D-Day, Seventy Years Later
It’s not “Saving Private Ryan” or “The Longest Day” or “Band of Brothers” but it is a commemoration of one of the greatest military...
Street Beats Will Return To Summerfest
Garrettsville - Last year, the Street Beats drum line made their debut at Garrettsville Summerfest using boom whackers and performing as an impromptu flash...
This Old Road: Chasing A 29 Roadster Pickup
I got an E-mail from someone named Hilda. She desperately wanted some help in evaluating and setting a price on her Dad’s old Ford...
Memorial Day
Newton Falls - On Saturday, May 17th American Legion Post 236 with the assistance of Boy Scout Unit 67 placed flags honoring the veterans...
Groselle Adds More World Records to Masters Swimming Season Total
WINDSOR, ONTARIO -- Hiram College Alum and former Head Swimming and Diving Coach Jack Groselle '76 added to his already impressive world record total...
One Book, One School, and One Local Hero
Mantua - Specialist Adam Scott Hamilton was one of the top marksmen in his unit and was assigned as a sniper. Since joining the...
Portage County Gardeners’ Speakers Series Continues
Noelle Clark Akin is the Director of Communications and Education at Petitti Garden Center. She has twelve years in the Green Industry, and has...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last meeting of the Crestwood School Board, the 2014 District retirees were honored for their combined 255 years of service...
The Four Chaplains
Mantua - The story of the Four Chaplains will be presented by the American Legion Post #193 of Mantua, on Sunday June 8, 2014...
Hiram Township Happenings
Hiram Twp. - At a recent meeting of the Hiram Township Trustees, there was a brief discussion regarding the tax issue between township employees...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The May 19, 2014 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society was focused on three main items : ***The Mott building will...
Young Entrepreneurs Are #GarrettsvilleStrong
Streetsboro - After learning about lemonade stands and fundraising at school, Streetsboro students Bradley Stevens and Owen Murphy enlisted the help of their friends...
Scrappers Tickets for a Cause (#GarrettsvilleStrong)
Scrappers Baseball - Enjoy a baseball game of your choice throughout the 2014 season and help rebuild Garrettsville in the process. Scrappers baseball...
Asbestos Abatement at Grist Mill Moving Along
Garrettsville - After securing ownership of the former Grist Mill last Friday, owner Mike Maschek has spared no time in beginning the asbestos abatement...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - In a recent meeting of the Mantua Township Trustees, Zoning Inspector John Dickey reported that he had issued verbal notices to...
Garrettsville village council approves new water rate plan
Last Wednesday, at the rescheduled May 21st village council meeting, council approved Ordinance 2014-13. The new ordinance will increase water rates 7% on July...
Nelson Township Trustee News
Nelson Twp – Officials present at the May 21, 2014 trustee meeting were fiscal officer J. David Finney and township trustees Joe Leonard, Mike...
Register for the Headwaters Adventure Race
Portage County - This annual race held on the Saturday after the 4th of July is presented by the Portage Park District Foundation, with...
Dealing with Caregiver Burnout and Medication Misuse in the Elderly
Ravenna - Coleman Adult Day Services is offering an informational session to those Portage County families and caregivers who are feeling the stresses of...
Tractor Parade to Honor Breast Cancer Warriors
Calling all tractor lovers, owners, or those who have access to tractors, Summerfest is looking for you! That’s right -- the Summerfest Committee is...
Meet Author Laura Peskin at Garrettsville’s Village Bookstore
Garrettsville - On May 31, 2014 Laura Peskin will be signing her new book and greeting readers at the Village Bookstore, 8140 Main Street,...
Raise the Roof for Pizza Hut
Garrettsville - Garrettsville can’t get enough pizza. At least that’s the point of view of Hallrich, Inc., which is adding a Garrettsville location to its...
Historic Feed Mill the New Site of Revival on Main Street
Garrettsville - The blighted feed mill at the intersection of Main, Center and Water Streets is about to be transformed into a focal point...
New Student Artwork Adorns Garfield High School
Garrettsville - Pictured From Left to Right, are the painters of the new banners hanging in front of James A. Garfield High School: Danielle...
Fandango Historiana
Garrettsville - Take THAT, Creepy Karpis! A northeast Ohio tornado watch didn’t stop interested folks from turning up at the Iva Walker Auditorium on...
Safety is Key at Youth Shotgun Clinic
Nelson Twp. - A study conducted by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that in the five-year period ending in 2010,...
Think Local: The Barber of G’ville
The early twentieth century was the golden age for the modern barbershop. During this golden age, many barbershops were classy places. Often barber chairs...
Think Local: UMC’s “Camp Read-a-Lot” to Boost Literacy Skills This Summer
Garrettsville - Garrettsville United Methodist Church is launching a new outreach mission this summer. 'Camp Read-a-Lot' will be held Wednesdays, June 25, July 2,...
Portage County Annual 4-H Awards
Ravenna - The annual Portage County 4-H member recognition and achievement program was held recently at Maplewood Career Center. 4-H members and clubs were...