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Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Twice the love!
Roscoe and Ricky (son) were rescued last year when their senior owner could no longer care for or feed them. Thet are bonded pair, so they must be adopted "together". Ricky started out a little bit shy, but lots of love has changed that. Ricky enjoys running around...
National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month
Presented By DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Cooling
The fall season is bringing cooler temperatures to many regions of the country. That means you and your family will likely be spending more time indoors, making October a fitting time to recognize “National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month.”
Why should you care...
Time For A W-A-L-K
Dogs and their humans, join us for one, two or three Hound Hikes this fall with Naturalist Karie – no registration required! Participants of any hike will also get some tips from our friends at Cold Nose Companions Dog Training and take home a keepsake “Adventure Ready” dog scarf...
Mystery, Laughter, and Community Spirit Highlight NGCC Fundraiser
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard’s annual fundraiser had guests laughing, sleuthing, and celebrating Saturday evening as Murder at the Slurp and Burp Oktoberfest left attendees guessing “who dunnit?”
Presented by Curtains Up Theatre, the interactive murder mystery was written and directed by Jackie Rinearson and performed by a talented cast...
Introduction To Archery
If you’d like to reacquaint yourself with archery, or try the sport for the first time, Geauga Park District has you covered this fall, providing all the equipment and instruction you’ll need to get started.
Sign up for an introductory session by registering at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under Programs & Events, filtered...
Show Your Library Card and Save with Portage County District Library!
October is all about showing your library card and saving big! We're teaming up with Portage County Small Businesses for a community-wide savings event. Show your PCDL card at participating local businesses and enjoy special discounts and deals during the month of October. It's a great way to save...
Registration Open for Portage Substance Abuse Mental Health Conference Oct 30
The Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference will be held on October 30 from 8:00am-4pm at the NEW Center Ballroom at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown hosted by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County.
Dr. Nicole Labor, nationally recognized expert in addiction medicine will...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Crestwood Scarlet Guard Roars Into 2025 Season!
The Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band has kicked off its 2025 fall marching band season with a roar, earning top honors and national recognition with their competition show Wild Things. At their first competition on September 13, the band qualified for the OMEA State Finals, and was also named...
Did You Know?
The typical small business may be even smaller than many consumers recognize. According to the 2022 Annual Business Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, 49 percent of small employer firms with fewer than 500 workers have between one and four employees. An additional 16 percent of such firms have...
Shirley Ann Matzek
Shirley Ann Matzek, of Hiram, passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 6, 1935, and on June 6, 1954, she married the love of her life, Jack E. Matzek. Together, they shared many wonderful adventures, traveling the country in their motor...
Wayne Edward Hall
On September 21, 2025, Wayne Edward Hall departed this life peacefully and entered the Gates of Heaven, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength.
Wayne was born on March 20, 1936, in Revere, PA, the son of the late Earl Hall and Thelma (Riggar) Hall. He grew up...
Porter Xavier Lyons
Porter Xavier Lyons, a writer, poet, linguist, and game master, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Born on October 29, 1993, Porter’s life was filled with creativity and passion for literature and the arts. He graduated from the University of Dayton, where he was a...
Adult Book Club
This adult book club brings the community together for dinner and an off-site, after-hours discussion of hot new titles! Registration preferred.
Looking for a chance to chat about the latest titles in popular fiction, romance, and sci-fi/fantasy? Consider joining Sarah (the Reference Librarian) once-a-month at Cal's II (8301 Windham St,...
Haunted Places Around Ohio
Sit back & prepare to be captivated by stories & more from haunted places around Ohio! Greg will bring ghost hunting equipment to the Aurora Library on Friday, October 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm and explain how it works. Limited to 25 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/14126089.
Join speaker, author,...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Up-Cycle a T into a Camouflage Shirt
Learn to customize black t-shirts into bespoke camouflage prints using foraged leaves and bleach gel! This event will take place at the Windham Library on Saturday, October 11 from 11:00 – 1:00 pm and will be outdoors. Limited to 6 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/14189866.
Come and forage the AMETEK Food...
Rotary Club of Mantua News
Rotary Club of Mantua ended the summer by hosting their 4th Annual Poker Paddle. Participants paddled their kayaks from Camp Hi in Hiram to Buchert Park in Mantua Village, gathering a five-card poker hand along the way. Back at Buchert Park, after experiencing a beautiful fall-like day on the...
Jeffery “Todd” Phillips
Jeffery “Todd” Phillips, 58, of Windham Twp., Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 19th, 2025. He was born May 19th, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, to the late Clarence “Ray” and Phyllis (nee Holley) Phillips.
He was a proud graduate of Windham High School and Maplewood Career Center where he studied...
TownHall II Integrated Health Network Opens MAT Clinic in Ravenna
Townhall II Integrated Health Network is announcing that it’s Medicine-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic in Ravenna is now booking appointments. The clinic is located at 512 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266.
Townhall II’s MAT Clinic is part of the agency’s holistic approach to health, wellness and recovery. MAT is the...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
2025 Barks for Hiram Parks
Hiram Village's Recreation and Parks committee invites you and your dog to join their 2025 Barks for Hiram Parks charity dog walk on Sunday, October 19 at 2 PM at Reign Hadsell Park in Hiram, OH. All proceeds go toward supporting the Portage APL and Hiram Village parks' upgrades....
Hiram Farm BBQ Barn Blast
Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community is excited to announce its annual BBQ Barn Blast, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3–7 p.m. at Hiram Farm, 11485 Garfield Rd, Hiram, OH.
The BBQ Barn Blast is one of the farm’s most anticipated events of the year, bringing together...
Scott A. Moore
Scott A. Moore, 23, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on August 28, 2002, along with his twin brother, Michael, in Akron, OH to Michael Moore and Jeanetta (nee Guffey) Burton.
He was raised in Garrettsville and attended James A....
Gary Foy
Gary Foy, age 75, passed away on September 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Gary was the devoted husband of Sharon Foy, with whom he shared 48 beautiful years of marriage. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering support. He was the proud...
Historical Society Soup Supper
Shalersville Historical Society is hosting a delicious and entertaining event this Friday afternoon & evening Sept 19 at the Shalersville Town Hall. From 4 - 6 pm Dr. Robert Kroeger will be sharing interesting barn stories about some of the barns he has depicted in paint. He is a...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month....
Trumbull County raffle-auction kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helps mom...
The 15th Annual War Against Breast Cancer Raffle-Auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a Cow Patty Bingo contest to win up to $500, princess performances, live music, food trucks, sweet treats, and an archery contest where each bullseye wins free steak for...
Free workshop is turning business owners into fraud fighters
Hometown Bank is stepping up to protect local businesses from the growing threat of fraud with a free, hands-on community event: the 2025 Business Fraud Survival Camp, happening Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center.
With fraud schemes costing...
















