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Garrettsville - Members of the sixth grade class at Garfield Elementary recently participated in a Walk-A-Thon to help fund their three-day field trip to Washington DC. In its second year, the DC Walk-A-Thon is proving to be a very successful and beneficial way for these students to earn the...

Ravenna - Joseph Diorio, Health Commissioner of the Portage County Combined General Health District announced the 2019 Portage County Safe Communities grant in the amount of $42,000 has been awarded to the health district. Safe Communities is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Ohio Department...

Becky Moser, 71, passed away on October 16, 2018. Born on March 22, 1947, in Painesville, Ohio, to David and Charlene Hill, Becky grew up on Fairport Harbor beach surrounded by family and friends. She proudly attended The Ohio State University. In fact, in 1998, Becky was spotted rushing...

Crazy, kooky, spooky, or just a typical family gathering? The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy opens Aurora Community Theatre’s 59th season Oct. 26, continuing at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 17, with matinees at 3 pm Sunday Nov. 4 and 11. ACT is located at 115...

Léon Chehin-Merryman, 1 year old, of Garrettsville passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was born on September 16, 2017 in Ravenna, Ohio to Jacob Merryman and Ashlyn Chehin. His bright blue eyes, blonde hair, dimple and personality captivated all who knew him. Léon made friends wherever he...

Garrettsville - The Christmas Walk 2018 kicks off on Thursday evening, November 1st from 6:30-9 p.m. with the Candlelight Night Walk.Enjoy this wonderful evening with your friends and family strolling through a special night of the Christmas Walk. Start out the night at the historic Mott building with hors...

Attention Seniors/Older Adults: Ever wish you could go back to High School? You’re invited to the new Seniors in the School program at James A. Garfield High School. Once a month, a different program will be offered to welcome seniors back into school for socialization, enrichment, discussion and snacks....

Joseph F. Malmisur, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at home after a long and illustrious life. On March 13, 1929, through good fortune he was born into the family of Joseph D. and Rose (Creigo) Malmisur who instilled the most important tenents of success and happiness:...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2018 CONTACT: Village of Windham: Maurice Hankins, (330) 281-1742 Ohio EPA: James Lee: (614) 644-2160 Portage County Health District: Mary Hellen Smith, (330) 296-9919 ext. 106 Village of Windham Public Water Continues ‘Do Not Drink Advisory’ for Infants Under 1-Year-Old and Nursing and Pregnant Women   Village Officials, Portage County Health District and Ohio EPA Work to...

The Lake Milton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 737 held its installation of officers for the upcoming 2018-19 year at the unit home in Lake Milton.New officers were sworn in at the monthly meeting with many of the membership in attendance. The new officers hope to continue with the strong...

The Village of Windham is issuing a water use advisory for sensitive populations experiencing discolored water. Infants (one year and younger) and nursing or pregnant women should not drink the water. Bottled water is available at the Windham Fire Station. If you are unable to pick up water, please call...

Geauga Park District’s Ranger Department is offering a Hunter Education Course spanning two upcoming Saturdays, October 20 and 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Big Creek Park’s Donald W. Meyer Center. Admission will be limited to 10 students, with registration required on the Ohio Division of Natural Resources’ website...

Hiram - Romeva Prcela, CPA, assistant professor of accounting will lead the Scarborough School of Business & Communication. Prcela came to Hiram in 2017 from Fairmount Santrol, where she was the Director of Tax, overseeing the preparation of tax-related disclosures, documentation and SEC filings. She was also a lecturer...

Garrettsville - New members were welcomed at the September meeting of the Garrettsville Cemetery Association as more ideas and plans were discussed concerning the Old Baptist Cemetery. Volunteers have cleaned the shrubbery and bushes in front of the Old Baptist Cemetery on Maple Avenue and the walkway and steps leading...

Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities Weekdays The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they...

Garrettsville - The most recent fundraising event from JAG Marching Pride was a huge success. Band Boosters recently raised $700.00, toward the construction of a new concession stand, by raffling off the band. Supporters purchased tickets for a chance to win a private performance by the marching band. Caroline...

Kent - Voters will have the chance to question candidates running for national, county and state elected posts in the general election at the Voters & Candidates Face2Face Forum on Oct. 13. The League of Women Voters of Kent is organizing the event, with co-sponsorship from the Kent Lions,...

Portage County - Safer Futures, Portage County’s only Domestic Violence Shelter, will be hosting the 8th annual Hope in a Handbag fundraiser on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 7:oo pm to 9:30 pm at The Overlook in Twin Lakes. The event will once again feature a silent auction including...

Mantua - Freshman Mentoring - The annual freshman mentoring retreat day at Camp Asbury in Hiram took place on September 20 and 21. This year’s mentoring program consists of 22 mentors (students in grades 10-12). The freshmen are divided into 12 groups of approximately 10 freshmen each, with one...

Ronald Gene Seaborn, 68, of Warren, died Thursday evening, Sept. 27,2018, at his home. He was born Oct. 30, 1949, in Warren, the son of the late Howard James Seaborn and Elsie Alberta Richards Seaborn Enyeart. He had been a lifetime Trumbull County resident, and spent a lot of time...

Douglas Jacobson, 61, beloved Brother and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 24, 2018. He entered this world on June 30, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, born to Lloyd and Anne Jacobson. He is survived by his children Lindsey (Andrew) Grischow and Zachery (Amanda) Jacobson; grandchildren...

Ten years ago, one man set out to become the first person to take a group of like-minded antique motorcycle riders across the United States on machines that were often only seen in museums and private collections. In 2010, Lonnie Isam Jr’s dream and bold sense of adventure took...

Streetsboro - The Streetsboro Quilt Guild will hold its annual judged quilt show on October 5th from 10AM to 6PM and October 6th from 10AM to 4PM, at the Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro, 9890 State Route 43 Road (at the corner of Frost Road). The show will feature...

Dianna L. Roberts, 49, of Ravenna, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2018. She was born on September 5, 1969 in Ravenna, Ohio to Donald and Frances (Houck) Roberts. She was a member of Windham United Methodist Church. Dianna loved spending time with her family, especially her children and her...

Richard A. Waskiewicz, 73, of Garrettsville, passed away September 12, 2018. Rick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 17, 1945 to the late Stephen and Mary Waskiewicz. He was a graduate of Chamberlain High School in Twinsburg. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran, having proudly served in the U.S....

Edward J. Hrobak, 87, of Garrettsville, gained his heavenly reward on Wednesday September 12th 2018. He was born November 3, 1930 in Nelson, Ohio to Mike and Mary (Soltis) Hrobak. Ed married the love of his life, Dorothy Rose (Porada) Hrobak, on July 7, 1956. Ed (affectionately known as Uncle...