Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Brian Rhinehart, who will present “Uncovering an Unlikely Civil War Story through Federal Records, about a 60 year-old soldier, originally from New Hampshire. The...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Take the Plunge to Help Feed Local Kids!
Since its founding in 2015, when Liz and Paul Meeker learned of the need to ensure that no child in the Crestwood Local School District went hungry, Kids Weekend Meals (KWM) has served needy families. At that time, they learned that kids who relied on free or reduced breakfasts and lunches during school days often went hungry at home....
New Preparedness Certification Program For Portage Communities, Local Government & Organizations From Portage County EMA
A new program created by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency (PC EMA) guides communities, local governments and organizations to earn certification in emergency preparedness for meeting the challenges of disasters close to home. Called the Portage Preparedness Initiative (PPI), the free program provides step-by-step guidance for meeting specific criteria, some of which local entities may already be managing for...
Aurora’s Nathan Eminian secures 7th place at OHSAA D-II state cross country meet
Since his freshman season, Aurora Greenmen senior Nathan Eminian has always had lofty aspirations. He realized those big goals when he took 7th place with a personal record of 15:37.12 at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state cross country championship last Saturday afternoon at Fortress Obetz. “I hoped I would be able to get somewhere high on...
Streetsboro football halts West Geauga in playoff opener
While regular season home field advantage had not worked in the Streetsboro Rockets’ football team’s favor this year, having home field in the playoffs was a different story. The Rockets pulled away late to defeat West Geauga 35-21 in the first round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Region 13 playoffs last Friday evening at Rockets’...
Garfield’s Lina Kaufman locks up All-Ohio honors at D-III state cross country meet
Appearing at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state cross country meet as a freshman may be intimidating to some, but Garfield G-Men freshman Lina Kaufman is well-versed at competing on the big stage. Kaufman wrapped up her freshman cross country season by taking 20th place with a time of 18:53.74 to finish as a first team...
Windham Historical Society plans to have street clock erected on Town Hall lawn
The Windham Historical Society intends to leave behind another piece of its history by funding a project with money from a state grant to have an 11x24 green street clock built and erected on Windham Town Hall’s lawn near the Gazebo at 9011 North Main Street. “We are into the history of Windham, and we can add to the history...
2025-26 Controlled Hunting Program to affect five parks
As you plan your visits to Geauga Park District this fall and winter, please note the following park closures due to controlled hunting. Troy Wetlands will be closed November 15 through 20; Observatory Park will be closed December 1 and 2; The West Woods will be closed December 4 and 5; Big Creek Park will be closed December 20; and...
UH Portage Medical Center provides Mobile Mammogram Unit for Portage County inmates
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center has taken the first step in its efforts to provide preventative medical care to the inmates at the Portage County Jail, recently providing a Mobile Mammogram Unit for female inmates. “It is aligning with the UH mission, which is to heal, to teach and to discover so we are proactively trying to address preventive medicine...
Join the Newton Falls Area Commerce Association!
Make a Difference in Your Community! The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association is looking for energetic, community-minded volunteers to serve as officers for 2026. If you enjoy seeing our town thrive — from Spring Peddler to Autumn In The Falls, Christmas Tree Lighting, and High School Scholarships— we’d love to have you on our team! Annual officer terms begin in January,...
Cardinal’s Sam Gdovichin rallies late at OHSAA D-IV cross country state meet
Cardinal senior Sam Gdovichin’s first appearance at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV cross country state championship may have been his one and only state berth but he left it all out on the course, surging late to finish in 67th place with a time of 16:56.43 last Saturday morning at Fortress Obetz. “It is amazing,” said Gdovichin....
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Sarah Seaman Experiences Ryder Cup Competition
Sarah Seaman of Garrettsville was among a group of Hiram College sport management students recently had the rare opportunity to step "inside the ropes" at the Ryder Cup, one of golf's most prestigious international tournaments. During the competition days, students were stationed at various holes throughout the course, where they learned and used hand signals to communicate with broadcast teams-indicating...
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION this Friday 11/7 at the Garrettsville Library!
Join us for a Drive-Thru Food Pantry! We're partnering with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Portage County Health District to provide pre-boxed shelf stable items and fresh produce, in a drive thru style distribution method. Stop by anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 am at the Garrettsville Library, located at 10482 South Street, Garrettsville OH 44231 and volunteers will load...
99 Years Young: Newton Falls Kiwanis Cakewalk
The Newton Falls Kiwanis Club celebrated its 99th Annual Cakewalk with sunshine, music, and plenty of community spirit. Judges Susan Holub, Carly and Troy Nicholas, Rick Jolly, and Recorder Tim Holub faced a tough challenge choosing winners among the many creative costume participants at the beloved fall tradition. The event, held on a beautiful autumn day, brought together families, friends,...
