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PARTA Issues COVID-19 Recommendations for Riders
The Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) has provided its drivers with face masks and is encouraging riders to wear them too. Recently Governor...
Ortun Gauthier of Sarasota, FL
Ortrun came into this world on October 8, 1936, in Hanover, Germany. She left this world on March 17, 2020 is Sarasota, Florida at...
JAG Alumni Banquet Canceled for 2020
The James A. Garfield Alumni Reunion Banquet scheduled for Sept. 19, 2020, has been canceled. The next alumni banquet will be held on Sept....
AARP Chapter #4527 Collects Items for Organizations in Need
Due to the current coronavirus epidemic, the Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter #4527 will cancel all meetings until further notice. We want to keep all of...
Assistance With Homeschooling
Shannan Jursa State Farm would like to assist in providing the use of our copiers and printers, as well as wifi to families in...
Manage Coronavirus-related Stress
During this time of uncertainty, many of us are experiencing high levels of stress & anxiety. Follow these tips to help you cope during...
YMCA Cleveland Encourages Activity with Virtual 5K Challenge
As many events are being cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland wants to encourage individuals to stay active and...
Townhall II and Portage County School Districts Continue to Teach Health...
Schools may be closed, but the Portage County school districts and Townhall II are still delivering important drug prevention lessons to students.
Townhall II’s Prevention...
Portage Park District COVID-19 Response
The Portage Park District is concerned about ensuring the health and safety of all our park patrons during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our parks and...
Carlson Funeral Homes is Prepared to Safely Care for Families During...
Garrettsville - Carlson Funeral Homes remains committed and prepared to safely care for the families it serves during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whenever...
Thankful For Your Help; Portage EMA Still Needs Your Extra Protective...
Ravenna – Donations of masks, disinfectant and gowns are slowly coming into the Portage County Emergency Management Agency so the agency is urging businesses...
Letters To The Editor
Dear Villager,
Thanks so much for continuing to keep The Villager operating to update us on the news around the Village and surrounding areas!
Thanks to...
A Message from Garrettsville Mayor Rick Patrick
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...
Matthew Lincoln Rios of Nelson Twp., OH
Matthew Lincoln Rios, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2020.
Born on January 18, 1971, Matt lived in Nelson, Ohio for 23 years...
Portage Cares 4 Seniors
All of us at Home Instead Senior Care and our Portage County Community care so deeply for our seniors that we want to provide...
Portage County Health District temporarily discontinues walk-in services
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...
Food Cupboards Put Protocols In Place To Protect Volunteers & Clients
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...
Townhall Will Continue Offering Services To Clients
Although Gov. DeWine has issued a “Stay At Home” order, Townhall will remain open because we are considered to be an essential business. The...
PORTAGE COUNTY EMA COLLECTING PROTECTIVE WEAR FOR REALLOCATION TO PORTAGE...
RAVENNA, OH – ThePortage County Emergency Management Agency is asking businesses and the public for a variety of specific donations to help local safety and...
Portage Park District Suspending Programs
Ravenna - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines to reduce public exposure of the virus, the Portage Park District is suspending all...
Portage County Senior Center Discontinues Activities
Ravenna - The Portage County Senior Center has announced for the safety of their members, they will discontinue all social and recreational activities until...
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Suspends Activities
Ravenna - Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Portage County will be suspending all face to face operations as of Monday, March 16 for the...
Portage Treasurer Announces Coronavirus Response Plan
Ravenna – Portage County Treasurer Brad Cromes announced changes Tuesday to his office’s operations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Effective March 17th through at...
Christian Womens Fellowship Celebrates 190 Years
The Christian Womens Fellowship of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Ravenna, met on January 22, 2020 to begin the observance of...
EAA Air Academy Candidates
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 5, based at the Geauga County Airport in Middlefield, is proud to announce that four students, who attended the...
Crestwood Students Bring Home Gold and Silver
Two Crestwood students that are currently enrolled in the Electricity program at Maplewood Career Center brought home Gold and Silver at the Northeast Ohio...
Area Undergraduate Students Invited to Apply to NEOMED’s MEDCAMP
Rootstown – Northeast Ohio Medical University’s MEDCAMP program, to be held July 9-11, 2020, is accepting applications from highly motivated undergraduate students.
Now in its...
Ravenna Art on Main Festival Accepting Artist Applications
Ravenna – Main Street Ravenna is excited to announce the fifth year of ART on Main! The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20,...
Local 4-H Club Celebrates Awareness Week
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...
James A. Garfield Elementary School Hosts Talent Show
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...
