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The Singing Weavers September 17th at The First Congregational Church of...
The Singing Weavers will be ministering at The First Congregational Church of Freedom on Sunday September 17th at 10:30 a.m. for a special church service, concert and a covered dish dinner.
The Singing Weavers musical group is a three generation family ministry. They have been traveling and spreading God’s love...
Register For The NAMI Walk On Sept 23
The Portage County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold the 6th annual “Walk for Recovery” on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the United Church of Christ in Kent, located at 1400 E Main Street. Registration begins at 9am and the walk will begin at...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of September 8th
Zucchini Cookbook For Sale
Are you swamped with zucchini’s? Have you put a few in your friends unlocked cars at church? At work? So now you’re on their watch list... I have a solution for you, so you can use them up yourself. Southington Garden Club has for sale...
Next “Crafting with Marian” Program at Library
Garrettsville Library’s next “Crafting with Marian” will take place on Saturday, September 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This meeting will feature a guest crafting enthusiast, Haruhide Osugi. An instructor at Kent State University, Osugi will lead attendees in a program featuring Japanese calligraphy. Learn how to make...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of September 1
Zucchini Cookbook For Sale
Are you swamped with zucchini’s? Have you put a few in your friends unlocked cars at church? At work? So now you’re on their watch list... I have a solution for you, so you can use them up yourself. Southington Garden Club has for sale...
Portage County Herb Society News
The Portage County Herb Society was recently hosted by Sue Kandell at her home on Sunnybrook Rd. Brimfield, Ohio. It was rock painting day for the members who attended. Most members wanted to use their creations for gifts for others and a few wanted to put them...
Hiram College’s Tech and Trek Experience Begins
Hiram - A $2.1 million gift to Hiram College from alumnus Dean Scarborough ’77 and his wife, Janice Bini, for Tech and Trek sprang into action last week as incoming freshmen picked up their iPad Pro bundles as part of their “Institute Days” orientation. Tech and Trek...
Windham Library Events
Everyone is invited to stop in Windham Library and make a card for Grandparents Day. Ready-made cards will be available to decorate and add a personal touch September 1-8.
Windham Library invites parents to bring their children and teddy bears to “My Teddy & Me” storytime held every Monday,...
Congressional Advisory: How To Help Disaster Survivors In Texas
The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector partners, and governmental agencies working together that will most effectively and efficiently help survivors cope with the impacts of Tropical Storm...
Consider Becoming A Foster Parent
Geauga County has been experiencing an increase in the needs of families and children in the past several years. This has caused the demand for certified foster and adoptive parents to increase as well. There are many families in crisis in our own neighborhoods that require the supportive services...
Sign Up For AstroTots!
Kids ages 3 to 5, some out-of-this-world new fun has come to town – Geauga Park District’s quarterly Astrotots programming at Observatory Park!
Make sure your child is among the first class to enjoy Astrotots by registering for one of these sessions: Wednesday, August 23, 10 to 11 a.m. or...
Experience The Extravaganza At Geauga Parks
August is packing Geauga Park District with up-close-and-personal caterpillar, moth and butterfly experiences!
For tons of all-ages fun, hit the Caterpillar Extravaganza on Sunday, August 20, noon to 4 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center. The highlight of this unique event will feature live, native caterpillars on their host...
It’s all about the Birds & the Bees
Our world would be an entirely different place without pollinators. Many of the foods we eat, clothes we wear, medicines we need and the incredible diversity of nature we enjoy would not be found if it were not for these insects and other animals.
Pollinators are a fascinating part of...
JA Garfield HS Fall Sports Schedules
Varsity Football
Aug. 18 Mineral Ridge (Scrimmage) 6:00PM
Aug. 25 @ Middlefield Cardinal 7:00PM
Sep. 01 Cuyahoga Heights High School 7:00PM
Sep. 08 @ Berkshire High School 7:00PM
Sep. 15 @ Pymatuning Valley HS 7:00PM
Sep. 22 Windham High School 7:00PM
Sep. 29 Valley Christian (Homecoming) 7:00PM
Oct. 06 @ Crestwood High School 7:00PM
Oct. 13 Mogadore High...
It is time for the 39th Annual Potato Mantua Stomp
Grab your shoes and your family and join us on Saturday September 9, 2017 for the Mantua Potato Stomp featuring a variety of Stomp race options. This year the stomp offers a 1 mile fun run ($13, free to Crestwood students), a 4 mile run ($17), and, of course,...
Michael K. Sonny Zerucha of Windham
Michael K. Sonny Zerucha, 78, of Windham, Ohio passed away on Friday August 11, 2017. He was born July 28, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to Michael & Bertha (Rohland) Zerucha.