Headwaters Trail Plan Hits Detour in Mantua Township
Anyone driving along Pioneer Trail Road in Mantua Township can’t help but notice a bold outcropping of large signs in front of most homes between Mantua Center and Diagonal Roads. Up since September, they say: “NO, Christine Craycroft. We DO NOT want a hike and bike trail through our front yards!!!” Christine Craycroft, Executive Director of Portage Park District, says...
Garfield’s Lina Kaufman secures state berth for D-III state cross country meet
Garfield G-Men freshman Lina Kaufman is not quite finished with her breakout season in her first year of varsity cross country. The G-Men freshman clinched a state berth at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III regional meet, finishing in 11th place with a time of 19:44.01 last Saturday at Boardman High School. “It is just spectacular to see...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
On October 20, 2025 the James A. Garfield Historical Society hosted a trio of locally-connected historian types, Tim Smith, Dave English and Kirt Kirtland who related to the group of members and guests their Western Reserve Journey. They were searching for the four markers at the corners of the original survey of the Western Reserve, to be found in...
Ravenna alum Jake Smallfield settling in as new Chief of Police
Ravenna graduate Jake Smallfield has always been drawn to a calling where he can help people, much like his family with its decades of service in the Ravenna Fire Department. Smallfield has worked his way up the ranks in the Ravenna Police Department and has reached the top, having been sworn in as the new Chief of Police by...
Freedom Township Historical Society News
Freedom Township Historical Society is busily preparing for a Freedom veterans display at our November 11 meeting/program. We are asking you and/or any veteran from Freedom to submit a short biography and picture if possible of your military service for display at our November program. The picture could be a copy or if it's the real deal, it would...
Badgers’ football seizes momentum in second half, shut out Tigers
The Berkshire Badgers’ football team closed out the regular season with an emphatic statement, shutting out Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and Geauga County rival Chagrin Falls 34-0 with a dominant second half last Friday evening at C.S. Harris Stadium in Chagrin Falls. “It was a very tight first half,” said Coach Josh DeWeese. “The guys responded to what we...
Portage County Student Programs Welcomes New Members to 2025-26 Senior Board
The Portage County Senior Board is proud to announce the selection of twelve outstanding student leaders from across the county to serve as new members for the 2025-26 school year. These exemplary students have been chosen to represent their respective schools, and they take on the important role of selecting the Portage County Seniors of the Month throughout the...
Berkshire volleyball survives Triway’s furious rally, nets district banner
For the first time since 2018, there will be a regional playoff round for the Berkshire Badgers’ volleyball team. The Badgers secured the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Northeast 2 district banner, fending off Triway’s comeback in a five-set thriller, winning 25-17, 25-11, 18-25, 16-25, 15-7 last Thursday evening at Magnificat High School. “We were super excited to...
Hiram House Salon Celebrates 17 Years in Business
There’s a party happening in Hiram on Wednesday, November 12th that’s been 17 years in the making. That’s because this Christmas Open House, which takes place from 5 – 7 pm that day is not only celebrating another year at Hiram House Salon, but an incredible 17 years for this family-owned business. Everyone is welcome to stop in and...
Judith “Judy” Eckman
Judith “Judy” Eckman (Leiendecker), 85, of Windham, OH, passed away on October 21, 2025, at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born on October 30, 1939, at her family home on East Center Street in Windham, to the late Lloyd and Alice Leiendecker. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Eckman, and her sister, Betty Cooper. She is...
Letter To The Editor
This letter is to present information to inform the residents of the Village of Garrettsville, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township about Issue 30. Issue 30 will be on the ballot for the November 4, 2025, election. What is the Levy? Issue 30 – “An additional tax for the benefit of the Community Emergency Medical Services District for the purpose of providing...
20th Century Club News
Having a wealth of available talent, the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville called upon two current members for programs on October 2 and. October 16. Connie Crate, assisted by Marlene Szabaga, was the hostess for the meeting on October 2, which featured a presentation on Fiber Arts by Lucy Wyme/. This talented individual showcased her interests in the varied aspects of...
Suicide Loss Day Event, Nov 22
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County is hosting the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event on Saturday, November 22 from 12-2pm at 5982 Rhodes Rd in Kent. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. Non-Loss Survivors are also...
Garfield G-Men football erupts to take down Brookfield, earn first round bye
The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier banner may not be returning to Garrettsville this year but the Garfield G-Men football team achieved something just as important. The G-Men shook off a slow start to conquer MVAC Grey Tier foe Brookfield 49-14 to clinch a first-round bye in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V Region 17 playoffs...
