Say Yes to the Dress…and Other Goodies
For the second time this year, local folks had the opportunity to shop for clothes, shoes and accessories at a free clothing give-away event...
This is How We Roll
Paige Collins topped the scoreboard March 29 with a 147 game and 404 series. Kyleigh Grandon was 46 pins over average with her 145...
Beyond the Blue Ribbon: Tracey Garrett’s Top Tier Pastry Earns National Acclaim
Garrettsville - Tracey Garrett is putting Garrettsville under the national spotlight… and it has nothing to do with the fact that she shares her...
All Star Showcase Simply Amazing!
Garrettsville - If you weren’t at Iva L. Walker Auditorium on Friday, you missed one amazing benefit show produced by PMG Chocolatier. Between the...
GIS Invention Convention
Garrettsville - The 1st Annual Invention Convention was held at Garfield Intermediate School on March 21st for any 5th or 6th grader who wanted...
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Semi-Finalists
Garrettsville - This past Sunday, over 70 contestants competed in a closed audition, hoping to keep their dreams alive of becoming the next Garrettsville...
Garfield Hall of Fame
It’s that time again. The Garfield Hall of Fame is coming up on April 26 and the Class of 2014 is being announced. ...
“Peter Pan” Captivates Crestwood Crowd
Mantua - This past weekend, there was no need to travel as far as, “second star to the right and straight on till morning,”...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians have continued discussions on the Great Buckeye Block Fire in Garrettsville, the effects and the future actions that could be taken by...
Cause of Garrettsville Fire Officially “Undetermined”
Garrettsville - The Ohio State Fire Marshal announced last week that the cause of the March 22 fire which decimated the Buckeye Block on...
Report is Back on Mantua Center School
The Portage County Regional Planning Commission was asked by the Township to solicit community wants and needs regarding the potential renovation of the Mantua...
Drug Task Force Speaks in Nelson Township on Area Drug Problems
Nelson Twp. - On Thursday, April 10, 2014 the Portage County Drug Task Force (PCDTF) visited the Nelson Community House for an educational forum...
Breakneck Creek Preserve Hike
Several hikers took advantage of the spring weather to join Park District Executive Director Christine Craycroft on a tour of the Breakneck Creek Preserve in Ravenna Township. This property is usually closed to the public because although it was acquired in 2002 with grants and donations, the Park District doesn’t have the funds yet to operate it as a park.
Garrettsville village council discusses fire, water and rebuilding.
Garrettsville - In their first council meeting since the fire on March 22 that destroyed a significant portion of downtown businesses, council was proactive...
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Garrettsville - On Monday night over sixteen concerned Portage County residents gathered for the first of many community meetings with the Portage County Drug...
Mantua Township News
Mantua Twp. - At a recent meeting in Mantua Township, the trustees announced that Spring Clean Up will be held on May 3rd from...
Mantua Historical Society News
Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society held its' last meeting on March 17th, where we featured a Show and Tell session after our meeting....
Blossoms & Butterflies
Make your reservation today for the 15th annual Friends of WomenSafe Spring Luncheon, “Blossoms & Butterflies.” Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in the Banquet Room...
Crestwood Lions’ News
Mantua - The Crestwood Lions will begin their busy season with their food trailer by placing it at the Akron Soap Box Derby Rally...
Hiram College, Tri-C Partner to Create Seamless Degree Completion Programs
Hiram – Hiram College and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will offer seamless degree completion programs through a partnership on the Tri-C Eastern Campus in...
Rebuilding Prayers
Garrettsville - A full complement of Pastors and Elders from houses of worship across the Garrettsville area, came together with members of the public...
Eggshelland Revived by the Euclid Beach Boys
Lyndhurst - Last year the Manolio family, who had been creating the mosaic art pieces from real egg shells in their front yard for...
This is How We Roll
Alex Gage and Paige Collins topped the score board for the 9:00 Trio on March 22. They each shot games of 154. Alex also...
Friends of Melana Foundation Makes an Impact in the Fight Against Children’s Brain Cancer
In 2009, the small community of Garrettsville, Ohio, lost a precious, bright young fourth grader named Melana Matson to a horrible disease called Diffused...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club will be moving its time and venue for meetings to Cal’s II at 12:00p.m. Yet to be decided is whether it...
Portage Park District Foundation Awards Environmental Heroes
Portage County - True heroes earn their place of honor by doing the hard work over the long haul and making repeated sacrifices for...
Students Explore On Nature Treks
Mantua - Through a special program offered at Crestwood Intermediate School, students and their families have the opportunity to experience guided adventures in nearby...
Hikers to Explore Unopened Parks
The Portage Park District will offer a special series of guided hikes at undeveloped parklands normally closed to the public. These are properties that...
Brigadoon is a Smashing Success
Garrettsville - This past weekend the cast and crew of Brigadoon’s hard work paid off, as they did four nearly sold-out performances of the...
Windham Township News
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday April 3, 2014 with all trustees in attendance, along with...
