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Praise and Worship Service Saturdays Southington UMC Praise and Worship Services are Saturdays at 7 pm. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us! The church is located at the town center on S.R. 305. Call 330-898-2156 with any questions. An Invitation to Come Home for the Holidays Jan  &...

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center partners with Department on Aging and...

Geauga County – In 2014, University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center and the Geauga County Department on Aging are once again partnering to offer a series of interactive wellness programs for seniors throughout the region. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Life.” To officially launch the series, the two organizations...

Garrettsville Mayor reviews 2013 village’s accomplishments in ‘State of the Village’...

As we begin 2014, I would like to start out by saying how beautiful our Village looked for Christmas. There was a comment on our Facebook page that I thought was very appropriate. It was stated at the Christmas Tree Lighting that Garrettsville reminded them of a Hallmark Christmas...

Windham History Class Visits State House

Windham - Windham High School sophomore US History students recently had the opportunity to take part in a trip to the Ohio State House. The trip was made possible by a grant from the Capitol Square Foundation with funding by Honda of American and Wal-Mart. Over twenty students took the...

“How can I get my dog therapy-certified?”

Many of us here at the Newton Falls Public Library have seen therapy dogs at work, whether at hospitals, nursing homes, or even colleges. Therapy dogs are different from service dogs such as seeing-eye dogs and seizure-response dogs. While service dogs are specifically trained to assist a person with...

The Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre Presents.… “Noises Off”

Garrettsville - Over a few hours, you will take a journey through the production and run of the play Nothing On (that is correct, not a typo). You will experience what really goes on behind the scenes during a production. Sometimes the drama behind the scenes is funnier than...

SNAP FITNESS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN GARRETTSVILLE Fast, convenient, affordable...

Garrettsville – Garrettsville & surrounding area residents have a new fast, convenient and affordable way to get in shape. Snap Fitness, the leading chain of 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness clubs, opens in Garrettsville this Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 am, offering residents the best value for their fitness dollar. The new...

Library Here for the Holidays

Are you getting a new gadget this holiday season? The Portage County District Library would like to take this opportunity to let you know that we are here for the holidays. Take advantage of our free downloadable eBook and audiobook collection. Visit http://overdrive.portagelibrary.org to get started today. Available 24/7,...

UH Geauga Medical Center donates life-saving equipment and supplies to Geauga...

Geauga County -  Throughout 2013, University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center has donated equipment and supplies to police and fire departments throughout Geauga County to enable their emergency services teams to more effectively stabilize traumatic injury and illness victims in the field. With the goal of outfitting every municipality by...

Grant approved…. “This is just the beginning.”

Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Schools was recently awarded $5 million through a state grant to create a “Campus of Excellence”. The project will be funded 100% by grant dollars that would never have to be paid back. The project includes constructing a nearly 20,000 square foot addition...

We’re All Invited

Mantua Restoration Society Fundraiser Now Mantua Restoration Society Fundraiser makes a great Christmas gift. Mantua Township and Mantua Village beautiful historical coverlets for sale. Cranberry red - $50 each. Contact Rhetta Hall 330-562-8127 Monday Morning Breakfasts American Legion Post 674 to host Monday morning Breakfasts, time serving from 7:30 am to 11:00. 9960...

This Is How We Roll

Billy Potteiger had the high series the week of November 23.  Billy rolled 187 and 186 and ended up with a 520 series, his first 500.  Noah Hoffmann started out with the first 6 strikes and ended up with a 236, 113 pins over his average of 123.  Noah...

“Can you help me find a short story I read in...

At the Newton Falls Public Library, we understand how discouraging it can be when you can’t find what you’re looking for. Our patron remembered that the story was about a son going through his father’s belongings to discover that he had been a prisoner of war in Vietnam. She...

Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice recognized as We Honor Veterans partner

Ravenna -  It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice has become a national...

Election of Officers and Committee Chairpersons for Cemetery Association

The Newton Township Cemetery Association met at the Newton Township Administration Building on November 21, 2013. Three new members were welcomed: Bill Douglass, Doreen and Robert Lutz. Election of officers and committee chairpersons was held and the following were elected for 2014. President-Lois Wynkoop Vice-President-Phillip Beer Secretaty-Mary Lou O’Lear Treasurer-Elsie Whetzel Gifts and Bequests-Robert Pittman Membership-Louanne Dubos Publicity-Rosemarie...

