Newton Falls Farmers Market Bringing Fresh Food and Local Flavor to Historic Downtown
Fresh produce, homemade baked goods, local honey, handcrafted foods, and a renewed sense of community took center stage as the Newton Falls Farmers Market officially opened its inaugural season on Tuesday, June 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Four Corners Park in Historic Downtown Newton Falls, located at the intersection of Center Street and Broad Street. Operated entirely...
Shalersville Township Board of Trustees hosts Bitdeer for public forum
The Shalersville Township Board of Trustees hosted representatives from Bitdeer, a global company specializing in infrastructure, bitcoin mining, data center development and advanced computing, last Tuesday evening at Shalersville Town Hall to present their case of the benefits of building an artificial intelligence data center. Prior to Bitdeer’s presentation, Trustee and Vice Chairman Ron Kotkowski made a motion for the...
Katie Hoffmeister selected to become new Cardinal treasurer
The Cardinal School District has hired a new treasurer. Former Crestwood treasurer Katie Hoffmeister has been hired to assume the duties of Cardinal School District’s treasurer, having been formally hired on May 13. “Being back in the county that I grew up in and contribute to essentially the geographical area that I grew up in and chose to live in,...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
Allison Powell of the James A. Garfield National Historic Site–Lawnfield–in Mentor was the presenter for the local James A.Garfield Historical Society’s program on Victorian weddings.. She opened with a predictive poem on weddings in general and proceeded to illustrate how wedding customs developed in the United Kingdom–Britain specifically–because Queen Victoria, the nation’s longest ruling monarch until Elizabeth II, was the...
Jeff LaDow elevated to Badger boys’ volleyball head coach
Jeff LaDow has learned a lot about coaching high school volleyball in only two years since becoming a teacher in the Berkshire School District. He will put good use to what he has learned, having been announced as the new head coach of the Badger boys’ volleyball team on June 17. “I heard that there were some very good candidates...
Ravenna Scavenger Hunt returns in concert with America250 celebration
As the City of Ravenna hosts a day of festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual scavenger hunt will also be a part of the celebration scheduled to begin on July 11 at 11 a.m. “It is going to be a great day to not only celebrate America but learn more about Ravenna and just...
M.O.R.E. Café Hosts Community Event
On Saturday, July 11th at 5 pm, the folks at M.O.R.E. Café will be hosting ‘MORE than a Walk,” and you’re invited. For those unfamiliar with the Hiram eatery, the M.O.R.E. Café provides differently abled adults with meaningful work, inclusive events, and social connections. The event begins with a one mile walk around Hiram Village and will provide attendees with...
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Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
Transforming Site of Historic Loss into New Community Gathering Place
Community leaders, residents, project partners and elected officials gathered June 18 to celebrate the opening of the Buckeye Block Amphitheater, marking the completion of a project years in the making on one of the village’s most historically significant sites. The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new amphitheater, located on the site of the former...
Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department welcomes DEK of Hearts to perform at America250 concert
After a day of festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in the City of Ravenna, the Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department will host a concert featuring the country music band DEK of Hearts at Sunbeau Valley Farm 3248 Brady Lake Road on July 11 beginning at 7 p.m. “This event is big for the community,” Ravenna Parks & Recreation Director Chris...
Former West Park Elementary becomes Portage Leadership Academy
The building formerly known as West Park Elementary will open its doors once again to students for the 2026-27 school year, as Portage Leadership Academy, which held its grand opening last Saturday morning at 1071 Jones Avenue in Ravenna. “It has been incredibly exciting,” Superintendent Darryl Lindsay told The Weekly Villager. “The first week we had the building I was...
Freedom Township Historical Society News
Freedom Township Historical Society will be holding its first Open House of the season on Saturday, June 27 from 10 - 2 at our school museum, 7276 St Rt 303. We have several new exhibits including two wedding dresses donated by Kathy Cain that were worn by her mother and her aunt. Also we recently acquired artifacts from the...
Happy Birthday Garrettsville Rotary
Festive, it was at the Garrett’s Mill Brewing Company on June 11, 2026, celebrating the 100th birthday of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club; 1926–2026 is a landmark stretch for any organization, particularly one so connected to the community and so involved with good works. Guests were there representing grand pooh-bahs of District 6630: 2027-2028 District Governor Richard Arlen Cole, Jr.,and District Governor...
Mantua Shalersville FD Celebrates 125 Years
“What does it mean to be brave? To do what you have to do when other people are counting on you.” Author unknown Back in 1901, the Mantua Hose Company #1 volunteer Fire Department was formed by a group of roughly thirty residents who lived and worked in Mantua. They saw the need to work together to help protect residents,...
