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Council member Terrie Altiere appointed as Windham’s new Mayor

Longtime council member Terrie Altiere takes over as the new Mayor of Windham/Photo courtesy of Terrie Altiere

The Village of Windham now has a new mayor in place, as longtime council member Terrie Altiere was officially sworn in as Windham’s Mayor...

Portage County Junior High Tournament crowns champions at Garfield

The Portage County Junior High Wrestling Tournament was dominated by local junior high athletes/Photo by Ben Coll

Wrestlers from across Portage County competed Friday, Jan. 2, at the Portage County Junior High Wrestling Tournament, hosted by James A. Garfield High School,...

Crestwood grad Charlie Schweickert returns to boys’ basketball program in coaching role

Crestwood graduate Charlie Schweickert operates as the Red Devils' new freshmen boys basketball head coach/Photo courtesy of Charlie Schweickert

2024 Crestwood graduate Charlie Schweickert has always believed he has the voice to become a play-by-play television sports announcer, but he is also now...

Ravenna boys’ basketball outlasts Akron Coventry in gritty battle

Ravenna Ravens

Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball Coach Justin Rahim has emphasized that his team not just play with a physical edge but also a mental edge....

Rocket boys’ basketball grounded by Falcons in last-second defeat

The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team’s early season struggles continued, as they were edged by Metro Athletic Conference rival Field 51-50 on a game-winning...

Badger girls’ basketball locks down Red Devils in league clash

Berkshire Badgers

There is a new leader in the race for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division championship. The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball used stout defense...

Streetsboro Schools Partnership Brings Holiday Joy to 31 Children

Photo courtesy of Streetsboro City Schools

Through a partnership with the Ben Curtis Foundation, Streetsboro City Schools provided holiday meals and personalized gifts to 31 children from nine families this...

Garfield G-Men wrestling crowns two champions, places fourth at D-III Classic

The Garfield G-Men wrestling team may have been short-handed at the annual Division III Classic Tournament at Waterloo High School last weekend, but they...

Hiram College Launches New Intervention Specialist Major to Address Growing Need in Education

Responding to the evolving needs of today’s classrooms, Hiram College has launched a new intervention specialist major, preparing students to support learners with diverse...

Portage Foundation Awards More Than $58,000 to Strengthen Local Nonprofits

The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Grant cycle, awarding more than $58,000 to 30 local organizations and...

Windham Historical Society has big plans for local monument

Photo courtesy of Lynnea St. John

The Windham Historical Society has a lot of big projects nearing completion, including one that will have them retouch the local monument that resides...

Borrow Snowshoes Free of Charge

First-come-first-served snowshoe borrowing is back at The West Woods, and it’s still FREE for Geauga County residents!  For a snowshoeing adventure, you’ll first need at...

Portage County Chapter of OGS Seeking Photos

Photo courtesy of the Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

The February program of the Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will focus on the people and homes of Charlestown, Freedom, Paris,...

Samuel “Blue” Byich

Samuel “Blue” Byich

Samuel “Blue” Byich, 90, of Windham, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, December...

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Community Spirit Shines Bright at NGCC’s Thanksgiving Celebration

Once again, our incredible community came together in the true spirit of generosity and compassion to ensure that every neighbor had a reason to...

Ravenna resident Clyde Adams honored for 20 years as Foster Grandparent

Ravenna resident Clyde Adams, 97, is recognized for 20 years of service as a Foster Grandparent for the Americorps Senior Program/Photo by Daniel Sherriff

Even after Ravenna resident Clyde Adams’ six children grew up and ventured out on their own, her work was not done, working as a...

Twentieth Century Club News

The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville held their annual Christmas party on December 11, 2025 at the estate of member Jane Hill as snow...

Job and Family Services Announces Reduced Office Hours For Holidays

Portage County Job and Family Services is announcing a reduced schedule in office hours for the upcoming holiday season. The lobbies, phone lines, and offices...

Clean Comedy Comes to Streetsboro: “Parentally Incorrect” Hits SPAC Jan 10

Laughter for the whole family is coming to the Streetsboro Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with “Parentally Incorrect: Clean Comedy for...

Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball stays gritty, storm back to stun Southeast

After staying within striking distance throughout the game, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team seized their opportunity in the fourth quarter, rallying in the...

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report

The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting on December 15, 2025 was looking forward to warmer times, specifically the upcoming celebration of one hundred years of Rotary...

Bombers’ basketball fends off Red Devils for season’s first victory

The Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team finally snapped their winless start to the season by edging Northeastern Athletic Conference Stripes Division rival Lordstown 53-48...

Sheldon E. Hall

Sheldon E. Hall

Sheldon E. “Shook” Hall, Sr., 88, of Cadiz, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, December 11, 2025....

Virginia B. Goodell

Virginia B. Goodell

Virginia B. (née Black) Goodell passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 102. She was the beloved wife of the...

Berkshire wrestling finishes as runners-up at Russ Ward Memorial tournament

Berkshire Badgers

The Berkshire Badgers’ wrestling team announced themselves in a big way as they finished in second place by crowning two champions to score 179.5...

Auditions For Deer Camp – The Musical

Trumbull New Theatre is announcing auditions for their upcoming show, Deer Camp-The Musical. Synopsis: The annual deer hunting trip is different this year. The wives...

Badger boys’ basketball mounts late rally but still falls to Tigers

Berkshire Badgers

The Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team stormed back late with a dominant fourth period, but their comeback fell short losing 47-46 against Chagrin Valley...

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