Garrettsville’s Officer Ahrens Receives Commendation at Council Meeting
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on August 12, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and...
J.A. Garfield Local School District National School Lunch Program
James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2019-2020 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the...
Aireane Curtis Excited to Lead Windham Exempted Schools
Windham - Windham students will not only see a new face in the principal’s office, they will see a new one at the superintendent’s...
New Principal At Windham is Alum
Windham - This fall, when students return to school at Windham Exempted Junior/ Senior High School, there will be a new face behind the...
Local Community Experiences Loss
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville community was saddened by the recent loss Dale Gillespie, owner of the Save 4 Store, who passed unexpectedly at his...
Danny Back, Nationally Known Expert on River History, to Speak in Shalersville
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society has an exciting guest speaker for our August meeting. Danny Back, a nationally known expert on...
History is Made at Ravenna’s First Ever Fashion Tattoo Show
Ravenna - Why did the Flamingo cross the road? To show off her tattoos of course! That is exactly what Julie Semock, Master Piercer...
Garrettsville Eagles Announce Scholarship Winners
On June 26, 2019, the Garrettsville Eagles announced the winners of the 2019 scholarship awards. They are: Madeline Vaughan, granddaughter of Jeanne...
Artistic Inspiration To Make Chestnut Street Colorful
Ravenna - Whether you get artistic expression from a Monet or a Picasso piece of art in a museum, from a 1980’s MTV...
Crestwood Seeks Renewal Levy
Mantua - At their last meeting, the Board voted to place a renewal levy on the ballot for the upcoming November elections. So, Crestwood...
Dollar General Now Open In Garrettsville
Garrettsville - Dollar General’s newest store at 8324 Windham St. in Garrettsville is now open! In its new location, Dollar General will offer...
Rebirth of Furniture happening at Reincarnation America
Ravenna - When Mike Boyd was just a boy he loved his iconic little red wagon and still does to this day. He and...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians spent some of their meeting on July 22, 2019 checking out the newly-purchased projector and considering the purchase of a new...
Family Love and Shopping for a Deal go Hand-in-Hand
Ravenna - Are you looking for cost-efficient pricing, a present for a loved one or a treat for yourself? Then Brittany’s Bargains is the...
Creativity Makes A Space For Generations At Tom Hardesty Park
Garrettsville - Former mayor and long-time village councilmember Tom Hardesty has been one of Garrettsville’s biggest supporters – and a guy who’s always liked...
“Teens, Tweens, Toddlers & Tot” Event in Mantua
Forest Field K9 Search & Rescue, Inc., founded in March 2019 by Garrettsville resident, Shawn Cisney, invited Portage County students to submit artwork for...
Portage First Responders To Participate In National Level Excercise With National Guard, Ohio EMA At Camp James A. Garfield
Ravenna – Portage County first responders and local officials are stepping-up to take part in a national-level military exercise with National Guard Units and...
Crafting with Marian’s “Jumbo 3-D(ecorative) Letter” at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Jumbo 3-D Letter” program at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, August 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:30...
Hiram Trust Supports Local Community
Hiram - Each year, the Hiram Community Trust has typically funded a variety of programs in the local community, and this year was no...
Doc’s Southern BBQ Opens this Week in Windham
Windham - A taste of the south is arriving in Windham this week, when Doc’s Southern BBQ opens its doors on Friday July 26th....
56th Ox Roast Fair This Weekend
Mantua - Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all...
Windham Trustees Purchase a Generator with NOPEC Grant
Windham Twp. - The Windham Township trustees met on July 8, 2019; the meeting date change was due to the Fourth of July holiday. The...
The Magic of a Sensory Experience Comes to town for the 2nd Annual Taste of Ravenna
Ravenna - Come one! Come all for the greatest show around! And then be our guest and put our hospitality to the test! Ravenna...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the village council meeting on July 10, were Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, Mayor Rick Patrick, and...
New scholarships at Hiram College to recognize Girl Scouts
Hiram - Hiram College, in conjunction with Girl Scouts of the USA, is excited to announce new scholarships that recognize personal motivation, service to...
Registration for Free Soccer Camp Underway
Community Bible Church, 3671 Tallmadge Rd., Rootstown is currently registering children age 4-13 for their annual Can Do Soccer Camp. The camp will be...
Another SummerFest Goes Into The Books
Quite the affair this one was. A meteorological potpourri for at least two of the days--Sunday was very nice, actually. The on-again-off-again...
Garrettsville Summerfest Luau was a Party to Remember
Garrettsville - The 15th Annual Garrettsville Summerfest is in the books and what a luau it was. The party started Friday night and the...
Crestwood School Board Bans Use of Personal Communication Devices
Mantua - At the last Crestwood School Board meeting, the board approved a policy that states that usage of personal communication devices (PCDs) are...
Maggie’s & More in Hiram
Hiram - Donut lovers are in for some big changes in Hiram. No, fan-favorite Maggie’s Donuts isn’t closing its doors. But the shop’s ownership...
