Ravens soccer halts losing streak with shutout victory against Niles McKinley
So far this season, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ soccer team has experienced only two outcomes, winning or losing-in shutout fashion. It was the former last Saturday afternoon when the Ravens snapped their four-match losing streak by defeating Niles McKinley 2-0 at Portage Community Bank Stadium’s Gilcrest Field. “I think for us it was just a matter of settling down and...
Windham volleyball keeps surging, sweeps Bloomfield
After a slow start to the season, the Windham Bombers’ volleyball team is bouncing back in a big way. The Bombers’ resurgence continued when they swept Northeastern Athletic Conference Stripes Division rival Bloomfield 25-12, 25-18 and 25-18 last Thursday evening at Marty Hill Court in Windham. “Bloomfield has a scrappy team, but we came out on top and we worked...
Pack 3269 Sweeps Top Leadership Awards in Crooked River District, Setting the Gold Standard for Scouting
Cub Scout Pack 3269 has just earned its spot as the top dog – or should we say, top “Cub” – in the Great Trail Council- Crooked River District, sweeping the prestigious leadership awards with the precision of a well-tied square knot. The pack’s Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Committee Chair were all honored with the 2024 titles of Cubmaster...
G-H Rotary News
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting on September 9, 2024 covered plenty o’ ground, beginning with the items/documents to be placed in the new ( 80 year) time capsule to be dedicated on September 21, 2024 by the James A. Garfield Historical Society; these include Rotary officers, events and projects across the years. For the Grand Opening of the Tom Collins Rotary Memorial...
Maplewood Career Center Evening Programs for Adults
Maplewood Career Center is set to launch its upcoming evening programs for adults, offering significant discounts on tuition and new opportunities for career advancement. The Precision Machining program, which typically costs $1,300 for 18 weeks, is now available for $675, thanks to a partnership with the Lozick Foundation. As an added incentive, students will receive a complimentary toolkit valued...
Shalersville Historical Society to Host Painter Robert Kroeger
As the crisp fall air settles in, nothing soothes the soul quite like a hearty bowl of homemade soup. For those seeking warmth and comfort, the Shalersville Historical Society has the perfect solution. On Friday, September 20, they will host a Soup, Salad & Dessert Supper at the Shalersville Town Hall from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meal, available...
Windham Township tornado disaster relief funds distributed
Nearly $19,000 in donations from the Portage County Disaster Relief Fund has been distributed to Windham Township residents whose properties were impacted by the April 17 tornado. “Portage County neighbors and donors outside the region have been generous in reaching out to support Windham residents who were affected by the storm,” said Ryan Shackelford, director of the Portage County Emergency...
Red Devil girls and boys cross-country finishes as runners-up at Streetsboro Invite
Since leaving the Portage Trail Conference, the Crestwood Red Devils’ cross-country team has not had many chances to compete against their former conference and county rivals during the regular season. But the Red Devil girls placed second with a team score of 51 points while the boys also finished as runners-up by scoring 71 points at the second annual...
Trumbull County raffle-auction kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helps mom battle cancer
One of Trumbull County’s largest basket raffles will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month when it returns Sept. 28 to the Trumbull County Fairgrounds to raise money for a local breast cancer survivor. The 14th Annual War Against Breast Cancer Raffle-Auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a Cow Patty Bingo contest, costumed princesses...
Celebrate 40 Years of Friends of the Hiram College Library
The Friends of the Hiram College Library will be hosting a luncheon on Sunday, October 27 to celebrate 40 years of the organization. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and will be held on the second floor of the Hiram College Library in the Pritchard Room, 11694 Hayden St, Hiram, OH 44234. At 2 p.m., guest speaker Amanda...
Badger girls soccer shakes off winless skid, overwhelms Red Raiders
Although the Berkshire Badgers girls’ soccer team may be a newcomer to the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division this season, they still know how to handle CVC rivals. The Badgers conquered conference rival Harvey in their CVC Valley Division debut 10-0 last Thursday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “It was very beneficial for us, coming off of...
14-Year-Old Daphne Kline Takes First Place with Handmade Crocheted Blanket
James A. Garfield High School student Daphne Kline, age 14, has proven that hard work, dedication, and creativity can result in big rewards. Daphne, a talented young crafter and 4-H member, recently won first place for her beautifully crocheted blanket at the Portage County Randolph fair—an accomplishment she completed with 30 hours of crochet work. Her mom submitted the blanket...
Ravens football goes silent in shutout loss against Minutemen
What a difference a week makes. Just one week after celebrating a shutout victory, the shoe was on the other foot for the Ravenna Ravens’ football team when they were defeated 35-0 by Revere last Friday evening at Portage Community Bank Stadium’s Gilcrest Field. “It does not feel good,” said Coach Brian Coman. “Offensively, defensively, and special teams, we just...
Hiram football doomed by slow start in loss against Heidelberg University
The Hiram Terriers’ football team wanted to see how they measured up to some of the teams outside of the North Coast Athletic Conference. The Terriers received a clearer picture of where they stood when they were defeated 38-14 by Heidelberg University last Thursday evening at Hornemann Stadium in Tiffin. “It was a rough quarter and a half,” said Coach...
