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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
G-H Rotary News
Checks are still rolling in from the recent Golf Outing at SugarBush. Final touches on the TCMRT at the park—such as paving, benches, and signage—are progressing well, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned upon completion. The mural project might take a new direction with a vinyl approach; more details to come. Discussions on enhancing attendance and updating the meeting format included...
Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard continues lending a helping hand
Nelson, Garrettsville and Freedom may not have large populations but there has never been a shortage of community support. The communities have demonstrated that with the growing outreach of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, a community non-profit food pantry that is in its 10th year. “It has been critical,” James A. Garfield Superintendent and NGCC Board President Ted Lysiak told...
Former Windham Coach Michael Chaffee ready to howl with Huskies volleyball
Even early in his retirement, former Windham Bombers’ volleyball Coach Michael Chaffee is not content with just taking long walks or playing pickleball. He is a teacher at his core and is eager to get back to his roots, having been announced as Cardinal’s new volleyball coach in April. “It’s very exciting,” Chaffee told The Weekly Villager on July 11....
Windham awaits the return of Fun in the Sun
More than 20 years ago, Windham residents had the Fun in the Sun festival to look forward to each year before it was discontinued. Thanks to the work of Windham’s City Council, residents will experience a blast from the past when the event returns this summer on Saturday at Windham Park starting at 2:30 p.m. “One of the things I...
Crestwood senior Josh Delaney embarks on global trip as Global Experience Grant winner
To this point of his life, the majority of Crestwood Red Devils’ Josh Delaney’s traveling experience has been taking vacations on the west coast. He will broaden his horizons by spending the month of July traveling across Europe as Crestwood’s first Global Experience Grant winner. “It means the world to be able to have this experience which is cost-free before...
Portage County Historical Society will hold a re-dedication event
The Portage County Historical Society will host a re-dedication event for its Salmon Carter House Aug. 17. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., local officials and community members are invited to take a tour of the newly renovated Greek revival farmhouse, furnished with period items. The house received state capital funding in recent years to get a new roof, new wiring,...
Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland Present, “A Summer to Remember”, Flower Show
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland present, “A Summer to Remember”, an NGC Small Standard Flower Show. The show will be held at the Geauga West Public Library on Friday, July 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The flower show will feature exhibits from club members showcasing their talents in...
Village Council discusses budget, approves ordinances at July meeting
In attendance at the July 10th Garrettsville Village Council meeting were Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Richard Beatty. Also present were village solicitor William Mason, Mayor Rick Patrick, and Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty. Police Chief Tim Christopher, Sgt. Tim Vecchio, and Officer Emily Ahrens were also in attendance. Councilman Mark Brady was not present. A...
Ravenna School District placed in Fiscal Oversight by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), after examining the Ravenna School District’s (RSD) May 2024 five-year forecast, has placed the RSD in a state of Fiscal Caution. This declaration is based on projected deficits of -$3,143,154 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, and -7,010,642 in FY26. This designation requires the district to create and submit to the ODEW...
Connor Hunt wins national title in the seated 100 meter race–sets new national record!
Connor Hunt, a junior at James A. Garfield High School, competed at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama on Sunday, July 14, and not only won the seated 100 meter race, but set a new national record in the process. Official results were not available from The Hartford Nationals at the time of publication.
Hiram athletics preparing to add three new sports for 2025-26 school year
Hiram College’s pending move to the President’s Athletic Conference for the 2025-26 school year will also see significant changes in the its athletic program. The Terriers will be adding three new sports when they join the PAC in women’s lacrosse, women’s bowling and men’s ice hockey. “We are growing at a pretty fast pace,” Athletic Director Scott Pohlman told The...
Beacon Hues Glass Now Open
As a young girl sitting in church, Denise DiLellio was fascinated by the beams of light shining through the stained-glass windows. She made it her goal to learn how to create stained glass pieces of her own. While she’s been working with glass since her youth, she’s just recently opened a gallery space and workshop in Mantua where she...
Deadline for donating and applying for aid after Windham tornado extended to August 16
It’s been several months since a tornado ripped through Windham, impacting the lives of numerous Portage County residents. The needs in the area are still critical prompting the Portage Foundation and Portage County Emergency Management to extend the time to August 16 for collecting donations and for residents to apply for local disaster relief funds. Please consider a monetary donation...
