Climb, Glide, and Play at Claridon Woodlands
Geauga Park District is excited to reopen its “ropes & boats” recreational offerings in the warming weeks of spring to come!Claridon Woodlands’ ropes course...
Upcoming Community Events – Week of June 5
In Search Of EntertainmentCall Today!Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is calling all bands and entertainment. The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is looking for Entertainment for our 42nd...
Beloved JAG Teacher and Coach John Bennett Retires
Garrettsville - John Bennett, long-time teacher and coach in the James A. Garfield School District, shared that he’s been an athlete since the age...
DORA Explored for Garrettsville’s Main Street, Enacted at Special Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on May 12th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer...
Magnolia Market Takes Root In Ravenna
Ravenna - If you have heard the buzz around town, there is a new event series in the making. Magnolia Market is a startup...
Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 Officers 2021-2022
Newton Falls - Darlene Freer, 2nd Vice Commander, American Legion 9th District issued the oath of office to the new officers of Newton Falls...
Garrettsville To Replace Water Main Lines On SR 88
Garrettsville - The Village of Garrettsville’s Board of Public Affairs and Water Department will be replacing water main lines along South Street (State Route...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - As a result of the failure of Issue 6 this spring, the School Board discussed options and considerations for the district’s financial...
Providing Hope for Recovery in Windham
Windham - For years, Ted St. John had a dream. Some might say a lofty one, but nonetheless, a dream. He dreamed of seeing...
Hiram College Adds 11-Year to Basketball Roster
Hiram - Recently 11-year-old Haley Kimble celebrated a big win when she became the newest, youngest member signed to the Terriers Women’s Basketball team....
St. Joseph Church Ox Roast Fair Plans Well Underway
Mantua - Last year was a tough year for all of us, but we made it. St. Joseph Church in Mantua is hitting the...
Flambeau Boosts Manufacturing Capability in Middlefield
Middlefield – Surges in demand for plastic parts led Flambeau, Inc. to invest significantly in its Middlefield operations recently, including the addition of three...
In a challenging year, Newton Falls school leaders are helping students with ‘trauma-informed education;” lauded with award
Newton Falls - In a year where students, teachers, and staff were faced with unprecedented obstacles, Newton Falls is striving to rise above the...
What’s the Buzzzz?
What’s the buzz at John’s Country nursery? Bees! Approximately 4 million bees. For the past couple of months the nursery has been taking orders...
Red Cross In Need Of Blood Donations
As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic and people resume some of their normal activities, the American Red...
Freedom Township is Going to the Dogs
That’s what we’re all going to be able to do real soon now, doggone it. Here’s the skinny : Duke’s K9 Dash N’ Splash...
Geauga County Public Library Launches Live Online Job Assistance
Geauga County – GCPL is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse JobNowTM – a versatile online service designed to support every step of...
Finding Forever Homes: Ravenna Sanctuary uses Facebook to Help Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Re-home Farm Animals
Ravenna – When considering adopting a new pet from a local shelter, many limit their search to dogs, cats, and other traditionally domestic animals....
Win Win Win at Burton’s Century Village!
Burton - On July 3, the grounds at Century Village will be packed with winners. The Burton Middlefield Rotary, sponsor of the Maple Splash...
Rotary Awards Kim Marfy as 2021 Unsung Hero
Mantua - Each year the Rotary Club of Mantua honors an Unsung Hero. According to Rotary President Dean Olson, this is an individual who...
JAG Custodians Named “Villagers of The Year”
Congratulations to the James A Garfield Custodians who have been named “Villagers of the Year”! This amazing group didn’t just sit back and wait for...
Early Bird Gets to See the Osprey
I will be the first to tell you I am not a morning person. But I do like new experiences and learning new things....
Kent State University Geauga Memorializes Longtime Employee John Granny
Burton - Kent State University unexpectedly lost one of its most dedicated and longtime employees in July 2020. John Granny, director of Business Affairs...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last meeting, Resident Ann Patella noted that she’s taken on the task of creating a database of the veterans’ names...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - The Windham Village Council met recently with all the members of council in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor...
The Portage County Literacy Coalition and Aspire Receives Grant from the Kent Rotary Foundation
The Portage County Literacy Coalition received a grant from the Kent Rotary Foundation for the Maplewood Career Center Aspire Program. The amount of the...
Mantua Historical Society Awarded OHRAB Grant to Preserve Historic Records
Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society will begin a project to improve the preservation and accessibility of its historical records through an inventory and...
James A Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The JAGHS met on April 19, 2021 for its first in-person meeting since May 18, 2020---HUZZAH! The group welcomed two new members,...
New Mural Unveiled at Crestwood Intermediate School
Mantua - A new mural has been added to the wall at Crestwood Intermediate School, that artist Amanda Wascovich describes as “modern, whimsical graffiti.”...
Portage County Senior Center News
The 2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutritional Program planning is in full swing. The Portage County Senior Center is once again the distributor for this...