Family Fun Giveaway
Get emails & enter to win a catered 2026 reservation at Veterans Legacy Woods! Maybe you already have plans to have a big party in the year 2026 – or maybe you’re looking for a good excuse. Either way, Geauga Park District’s 2025 Family Fun Giveaway is for you, because this year’s grand prizes will reward two lucky winners with...
Maplewood Adult Education Cosmetology Program
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering an evening, adult cosmetology program that will start Monday, September 8, 2025. The cosmetology program’s schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 15 months (with an option to graduate in 12 months). This program prepares adult student to take the licensure exam with the Ohio State Cosmetology...
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,...
Rootstown grad Sam Kropp becomes first Voice of Ravenna champion
It may have been a decade since Rootstown first grade teacher Sam Kropp performed in front of a big crowd, but she has not lost her touch. The 2013 Rootstown grad was crowned the first Voice of Ravenna winner on Saturday at the West Main Street Winery. “Other than just karaoke nights, it has been a really long time since...
Engines Roar for a Cause at Anna Maria of Aurora’s 16th Annual Charity Car Show
The Campus of Anna Maria of Aurora will host its 16th Annual Charity Car Show on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., bringing together car enthusiasts, families, and community members for a morning of high-octane fun—all in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. Last year’s event raised an impressive $24,000 for Alzheimer’s research and support programs. Organizers...
Ravenna School District holds sealed bid auction for former West Park Elementary
Just several months after officially closing West Park Elementary, the Ravenna School District will continue moving forward without using the building by holding a sealed bid auction, which will conclude on Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. “We were not operating the building at full capacity, with our enrollment dropping over the years,” Superintendent Ben Ribelin told The Weekly Villager on...
Hiram elevates Macy Roell to become women’s volleyball coach
In the wake of longtime Hiram Terriers women’s volleyball Coach Brittany Dye’s departure from the program, Hiram has promoted from within to fill her position. Graduate Assistant Coach Macy Roell has been tapped to succeed Dye as the new women’s volleyball coach on an interim basis, as formally announced by Hiram on July 25. “We are going to see how...
Jenna Canale Name 4-H State Achievement Award Winner
Jenna Canale, a 16-year-old from Portage County, has been recognized with the prestigious Ohio 4-H Clothing and Textiles Achievement Award. This award also earns her the honor of being a state delegate at the 2025 National 4-H Congress in Georgia this fall. Jenna’s exceptional accomplishments were celebrated at the Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Banquet in Columbus in June. Jenna was...
Elite Pharmacy continues expansion, to open new location in East Palestine
Elite Pharmacy’s expansion is not slowing down any time soon. According to Co-Owner/Windham Zoning Inspector Jake Sweet, the local independent pharmacy will be of opening its fourth location at 48 East Taggert Street in East Palestine in early September. “We certainly didn’t anticipate the growth so quickly when we set out on this adventure, but we are just two small-town...
Kathryn Naomi Brobst
Kathryn Naomi Brobst, 105, of Windham, OH passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home. She was born August 12, 1919, in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Theodore Amos and the late Minnie Minerva (Fausnight) Brumbaugh. Kathryn was a graduate of Braceville High School and was homemaker. She was a devout Christian and was always involved in the...
Michael J. Schustrich, Sr.
Michael “Mikey” J. Schustrich, Sr., 30, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born December 28, 1994, in Chardon, OH, to Robert and Barbara (nee Sheppard) Schustrich, Jr. He was raised in Windham Twp., OH, and was a proud graduate of James A Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 2013. Mike was an...
Donald Edward Clark
Donald (Don) Edward Clark, 92 of Windham, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Don was born on September 8th, 1932 to Annabelle Sites and Livingston Harold Clark. He was proud of his roots in the hills of southern Ohio. He graduated from Windham High School in the Class of 1950 and...
Patricia A. Yon
Patricia A. “Patty” Yon, 43, of Kent, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born January 15, 1982 in Green County, PA to David M. and Betty J. (Bella) Yon. Patty has lived in Kent the past 18 years and was formerly from Garrettsville, where she was a graduate...
Louis Koleszar
Louis Koleszar, 97 years old, of Nelson Township, passed away peacefully from natural causes at home on Wednesday July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 11, 1928, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Helen Tokar, of Leisnring, Pennsylvania, and Lajos Koleszar of Kaponya, Hungary. Louis retired from Plant 14, Packard Electric, as a Tool and Die...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on August 4, 2025 with a full picnic of programs to discuss; these included: • Approval of the group mission statement • Attendance at the upcoming Guardians game–tickets • Two projects needing various approvals • Latest developments in the abutment mural (new substrate to adhere to) • Things coming together for the Reverse Raffle on November 5 (this being the 41st...
