Viega Manufacturing Facility holds grand opening in Mantua
Viega Manufacturing, a family-owned international manufacturer that develops plumbing and HVAC solutions, officially opened the doors to its newest facility by holding a grand opening at the Turnpike Commerce Center last Thursday morning at 4400 Beck Road in Mantua. “We are very proud that they have selected this location out of all of the others they had to choose from,”...
Huskie girls’ soccer storms back to topple Tigers, net first win
For the first time since the 2020 season, the Cardinal Huskies girls’ soccer team can put their name in the win column. The Huskies rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Newton Falls 5-2 last Wednesday evening in Trumbull County. “I think it brought up the team morale a little bit to get them a win,” said Coach Dakota Ward....
Rockets’ football soars past Rough Riders with potent rushing attack
The Battle of Diagonal Road is officially back on. The Streetsboro Rockets’ football team reignited the neighborhood rivalry against Portage County foe Kent Roosevelt with an offensive eruption, winning 42-7 last Friday evening at Roosevelt Stadium in Kent. “It is no secret that the strength of our team is on the offensive and defensive lines,” Coach Pete Thompson. “We have...
Children’s Guild of Cleveland CREATIONS 2025
The Children’s Guild of Cleveland is proud to announce its 81st annual creative fundraiser, CREATIONS 2025, taking place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306), Bainbridge, OH 44023. This beloved community tradition showcases handcrafted items made by the talented and dedicated members of the Children’s Guild. Visitors...
You Had To Be There – Car Show Exceeds Expectations
The Zach Peterson Memorial Car Show, held on Labor Day at Nelson Ledges Race Track, exceeded all expectations as thousands of attendees filled the grounds to celebrate cars, community, and the life of Zach Peterson. The annual event, organized by a dedicated committee and the Peterson family continues to grow each year. “We are so grateful for everyone who donated...
Ravenna Board of Education Approves Sale of West Park Elementary
The building formerly known as West Park Elementary will soon be under new ownership, as the Ravenna Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution by a 5-0 vote to sell the building to Magnolia Realty Holdings LLC, a locally owned and licensed real estate brokerage company for $775,000 at the Board of Education meeting on Aug. 22. “We had an...
John Hebb
John Maurie Hebb, 78 of Ravenna, formerly of Windham, Ohio, went home to the Lord on August 16th, 2025. He was born in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Reuben and Edith (Collette) Hebb on November 18th, 1946. As a youngster, John relocated to Windham, Ohio, where he was raised and resided for most of his adulthood. As he built...
Colletta R. Stanley
Colletta R. Stanley, 85, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born October 26, 1939, in Elkins, WV, to the late Ruben and Edith (nee Collett) Hebb. She was raised in Windham, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1957. Colletta met the love...
John “Dave” D. Finney
John “Dave” D. Finney, 70, of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, August 28, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s Disease for over 16 years. He was born December 15, 1954, in Ravenna, OH, to the late John K. and Hazel (nee Danielson) Finney. He was a lifelong Nelson Twp. resident and was proud of the...
Dawn A. Nipuelio
Dawn A. Nipuelio, 65, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 28, 1960, in Akron, OH, to the late Mike and Dawn (nee Cupler) Nipuelio. She grew up in Northeast OH. Dawn married Michael Elchert, and together they raised two daughters,...
Garfield G-Men football bests Warren JFK
Redemption was the name of the game for the Garfield G-Men football team. Garfield rebounded from a season-opening loss by defeating Warren John F. Kennedy 36-14 last Thursday evening at JAG Stadium. “It was a great response from the kids,” Coach Mike Moser said. “We lost a tough game last week. We were a little banged up and had to...
Crestwood girls’ soccer routed by Kirtland in shutout loss
The Crestwood Red Devils girls’ soccer team had a lot of questions to answer entering the season. They are still searching for answers after being shut out by Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Kirtland 10-0 last Thursday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “We were in their way,” said Coach Scot Etling. “They were up on us 2-0...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Pet Models Needed!
Think your pet has that certain “star quality”? Are you an accomplished photographer (or aspiring to be one)? Then we invite you to enter the Portage County District Library Pet Calendar Photo Contest! Please ensure that your photo conveys a literary theme. This is an online voting competition, where participants enlist the help of their family, friends and followers to cast...
Hiram Professor Launches New Archaeological Project at Ancient Roman City
Hiram College's Dr. Matt Notarian, associate professor of classics, is breaking new ground in the heart of Italy. Partnering with the Kansas City Art Institute, the town of Sassoferrato, and the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Dr. Notarian has officially launched the Sentinum City Archaeological Research Project (SCARP), a student-focused excavation of the ancient Roman city of Sentinum. "I've long been interested in...
