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Hiram College and Cuyahoga Community College form new pathway for honors...
Hiram College, in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), is pleased to announce a new articulation agreement that creates a seamless and sequential progression...
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Ravenna – Portage County Safe Communities, a program of Portage County Health District, reminds all vehicle drivers and all motorcycle riders to “share the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram zoomed into action online with the usual suspects in attendance electronically. Items under discussion included the following :
The status...
Hiram College announces enhanced services, changes to summer and fall semesters
Hiram - With physical distancing recommendations likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future, Hiram College is leveraging its small size and low-density...
Joseph Michael Kenesky of Windham, OH
Joseph Michael Kenesky of Windham, age 38, passed away May 2, 2020. He was born on January 12, 1982, in Ravenna to Joseph and...
Alayna Renee Bretsik of Newton Township, OH
Alayna Renee Bretsik, age 3 of Newton Twp laid down her sword against the fight of Neuroblastoma on Wednesday morning, April 29, 2020 at...
Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market Changes Look for Safety
South Russell – Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will have a new look when it opens for its 18th Season on May 9, the Saturday...
United Way of Portage County Awards Grant to Kent State University...
United Way of Portage County (UWPC) has recently began accepting applications to address emerging needs of organizations in the community due to the COVID-19...
Beverley J (Metz) Guy of Ravenna, OH
Beverley J (Metz) Guy 68 years of age went to be with her Lord and savior Monday April 20, 2020.
Beverley was born April 18,...
9-Year Old Donates to United Way of Portage County COVID-19 Emergency...
Ravenna – Provision Honey, a charitable project led by 9-year old, Isaac Waldeck, made a $850 donation to the United Way of Portage County...
Crestwood High School Yearbook in Search of “School from Home” Submissions
The Crestwood High School Yearbook staff is working hard to complete the yearbook during the COVID19 crisis. The end of a school year is...
Garrettsville Family YMCA Offers Child Care For Area Essential Employees
Garettsville - The Garrettsville Family YMCA was granted a special pandemic day care operating license and has been able to operate their childcare service...
Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come – Application Deadline...
The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) provides funding to assist landowners in preserving farmland. The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners...
2020 OX Roast Fair Cancelled
Mantua - On April 16th, Fr. Ed Stafford, pastor of St. Joseph Church, issued a letter announcing the cancellation of the Ox Roast Fair...
KSU BSN Graduate to Serve In NYC
Burton - Kent State University Geauga Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program 2018 graduate Bailey Hill has been selected by The Cleveland...
Annual student art show at Hiram College hosted virtually, winners announced
Hiram - Each spring, Hiram’s Art and Design program hosts a Juried Student Art Show in the Gelbke Fine Arts Center Gallery. With the...
Amish Genetic Disease Panel created by DDC Clinic can now test...
Middlefield - Dr. Heng Wang, a board certified pediatrician and the Medical Director of the DDC Clinic located in Middlefield, OH, announced today that...
Beth M. Williams of Cortland, OH
Beth M. Williams, 82, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, after a short illness.
She was born April 19, 1937....
Hazel C. Boone of Freedom Twp., OH
Hazel C. Boone (nee Dean), 90, of Freedom Township passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1929...
Noah Lee Adkins of Garrettsville, OH
Noah Lee Adkins, 95, of Garrettsville, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born September 24, 1924, in Ethel, West Virginia to...
Lavada Marie Farris of Garrettsville, OH
Lavada Marie Farris (nee Fobes), passed away on April 16, 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus. She was born April 17, 1941 in...
Maplewood Carpentry Students Work On Schoolhouse
During these difficult times, the Freedom Township Historical Society is thankful for those in the community who have helped us.
FTHS is renovating a former...
Friends of Melana 5K / 1 Mile Goes Virtual for 2020
The Friends of Melana Foundation was established in honor and memory of Melana Matson, a Garrettsville resident, who lost her battle with brain cancer...
Parks Are Open But Practice Social Distancing When You Visit
The Portage Park District (PPD) parks and trails will remain open as an essential outdoor activity to support the physical and mental health needs...
Richard W. Spencer of Hiram, OH
With the passing of Richard W. Spencer, an era in the Hiram community has passed. Member of a long-time Hiram community family, he was...
Charles William Ratcliff of Garrettsville, OH
Charles William Ratcliff, 89, of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was born in Weston, West Virginia to Jason and Anna...
Windham Church of Christ takes Easter Egg Hunt to local kids
Due to the present Coronavirus situation, the annual Easter Egg Hunt had to be canceled. The Church really wanted to do something special for...
Hiram Community Trust Grant Applications 2020-2021: deadline May 29
The Hiram Community Trust is offering our annual round of requests for funding. This is a great opportunity to fund campus and community programs....
Nursing Program at Hiram College Donates Medical Supplies and Assistance to...
Hiram - During this unprecedented time, Hiram College is supporting surrounding communities and those on the frontlines working to contain and slow the spread...
Ohio Six Foot Challenge
Since there isn’t much happening in our tourism and entertainment these days, we thought we might have some “Stay at Home” fun. Be clever...
