William Joseph Helmuth Jr.
William Joseph “Willy/Hum” Helmuth Jr., age 34, of Mantua, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1991, and...
Bombers’ football succumbs to Big Red in second half
The momentum swung back-and-forth like a pendulum in the Windham Bombers’ debut in the Northern 8 Conference, an eight-on-eight football league, last Friday evening....
Will Power: Estate Planning For Real Life
What happens when life changes? Does your Will change with it? The Portage Foundation and Aurora Schools Foundation are teaming up to help community...
Local Olympian Follows Right Path
Rosalie Franek opened Right Path Massage & Fitness in Hiram in 2015, and she’s been helping her clients follow the right path to health...
Books A Go Go to celebrate one-year anniversary
For the longest time, home had been wherever Cathy Klein wanted it to be when Books A Go Go still operated as a pop-up...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
Crestwood Community Center Holds Grand Re-Opening
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 2nd to join in as the Crestwood Community Center (CCC) officially opens the doors to the public at...
Garrettsville Tap Talks Return – Rediscover Local History with Your Neighbors
Living in a historic town means that there are fascinating stories about our shared past embedded on every street corner. But you need someplace...
TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, THAT IS THE QUESTION?
One tough part of owning a home is the costs of repairing or replacing any HVAC equipment. Especially in an emergency situation, when your...
Veteran’s Grave Marker Project program set for August 22 at Portage County Historical Society
The Portage County Historical Society welcomes the community to a presentation by Christine Untrauer of the Veteran’s Grave Marker Project. Attendees will learn the...
UH Portage Medical Center celebrates summer volunteer program’s 15th anniversary
According to University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Volunteer Services Coordinator Stephanie Montgomery, there has been no shortage of local students eager to volunteer at...
Leadership Portage County Alumni & Friends Endowment Fund at the Portage Foundation Surpasses $100,000 Milestone
Just six months after its establishment, the Leadership Portage County Alumni & Friends Endowment Fund at the Portage Foundation has surpassed $100,000, demonstrating the...
Badger girls’ soccer draws even with Bombers in scoreless stalemate
For the second straight time, the Berkshire Badgers girls’ soccer team has dueled Geauga County rival Kenston to a draw. The Badgers opened their...
Ravenna boys’ soccer edged by Southeast in neighborhood grudge match
For the first time in three years, the Keys to the Arsenal will not return to Ravenna. The Ravenna Ravens boys’ soccer team fell...
Ravenna City Schools to launch neighborhood bridges
Neighborhood Bridges, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports direct local giving in partnership with school leaders, today announced the launch of its 72nd “Gateway for...
Garfield G-Men boys’ golf falls to Southeast in league duel
The Garfield G-Men boys’ golf team has yet to record a victory in league duels in the early season. The G-Men’s winless streak reached...
Tommy’s Place Homeless Shelter holds Grand Opening
The pervasive issue of homelessness continues to be a priority in the City of Ravenna. Townhall II Integrated Health Services and Neighborhood Development Services...
Ravenna junior Cheyanne Foster finishes as runner-up at the The Voice of Ravenna
The stage had never been bigger for Ravenna rising junior Cheyanne Foster at the second annual Voice of Ravenna singing competition, but the Ravens’...
Badgers’ football returns with balanced roster
Although the Berkshire Badgers’ football team will not have the same depth they had last season, they will mix in some new talent with...
Garfield graduate Rebecca Smith seeks to treat mental health with counseling practice
According to James A. Garfield graduate Rebecca Smith, she has had too many friends end their lives because of their mental health issues. Smith...
John Garrity, PhD, Executive Director to Retire
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County announced that Executive Director John Garrity, Ph.D., will retire in September 2026 after eight years...
Windham Township Board of Trustees continue dialogue on property frontage
The Windham Township Board of Trustees held more discussions on the zoning proposal that would reduce the required frontage of lots from 200 to...
Spencer Sabo cleared to return to the Tigers Team
In December of 2024, Spencer Sabo woke up in pain, too much to even put on his shirt! That day changed everything for him,...
Ravenna football returns with smaller roster but high expectations
The Ravenna Ravens’ will have a smaller roster in their final season as members of the Metro Athletic Conference but will seek to build...
Garfield G-Men football to rely on defensive depth for new season
The Garfield G-Men’s final season in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier will have them rely on their defensive depth as they seek...
Hiram graduate Brennan Cain takes over Terriers’ golf program
For Hiram College graduate Brennan Cain, golf represented a second chance after his baseball career ended. After only four years around the Terriers’ golf...
Patrick D. Cavanaugh
Patrick D. Cavanaugh, born on January 22, 1933, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born to Patrick...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society News
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N....
UH Portage Summer Volunteer Program Gives Students Hands-On Healthcare Experience
Sixty-five local students are spending part of their summer learning about healthcare careers while supporting patients, visitors and staff through University Hospitals Portage Medical...
