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Hiram College Celebrates Record-Breaking Giving Day 2026
Hiram College is proud to announce that Giving Day 2026, held on Friday, March 27, set a record for donor participation and dollars raised,...
Portage County Pride Fund Launches Crisis Grant Portal April 2nd in...
The Portage County Pride Fund (PoCo Pride Fund), established in 2025 as a community response to the closures of area LGBTQ+ centers, will launch...
“Lucky Boy”
This handsome boy found himself in a serious predicament when “both” of his owners passed away recently. There was no one in the family...
Charlotte Jewell
Charlotte (née Pochedly) Jewell passed peacefully at age 103 in her home on March 21, 2026. A life-long resident of Freedom Township, she was...
PCJFS ANNOUNCES 2026 SPRING SENIOR FORUM ON APRIL 22
Portage County Job & Family Services is pleased to announce its 2026 Spring Senior Forum on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to...
John H. Wolfe
John H. Wolfe, 84, of Windham Township, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was...
Library Hosts Free Community Baby Shower
A fun- and freebie-filled event for new and expecting parents. Expecting parents and parents of newborns are cordially invited to a free Community Baby...
Hiram Community Trust Grant Applications 2026 – 2027: Deadline May 8th
The Hiram Community Trust was established in 1991 through the generosity of Reign Hadsell, a graduate of the Hiram College class of 1926. Reign...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted
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Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm ....
Harold C. Gepper
Harold C. Gepper, 97, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Braceville...
Chainsaw Safety Classes
Whether cleaning up storm damage, clearing invasive species, cutting firewood, or general property upkeep and maintenance, the chainsaw remains a foundational and efficient tool...
Registration Now Open For Garrettsville Area Community Yard Sales
It’s time to clean out those closets, clear the attic, and turn unwanted items into cash as registration officially opens for the annual Garrettsville...
Garrettsville SummerFest Marks 20 Years, Seeks Electrical Upgrades to Power the...
As Garrettsville SummerFest prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, organizers are turning their attention to a critical need behind the scenes: upgrading the festival’s...
Taking GED Classes Just Got Brighter
The Aspire GED Program at Maplewood Career Center has made attendance for adults matter. Throughout the Spring months Portage County Literacy Coalitions is helping...
Community Gardening Days At The Garrettsville Library
Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 – 12:00 pm for the first of a series of all-ages, beginner-friendly gardening programs. Help us...
Raise A Pint To JAG
If history with a beer sounds interesting, then head to Garrett's Mill and Brewing Co. on Tuesday, April 21, for the inaugural Garrettsville Tap...
Reasons why Ignoring HVAC Maintenance Can Be Costly
Presented by DeBord Plumbing & Heating of Chardon, Ohio
There are countless reasons why ignoring HVAC maintenance can be costly. While many homeowners balk at...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted
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Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm ....
Making The Grade: A Guide to Making Quality Maple Syrup
Join us for a hands-on workshop April 11th, 9:30–12:00, at the Patterson Center inside the Geauga County Fairgrounds, Gate 4 in Burton. We will...
Friends of the Library Host Annual Book Sale at Hiram College...
The Friends of the Library at Hiram College invite students, alumni, and community members to attend a three-day book sale March 27–29 in the...
1st Annual Shamrock Smash a Success
The Garrettsville Family YMCA recently hosted its 1st Annual Shamrock Smash Pickleball Tournament, drawing an enthusiastic group of participants for a day of friendly...
LIBRARY HOSTS FREE PROM DRESS SHOP FOR AREA TEENS
Clear out your closet and help make prom dreams come true—donate new or gently-used formal dresses, then shop for free on Saturday, April 4...
Eleanor “Ellie” Russell
Eleanor "Ellie" Russell, née Norman, age 75, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on March 22, 2026.
Ellie was born on January 26, 1951, in Uniontown,...
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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
Portage County EMA Awards Rootstown Township Certification For New Preparedness Program
Rootstown Township becomes the first local government entity to successfully be certified as part of the Portage Preparedness Initiative created by the Portage County...
Events Planned for Child Prevention Month
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Portage County Job & Family Services (PCJFS) is aiming to raise awareness.
PCJFS operates...
Geauga Home and Garden Show Showcases the Best in Local Expertise
A celebration of home, garden and local craftsmanship returns to Amish Country
The Geauga Home and Garden Show returns this spring with its largest footprint...
Summer Youth Aviation Camp 2026
The members of the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 5 are proud to announce enrollment for their annual week-long day camp for middle school students...
Thomas “Tom” Blair
Thomas “Tom” Blair was born the night of January 15th, 1932 in an old farmhouse during a blizzard with a lady doctor who had...
Why Knowing What to Eat Is Not the Problem
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard someone say, “I know what I should be eating. I just don’t do it.”...