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PCDL Announces Summer Reading Program for Families
Portage County District Library (PCDL) announces that its annual summer reading program for children will continue this year with significant participation and event changes....
Suzanne Ayers Hooveman of Aurora, OH
Suzanne Ayers Hooverman, 85, of Aurora, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020, joining her beloved husband Art. She was born...
Reed Memorial Library Reopens Building – Limited services available
Ravenna - On June 15th, Reed Memorial Library opened their building to patrons once again. This phase of the library’s restart gives access to...
Reopening the Geauga Parks
Geauga Park District is pleased to announce the reopening of its facilities and continuation of public programming with efforts in place to continue limiting...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 12
Shoe Drive Fundraiser
JAG All Sports Boosters are collecting shoes to raise money for our G-Men athletes. Please clean out your closet and donate all...
Dennis R. Mathy of Kinsman, OH
The world has lost a hero.
Dennis R. Mathy, 71, of Kinsman, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at home surrounded...
William James Wilson of Nelson Twp., OH
William James (“Bill”) Wilson, born on July 20, 1945 in Warren, Ohio took his last breath in the presence of his loving wife, Johanna...
Preventing Teen Drug Use Risk Factors & Why Teens Use
When someone realizes that their child has a problem with alcohol or drugs, they often start by asking the question – How did we...
Ohio Turnpike announces 3rd annual W82TXT Teen Video Contest
The Ohio Turnpike today announced a fun and important contest for high schoolers to encourage distracted drivers to kick their dangerous habit.
Students entering grades...
Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics to open in new Portage Health Center
Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics will move its recently combined Kent and Ravenna practices to the hospital’s new Portage Health Center June 2.
The primary care...
Garrettsville Summerfest Cancels 2020 Festival, Regroups for 2021
On behalf of the Summerfest committee and with deep sadness we have decided to cancel this year’s festival. There were many factors in our...
Contactless Pick Up at PCDL
Portage County District Library (PCDL) is happy to announce that we will be entering the second stage of our return-to-service plan. On Monday, June...
Mervin Gene Campbell of Windham, OH
Mervin Gene Campbell, 67, of Windham, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1953 in...
Rose Marie Wilkinson of Garrettsville, OH
Rose Marie Wilkinson, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother went to heaven on Sunday, May 24, 2020, following complications from a...
Margaret Paul of Freedom Twp., OH
Margaret Paul passed away in her Freedom Township home on May 21, 2020 at age of 96.
Margaret was the mother of six, grandmother to...
Mike Koval of Daytona Beach, FL
Mike Koval, a long-time coach, educator, and businessman who started and ran Sugar Bush Golf course in northeast Ohio, died May, 6, 2020 in...
United Way Supports Windham Exempted Village Schools Food Pantry
Windham - Windham Exempted Village Schools received a $1,000 grant from United Way of Portage County (UWPC) to help with funding for the food...
Rise Up Ravenna Raffle Tickets On Sale Now!
Ravenna - This is an initiative that I am extremely passionate about and determined to have come to fruition...during this pandemic we all have...
2020 Winter Writing Festival Winners Announced!
Ravenna - “I’m not sure who is teaching those ninth graders, but whoever it is, does a good job. Reading these five pieces, I...
Mantua Native To Compete On Season 2 of “The Titan...
NBC’s hit athletic competition series The Titan Games returns for its second season on Monday, May 25 with a two-hour episode at 8/7c. This...
Trail Lake Park Development
There’s a lot of excitement about the future Trail Lake Park on Ravenna Road! The Park District acquired the property on the southern boundary...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Launches Produce Perks Nutrition Incentive Program
Fresh, healthy produce is now more affordable in Garrettsville for people shopping with SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps). Garrettsville Farmers’ Market is excited...
Freedom Township Announces Spring Clean Up Days
Freedom Township has announced the spring clean-up days for township residents will be held as follows:
Thursday, June 11 • Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market to open as scheduled!
That’s right! We will open our summer season as planned (with some small adjustments) on June 4, 2020!
There is much info and many recommendations...
Patricia K. Jagiella of Hubbard, OH
Patricia K. Jagiella, 85, a resident of Countryside at Elmwood, Hubbard, Ohio, formerly of Newton Falls, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 7:45...
Virginia C. Fackler of Nelson Twp., OH
Virginia C. Fackler, 85, of Nelson Twp., joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born in Hiram, Ohio on...
Portage Libraries Plan Phased Reopening
Portage County District Library is beginning its phased reopening procedure. While it will be some time before we are able to operate in the...
Relapse Concerns During Pandemic
The isolation and economic distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic are creating a ripple effect of mental health issues. For individuals fighting addiction, the...
Retired Captain Ricky G. Neal, Sr. 60
Retired Captain Ricky G. Neal, Sr. 60 passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born June...
United Way of Portage County Awards Grant to Offer Dinner for...
Ravenna –United Way of Portage County (UWPC) continues to support the needs our community during this health emergency. UWPC and The NEW Center team...