He was a member of the Garrettsville Eagles. Sonny loved to fish and hunt and watch drag racing with his...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of August 18
AWANA and Word Of Life Clubs Starting
Register Today!
Come join our AWANA club held at Huntsburg Baptist Church located at 16401 Mayfield Road Huntsburg, OH. for fun, fellowship and lessons from God’s word on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Our AWANA clubs are for age 3 through...
Thank You…
Dear Editor,
What an evening; beautiful weather, delicious food, great wine & beer plus the chance to win some pretty awesome gift baskets. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard’s 2nd annual Farm to Table Nibble & Sip!
There are...
Martha Ann Knowlton of Beachwood, OH
Martha Ann Knowlton, 91, of Beachwood, formerly of Nelson, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2017. She was born on February 8, 1926 in Nelson, Ohio to Emerson and Lucile (Doud) Hahn. Martha married the love of her life, James B. Knowlton, on February 8, 1947. In February they...
7th Annual Charming Quilt Shop Tour Begins August 17th
Autumn beauty is bringing 12 quilt shops together along with hundreds of sewing enthusiasts for a celebration of quilting across northeast Ohio.
The event, The 7th Annual Charming Quilt Shop Tour, runs from Aug 17 to Aug 26. Participants will be traveling across northeast Ohio to quilt shops from Cortland...
Portage County Preparing For Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over Enforcement...
Ravenna – Portage County Safe Communities is increasing public awareness of the upcoming national aggressive enforcement “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign. The high visibility enforcement runs from August 16 through September 4, 2017. During this period, law enforcement will have zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state...
9/11 survivor and bestselling author Michael Hingson visits GCPL to share...
Geauga County – Michael Hingson visits GCPL at the Newbury Auditorium (14775 Auburn Road / Newbury) on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m. to share his inspirational story of how he escaped from the World Trade Center on 9/11 with his seeing-eye dog Roselle. Their story inspired Hingson’s book Thunder...
The 2017 Geauga SWCD Rain Barrel Auction Begins!
The Geauga Soil Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to roll out the barrels of their 2017 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign! Through this creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled plastic barrels into beautiful, repurposed rain barrels! By collecting rooftop runoff for watering landscapes, lawns, and flower gardens,...
Garrettsville Eagles Club Awards Scholarships
The Garrettsville Eagles are proud to announce the winners of the 2017 scholarship awards. They are: Francesca “Frankie” Bowman, daughter of Patti Bowman. Frankie is a 2017 graduate of James A. Garfield High School in Garrettsville and will be attending the University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH. She...
Hiram High School Class of 1962 Meets for 55th Reunion
Sixteen members of the Hiram High School Class of 1962 – Ray Anielski – Sue; Sue (Beck) Reithman; Gene Bocskey; Dan Dyer; Lyn (Collier) Leiendecker – Larry; Ron Etling – Lucy; Carla (Geiger) Altiere; Ellen (houghs) – Don Dingus; Ralph (Green) Margaret Hammond – Green; Connie (Hoskins) Filler –...
Champion to Champion
These young ladies are no strangers to team spirit and the taste of victory at their young age. True Champions in more than the sense of sport but also defined as advocates or crusaders of hometown pride.
The SPC HOTSOX 04 and 05 Fast Pitch Travel Softball teams, based out...
Kurowski And Herrington To Wed
Dave Herrington, son of Tom and Faith Herrington of Hiram, Ohio is engaged to Kristy Kurowski, daughter of Debi and Bob Kurowski of Hudson, Ohio. Dave Herrington graduated from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio in 2013 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science degree, and a Bachelor of Science...
54th Ox Roast Fair Wrap Up
Mantua - Mother Nature gave the 54th Ox Roast Fair a break with only a few showers and everyone had a wonderful time. Of course, this great event could not be put on with out the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers. Many go above and beyond, offering their...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of August 12
AWANA and Word Of Life Clubs Starting
Register Today!
Come join our AWANA club held at Huntsburg Baptist Church located at 16401 Mayfield Road Huntsburg, OH. for fun, fellowship and lessons from God’s word on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Our AWANA clubs are for age 3 through grade...
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Celebrates More Than $83,000 in Lifesaving...
Windham Volunteer Fire Department Joint Fire District received a variety of rescue equipment valued at $21,240, including high-pressure rescue airbags, stabilization kits and cribbing. The awarded equipment will help stabilize motor vehicles involved in accidents, allowing firefighters to safely reach victims and provide medical assistance quickly and efficiently.
