Disaster Preparedness Month: A Local Look at the Technology Behind Preparedness
If you’ve been following this series of articles, you’ve learned about the purpose behind Disaster Preparedness Month, the increasing role of EMS (Emergency Medical...
Garrettsville Hardware to be Purchased by E&H Hardware Neighborhood retailer to join Ace Hardware team of stores
Wooster – Family owned E & H Hardware, part of a team of more than 4,700 locally-owned and independently operated Ace stores across the...
Whirled Peace At Crestwood Schools
Mantua - Imagine millions of pinwheels spinning in the wind. Pinwheels around the world in Great Britain, South America, the Middle East, and here...
Behind the Gates of Camp Ravenna
This past weekend, the gates of Camp Ravenna were opened for a brief period for friends and family of the soldiers of the 1st...
Second Style Boutique Opens in Garrettsville
Second Style resale boutique held their grand opening on Saturday, September 7th in downtown Garrettsville. Located at 8089 Main Street (the former Denette's Designs),...
Unanimous Vote Keeps Roster At 18
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County voted unanimously to keep its membership at 18 volunteers to ensure better representation for local...
Windham Township Completes Major Road Repairs
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on September 5, 2013 with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance....
Mantua Township Happenings
Mantua Twp. - At the recent Mantua Township trustees’ meeting, Zoning Inspector John Dickey recommended that the trustees consider passing a resolution covering residential...
Nelson Township Trustee Meeting News
Nelson Twp. - Calling the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, Chairman Tom Matota opened the floor to those in attendance. A resident from...
Scout Completes Eagle Project for Community Ambulance
Garrettsville - Kyle Angermeier from Boys Scout Troop 4062 in Garrettsville recently completed his Eagle Scout Project for Community Ambulance. The idea was formed...
Disaster Preparedness Month: Obamacare Revolutionizing the Role of EMS
We know Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as the local firefighters, volunteer rescue personnel and regional ambulance transport services that respond to car accidents, at-home...
Hiram Township Happenings
Hiram Twp. - Chairperson Kathy Schulda reported that she received calls from Township residents reporting that they saw brine trucks dumping into a township...
Big Brothers & Sisters Raffle Winner
Ravenna - The drawing for the Big Brothers & Sisters $10,000 Give Away was held on Saturday September 7, at the Kent State University...
Garrrettsville Woman Sews Up Quilting Category at the Fair
The fair isn’t just for kids! Linnette Patrick -- who happens to be the manager of South Wood Apartments and the wife of Garrettsville...
Hiram Hot Rod Car Show Raises $860
Hiram - On August 31 the Hiram Police held a Hot Rod Car Show fund raiser for the "Shop with a Cop" program. The...
Bluegrass Festival in Newton Falls
General Assembly Church of God at Newton Falls, OH announces its 6th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival. Bands which are currently scheduled to perform are...
Pipeline Workshop: Pitfalls and Protections: A Workshop sponsored by Concerned Citizens Ohio
Main Presenter: Sean Kelly, Attorney: Legal Issues with Pipelines Secondary Information: Citizens' Self-Protection Plan Time: 7:30-9:00 P.M. Thursday Evening, Sept. 19, 2013 Where: 9052 State Route 14,...
Spotlight On: Book Box Program
Garrettsville - Portage County District Library would like to help educators prepare for the upcoming school year by placing its September service spotlight on...
Shop for a Cause: Yard Sale Benefit to Help Rescue Injured Greyhounds
Garrettsville - Whether you’re simply looking for a great deal, or you’re passionate about rescuing injured greyhound race dogs, you’ll want to attend Freeway’s...
The 900 Coalition Presented “Tools of the Trades”
Garrettsville - Last Saturday, the 900 Coalition presented their second Tools of the Trades. The event was held in the side parking lot of...
Rotary Farmers Market Tomato Tasting Contest
Mantua - An old farmer told me once “a life spent in search of the perfect tomato would not be a life wasted” Did...
Controlled Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
The ODNR Division of Wildlife invites waterfowl hunters to participate in a special drawing on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 for opportunities to hunt Mogadore...
Kirwan Dam will host clean-up of West Branch Lake as part of national program
On Saturday, September 7, volunteers from around Portage and neighboring counties will chip in to help improve West Branch Lake at Michael J. Kirwan...
Women of Note/ Famed Dames
The first time that Damaris Peters Pike did a one-woman-show was in August of 1988. Twenty-five years later, she has done more than 1050...
Celebrate with Spuds
Mantua - Most people mark their 40th anniversary with rubies, but in Mantua, they’ll be celebrating the occasion with potatoes. This year marks the...
JAG Maintains High Score with New State Grading System
Garrettsville - School districts throughout Ohio finally learned their scores for 2012-2013 according to the new state report cards last week. James A. Garfield...
The Old Car Guru on the Hill
Perhaps it’s a quiet little secret of mine. O.K., yes, I occasionally look at………sports cars. Mia Culpa. I am guilty……of occasionally thinking about...
James A Garfield Local Schools Bus Routes
* Route information has been provided by the Garfield Transportation Office. If you have questions, please contact the bus garage at 330-527-4250. BUS #1 HS/MS 6:35 AM ...
Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools News
Newton Falls - Tickets are on sale at the Superintendent’s Office located at 909 ½ Milton Blvd., for the upcoming Newton Falls Tiger football...
CHS Band Plans for a Banner Day
Mantua - Throughout its 60-year history, the Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band has had a long tradition of excellence. The band consistently appears at...
