Hiram Fire Plans Under Discussion
At a public meeting on March 5th, Hiram Village Council and Mayor Ann Haynam reviewed the Fire Department operations for 2025, including call volume,...
Garfield G-Men softball seeks to build momentum with returning experience
Last season it took a while for the Garfield G-Men softball team to hit its stride, but things came together at the end of...
Making The Grade: A Guide to Making Quality Maple Syrup
Join us for a hands-on workshop April 11th, 9:30–12:00, at the Patterson Center inside the Geauga County Fairgrounds, Gate 4 in Burton. We will...
Friends of the Library Host Annual Book Sale at Hiram College March 27 – 29
The Friends of the Library at Hiram College invite students, alumni, and community members to attend a three-day book sale March 27–29 in the...
1st Annual Shamrock Smash a Success
The Garrettsville Family YMCA recently hosted its 1st Annual Shamrock Smash Pickleball Tournament, drawing an enthusiastic group of participants for a day of friendly...
Crestwood softball rallies but falls short against Cuyahoga Heights
The Crestwood Red Devils’ softball team needed a few innings to find its timing at the plate and finally responded but it was too...
LIBRARY HOSTS FREE PROM DRESS SHOP FOR AREA TEENS
Clear out your closet and help make prom dreams come true—donate new or gently-used formal dresses, then shop for free on Saturday, April 4...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The March 23, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary delved into current projects and future enterprises, to wit , • More information on the Storybook...
Eleanor “Ellie” Russell
Eleanor "Ellie" Russell, née Norman, age 75, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on March 22, 2026. Ellie was born on January 26, 1951, in Uniontown,...
Main Street Ravenna to host ‘Fourth Friday’ gatherings
The downtown area of Ravenna will be flourishing with social events in the coming months, as Main Street Ravenna will host a series of...
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...
Windham softball ready to wipe the slate clean
The Windham Bombers’ softball team has been searching for answers over the last several years to snap a long stretch of losing seasons but...
Portage County EMA Awards Rootstown Township Certification For New Preparedness Program
Rootstown Township becomes the first local government entity to successfully be certified as part of the Portage Preparedness Initiative created by the Portage County...
Events Planned for Child Prevention Month
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Portage County Job & Family Services (PCJFS) is aiming to raise awareness. PCJFS operates...
Geauga Home and Garden Show Showcases the Best in Local Expertise
A celebration of home, garden and local craftsmanship returns to Amish Country The Geauga Home and Garden Show returns this spring with its largest footprint...
Summer Youth Aviation Camp 2026
The members of the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 5 are proud to announce enrollment for their annual week-long day camp for middle school students...
Thomas “Tom” Blair
Thomas “Tom” Blair was born the night of January 15th, 1932 in an old farmhouse during a blizzard with a lady doctor who had...
Crestwood’s Tye Berquist finishes in sixth place at D-III state meet
According to Crestwood Red Devils’ junior Tye Berquist, he knew that he needed to be much better after winning only one match at the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Almost green, the March 16, 2026 meeting of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary did a jig through the following business: # 1. The Storybook Trail is taking shape,...
Giving Back to the Community – One Wrapper at a Time
We’ve all done it. You walk or drive by some litter. “Aww, that’s terrible.’ ‘Somebody should do something about that.’ ‘Litterbugs!’ You think sentiments...
Geauga SWCD is Hiring a District Technician
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting resumes for a Technician until March 31, 2026. Be part of a team that...
Family Crashes Classes to Support Teachers
Earlier this year, two local educators were surprised to learn they received a generous grant that they hadn’t even applied for. That’s the beauty...
DMRC Art on The Hill Seeking Vendors
Downtown Mantua Revitalization’s Art on the Hill and Wine Tasting Too is seeking vendors for their Arts and Crafts Street Festival. Scheduled for Saturday...
TWO-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Streetsboro’s Jarreau Walker repeats as D-II state champion
After capturing the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state championship last year, the target was firmly on Streetsboro Rockets’ junior Jarreau Walker’s...
Berkshire’s Danny Tiller lands eighth place in D-III state tournament
Berkshire Badgers’ senior Danny Tiller ended the program’s three-year drought of not fielding a state placer at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division...
STATE RUNNER-UP: Aurora’s Drake Brasiel finishes as D-I runner-up
Aurora Greenmen senior Drake Brasiel saved his best for his third consecutive appearance at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state tournament,...
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...
Windham grad Colleen Thompson’s hay business booming with revamped broadband access
Since creating McGuire Hay Sales LLC two years ago, Colleen Thompson said that one of her biggest obstacles had been reliable internet access. Only...
Crestwood’s Rocco Wrobel nets sixth place at Division III state meet
Crestwood Red Devils’ junior Rocco Wrobel’s long-awaited state debut delivered, as he recorded a 2-3 record to finish in sixth place in the 126-pound...
JAG Hosts Shamrock Shootout
The final games of JAG’s Unified Basketball season were held last Friday at James A. Garfield High School. “The program has been just awesome!”...