Hiram alumni Swartz brothers reflect on historic 1983-84 season
As Hiram College displays a commemorative plaque in the William H. Hollinger Hall of Fame celebrating the 1983-84 Presidents’ Athletic Conference title team, alumni Russ and Rod Swartz have fond memories of that season. “It is hard to believe that it was 42 years ago now,” Russ told The Weekly Villager on June 12. “It doesn’t seem like it was...
Louise Grace Masters
On Monday, May 11, 2026 Louise Grace Masters, of Nelson Township, a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend to many, passed away at the age of 81, and is now celebrating her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and also is reunited with her loving husband of 60 & 1/2 years, George E....
ART on Main Festival celebrates 10 years of progress
Only 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street Kent to develop its own summer art & wine festival. Fast forward a decade later, the ART on Main Festival has become an annual summer tradition, having just celebrated its 10th anniversary last Saturday afternoon on Main Street in downtown Ravenna. “We are really excited for this to be...
Century Village to display “Threads of Valor” exhibit at Fireworks Show Celebration
In collaboration with the American Legion Post #459, Century Village Museum will be celebrating the Independence Day weekend by unveiling a “Threads of Valor” Exhibit, displaying over 50 restored military uniforms worn by decorated veterans on July 3 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. “I think it is going to be a big draw because it is a celebration of hometown...
G-H Rotary Report
And the beat goes on. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary returned to community work after their festive birthday party on June 11, 2026 and came up with the following enterprises to pursue: • The Storybook Trail set-up is proceeding, with holes being dug and filled by posts to mount pages to be read by those on the trail. • The public celebration of the 100th...
Ed Blasier ready to take Berkshire boys’ program to new heights
As far as Ed Blasier is concerned, high school golf is on the verge of blossoming into a popular sport in Geauga County in only a few years’ time and will have a front row seat to it, as he was announced as the new Badger boys’ golf coach on June 10. “It is a tremendous feeling,” the first-year coach...
Garrettsville Tractor Parade
The Garrettsville Tractor Parade, which will be held on June 27 at noon, features everything from antique tractors to enormous modern combines. Put on your red, white, and blue and bring the whole family as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. For more information, please visit the Garrettsville Tractor Parade Facebook page, stop in at 8028 State St, Garrettsville or call...
THE VILLAGE NETWORK TO ASSUME OPERATIONS OF PORTAGE COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES GROUP HOME
After seven years of serving youth in foster care through a locally operated group home, Portage County Job and Family Services (PCJFS) announced today that it will transition operation of its residential program on Brady Lake Road to The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving youth and families. The Village Network will assume oversight of the home...
Jason Wills named new Red Devil girls’ basketball coach
Crestwood High School science teacher Jason Wills has largely stayed in the background for the Red Devils’ athletics programs. He now takes the stage front and center, having been selected as the new Crestwood girls’ basketball coach on May 14. “Initially when all of this went down, I had some of the players approach me and ask me if I...
We’re All Invited
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
Streetsboro Board of Education votes to reinstate club activities and middle school sports
In the wake of the Streetsboro School District’s failure to pass a $7M five-year operating levy in May, the Streetsboro Board of Education approved a pair of motions to return club activities and middle schools sports to the School District last Thursday evening at Streetsboro High School. “If we are in a place about bringing back clubs, minimum participation ensures...
Garrettsville Council approves water rate increase, DORA renewal
Garrettsville Village Council approved a water rate increase, renewed the village’s downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area and advanced several infrastructure and planning measures during its June 10 meeting. Council members Tom Hardesty, Frederic Ahrens, Sheri Johnson, John Brachna, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser were present. Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason also attended. Council enacted Ordinance...
Garrettsville Summerfest #20 Offers a Big Sound in a Small Town
Garrettsville Summerfest is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary June 26-28, with the support of its main sponsor, Sarchione Chevy of Garrettsville, as the community comes together for a weekend of live music, family-friendly entertainment, great food, and hometown pride. This year's theme, "Small Town, Big Sound," captures the spirit of a festival that continues to bring outstanding entertainment...
$36,400 Treasure Hunt Continues To Grow As Final Clue Drop Approaches
The Newton Falls America 250 Treasure Hunt has now grown to $36,400 in cash, gold, silver, coins, collectibles, and donations, making it one of the largest community-based treasure hunts in the region’s history. Even more exciting, the treasure continues to grow as additional sponsors and supporters continue to contribute to the prize pool. The tenth and final clue will be...
Aurora girls’ track nets fifth place in OHSAA D-II state meet
A year after having no state placers at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet, the Aurora Greeenmen girls track and field team earned fifth place, scoring 30.5 points at the OHSAA Division II state meet last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “I think it just proves after everything we went through last year,...
Testing wells to safeguard your water
Presented by DeBord Plumbing & Heating of Chardon, Ohio Testing frequency According to the E.P.A. you should Test your private well annually for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. If you suspect the presence of other contaminants, you should test those also. You can also contact your local health department to find out what substances may be...
