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Jean Farley

Jean Farley, 94, lifelong resident of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born in Garrettsville on May 22, 1929, to the late Howard E. and Zora M. (Kimpton) Russell. She was a kind, generous, and loving lady. Jean and Bob, her husband...

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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer,...

JAG students earn keys to success

Leadership, Achievement, Character and Service are the four pillars of the National Junior Beta Club.  In a ceremony held on April 4, 2024, in the Iva Walker Auditorium, twenty-five new students were inducted into the James A. Garfield Middle School Chapter.  They were recognized by their teachers for having...

Ham Radio Operators On the Air for Nationwide Event

Ham radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise using our club callsign K8BF from 2 pm on Saturday until 2 pm on Sunday, June 22 – 23. The event is ARRL Field Day ( www.arrl.org/FieldDay ), an...

Donald F. Baxter, Jr.

Donald F. Baxter, Jr. of Aurora, Oh., died peacefully in his sleep on May 18 in Summa Hospice after succumbing to injuries from a car accident. His family was blessed to spend the last weeks of his life by his side. He was 81. Don was born on June 22,...

Geauga 4-H Member Embarks on Journey to Greece with Ohio 4-H 

Campbell Reese, a Geauga 4-H member recently returned home from participating in the Ohio 4-H Greece Immersion Trip to the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece. This unique opportunity, organized by Ohio 4-H, aimed to immerse participants in Greek culture while exploring diverse career pathways in agriculture and related...

Thomas Paul Urban

Thomas Paul “Tom” Urban, 84, of Parkman Twp., OH, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born May 10, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John M. Urban and Julia (Sidor) Urban-Wos. He was an inventor and adventurer who traveled many times to Montana with friends to prospect...

Breeders & Feeders 4-H off to a strong start

Congratulations to Haylee Taylor, a member of the Breeders & Feeders 4-H Club! Geauga County 4-H held a county wide T-Shirt design contest where members across the County could submit a design to have featured on the 2024 Jr. Fair shirt. Geauga County 4-H members submitted their votes selecting...

UH Portage gains mobile obstetrics unit

With philanthropic support, University Hospitals is launching a mobile obstetrics unit to bring ultrasounds to pregnant patients in Portage and Lorain counties. UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital has rolled out what it calls the “first-of-its-kind” unit, which was funded entirely through $820,000 in gifts, a spokesperson for the health system...

Gary A. Miller

Gary A. “Skip” Miller, age 60, passed away quietly on May 15, 2024. Born July 25, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio, he is survived by his brothers, Jeff (Phyllis) Miller and Scott (Tina) Miller and his twin sister Barbara (Larry) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews in Ohio, Florida and...

Join Us for a Bubble-Tastic Extravaganza with the Bubble Lady!

Join us for a bubble-tastic show! Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will amaze you with bubbles that multiple, bubbles that do acrobatics, square bubbles and more. She will be visiting all 6 PCDL Branches throughout the summer. Dates and times for each event are enclosed below. This event...

Summer Soiree Planned for June 29

The Haven of Portage County is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Summer Soiree Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the elegant Byers Dipaola Castle. This evening aims to bring together community members, supporters, and philanthropists in a celebration of generosity and commitment to...

PCDL announces new summer reading programs

Join the Anti-Social Book Club Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! Join the Anti-Social Book Club at the Garrettsville Library starting on Monday, June 3 and take a book to-go! This book subscription box runs completely in your own time. Plus, you get some cool free stuff!...

Douglas James Phelps

On Friday evening, May 10, 2024, Douglas James Phelps, 34, left this world unexpectedly. Doug was predeceased by his daughter born still, Macie Brooke; and his grandparents, William Phelps, and Frank and Helen Podojil. He is survived by his wife, Danielle (neé Calland), and their beautiful children, Nolan James and Leah...

Jean Farley

Jean Farley, 94, lifelong resident of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born in Garrettsville on May 22, 1929, to the late Howard E. and Zora M. (Kimpton) Russell. She was a kind, generous, and loving lady. Jean and Bob, her husband...

We’re All Invited

Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer,...