Century Village to host Light Up the Balloon Festival
There is a new annual tradition in Burton, as the Geauga Historical Society will host its second annual Light Up the Balloon Festival at the Century Village Museum on the weekend of Sep. 12 at 4 p.m. “The inspiration is to showcase our beautiful campus,” Volunteer Linn Walker told The Weekly Villager on Aug. 28. “Our back view is...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary, having been displaced at Cal’s II by the Garfield retirees, met in MB Realty to consider the following items: *ongoing consideration of a lockbox program *planning for the Reverse Raffle in November…sponsors, donors and ticket-buyers are high on the list of desirable contacts, also anyone interested in being a part of the operation as a new member–C’mon down! *the...
Maplewood Career Center Adult Education Welding Technology
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is Welding Technologies has been Pell approved, which means you can now apply for this grant to pay for your tuition. Welding Technologies is a 36-week course held Monday-Thursday from 5:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. and you have the ability to take up to three welding certifications. After the course is complete, we help...
Bica Sworn in as New County Treasurer
On August 21, 2025, a crowd of friends, family, supporters, and bipartisan elected officials gathered to watch Joe Bica take the oath of office as the Portage County Treasurer. Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, administered the oath to the enthusiastic crowd at the “New Center” at NEOMED in Rootstown, near Bica’s home. Father Will Wainio offered a prayer...
Windham football stymied by Strasburg-Franklin in season opener
Windham Bombers’ football Coach Jake Eye describes each season is like a roller coaster. Right now, the Bombers’ wild ride got off to a less than ideal start when they were defeated by Strasburg-Franklin 56-8 in their season opener last Friday evening at Ed Liddle Field. “I knew it was going to be a challenge for us,” said Eye. “We...
Crestwood volleyball’s slow start continues, swept by Tallmadge
It’s been a while since the Crestwood Red Devils’ volleyball team began the season with almost an entirely new roster. The Red Devils remained winless to start the season, being swept by Tallmadge 25-8, 25-16, 25-15 last Thursday evening in Summit County. “The experience showed,” said Coach Wanda Hoffman. “I think the girls are exciting. With Tallmadge, their girls worked...
Garrettsville Oktoberfest Event Slated for September 20th
Every year in late September, as autumn hits the German city of Munich, the city erupts into the world’s largest beer festival. Long white tents house neat rows of picnic tables, the sounds of polka bands bounce over the crowd, and the smell of freshly baked pretzels, sizzling sausages, and malty lagers drifts through the air. For two rowdy...
20th Century Club News
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville gathered in the secluded Countryman estate for their annual Summer get together, preparing to launch the programs for the club year. Family dogs. Emma and Murphy, took up the duties of greeters as all arrived to enjoy the varied menu of light refreshment. Program booklets were passed out; there were additions...
Garfield G-Men football falls to Edgewood in double overtime shootout
The Garfield G-Men football team will learn a lot about just what kind of team they will be this season after a season-opening defeat. The G-Men lost 51-43 against Edgewood in double overtime last Friday evening at Corlew Stadium in Ashtabula. “It was a tough one,” said Coach Mike Moser. “We buried ourselves but then put ourselves in a position...
Cardinal volleyball stays resilient, sweeps Garfield to remain undefeated
The Cardinal Huskies’ volleyball team has not allowed themselves to get complacent in the wake of finishing a historic season last year. The Huskies continued their undefeated start by sweeping Garfield 25-22, 26-24, 25-22 last Saturday afternoon at Middlefield. “We talked early in the second set when we were down 5-0 that we were not going to give a game...
Badger girls’ soccer has focused mindset, dispatches Bulldogs
The Berkshire Badgers girls’ soccer team is using a fast start to the season to prove that last year’s success was no fluke. The Badgers continued their perfect start by rolling past Lakeview 7-2 last Saturday afternoon in Cortland. “It has been a great start,” said Coach Ian Patterson “We had a close match against Lakeview last year on senior...
Cairo Serenity Svonavec
Cairo Serenity Svonavec, 16, of Southington, OH, went to Jesus to be in Heaven August 17, 2025. The world became brighter when she was born April 21, 2009, in Ravenna, OH, to Joseph “Joe” and Jayme (Mitchell) Svonavec. She began her young life creating smiles and filling hearts with happiness and love. Cairo was always delighted with simple things, such...
Hiram Historical Society Hosts Annual Fundraising Dinner: An Evening of Community, Celebration, and Support
The Hiram Historical Society invites the community to its Annual Fundraising Dinner, An Evening of Community, Celebration, and Support, on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Hiram Christian Church Hall. The evening begins with an optional Garfield Walking Tour at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner and programming from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This year’s event offers guests a chance to...
Hiram Village Council Report – August
This month’s meeting began with Hiram Mayor Anne Haynam conducting a swearing in ceremony for Hiram Fire Department’s newest Firefighter/EMT Jaden Bihari. After congratulating Bihari, Council moved on to the Public Comment portion of the meeting. At that time, Carrie Lingro spoke on behalf of her family’s business, the Hiram House Salon. She noted that the business, located at 11613...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
