“Fired in Freedom” Exhibit Opens in Hiram
Hiram – “Fired in Freedom,” a showcase of ceramic works from nearly 20 artists, runs through Feb. 22 at the Hiram College Gelbke Fine...
Attention Portage County Farmers
If you’re a farmer, growing your product is only part of your business. Connecting your products with the people who want them is another...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Starting the new year off right, the Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram wishes to again thank all of the businesses, groups and individuals who helped...
Send Our Military Your Valentines Appreciation
Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services is once again celebrating our Operation Valentine. The project is simple and meaningful, according to Dr. Michael...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their first meeting of 2017, the Board voted to elect Debbie Soltisz as the 2017 School Board President, with Todd Monroe...
Community Food Cupboard Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
Garrettsville - The Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) celebrates its fifth anniversary in February. That means — despite being a struggling not-for-profit organization totally reliant...
New Projects Bring Savings and Facelift to Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - If you have been in our buildings you know that our custodial and maintenance staff do an outstanding job of keeping them...
Start Talking — “Hidden In Plain Sight”
Looks can be deceiving. That’s the message behind a unique traveling exhibit created by the Bath and Copley Township Police Departments. The display is called...
Read To Succeed National Winners
Windham - Mr. Pennell’s grade 6 class earned the Read to Succeed Award from Achieve 3000. Achieve 3000 is a program where students receive...
20th Century Club News
The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville held their January 5, 2017 meeting at the home of Mary Furillo, with Jan Chalker...
Winners of Middle School Spelling Bee Will Advance To County
Garrettsville - On December 21, the James A. Garfield Middle School held its annual Spelling Bee. Words like clodhopper, precursor, heredity, and opinionated...
Family-to-Family Education Program registration under way
Registration is now open for the Portage County Family-to-Family Education Program, a free, 12-week class for families and others who have a loved one...
January Programs at Garrettsville Library
Join us at the Garrettsville Library on Saturday, January 21 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm for the next “Crafting with Marian” program, which...
News from Mantua Village
Mantua - At their last meeting, Mantua Village Council heard from Renee Henry from the Landmarks Commission. Ms. Henry shared details of a proposed...
Beginner Beekeeping Classes
Ravenna - The Portage County Beekeepers Association is offering Beginner Beekeeping Classes at Maplewood Career Center, 7075 OH-88, Ravenna, OH 44266,Thursdays: Feb. 9, 16,...
Sweet heARTS Walk in Mantua
Mantua - How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Make plans to spend Saturday, February 11 with your sweetie at the Sweet heARTS Walk at...
GHS Art Club Lockergram Fundraiser
Garrettsville- Want a creative way to ask someone to Prom? Want to wish a son or granddaughter happy birthday? Want to send a football...
Applicants Sought for Portage Park District Board of Commissioners
The Portage Park District currently has one opening on its five member governing Board of Commissioners. Park District Board members are appointed by...
News from Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - Last week, our safety plans were put to a test, and it was clear that we were prepared on all fronts. The...
GES FLL Zebra Mussels Wins Judges Award At First Lego League Competition
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Elementary School robotics team, Team GES FLL Zebra Mussels, competed at the University of Akron on Saturday, January...
Hiram College receives $1 million gift from Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation
Hiram – Hiram College received a year-end $1 million cash gift from trustee Paula Frohring, through the Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation. This is...
Buckeye Block Needs Funding to be Rebuilt in 2017
Maschek is considering a 20,000-square-foot, brick-faced building design in keeping with the architecture of Garrettsville’s historic district. An open arcade is planned for pedestrians to walk through from the rear parking lot to Main Street
“The Emperor’s New Clothes” Is Coming To Garrettsville
You won’t want to miss a great show that is designed for the whole family! “The Emperor’s New Clothes” is coming to Garrettsville January...
The Internet to Go! Library Announces Mobile Hotspot Lending
No Internet access at home? Would you like the convenience of home Internet access? Try the Internet to go! Portage County District Library is...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Mantua-Shalersville Fire Board, Chief Matt Roosa reported that his department responded to 114 calls in November, putting the...
Garfield Student Council Decorates McDonald’s
Garrettsville - JAG Student Council is the student government that supports positive changes for the students and those within our school community. They run...
Blighted Home Advisory Committee Formed in Hiram
Hiram - At the last Hiram Village Council meeting, Frank Hairston and Clayton Popik from the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) shared an...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
The Rotary Club of Garrettsville-Hiram met on December 12, 2016 with a good turn-out of members to hear from three representatives of the James...
Living Nativity Comes to Mantua This Weekend
Mantua - According to Wikipedia, Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first live nativity scene in 1223. The scene’s popularity inspired...