We’re All Invited
Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
Badgers football unravels late in loss against Hawks
Despite trailing for most of the game, the Berkshire Badgers’ football team was still hanging around late against Chagrin Valley Conference rival Hawken. But several bad plays late doomed Berkshire, resulting in a 34-7 loss against their Geauga County rival the Hawks last Thursday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium. “We came out and battled but to be honest with...
Hiram football aspires to finally turn the corner
Despite over four decades of never recording a winning season, the Hiram Terriers’ football team’s belief has never wavered. As the Terriers begin another season, the goal remains the same for the program to finally experience a breakthrough season. “We have been working really hard to get the right people in the program to move this thing forward and it...
Badger boys soccer stifled by Bison in shutout loss
Through the first two matches of the season, the Berkshire Badgers boys’ soccer team had gotten off on the right foot. That was not the case last Thursday evening, when they fell behind early and were defeated 7-0 by Chagrin Valley Conference rival Beachwood 7-0 for their first loss of the season at Beachwood Bison Stadium. “We knew coming in...
Portage County Mental Health & Addiction Walk for Recovery
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County will be hosting the Portage County Mental Health & Addiction Walk for Recovery on Sunday, September 29. Participants will gather at the Kent Free Library at 1:30pm at the 2nd floor conference room. There will be information tables, interactive activities, refreshments, and prizes. The walk will begin at 2pm, traveling to...
Ravens football edged by Rough Riders in rivalry game
There may not be a more evenly matched rivalry in all of Portage County high school football than the one between the Ravenna Ravens and Kent Roosevelt. In a defensive dual, the Ravens blinked first and lost 14-7 last Friday night at Roosevelt Stadium in Kent. “The guys were hurt at the end because it is that rivalry and I...
Streetsboro football answers the bell to defeat CVCA
The Streetsboro Rockets’ football team has a lot of questions to answer this season about how they were going to replicate last year’s explosive offense. They answered some of those questions when they outlast Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 29-21 last Friday evening at Rockets Stadium’s Quinn Field. “It was sloppy at times,” said Coach Pete Thompson. “You are going to...
Cardinal volleyball goes 1-1 in tri-match against Madison and Chagrin Falls
Cardinal Huskies’ volleyball Coach Michael Chaffee acknowledged that it has not been an ideal start for his team this season. Cardinal is hoping to have turned a corner after recording a 1-1 record in a tri-match by defeating Chagrin Valley Conference rival Madison 21-25, 25-23, 25-17 and being bested by CVC foe Chagrin Falls 25-19, 16-25, 21-25 last Saturday...
Join the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio for a fall festival
Join us on Sunday, September 8, 2024, for a vibrant celebration at the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio’s Fall Festival! Located at 12027 Abbott Rd, Hiram, the festival opens its gates at noon. Enjoy the lively sounds of Harmonia, whose melodies will set the perfect tone for the day. The air will be filled with the enticing aromas of...
Jacob McPherson places at Monster Energy AMA Championship
Starting from the bottom pack was not something Ravenna junior Jacob McPherson expected when he competed in two races at the 43rd Annual Monster Amateur Monster Energy National Motocross Championship. However, McPherson just kept riding and rose to fourth place in the 250C Division race and third in the 250C Junior Unlimited race in early August at the Loretta...
Crestwood Schools Fiscal Year Ends Favorably
Mantua Crestwood Schools Fiscal Year Ends Favorably At their July meeting, District Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister provided the Board with an overview of the end of Crestwood’s Fiscal Year 2024. She noted that the district ended the year with a general fund balance of $9.3 million. Hoffmeister noted that at fiscal year’s end, Crestwood had an all-fund balance of $13.2 million. She noted...
Former Notre Dame Linebacker Opens First D1 Training Location in Greater Cleveland Area
D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, will be opening a new location in Aurora at 18825 North Marketplace Drive on August 19 to founding members. The group fitness facility employs a sports-science backed training regimen led by certified trainers to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals. In...
Garfield G-Men football starts season strong by conquering Warriors
It may be a new generation leading the Garfield G-Men football team, but the standards are still high. The G-Men opened their season strong by defeating Edgewood 47-27 last Friday evening at JAG Stadium in Garrettsville. “I think it was important for us to get off to a good first half,” Coach Mike Moser said. “That was a good step...
Burton Public Library Art Show 2024
Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2024 Burton Art Show to be held October 8-12 at the Burton Public Library, Burton, OH. ENTRY NIGHTS: Sept 26 Thurs 9-7:45pm, Sept 27 Fri 9-4:45pm, Sept 28 Sat 10-1:45pm PLACE: Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton, OH FEES: $10/item or $25 for 3 items, maximum 3 items per artist Artists (16...
Crestwood Intermediate School unveils book vending machine
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Crestwood Intermediate School speech pathologist Caitlin Fritsch said she has noticed a gap in reading at the elementary level. With an $8,000 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and a $750 grant from the Walmart Store in Streetsboro, Fritsch has pioneered an initiative that introduced a book vending machine near the cafeteria at the...
We’re All Invited
Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at the Ravenna Elks Club 776 North Freedom Street Ravenna. Contact 330.697.8863 for an application. Cost is $55 and covers both days. Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts Mondays The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full...
