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Robinson Memorial hosts National Medication “Take Back” Initiative
Ravenna - In collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Robinson Memorial Hospital is providing a one-day opportunity for the public to safely dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs and other medications on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10 am - 2 pm in the parking lot...
Windham Students Participate in Tinker Tour
Windham - Students at Windham High School recently had the opportunity to meet the student free speech advocate that virtually all high school Government and US History students cite as a landmark case. Mary Beth Tinker was the lead plaintiff in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School...
Newton Falls Public Library’s Free Program
Newton Falls - Meet the Newton Falls Public Library's new technical instructor, Cynthia Casterline on Monday, October 14 from 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Cindie will be available to meet library patrons, discuss simple technology issues, and sign individuals up for our many new class offerings. The upcoming classes will...
Library Spotlight On: NextReads
Portage County District Library is pleased to spotlight NextReads, a free email newsletter service that provides suggested reading on various topics.
Portage County District Library cardholders with an email address can subscribe to any of the 20 different subject and genre newsletters. Newsletter topics range from Biography and Memoir to...
A Friendly Reminder to all Residents
This year November 3rd is the date in which clocks are to be turned back for daylight saving time. With this comes the reminder to change the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
The Garrettsville-Freedom-Nelson Joint Fire District keeps a stock of 9-Volt batteries on...
Christmas in the Woods is Here
The 19th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods, at Shaker Woods, in Columbiana, Ohio, will be held October 12-13 and 19-20, 2013. The festival will host more than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned...
Hiram College Joins Nationwide Healthy Campus 2020 Initiative
Hiram - Colleges across the country are making an extra push to promote healthy choices through the American College Health Association’s Healthy Campus 2020 initiative.
Hiram College’s Health Center is joining this effort through a yearlong “Healthy Hiram” campaign. The nationwide push stems from the American College Health Association Healthy...
Friends of Melana Murder Mystery Night
The Friends of Melana is sponsoring its third murder mystery night on Nov 2nd at the Mantua Knights of Columbus Hall at 11845 St. Rt.44, Mantua. Presale tickets only. The doors open at 6pm featuring the Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre Mystery Group presenting “Murder at the Masquerade Ball”. Limited...
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Turkey Shoots
Sundays thru Nov 24
Shooting starts at 10am now thru Nov 24. The competition is with shotgun, closest pellet to center wins! Winners receive cash, meat & assorted prizes. Refreshments are available for purchase. LOCATION: Shalersville; Peck Rd. (1/2 mile South of Rt. 303 on west side of road)....
Mantua Rotary Farmer’s Market Pie Contest
Mantua - October 5th was a perfect morning in Northeast Ohio. All those attending the Fruit and Vegetable Pie Contest at the Mantua Rotary Farmer’s Market came with smiles, looking forward to the challenge of judging. The contest was free, and more than one pie could be entered by...
If We Open It, Will They Come?
Mantua - Since March, I have been leading a small group of Mantua Township residents in attempting to establish a Community Center at Mantua Center in the old school building on Center Road, just north of SR 82. We meet in the fully accessible cafeteria wing (at left ...
Crestwood Primary & Intermediate Celebrate 10 Years
Students and faculty at Crestwood’s Primary and Intermediate Schools will ring in the tenth school year in the same way they celebrated the first one; with a concert by national children’s musician and author Jim Gill. Gill has performed for early childhood educators, families and children’s librarians across the...
Stanley To Compete In National Championships
Newton Falls - Julianna Stanley of Newton Falls is flying out Sept 18-21 to compete in the US Figure Skating 2013 National Solo Dance Series Championship. The competition will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julianna has been ice skating for 6 years. She has only been ice dancing...
“Bash and the Pirate Pig” Appearing at Village Bookstore
Burton Cole, Nelson Township resident and author has released his first novel nationwide for middle grades readers, Bash and the Pirate Pig.
The age range is for readers ages 8 to 14. “But we’ve run tests on adult readers and judging by their laughter, we conclude that I managed to...
Mantua Historical Society News
Mantua - At our August meeting, Phil and Marie Derthick (pictured) shared some conversation with the Mantua Historical Society about their ancestry, their 50 years of marriage, local history, and their past and present farm operations, including the Corn Maze, which is occurring now.
After a short business meeting on...