Ravenna alum Ben Ribelin appointed as interim Superintendent
For as long Ravenna graduate Ben Ribelin has worked in the education system, he has served his alma mater with pride. He will carry more responsibility after having been named the interim superintendent by the Board of Education in a special meeting on July 1. “As a former student and teacher and administrator I am thrilled,” Ribelin told The Weekly...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
USO Show with The Dave Banks Big Band
The Dave Banks Big Band will perform a USO-style variety show at the American Legion Post #496, located at 1945 Mogadore Road in Kent, on Friday, August 9, at 7 p.m. The event, which aims to honor veterans, will feature music spanning seven decades. Performers Shannon Eller, Stanley Davis, and Walt Sanders will deliver live tributes to Barbra Streisand,...
Jacob McPherson qualifies for Monster EnergyAMA Championship
At the age of 15, sophomore Jacob McPherson is already living life in the fast lane. The Ravenna sophomore will prepare for the biggest motocross race of his life after qualifying for the 43rd annual Monster Energy Amateur National Motocross Championship, which takes place from July 29 through Aug. 3 at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. “It...
Dave Albert brings wealth of experience as new Badger girls basketball coach
Dave Albert has had many opportunities to become a high school basketball coach in his career but has chosen to not accept just any job. He has prioritized looking for the right one and he found his perfect match when he agreed to become the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball coach. “I am very excited,” Albert told The Weekly Villager. “With...
G-H Rotary News
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on July 8, 2024, at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, to conduct several pieces of business. Final financials for the recent golf outing are still being finalized, with bills paid and sponsorships pending. Paving operations for the TCMRT at the park are scheduled, and signage acknowledging sponsors and contributors will be addressed before...
Townhall II offers free harm-reduction vending machine in Kent office lobby
Townhall II Integrated Health Network now offers free harm reduction supplies from a vending machine in its Kent office lobby, located at 155 N. Water St., in downtown Kent. Supplies featured include Naloxone (Narcan), Fentanyl test strips, Deterra drug deactivation and disposal kits, condoms, pregnancy tests, first aid kits and hygiene kits. The vending machine is funded by the Mental...
Gathering of the Beards returns for Time Capsule edition
The James A. Garfield Historical Society celebrated the opening of a time capsule with a community event, “The Great Gathering of the Beards,” which saw enthusiastic participation from residents and visitors alike. The event, organized and run by The Barber of G’ville, included a beard contest with various categories. The winners of The Great Gathering of the Beards - Time...
Windham United Methodist Church Seeks Vendors for Helping Hands Fair
The Windham United Methodist Church is gearing up to host its annual Helping Hands Fair, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This community event is open to the public and aims to provide valuable information and resources to attendees. The church is currently seeking vendors willing to set up tables to discuss their organizations...
McKennah Metzger hurls her way to Coastal Carolina University
Softball or volleyball? That was the choice Aurora graduate McKennah Metzger faced at the end of her freshman year, determining which sport she needed to focus on to take her athletic career to the collegiate level. Her intuition to focus on softball paid off as she will compete at Coastal Carolina University. “They have a great softball program, and it is...
We’re All Invited
Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Garrettsville opens its 100-year-old time capsule
The community of Garrettsville came together on July 6 to celebrate “Unveiling Our Roots,” a block party marking the opening of a 100-year-old time capsule. The time capsule, sealed in 1924 by the Garrettsville Study Club, was the highlight of the event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Twisted Dish food truck served burgers, quesadillas, and fries,...
Hopperton brothers reunite at Kent State University
Being on the field at the same time in 2021 was a dream come true for Streetsboro Rockets’ graduates Hunter and Preston Hopperton. They enjoyed it so much that they are giving it another go with Preston having committed to play football at Kent State University and Hunter transferring from the University of Rhode Island. “It is awesome,” Hunter told...
Learn an ancient language at the Reed Memorial Library
On Wednesday, July 17, at 2 p.m., join Dr. Jennifer Larson for an event titled “Learn an Ancient Language” to explore the fascinating world of cuneiform, the primary writing system of ancient Mesopotamia starting around 3500 BCE. Known for its wedge-shaped characters, cuneiform has intrigued historians and linguists for centuries. Dr. Larson, who earned her Ph.D. from the University...
Windham Township Board of Trustees appoints members to the Portage Foundation Donations Coordination Team
When the Windham Township Board of Trustees convened last Wednesday evening at Windham’s Town Hall, Portage County Emergency Management Director Ryan Shackelford asked the board to name a trustee to the recently founded Portage Foundation Donation Coordination Team to help develop a rubric on how to distribute relief funds to those affected by the F1 tornado. “We have discussed how...
Historical Society to Host Cemetery Tour
The Windham Historical Society invites the community to join a guided walking tour of the town’s historic cemetery on Monday, July 15, at 6:30 PM. Participants will learn about the lives and achievements of notable Windham residents during this tour. The event is limited to 20 participants and will begin outside the library/Renaissance Center, from where attendees can carpool to...
