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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 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. 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,...

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 “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...

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. “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...

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...

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, 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...

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, 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...

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...

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....

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, 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...

Patty Ann Jahn, 79, of Twinsburg passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. She was born July 21, 1944, in Anawalt, WV, to Perry H. and Ruth A. (Cook) Lewis. Her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, when she was a very young girl.  She...

Wilma “Billie” Jo Jagers, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2024 after a brief illness. Billie was born to Harold and Ruth (Byers) Ristle on January 20, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio. Billie attended Kent State University and graduated with a dual major. Shortly after graduation, Billie met...