Mental Health & Drug Courts Receive Funding
The Portage County Specialized Dockets for mental health and substance use disorders each received a $30,000 grant from Ohio Department of Mental Health and...
Windham Village Council Approves Truck Purchase
Windham - The Windham Village Council met via Zoom for their regularly scheduled meeting on October 27, 2020 with all council members in attendance. Council...
Local Beekeepers Gather to Prepare for Winter
Middlefield - As temperatures cool many of us are preparing for another NE Ohio winter, and those preparations are even more important for our...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last Board meeting, Crestwood School District Treasurer Sarah Palm shared the latest Revenue and Expenditure comparisons with the Board. She...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Short & Sweet and zooming along, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club met online to contemplate some particulars about the upcoming RAFFLE on Friday, November 13,...
Putting for a Cause
Ravenna - It was brisk and overcast on Saturday but that did not stop over 50 people from coming out to support the Main...
Local Farmers Provide Support & Hope
Ohio Relief Haulers, a nonprofit organization the aims to help farmers battle against natural disasters like flooding or fires, was begun in 2017 by...
Emergency Relief Fund Helps Students Stay on Course Despite COVID-19 Disruptions
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for everyone. For some, it’s minor. For others, it’s catastrophic. Here on the Kent State University at...
Love for Old Cards
Holiday greeting cards are a timeless tradition and a special gift. But what to do with them after the season has passed?Breathe new life...
Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru is a Spook-tacular Success
Ravenna - Three little voices sweetly chirped Trick-or-Treat! from the back seat holding their Halloween bags out the car window, excitedly hoping for candy...
Freedom Twp. Hisorical Society Ready for Class
Freedom Twp. - The Drakesburg Schoolhouse # 2 looks just about ready for “in-person” classes right now…and considering that it first appeared on the...
Outstanding in Your (Corn) Field
As autumn comes to a close, you may be working your way through your own Fall Bucket list. And if a visit to a...
Garrettsville Council Sets New Rates for Cemetery
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on October 14th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Assistant Fiscal Officer...
People Tree Holiday Program 2020.
We know it seems early, but if you or your family need help this season, it is time let us know! People Tree provides Christmas...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The following items were under discussion at the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting on October 19, 2020 via zoom :Sponsorship for the November 13 Rotary Raffle...
Popular Library Puzzle Exchange is Back
Ravenna - Reed Memorial Library has brought back its monthly Puzzle Exchange, modified to fit within current pandemic restrictions. “The monthly exchange is a...
An Apple A Day
Although many plans have been altered this year due to covid-19, your autumn tradition of picking apples is still a wonderful option. You’ll get...
Burton Middlefield Rotary Hosts JEEP Invasion!
Geauga County - On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield held an extremely successful JEEP invasion event benefitting local veterans. Led by Sheriff...
Girl Scout Troop #90206 Earns Bronze Award
Garrettsville - Garrettsville Girl Scout Troop #90206 is proud to announce the completion of their Bronze Award project, a Free Little Pantry. The pantry...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last School Board meeting, Crestwood High School Principal Dave McMahon recognized two impressive students for their excellent achievements. He shared...
Autumn is in Season as Ravenna plans October Events
Ravenna - When all is said and done it is time to have some fun! There will be many different events happening during October...
Support Geauga County Public Library by Staying Home and Reading
You are cordially invited to attend the Geauga County Library Foundation’s first non-event on Friday October 23, the Stay at Home and Read Fundraiser. It...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - As Covid-19 continues to be an issue, local communities have adapted to ensure that local government services continue for their residents. In...
Zoom Rooms to the Rescue!
Burton - What’s a Zoom Room? It’s an innovative delivery method for an effective college education during a pandemic via remote instruction. Zoom Rooms...
DMRC Needs Your Help!
Mantua - Since 2007, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) has been helping fund projects in Mantua in an effort to breath new life...
ODOT Proposes Roundabout at SR82 & Chamberlain
Mantua Twp. - In an effort to improve safety in Mantua Township, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes the construction of a roundabout...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - The Windham Village Council met recently via Zoom with all village council members in attendance. Zoning Inspector Tom Brett was excused for...
Fire Prevention Kits Delivered To Area Fire Departments
Shannan Jursa State Farm was selected to help the National Fire Prevention Association and State Farm by providing community toolkits to support two local...
Artist Robert Kroeger Tours Portage County Barns
Portage County - Artist and barn aficionado Robert Kroeger, from Cincinnati, visited Portage County last week in order to tour some of the area’s...