Darrell Wayne Kirkwood, Sr

Darrell Wayne Kirkwood, Sr., 59, of Garrettsville, Ohio formerly of Warren, Ohio passed away peacefully and climbed his stairway to heaven, while holding his daughter’s hand, on Monday, April 29, 2024.  Darrell was a beloved father of two children, Darrell Wayne Kirkwood Jr. and Mariah Eileen Kandel both of Garrettsville,...

Hope Town Ohio Acquires New Headquarters to Expand Community Support Services

Hope Town Ohio, a pioneering community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new headquarters in the Village of Windham. This strategic purchase supports the expansion of Hope Town’s innovative recovery and...

Climate Smart Conservation Practices in Forestland and Timber Stand Improvements for...

Let’s talk about where the wild things live.  Join us Wednesday, May 29th at 6:00 pm for this virtual Woodland Wednesday program!  We will be discussing new climate smart programs as well as improvements to your forested land for wildlife with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) -...

Unveiling Our Roots: A Journey Through Time

In celebration of the Great Reveal of the 100-year-old time capsule, the James A. Garfield Historical Society is releasing a new book! “Time Capsule Opening-Unveiling Our Roots…and providing a glimpse of the present for the eyes of the future.”  The book, “Time Capsule Opening” not only explains the beginning of the...

Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson, 74, of Parkman Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born in Mesopotamia, OH, on June 15, 1949, to the late Tobias and Lucy Ann (Miller) Yoder.  She worked at Sajar Plastics for 46 years, retiring in 2016. Barb...

Ravenna Library and Recreation Department Partner for Family-Friendly Summer Kickoff

Reed Memorial Library and Ravenna Parks & Recreation have partnered to host Rodeo Night, a family-friendly, free event for the community. Rodeo Night is a western-themed, evening event to kick off the summer season. Held at Ravenna City Park, 165 Oakwood Street, from 5-8pm on June 7, Rodeo Night...

Windham students receive grant to visit War of 1812 memorials in...

Stephanie Smith received competitive grant from American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip grant program Windham’s Stephanie Smith and her 8th grade classroom visited Put-in-Bay, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning opportunity....

Annual garage sale weekend features over 140 sales around area!

Get ready to hunt for treasures at the annual Garrettsville Area Community Yard Sale Weekend! Running from Friday through Sunday, this event promises to be a haven for bargain hunters and collectors alike. With participating yards open from 9 am to 4 pm each day, there’s ample opportunity to...

James H. Barrow Biological Field Station at Hiram College offers Summer...

The James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to offer a number of summer camps for a variety of ages. All camps will be held at the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station, 11305 Wheeler Rd. Garrettsville, Ohio. Camp Programs Include:  Friday Bio-Buddies (2.5-5 yrs): Explore water & nature with...

Laura Hebert Announces Decision Not to Renew Contract as Superintendent of...

Laura Hebert, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Ravenna School District (RSD), has  announced her decision not to renew her contract upon its expiration on July 31, 2024. Dr. Hebert  cited her desire to transition into "semi-retirement" after 38 years in education, coupled with five years  in the business sector.   During her...

The Streetsboro Sportsman Association presents “Women on Target” event 

Ladies, mark your calendars for the annual “Women On Target” event hosted by the Streetsboro Sportsman Association on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at 11280 Bloom Road. This inclusive event welcomes ladies aged 8 and above, offering a unique opportunity to learn rifle and pistol shooting in a safe and...

Parkman 55+ Seniors Group making a bus trip to Sugarcreek 

Join us on Thursday, August 1 for an enriching experience with Parkman 55+ Seniors Bus Trip. We’re embarking on a journey to the Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek, OH to witness the inspiring production of “Ruth.” This captivating story of second chances follows the extraordinary journey of a woman...

Board of Public Affairs News

The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs convened for its April  meeting last month. Presided over by Board President Ed Maresh, the meeting commenced at 6:30 p.m. and was attended by Board Members Michael Sherer and Ben Coll, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, and Fiscal Officer Donna Love. The...

We’re All Invited

Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer,...
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