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Aspire Program Earn your GED & More
The Aspire Program (formerly Adult Basic & Literacy Education) provides classes all year-round, which include:
• Work Ready - Prepare for the local workforce. Earn three credentials proving you are work ready, which can be included on your resume. The class also includes streamlining your resume, creating a cover letter,...
Warm Hearts – Warm Kids Coat Drive
The Portage County Insurance Association is pleased to announce the kick-off of our 2017 Warm Hearts – Warm Kids coat drive. Started in 2013, this annual event aims to collect new and gently worn winter outerwear for local school children. Now in its fifth year, WHWK has already donated...
Betty M. Harvey of Garrettsville, OH
Betty M. Harvey, 88, of Garrettsville, joined her Lord and Saviour on Sunday November 5, 2017. She was born February 16, 1929 in Montville, Ohio to William and Elsie (Toussaint) Mausling. She met the love of her life Don Harvey, they were married October 18, 1952 and were blessed...
Avenue of 444 Flags and the War on Terror Veterans Memorial...
Mercer County, PA – Veterans Day, November 11, provides a special day to reflect upon the sacrifices of military veterans. The Avenue of 444 Flags and War on Terror Veterans Memorial is proud to welcome visitors to their location this Veterans Day and year round. This outstanding tribute includes...
Take A Moment and Thank A Veteran For Serving
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11. Its inception began when fighting ceased on the eleventh hour of November 11, 1918, of World War I, known as the “Great War” and regaled as the war to end all wars.
Armistice Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson on 11/11/19. ...
AARP Chapter 4527 News
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter #4527 will meet on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at 1pm, (1 week later because of the Elections.) We meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306) Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. (located behind the Fire Station.)
Our program will be on...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of November 3rd
Pation Raffle
On Sale Now
Get your tickets now for the JAG All Sports Booster PATIO RAFFLE! A 600 sq. ft. decorative concrete patio with fire pit, decorative seating and steps is being donated by Creative Concrete Impressions. Install will take place at the winner’s home in the spring...
Gelbke Exhibition To Showcase Photographs Redeveloped In Volcanic Environments
Hiram - From film to digital, photography as an art form has been evolving for more than a century. Some artists prefer digital and the ability to edit and manipulate images with technology. Others enjoy working with film and the hands-on approach of developing photographs in a classic dark...
“Invest In Your EMS”
On November 7th, 2017, the Community EMS District (Garrettsville Village, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township) is asking for the continued support of the residents of the District. The District is proposing a levy of 3.5 mills to IMMEDIATELY REPLACE the current 2.7 mill levy that has been maintained since...
Eric T. Moser of Eastchester, New York
Eric T. Moser, 43, of Eastchester died suddenly on October 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Maureen Beyer Moser for 21 years. Loving father of Julia, Gregory, Mary, and Paul Moser. Dear son of Becky Hill Moser and the late Craig Moser. Brother of Christopher (Anna) Moser and brother-in-law of...
Harmonia At Hiram College
The renowned folk ensemble Harmonia will present a free concert at Hiram College on Sunday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. Location is Frohring Recital Hall, 11746 Dean Street, Hiram. Harmonia plays the traditional music of Eastern Europe, ranging from the Danube to the Carpathians. Its repertoire...
Alex Dellas Named Terrier Women’s Basketball Coach
Hiram – The last time she stepped on William H. Hollinger court, it was as a member of the Hiram College women’s basketball team. Now, Alex Dellas ‘10 returns to lead the program as the Terrier’s new head coach.
“I am very honored to return to the place that I...
Portage Opiate Conference
The Portage Substance Abuse Community Coalition is hosting the Portage Opiate Conference, “Responding to the Epidemic as a Community” on Tuesday, October 31 from 1-5pm at the NEW Center Ballroom at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown. The event is being sponsored by the Mental Health & Recovery...
Next Cooking up a Storm Club Meeting at Library
With the cooler weather coming in October, our theme for Monday, October 23rd’s meeting at 6:00 pm will be comfort foods. Get ready to break out your sweaters, hot cocoa, and yummy comfort foods. Make any comfort food of your choice.
Participants are asked to bring enough food to share...
Dolley Madison at Bristol Public Library
The Bristol Public Library will present Dolley Madison on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. This one woman performance will be presented by Carol Starre-Kmiecik.
Carol Starre-Kmiecik, a Cleveland actress, has been performing on stage for over 35 years. She has a...
