Mantua Shalersville FD News
Mantua - At a recent meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa conducting a swearing in for two new part-time firefighters: Julie Farley and Robert Barnhart....
Garrettsville Local Named Finalist in Nationwide Coca-Cola® Contest
This summer, Coca-Cola Freestyle invited Americans to concoct their own signature beverage recipes – and potentially win $10,000 – through the first ever “Make...
Bird Tornados Hit Geauga County
See something you’ll never forget, then notice it for years to come – guaranteed! Witness the annual phenomenon of hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirling tornado-like,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met on August 26, 2019 for a smorgasbord of business topics after having enjoyed a festive steak fry on...
Imaginative Expressions bring delight in the form of distinctive Colored Glass
Ravenna - A crafty little smile crossed the face of Jill Wolford as she expertly handled the 700-degree soldering iron and melted lead in...
2019 Potato Festival
Mantua - Mark your calendar for the 46th Potato Festival, which takes place in Mantua the weekend after Labor Day. In addition to the rides,...
Ohio National Guard 1st Battalion 145th Armored Regiment is Being Deployed
This past Sunday, around 700 soldiers from the Ohio National Guard out of Stow had their Call to Duty Ceremony at the Canton Memorial...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - Regarding water and sewer systems, Village Administrator John Trew suggested conducting a lead line study among village residents to ascertain how many...
Multifamily Housing Project Being Erected in Windham
Windham - Anyone who has driven through the Maple Grove area in Windham has noticed the construction going on there. As with any construction...
Alzheimer’s Association – New Newbury Caregiver Support Group
NEWBURY - The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce a new caregiver support group is starting at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd.,...
Upcoming Community Events | Week of August 30th
Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities Weekdays The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy....
“Hide a Key Garden Rock” Craft Program at Garrettsville Library
You’re invited to attend Crafting with Marian’s “Hide a Key Garden Rock” program at the Garrettsville Library on Monday, September 23 from 6:00 pm...
Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard & Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre Partner for Fundraising Event
Garrettsville - On Saturday, October 12th Garrettsville’s Main Street will become a crime scene and we are looking for detectives to solve the murder. Join...
Educational Opportunities in Environmental Stewardship Sprout at JAG Campus
Garrettsville - What’s with all the dead brown grass on the JAG campus? With the rainfall we’ve had it’s certainly not drought related but...
The Path To Passion Returns to Toys
Ravenna - For about a year and a half, Ronn Gehring has been following his passion in Ravenna. But it hasn’t always been that...
Potato Festival To Select Queen
Mantua - The 46th annual Mantua Potato Festival will once again take place the weekend after Labor Day, from Friday, September 6th through Sunday,...
iNaturalist Training Workshop
Portage Park District hit a big milestone this summer! We surpassed 1,000 documented species listed in iNaturalist. What’s iNaturalist, you ask? It’s a smartphone...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - In previous meetings, the Trustees have noted the need for more transparency in the accounting for Fire and EMS billing, which...
Windham Resident Turns a Hundred
Windham - When one gets an opportunity to sit down with a centenarian, the first thing that comes to mind is, what is your...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club enjoyed a presentation by Ashley Hineman of Growing Daisies Ministry at their meeting on August 12, 2019. The Ministry, only...
Windham Township Trustees News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met recently, with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The trustees approved the minutes and the expenditures...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At the last meeting, village residents Trish and Scott Snider raised their concerns in moving forward a project they hope to complete....
Golf Outing will Benefit local Students and Business Development
Ravenna - How many golfers does it take to change a light bulb? Fore! What is a golfer’s favorite letter? Tee! Why did the golfer have...
Acoustic Open Mic At Tavern 1888
Ravenna - Bill Henceroth will host an acoustic open mic at Tavern 1888 in Ravenna every Wednesday from 7pm-9pm. There is NO COVER CHARGE...
Change to Mantua Center Pig Roast
Mantua - The family-friendly event that was highlighted in last week’s paper has been changed. The event will still be held at the Mantua...
Crestwood Kids Meet K9 Guapo
Mantua - Last Friday, kids from Crestwood Local Schools summer program received the special opportunity for a personal meet-and-greet with a local celebrity --...
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...