“Fences” Runs Through February 17 at Aurora Community Theatre
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, “Fences” by August Wilson, opens at 8 pm Jan. 26 for an eight-performance run, Fridays and...
Hiram Township Trustee Meeting
Hiram Twp - At the December trustee meeting, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe noted that bond statements were received for Trustee Steve Pancost and Trustee...
Garrettsville Boy’s Dream for a Dog Park Materializing
Owen Bass got a puppy, Biscuit, last year. Soon the then-10-year-old was frustrated by the realization he couldn’t take Biscuit outside without worrying the dog might run away. They had experienced the protected fun of a dog park by Sunny Lake in Aurora. Why couldn’t he bring a dog park to Garrettsville?
What’s Better than Art & Cookies?
Now that the holidays are over and the resolutions have long-since fallen by the wayside, you may be looking for something fun to do,...
KWM Serving Families Through Community Support
Mantua - For those unfamiliar with the idea, the Kids’ Weekend Meals (KWM) program is a local volunteer organization that provides breakfast, lunch, and...
Garrettsville Police Department Receives Lifesaving Donation from University Hospitals
Garrettsville – Village officials present at the January 10th village council meeting, were Mayor Rick Patrick, Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Nancy Baldwin, and Council...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met on January 15, 2018 in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville to discuss the following : Park signs have arrived....
Portage County Genealogical Society
Ravenna - The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Portage County Historical Society at...
WVFD Joint Fire District News
Windham - The WVFD Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting on January 11, 2018 with two members and the fiscal...
Venture Plastics Partners with non-profit Wings For Vincent
Newton Falls - Venture Plastics, Inc., a full-service, IATF 16949/ISO 9001:2015 certified custom thermoplastics injection molder with processing facilities in Newton Falls, Ohio, and...
Innovative Program Helps Local Company Flourish
Hiram - What began over a year ago as an exercise among a group of Mantaline’s managers and team members, quickly became an incredible...
Turnpike Pays It Forward By Donating MARCS Radios To Its Neighbors
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is paying forward its good fortune from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The Commission is providing up to...
Christopher Insurance: At Home in Garrettsville for 50 Years
Garrettsville - For half a century, Garrettsville families have relied on the Christopher family for their insurance needs. Mickey Christopher has successfully continued what...
Garrettsville Lions Club Soccer
The Garrettsville Lions Club soccer team just concluded a very successful indoor session at the Tallmadge Rec Center. With three new players this year...
Kerrigan Appointed To Commissioner
Ravenna - Following the December 28th appointment to the vacant county commissioner position by the Portage County Democratic Central Committee, Mike Kerrigan released the...
PCDL’s Fresh Start Amnesty Event
Sometimes we all need a fresh start, and Portage County District Library (PCDL) would like to help you out. PCDL announces that, beginning Monday,...
Crestwood District Must Cut $1.5 Million
Mantua - At the December Board meeting, the roughly 100 attendees took note of the dire financial situation faced by the district. The district...
Book Club to Meet in Garrettsville
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County District Library will meet on Tuesday January 16, 2018, in the library...
The History of a Mantua Landmark
Mantua - History might seem irrelevant to some, the boring past. Yet we are all walking through history, each of us adding our stories...
OSU Extentsion Offices Offering Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification, Fertilizer Certification And Additional Classes in 2018
Does your Private Pesticide Applicator’s License expire on March 31, 2018? If so, the Portage County Extension office will be hosting a re-certification session...
Windham Township Trustee News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on December 7, 2017 with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance....
Hiram College’s Bold Plan for the Future
Hiram – With a commitment to its liberal arts foundation and to preparing 21st century students for the ever-changing world and workforce, Hiram College...
Crestwood Middle School Students Give Back
Mantua - In a time when many around the community and around the country are focused on what others can do for them, eighth...
In Pictures: Lady G-Men Varsity Team Defeats Southeast
View all photos and order prints. Proceeds benefit the GHS Yearbook & Basketball programs.
Seventy-Something and Rolling: Thoughts While Recuperating From Surgery
I wonder if many of you have had the experience of suffering through a major block of down time while recuperating from a significant...
MSFD Board News
At the last meeting, Fire Chief Matt Roosa asked the board to grant a six-month leave of absence to Firefighter Desiree Dlugokecki, as well...
Asian Literature Exhibit At Hiram College Library Open To The Public
Hiram - Hiram College’s Tech and Trek program has generated hundreds of new concepts around campus, including one on display at the library. In...
Naughty or Nice…. Definitely Nice!
Garrettsville - “…Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice….” Well, the “naughty” part has my name all over it (mine and Mike Mikula’s) but the...
The Grinch “Steals” Christmas in Middlefield
Middlefield - The Grinch and his dog Max arrived in Middlefield yesterday with one thing on his mind to “steal Christmas”. Throughout the day,...
Adoption Event/Pictures with Santa – Pet Supplies Plus Chardon December 16th
Geauga cat lovers will have another chance to adopt a rescued cat at Pet Supplies Plus in Chardon on Saturday December 16th from 12:00...
