Trail Lake Park Development
There’s a lot of excitement about the future Trail Lake Park on Ravenna Road! The Park District acquired the property on the southern boundary...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Launches Produce Perks Nutrition Incentive Program
Fresh, healthy produce is now more affordable in Garrettsville for people shopping with SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps). Garrettsville Farmers’ Market is excited...
Freedom Township Announces Spring Clean Up Days
Freedom Township has announced the spring clean-up days for township residents will be held as follows: Thursday, June 11 • Noon to 6:00 p.m. Friday, June...
Fire District Approves Chassis Swap on Ambulance
Windham - Windham Volunteer Fire District (WVFD) held a long discussion on what to do with ambulance 2812 at their most recent meeting. This...
Say What?!? Garrettsville Used to Hold Record for Largest Red Oak
Garrettsville - Most people who have grown up in the Garrettsville area know that the Lifesaver was invented here. We were known for producing...
Garrettsville Delays Road Projects Out of Caution for Budget
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on May 13th were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Deb...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - At a recent meeting, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe reported that she had met with Ohio Health Benefits to finalize the change...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met remotely on May 6, 2020 to discuss the following: What to do about Memorial Day observances is being considered...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting with all pertinent parties in attendance. Guest Deborah Blewitt, administrator for Windham Village...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Village Council approved legislation authorizing an increase of $30 for sewer rates (Ordinance 2020-15) and an increase of...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market to open as scheduled!
That’s right! We will open our summer season as planned (with some small adjustments) on June 4, 2020! There is much info and many recommendations...
State Budget Cuts Impact J.A. Garfield
Garrettsville - On Tuesday, May 5, Governor DeWine announced significant cuts to public education due to a shortfall in tax collections due to the...
Portage Libraries Plan Phased Reopening
Portage County District Library is beginning its phased reopening procedure. While it will be some time before we are able to operate in the...
Relapse Concerns During Pandemic
The isolation and economic distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic are creating a ripple effect of mental health issues. For individuals fighting addiction, the...
United Way of Portage County Awards Grant to Offer Dinner for Front-Line Workers
Ravenna –United Way of Portage County (UWPC) continues to support the needs our community during this health emergency. UWPC and The NEW Center team...
Hiram College and Cuyahoga Community College form new pathway for honors students
Hiram College, in partnership with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), is pleased to announce a new articulation agreement that creates a seamless and sequential progression...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - In an effort to protect citizens and prevent the spread of Covid-19, the April 14th meeting of the Village of Hiram Council...
Windham Teachers and Staff Parade Through The Community
Windham - It was a wet, dreary day in a serene small-town that was interrupted by the sounds of blaring horns, cheers and sirens...
Local Seamstress Uses Gift to Help Others
When Covid-19 became big news, local seamstress Debbie Chanson became aware that hospitals needed masks by a request made on Facebook. She reached out...
Crestwood To Honor Graduates at Midway Drive-In
Mantua - Recently Dave McMahon, Principal of Crestwood High School, shared details on the graduation plans for the class of 2020. He noted that...
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Ravenna – Portage County Safe Communities, a program of Portage County Health District, reminds all vehicle drivers and all motorcycle riders to “share the...
Windham Village Council News
Windham - Windham Village Council held their most recent meeting using Zoom. The meeting got off to a rocky start as there were a...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram zoomed into action online with the usual suspects in attendance electronically. Items under discussion included the following : The status...
Hiram College announces enhanced services, changes to summer and fall semesters
Hiram - With physical distancing recommendations likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future, Hiram College is leveraging its small size and low-density...
Woodcarver Donates Custom Furnishings to St. Ambrose Church
Garrettsville - Back in the days of Moses, God called upon master craftsmen and woodworkers to dedicate their giftedness for His purposes and the...
JAG To Celebrate Seniors During The Month Of May
Garrettsville - The JAG Graduation Committee has put plans in place to celebrate the Class of 2020 beginning this week and culminating with a...
Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market Changes Look for Safety
South Russell – Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will have a new look when it opens for its 18th Season on May 9, the Saturday...
United Way of Portage County Awards Grant to Kent State University Design Innovation
United Way of Portage County (UWPC) has recently began accepting applications to address emerging needs of organizations in the community due to the COVID-19...
Windham School Board News
Windham - Due to technical difficulties I was unable to log in and attend the virtual Board of Education (BOE) meeting, however through email...
9-Year Old Donates to United Way of Portage County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
Ravenna – Provision Honey, a charitable project led by 9-year old, Isaac Waldeck, made a $850 donation to the United Way of Portage County...
