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Dear Residents, I have received many phone calls, emails and texts wanting to know what I know about the corona virus and how it is affecting our Village. I am not in direct contact with Governor DeWine but I do receive updates through Portage County EMA Director Ryan Shackleford almost...

All of us at Home Instead Senior Care and our Portage County Community care so deeply for our seniors that we want to provide information and contacts for seniors to stay in their homes  and remain healthy. To the Home Instead Senior Care® network, enhancing the lives of aging adults...

Ravenna - In an effort to follow Governor DeWine’s and the Ohio Department of Health’s Director Dr Acton’s recommendations to flatten the curve and lessen the spread of COVID-19, the Portage County Health District will be temporarily discontinuing walk-in services to the public. This will be effective Monday, March...

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect our region, the health and safety of the community is our primary concern. Area foodbanks are taking action to protect the volunteers and the neighbors being served.  The Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard has made adjustments to their upcoming distributions - during the month of...

RAVENNA, OH – ThePortage County Emergency Management Agency is asking businesses and the public for a variety of specific donations to help local safety and healthcare workers during the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.EMA officials are requesting that donations be limited to what is listed. Items for safety and...

Ravenna -  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines to reduce public exposure of the virus, the Portage Park District is suspending all public programs until further notice.  If you have already registered for an upcoming program, our Public Engagement staff will be in contact to inform you...

Ravenna - Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Portage County will be suspending all face to face operations as of Monday, March 16 for the next 60 days. This will include all interviews, match meetings and activities. In addition, they are placing all matches on hiatus for the next 60 days....

The Christian Womens Fellowship of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Ravenna, met on January 22, 2020 to begin the observance of the 190th Anniversary of the church which was formed in 1830. A presentation of the history of the women’s work which began in 1854 was given...

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 5, based at the Geauga County Airport in Middlefield, is proud to announce that four students, who attended the Summer Youth Aviation Camp last summer, have been selected to go on to the next level and attend the EAA Air Academy Camps in Oshkosh,...

Two Crestwood students that are currently enrolled in the Electricity program at Maplewood Career Center brought home Gold and Silver at the Northeast Ohio SkillsUSA Regional Competition. James Wheeler, a senior, competed in the construction wiring competition last year but did not make it to state. “James came into...

Ravenna – Main Street Ravenna is excited to announce the fifth year of ART on Main! The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020, and will be from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Ravenna. The artist selection committee is now accepting applications for the...

It’s National 4-H Awareness Week and that’s reason to celebrate. 4-H got its start in rural fields, but today it’s everywhere—from city streets and schools, to neighborhoods and universities. That’s why 4-H has stayed important for more than 100 years. Part of 4-H awareness week is that the local...

Garrettsville - Recently the J.A. Garfield Elementary School hosted the their 3rd Annual Talent Show which showcased the talents of many students.  The first act was Bella Wright saying all the 50 states in order while jumping on a pogo stick. It was very impressive and looked very hard to...

Warren -  This year’s graduating high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher will be able to attend Kent State Trumbull this fall, tuition-free! The campus has added the Full-Tuition Scholarship to its list of other automatic freshman scholarships.  The scholarship completely covers fees and yearly tuition,...

Mantua Twp. - Calling all history buffs, archaeologists, cemetery associations, township representatives, and even leprechauns - the young and the older! On Tuesday March 17, 2020, the Mantua Township Historic Cemeteries Restoration Committee is hosting guest speaker, Dr. Jarrod Burks.  Dr. Burks works for Ohio Valley Archaeology and is also...

 Just announced, Cam will be joining the already loaded 2020 Buckeye Country Superfest lineup in place of Gabby Barrett. She will be performing on the main stage along with Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, and Brett Young on Saturday, June 20 at Ohio Stadium. When asked about performing...

Bluebirds are selecting their nest boxes right now, but do you know where to best place your box? Which direction the hole should face? How to deter predators? What other species might move in?  Naturalist Tami Gingrich has headed up the bluebird box program at Geauga Park District for 30...

Ravenna - Imagine a bunch of leprechauns winding their way throughout Ravenna, collecting cards for a chance to win $500!  That’s what is planned for the 16th annual Marlene Watt Memorial Poker Run which will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Ravenna City Park (165 Oakwood St.). All...

Geauga County -  On Feb. 18, representatives from the Burton-Middlefield Rotary gathered with the leaders from the Geauga County Department on Aging (GDA) to present more than 200 lock boxes to benefit Geauga County seniors.  “The Lockboxes donated to the Department on Aging by the Rotary are going to be...

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 have...

7th Grade (4.0) Loreal Puleo 7th Grade Honor Roll (3.9-3.5) McKenna Alai, Autumn Andrews, Zachary Bierer, Serena Blohm, Kaelynn Brewster, Whinrey Brown, Tessa Burnworth, Sherale Burton, Noah Byler, Hallie Cebulla, Nicholas Edic, Kaylee Ellison, Simon Fergis, Kolby Fresch, Preston Gedeon, Savannah Gibson, Kyla Grace, Jordan Haney, Moriah Hatfield, Aidan Hill, Hunter Huber,...