat exercise boredom
Exercise is essential for good health. But it can be challenging to find the motivation to get moving. It is easy to cite a lack of time for a failure to exercise, but boredom also might be to blame. Harvard Health says any activity can become tedious psychologically, even...
Florence Joanne Reid
Florence Joanne Reid, 89, of Twinsburg, OH, formerly of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born October 18, 1936, in Washingtonville, PA, to the late Warren and Mildred (nee Hotchkiss) Ashenfelder.
She was raised in Northfield, Ohio. Florence met the...
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...
Portage Foundation Announces Second Community Speaker Series Event: “A Foundation for...
The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the next installment of their Community Speaker Series with a program titled Rules of the Road for Smart Investing, designed specifically for adults who are seeking clear, practical guidance for managing their finances with confidence.
Certified Financial Planner™ professional Laura Radcliff will share...
Freedom Twp Historical Society concludes their Bicentennial year
Freedom Township Historical Society recently concluded their bicentennial year activities by placing Christmas wreaths on the graves of three American Revolutionary War soldiers who are buried at Drakesburg Cemetery on Nichols Rd. in Freedom Township. The wreaths were provided by the Old Northwest - Aaron Olmstead chaper of the...
Matter of Balance Classes – 2 Classes Being Offered
Are you concerned about falling? Interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength? Falls are preventable, and this class can make a difference! Set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance, and learn how to identify and control...
Leave a Legacy! Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come
The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) provides funding to assist landowners in preserving farmland. The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity. For the ninth year, the Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, with assistance from...
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1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Marvin Litz
Marvin Litz age 79 passed away Thursday January 1st, 2026 after a long illness. Born January, 22nd 1946 in Clearfield, PA to Rudolph and Norma Litz. Marvin lived the majority of his life as a resident of Mantua and Portage County, OH.
Marvin was a devoted and loving husband of...
Colleen Ann Kyle
Colleen Ann Kyle, 91, of Newton Falls, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born September 22, 1934, in Kirtland Township, OH, to the late Ralph and Dorothy (nee Anderson) Grady.
She was raised in both Ohio and Florida. Colleen worked at AAA...
Harvey Louis Wensel
Harvey Louis Wensel, aged 84, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on December 28, 2025. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him – his family, his neighbors, his students, his friends, all the people who came in contact with him regularly.
Harvey was born in Columbus, Ohio,...
Townhall II now provides Xylazine Test Strips in Harm Reduction Vending...
Townhall II Integrated Health Network wants the community to know it now operates free Harm Reduction Vending Machines at its offices in Kent, at 155 N. Water St, and now in Ravenna at 512 N. Chestnut St. Both machines are accessible to the public during regular business hours.
The Mental...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA,...
Finish 2025 Strong, Step Powerfully Into 2026
Every year leaves a trail of numbers behind—evidence of choices, effort, and focus. Each contribution, payment, and investment of your resources becomes part of a much bigger picture: the story of how daily discipline transforms into lasting progress. Steady, thoughtful action has a quiet brilliance that can compound over...
Streetsboro Schools Partnership Brings Holiday Joy to 31 Children
Through a partnership with the Ben Curtis Foundation, Streetsboro City Schools provided holiday meals and personalized gifts to 31 children from nine families this year through the A Very Merry Dinner program. The initiative supports families already receiving weekend food assistance, ensuring children experience the joy of the holiday...