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Garrettsville Library Events
Library’s Book Discussion Club Meeting
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library, a branch of the Portage County District Library, will meet on Tuesday...
Spring Fling “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” Benefits Portage APL
Ravenna - Join Portage APL for its annual fundraiser on April 29, 2017. Paws to Celebrate is an annual event to benefit Portage...
How old do you think Nelson Ledges is?
Understanding the concept of time in seconds, minutes, days, years, and even centuries is easy for us to comprehend. However, the concept of...
Become A Master Gardener Volunteer
Applications are now available for the 2017 training class this fall. The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training...
Spring is here and so is Geauga SWCD’s Spring Fish Sale!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Spring Fish Sale will be here in no time! We are currently taking orders for...
Five high school students win Hiram College Terrier Scholarships
Hiram – Hiram College selected five incoming students as recipients of one-time $1,000 Terrier Scholarships. Scholarship winners Katie Whisler of Southington, Ohio, Maxwell Hendrix...
Allene Daw Fodor of Garrettsville, OH
Allene Daw Fodor, 86, of Garrettsville, passed away on April 6, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 18,...
I Heart Hartville
With spring upon us, I thought it was time to feature another story about a business in Hartville. I ended up with three! ...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of April 1, 2017
Preschool Screenings for Fall 2017
Preschool screenings will take place at James A. Garfield Elementary on Friday, April 21 for children age 3 through 5...
Local Library Events & News
Burton Public Library
To view our storytimes, LEGO Club, Book Clubs and more, visit burtonlibrary.org or call (440) 834-4466.
Kids/Teens:
15th Annual Edible Book Festival Saturday, April...
Upcoming Community Events: Week of March 10
Family-to-Family Education Program Coming to Windham
Registration is now open for the Portage County Family-to-Family Education Program, a free, 12-week class for families and others...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the latest School Board meeting, preschool teacher Elizabeth Marlow and Ms Donna Hejl, were honored by CPS Principal Cindy Ducca. From...
Spring Programs at Your YMCA
The Garrettsville Family YMCA has got you covered. Check out the programs offered—from Chair Yoga to Line Dancing or Pilates to Y-Cycle...
Elsie’s Custom Creations LYNS to Open in Newton Falls
Newton Falls - It’s amazing how much one can learn when interviewing professionals! While interviewing Jessica of Elsie’s Custom Creations, I met a true...
The Quill Pig
The porcupine, the second largest rodent in North America, is by far the prickliest. Its Latin name means “quill pig.” There are about two...
“Cookin’ up a Storm” Program at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to join us for February’s “Cookin up a Storm” program on Monday, February 6 from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm at the...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of January 27th
Kindergarten Registration Time!
The James A. Garfield School District is now taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before August...
Beginner Beekeeping Classes
Ravenna - The Portage County Beekeepers Association is offering Beginner Beekeeping Classes at Maplewood Career Center, 7075 OH-88, Ravenna, OH 44266,Thursdays: Feb. 9, 16,...
Blighted Home Advisory Committee Formed in Hiram
Hiram - At the last Hiram Village Council meeting, Frank Hairston and Clayton Popik from the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) shared an...
Support Your Town This Saturday
Holiday shopping dominates many people’s free time between the day after Thanksgiving and the final days before Christmas. While many people may shop ‘til...
Free GED Classes Available
The Adult Basic & Literacy Education (ABLE) Program, a non-profit in Portage County, serves those 16 and over that are working towards their GED. ...
Garfield Schools Receive Fake Threat
At approximately 7am the Garfield School District received a threat in an email regarding the high school. The threat was not specific to Garfield...
Sounds of Summer
This edition of Nearby Nature marks the one hundredth article in our nature series. It is hard to believe that when Matt Sorrick and...
WVFD Joint Fire District Plans Open House, Increases Staffed Hours
Windham - The Windham Fire Department open house is planned for Sunday October, 9th from 9am – 1pm in conjunction with the start of...
Geauga County Historical Society Presents Vintage Summer Fashion
Burton - The Geauga County Historical Society reminds the public that its 2016 clothing exhibit, titled Vintage Summer Fashions, will continue to be open...
Garrettsville Council Eyes Water Rate Hikes
Garrettsville - Council met September 14, 2016 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Councilman Hadzinsky reported that there’s been a great combination of above...
Ravenna’ s Best Kept Secret? The Big Dog
Ravenna - Recently, I was putting together a “Destination Ravenna” section for the paper and called on The Big Dog on West Highland Street. ...
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers Present Planning Your Spring Garden
Need a little help with your gardening, maybe some better information? Looking forward to more attractive flower beds next year? Fall is an ideal...
