Following Donations from Source to Recipients ~A Journey to Impoverished Nicaragua~
So often, we give anonymously to a good cause — whether it be a local food drive, national disaster relief effort or an international...
Hiram College names Dr. Lori Varlotta 22nd President
Hiram – The Hiram College Board of Trustees has elected Dr. Lori Varlotta as the 22nd president of the institution. Varlotta, 50, is the...
The Cream of Wheat Mercury
It was a long time ago, say about 1960. I would have been about 14 years old then and would have recently become very...
Windham Junior High Honor Roll
Grade Six Jazelle Artman, Aiden Barker, Heavenly Cheatham, Paige Collins, Darah Fall, Abigail Forsythe, Samuel Howell, Landen Kiser, Brevin McCrae, Michael Priddy, Annetta Sanders, Victoria...
Little Mermaid Ballet was a Hit
Garrettsville - The 8th Count Dance Center presented their rendition of “The Little Mermaid” January 29, 2014 at the Iva Walker Auditorium before a...
Rep. Kathleen Clyde Announces Candidacy for 3rd Term in the Ohio House
Kent –State Representative Kathleen Clyde of Kent is seeking a third term in the Ohio House of Representatives and has declared her candidacy for...
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the start of the meeting, Mayor Lou Bertrand called for nominations for an appointment to fill Alan Donley’s seat on Village...
Garrettsville Knights of Columbus Announce Free Throw Winners
Garrettsville - Out of 51 participants, these sharpshooters had the most baskets made. Anthony DeNigris hit 13 out of a possible 15 in this...
Windham Village Freezes Water Rates but Hikes Sewer Rates
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly- scheduled meeting on January 27, 2014 with all council members present, along with fiscal officer...
Geauga Tourism Draws 100+ for Sweets and a “Positive” Night
Over 100 Geauga County Tourism Members united Wednesday evening for an informative and fun event. The evening began with a light dinner, networking and...
Mantua Village News – Organizational Meeting
At the first regularly scheduled meeting in 2014, the Village Council approved appointment of Paul Janson as 2014 President of Council. In addition, Mr....
ACT Presents “The Diary of Anne Frank”
Aurora - “The Diary of Anne Frank”, the award-winning, inspiring play about a young girl and her family who hide from the Nazis during...
2014 Teacher Workshops? Just say “WOW”! The Wonders of Watersheds: Outdoor Explorations for Classroom Applications
Are you looking for ways to incorporate Ohio’s New Learning Standards into your curriculum? Seeking resources to enhance your classroom content and students’ success? ...
Raffle at the Garrettsville Branch of the Portage County District Library
Garrettsville - Check out three items from the library and you can enter to win a gift basket generously donated by the Friends of...
A Challenge to the James A. Garfield Community
Garrettsville - As you may be aware, the James A. Garfield Local Schools were recently awarded a $5 Million grant to construct an addition...
Festival Puts Finishing Touch to Rotary’s Family Week Festivities
Well, THAT was Fun! Garrettsville- Hiram Rotary’s annual Family Week ended with a bang, as all—or a lot, anyway—of the folks who had been cooped...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on January20, 2014 in the historic Mott Building on Main St., Garrettsville for their regularly-scheduled...
Tax Valuation Appeal Solicitations
Ravenna - Portage County Auditor Janet Esposito is warning property owners to beware of companies offering to assist with tax valuation appeals. “Property tax...
Area Invaded by Snow Rollers
A snow roller is a rare meteorological phenomenon in which large snowballs are formed naturally as chunks of snow are blown along the ground...
Portage County District Library’s New Library Board of Trustees Officers
Garrettsville - Portage County District Library announced its new Library Board of Trustees officers at its January 16 meeting. Pictured above (left to right)...
Calling All Brides to Be
Warren - Join us for The Hippodrome's 2nd Annual Bridal Showcase on February 9th, 2014 from 1-5 pm. The show will feature over 25 of...
Please help us to get outside to play!
Portage County - Each day, donations from concerned people and corporations like you improve the lives of the thousands of dogs housed in our...
Join us for Winter Reading at Reed Memorial Library
Ravenna - Avoid the doldrums of winter and participate in a fun program at your local public library. The theme for Reed...
Last Chance to Purchase 2014 Dog License
Portage County 2014 dog licenses are now on sale. At this time through February 15, 2014 dog license fees are $15.00 per dog and...
Windham BOE Welcomes New Members
Windham - The Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting at Katherine Thomas Elementary School Thursday, January 23, 2014. All...
Newton Falls Announces Kindergarten Registration Dates
Newton Falls - Registration for children entering the Newton Falls School System for the 2014-2015 school year will be held: February 10 & 11, 2014 from...
Garfield Hosts Power of the Pen
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Middle School was the site of the recent district competition for Power of the Pen, a program to encourage...
Scout Pack 4062 Holds Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Pack 4062 held their Annual Pinewood Derby at James A. Garfield Elementary School on Saturday January 25, 2013. This year the event...
Village of Middlefield Market Analysis Wins Competition
Middlefield - For more than two years, the Middlefield Economic Development Committee (EDC) has been aggressively promoting the Village of Middlefield on a state...
Mantua K of C announces Free Throw Championship Winners
Mantua - Nine Crestwood-area boys and girls ages 10 to 14 were named Local and District Champions of the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free...
