Short Takes On What’s Taken Place
The Friends of the Library (Garrettsville Branch, Portage County District Library) met recently in the library’s meeting room (Where else?). Tentative results of the...
GCPL Open on Sundays All Year – Including Summer
Geauga County – Need a book, DVD, CD or magazine on the weekend? You’re in luck. The Geauga County Public Library is now open...
“Before The Well Runs Dry” Symposium
A leading expert on groundwater protection is the featured speaker for the second annual Edith Chase Symposium in Kent on Friday, June 3, 7...
Relove Your Furnishings
Mantua - Renee Siperke discovered her love of creating beautiful artwork by first working with preschool-aged kids. The freedom in their work helped her...
New Treasurer Contract to Reduce Duplicate Payments, Refunds
Ravenna – Nearly half of Portage County taxpayers make property tax payments through their mortgage provider. For most, that process is seamless – but...
Mantua Village News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Village Council approved a special event request from Angie Hunter of the Mantua Potato Festival Committee to host...
Garrettsville Summerfest and Friends of Melana Giving Kids Cancer the Boot, One Step at a Time
Garrettsville Summerfest is only two months away and all the events are coming together quite nicely. One of the biggest events is the Friends...
Sign Me Up: A Fun Approach to Learning Sign Language
What is the third most common language used in America today? After English and Spanish, it’s American Sign Language. With that in mind, It...
Portage Park District 2016 Events
May 15 1 - 3pm Fun & Fitness Day Bring the Kids to the Garrettsville Village Park, 10482 South St, for Fun & Fitness Day...
Record-breaking $226,000 raised on Hiram Giving Day
Hiram - People give back to Hiram College for a number of reasons, but donors came out in droves to show their dedication to...
New Scholarship Created for YSU-Bound Windham Grads
Windham - “Pennies from heaven” are raining upon college-bound graduates from Windham High School, thanks to a $491,000 scholarship endowment created by 87-year-old Youngstown...
Students Participate in Mock Car Crash
Windham - Students, grades 9-12, participated in a mock car crash on the morning of Friday, May 5th to raise awareness about the dangers...
CHS Heads Back To The Frontier
Mantua - It may be 2016, but at the Crestwood High School, you’ll find students living like they did in the 1800s. That’s because...
JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Ray Bohn
Ray Bohn was inducted into the JAG Hall of Fame on April 30, 2016. Click here to read more.
Rotary Fit-n-Fun Family Festival set for May 15th
It was “business as usual” for the members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary on May 2, 2016, meeting at Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, 12:00p.m.—sharp!...
Upcoming Events At Portage County District Library
Hearing Loss Program at Garrettsville Library May is “Better Speech & Hearing Month” and you’re invited to the Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, May 11 from...
JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Iva Walker
Iva Walker was inducted into the James A. Garfield Hall of Fame on April 30th for her distinguished service to the school, and surrounding...
J.A. Garfield Hall of Fame Class of 2016
The tenth annual James A. Garfield Hall of Fame induction was—as usual—a great success as it took place on April 30 in the Professional...
Hiram College Hosts Healthcare Fair
Hiram - Last week, Hiram College hosted a special health fair, giving participants the opportunity to learn about stress management and healthy eating, practice...
JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Cory Johnson
Cory Johnson (Class of 2005) was inducted into the JAG Hall of Fame on April 30, 2016. Click here to read more.
2016 JAG Hall of Fame Induction – Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong's family was in town on April 30th to accept Armstrong's induction on his behalf. Read more here.
What’s Hot For Your Home
Brass animal figurines that were popular in the 1960s, are highly collectible. These are now commonly found at resale stores, flea markets, or your...
Windham Art Students Showcase Talents
Windham - Windham Junior and Senior High Students showcased their talents on Thursday, April 22nd at NEOMED in Rootstown. The Portage County Art Show,...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - In his Fire Report, Assistant Chief Baynes reported that the department hired two new firefighter/EMTs. He also noted that Chief Bill...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
The need to provide meaningful education on the dangers of underage drinking and drug use here in Portage County has never been greater. According...
Public Tours Begin at Century Village Museum
As the sure signs of spring begin to appear, Century Village Museum in Burton, Ohio, is once again opening for public tours. This historic...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Plans Walking Trail
Garrettsville - Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians received a very favorable report on the recent roadside clean-up conducted by adult Rotarians and high school InterAct members on...
Twentieth Century Club News
Garrettsville - The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville closed their club year with the annual Spring Party, held at Roby Lee’s...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - At their last meeting, Trustees heard from the newly formed Township Park Committee, a group that proposes erecting a pavilion or...
See the Enduring Artistry of Huber F. King
Garrettsville -J Leonard Gallery and Vintage Emporium along State Route 88 is paying homage to one of the area’s greatest artists by showing the...