Mantua K of C to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship

Mantua - Crestwood area boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.  This is a fun, free activity for area youth to compete in a Free Throw (foul shot) competition for...

Peace Light from Bethlehem arrives December 5th in Northeast Ohio

In the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem there are 15 oil lamps that have been burning continuously for over a thousand years. This is the Peace Light flame. Now in its 27th year, the Peace Light from Bethlehem campaign was originally organized by the Austrian Broadcasting Company -...

12th Annual Live Nativity

The Hambden Congregational Church,  3840 G.A.R. Highway, Hambden Twp., invites you and your family to come and witness a live outdoor nativity on December, 14th from 5-8pm. See Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, shepherds, Wisemen, and live animals. Come inside and view numerous Nativity sets on display inside our original historical...

The Truth Behind Snow Days

Winter weather is officially upon us.  With this weather comes the ‘polarizing’ topic of Snow Days. When I was a child I participated in all of the rituals that supposedly helped the snow day cause.  I wore my pajamas backwards.  I flushed ice cubes down the toilet.  I even...

We’re All Invited

Mantua Restoration Society Fundraiser Now Mantua Restoration Society Fundraiser makes a great Christmas gift. Mantua Township and Mantua Village beautiful historical coverlets for sale. Cranberry red - $50 each. Contact Rhetta Hall 330-562-8127   Monday Morning Breakfasts American Legion Post 674 to host Monday morning Breakfasts, time serving from 7:30 am to 11:00. 9960...

Midnight Madness In Ravenna on Friday

Ravenna – Shopping the day after Thanksgiving has become the ‘stressful norm’ in our chaotic American lives as we hit the trail running in our quest to find ‘that perfect gift’ for everyone on our shopping list.  BUT it doesn’t have to be that way.  After more than 31...

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Lighted Christmas Parade on December 7, 2013

Ravenna - Ravenna Balloon A-Fair's annual lighted Christmas Parade “Treasures Under The Tree” (sponsored by Fortis College) will take place in downtown Ravenna on Main Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Line up begins at 6pm at the corner of Main Street & Myrtle and at East...

“I need a book with instructions on hemming blue jeans; it...

The staff of the Newton Falls Public Library has their own memories of children complaining about the appearance of clothing after shortening or alterations, and can understand a mother wanting to be frugal. We found a variety of instructions for hemming different types of clothing and fabrics in sewing books...

“This Is How We Roll”

There’s nothing quite like seeing the face of a bowler who has just shot his or her first 200 game – and I got to see it twice last week.  In his second game, Adam Norris rolled 200 on the nose.  It was obvious from the look on Adam’s...

Kiwanis Welcomes New Members

Newton Falls - The Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls welcomed seven new members this year.  Some members were invited to join by friends; others wanted to take part in the many activities that benefit Newton Falls residents and children, especially after reading the newspaper articles about this service organization. We...

Send holiday cards to our overseas troops via Geauga West Library

Brighten a soldier’s holiday with Geauga West Friends of the Library and veteran Thomas Monroe. Write a holiday greeting to a member of our armed services and drop it off at Geauga West Library (13455 Chillicothe Road / Chesterland, Ohio 44026) before Dec. 3, 2013. No addresses or postage...

Free Water Monitoring Conducted by Concerned Citizens Ohio

Shalersville - Free well water monitoring will be conducted  the first Sunday in December, Dec. 1, 2013, at Sand Hill Stable 4311 State Route 303, just west of the 303/44  intersection. This is the first testing since the start of the new quarterly testing schedule. Trained water monitors from Concerned...

Burton Village Celebrates the Holidays

Burton - The Burton Chamber of Commerce will host Country Hearth Christmas Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 1, 7 & 8 in Burton Village. The log cabin in the park will be the hub of activity over the five-day event offering horse drawn carriage rides. Come snuggle up to...

Amish Home Craft & Bakery Holiday Open House

Middlefield - Amish Home Craft & Bakery will host their 7th Annual Holiday Open House from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on November 29 & 30 at 16860 Kinsman Road (State Route 87) 1.5 miles east of Middlefield. Enjoy free coffee and cookies as you get your holiday shopping...

Applicants Sought for Park District Board

Portage County - The Portage Park District currently has two openings on its governing Board of Commissioners with a third opening anticipated in 2014.  Park District Board members are appointed by Portage County Probate Court Judge Thomas J. Carnes, who is currently seeking applications from interested individuals.  The Board...
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