GCRTA October Luncheon
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 for a luncheon and meeting at Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road (Rt. 422) Burton, Ohio.
Gathering time at 11:15 AM, followed by the business meeting at 11:30, and lunch at 12:00. The menu will consist...
State of the Village Report
Village Residents,
It has been a little over a year since Mayor Craig Moser passed away unexpectedly and that I had the responsibility to step in and take over the reins of a wonderful and well respected Mayor. I admit that at first I was frightened to be taking over...
NAMI Walk for Recovery
Join NAMI Portage County, a chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, for the second countywide Walk for Recovery on Sept. 28 in Kent to support people with mental illness and their families.
The Walk for Recovery is a chance for residents to help families and individuals in...
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New Ministries Format
Saturday Afternoons
The new ministries format is now taking place at the church of God in Windham. Group meetings and discussions are now taking place each Saturday afternoon at 5pm. The group is meeting at the parsonage at 9004 N Main St. This group is planning the...
“I need a recipe for making buttermilk…”
“Help,” our caller said “I need a recipe for making buttermilk. Not the one that uses vinegar or lemon juice; the one that uses cream of tartar.” While the staff of the Newton Falls Public Library was more familiar with the latter, they had heard of the former.
We were...
Unanimous Vote Keeps Roster At 18
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County voted unanimously to keep its membership at 18 volunteers to ensure better representation for local communities.
The board had the chance to reduce its roster to 14 members with the creation of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services...
Hiram Hot Rod Car Show Raises $860
Hiram - On August 31 the Hiram Police held a Hot Rod Car Show fund raiser for the "Shop with a Cop" program. The event was well attended and raised $860.00 for the program. "I was astounded by the turn out for the event, it is so nice to...
Bluegrass Festival in Newton Falls
General Assembly Church of God at Newton Falls, OH announces its 6th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival. Bands which are currently scheduled to perform are Vertical Limit, Limited Edition and Joe Click & Family. Well-known local bluegrass personality, Charlie Lape has volunteered his time to emcee the event. The Festival...
Pipeline Workshop: Pitfalls and Protections: A Workshop sponsored by Concerned Citizens...
Main Presenter: Sean Kelly, Attorney: Legal Issues with Pipelines
Secondary Information: Citizens' Self-Protection Plan
Time: 7:30-9:00 P.M. Thursday Evening, Sept. 19, 2013
Where: 9052 State Route 14, Unit D (The Eagles Meeting Hall--north end of building) Streetsboro, Ohio 44241. The building is directly across Route 14 from K Mart in Streetsboro.
The workshop...
Spotlight On: Book Box Program
Garrettsville - Portage County District Library would like to help educators prepare for the upcoming school year by placing its September service spotlight on its Book Box program. Book Boxes are ideal for classroom teachers or other educators who need multiple copies of the same title. Each Book Box...
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Community Service Day
Sept 14
St. Joseph Church in Mantua is organizing Walk With Us, a Community Service Day, on Sept 14th from 1- 5 pm. Projects for the event include a community-wide drive for paper products, laundry and kitchen cleaning products and personal hygiene items for the 4C’s in Mantua...
Rotary Farmers Market Tomato Tasting Contest
Mantua - An old farmer told me once “a life spent in search of the perfect tomato would not be a life wasted” Did you know there are over 7000 varieties of tomatoes? On Saturday August 24th at the Rotary Farmers Market there were 14 different Heirloom tomatoes sliced...
Controlled Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
The ODNR Division of Wildlife invites waterfowl hunters to participate in a special drawing on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 for opportunities to hunt Mogadore Reservoir or Wingfoot Lake.
Registration at the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club, 1221 Wingfoot Lake Road, Mogadore, will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the drawing will...
Kirwan Dam will host clean-up of West Branch Lake as part...
On Saturday, September 7, volunteers from around Portage and neighboring counties will chip in to help improve West Branch Lake at Michael J. Kirwan Dam’s 4th Annual National Public Lands Day event in celebration of the 20th annual National Public Lands Day, the largest, single-day volunteer event in our...
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Praise and Worship Service
Saturdays
Southington UMC Praise and Worship Service, Saturdays at 7pm. The church is located at the town center on SR 305. Casual dress and refreshments afterwards. Can’t make Sunday morning? Try us!
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