Teen Author to Visit PCDL Library
Area teens are invited to hear local author Jessica McKendry speak at the Aurora Memorial Library’s Teen Writers’ Circle meeting on October 21 at 2:00 pm. McKendry, who wrote and self-published her first book at the age of 16, will discuss the writing process and share how she navigated...
Portage County Health District Awarded Safe Communities Grant For $42,000
Ravenna – Joseph Diorio, Health Commissioner of the Portage County Combined General Health District announced the 2018 Portage County Safe Communities grant has been awarded to the health district.
Safe Communities is designed for comprehensive traffic safety injury prevention at the local level. The goal is to reduce preventable crashes...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 14
Newton Falls Firefighters Association Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The Newton Falls Firefighters Association will be selling T-shirts for the month of October to benefit breast cancer detection and research. 100% of the profits will be donated to local breast cancer research. T - shirts are being sold October 13th at Tiger...
Leapin’ Lizards!
Aurora - Vibrant, brash and innately cheerful, ANNIE, the effervescent Broadway hit opens ACT’s 58th season on Oct. 27 for a record-setting 13 performance run. The show will be performed at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 18, Dec. 1 and 2, plus at 3 pm Sundays Nov....
Hiram College invites public to take a walk on the wild...
Hiram – Take a walk on the wild side and celebrate the Hiram College James H. Barrow Field Station’s 50th anniversary at a Fall Color Trek. Festivities take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the 550-acre field station, 11305 Wheeler Road, Garrettsville. Transportation to and from the...
Christmas in the Woods – Slated for Two Weekends in October
This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 23rd year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather at the festival on October 14-15 and 21-22, 2017. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters...
Women’s Council of Hiram College presents their Encore Series
Women’s Council of Hiram College recently held a wine-tasting event at the Hiram College Bio Station., with Celeste Richards providing her award winning wines. Some of the attendees were: Jackie Krabill, Pat Fitzgerald, Nancy Einheit, Dot Bailey, (back =) Jan West, and Sally Adams.
Now we would like to...
Handmade & Vintage Market – A Day in The Country –...
A Day in the Country returns to Northeast Ohio at the Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds (4215 Fairground Rd, Atwater, OH 44201) for the 4th year in a row on October 7th - 8th, 2017.
Aunt and niece duo, Deb Willhite of Lakes Girl Vintage and Bessie Zinz of Besserina have...
Catherine “Cathy” Ann Angel of Garrettsville, OH
Catherine “Cathy” Ann Angel, 68 passed away on September 26, 2017. She died peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. Her beloved family was able to spend time with her prior to passing. Her family takes ease in knowing she is free of pain now.
Cathy was...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of October 6
Historical Society Looking For Military Items
The James A Garfield Historical Society is in search of military uniforms for the Vietnam, Revolutionary and Afghanistan Wars. We are also looking for pictures of veterans in uniform for our new Military Room. Anyone who has served in the military any time throughout...
Newton Falls Firefighters Association Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The Newton Falls Firefighters Association will be selling T-shirts for the month of October to benefit breast cancer detection and research. 100% of the profits will be donated to local breast cancer research. T - shirts are being sold October 13th at Tiger Stadium for the Homecoming Football Game...
Historic Aurora Inn to Host Grand Reopening Following 3-Year Renovation Led...
Aurora – The historic Aurora Inn Hotel & Event Center, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, will host a Grand Reopening celebration on October 13th in honor of its completed renovation coupled with its 90-year anniversary. Designed and inspired by New-York based designer Genevieve Gorder, of HGTV fame, the 3-year...
From Hiram to Hollywood: Recent grad pitches toy invention on ...
Hiram - Twenty-five-year-old Hiram College alumnus Nathaniel Eaton ’17 of South Euclid went from Hiram to Hollywood in recent months with his toy creation, Water Dodger. The original handheld shield fashioned with a net to hold water balloons, which Eaton crafted in 2014 in his second-floor Booth Hall room–...
Garrettsville Library to Hold “Paint Party”
Join us at the Garrettsville Library on either Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 pm or Monday, October 16 at 6:00 pm for a Crafting with Marian “Paint Party”, as we’ll be painting a unique fall picture on canvas. A fun yet challenging painting project, bring your love of art...
Billy T. Cooper of Freedom Twp., OH
Billy T. Cooper, 81 years of age, passed away Tuesday September 19, 2017 at UH-Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Born in Bernie, West Virginia on December 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Melvin and Myrtle (Jenkins) Cooper. Formerly of Cleveland, he had been a...