Hiram School Reunion Held
The 32nd Hiram School Reunion was held Sunday, July 20th at the Troy Community Center. Forty-two classmates enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and a potluck meal. Maryan Simsa Jenkins organizes the event each year. Her daughters Mary, Sandy and step-daughter Lisa help cover the tables and serve food and do the clean afterwards. With new batteries the microphone worked and...
Hiram alum Molly Middleton picked to be Ravenna’s new cross country coach
Longtime cross county/track Coach Molly Middleton discovered that retirement from coaching was not all that it was cracked up to be. Almost two years after stepping down as Marlington’s girls’ cross country/track coach, she is stepping back into action, having been announced as Ravenna’s new cross country coach on June 20. “When one of the Ravenna cross country parents reached...
Crestwood Community Center News
The Crestwood Community Center meets every Wednesday at 4810 East High Street in Mantua Lodge at Buchert Park from 11-3. Check out updates on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/crestwoodcommunitycenter/home. Thank you to everyone who completed our survey. Your opinions matter. If anyone wants to volunteer or be a part of our planning for the fall, we will have a short meeting at...
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,...
Local musician Marc Lee Shannon to be guest speaker at TownHall II Picnic
Longtime musician Marc Lee Shannon, former lead guitarist for Michael Stanley & The Resonators, will bring his mental health platform to the TownHall II Integrated Health Services’ community picnic as a guest speaker on Sep. 11 at the Hometown Bank Plaza in Downtown Kent. “Number one, it is always an honor to do this kind of thing,” Shannon told The...
An Honorable Journey From Vietnam To Kent State Geauga
Honor is not only an attitude; it’s an action. As it is given and received, it profoundly improves the lives of all involved. In this case, the first thread of honor relates to the military service of Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier, a fighter pilot whose plane was shot down during his 80th combat mission over North...
Ravenna alum DaVante McKinney takes over as girls’ basketball coach
Ravenna graduate DaVante McKinney said he can remember the rich tradition of basketball during his playing days. McKinney will try to bring the Raven girls’ basketball team to its former glory, having been announced as the new head coach on June 20. “This community has giving me so much just from growing up here,” the first-year coach said. “Friends, family...
Craig Barstow seeks to bring stability as new Berkshire Badgers’ baseball coach
The 2025 season was a challenging year for the Berkshire Badgers’ baseball team, with longtime coach Nick Burzanko abruptly resigning in the fall of 2024. Craig Barstow will try to get the Badgers back on track, having been formally announced as the new head coach on July 7. “It is an honor,” the first-year coach said. “I went to school...
Crestwood School District holds 3rd annual supply drive for pep rally
As the dawn of the 2025-26 school year approaches, the Crestwood School District is attempting to get a head start by once again holding a month-long supply drive for the community pep rally on Aug. 17 at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “There are people who are on it and there are people who go school supply shopping for their...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
The JAGHS meeting on July 22, 2025 was the occasion for thanks and appreciation for a welcome donation from the Garrettsville Eagles, Aerie 2705. “People Helping People” is more than a motto for this group–it’s what they do. Also on the agenda was discussion on commemorative benches for John Porter and Bob & Delma Mishler, information on the difficulties involved...
Garfield graduate Owen Bass recounts travels in India
Although it has been several months since returning home from studying abroad in India, Garfield alum Owen Bass said he will always carry a piece of the country within him. The 2024 graduate recently participated in the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club’s Exchange Student Program, spending a year in India. “It changed my perception of the world,” Bass told The Weekly Villager....
Cardinal School District plans to add $2.2 million into Capital Expense Plan
The Cardinal School District already has plans for the use of the proceeds realized from their recent sale of the Jordak Elementary Building to Ohman Family Living. According to Superintendent Jack Cunningham, the District is incorporating the $2.2 million proceeds into the five-year capital expense plan. “We have projects that we want but the sale of that building marks a...
Patti Hicks Commemorated at Honorary Way Recipient
Longtime Ravenna resident Patti Hicks’ memory will still still shine brightly on the corner of the Courthouse Lawn in front of the Portage County Courthouse on 203 West Main Street. The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce officially commemorated her as the Honorary Way Recipient, renaming the street sign at the corner of the Courthouse lawn. “She was a wealth of...
Annie E. Hannan Quiggle
Annie E. Hannan Quiggle, age 61, passed away on Monday, May 19th at 2 pm. Annie was born on January 29, 1964. Annie is survived by her children, Jennifer, Katie, Sami, Bella and Raymond. She is also survived by her grandson Jacob Lee and her close friend Samantha. Annie’s children were her pride and joy. She especially loved spending time with...
George C. Berthold
George C. Berthold, 84, a devoted son, sibling, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Garrettsville, OH, after stoically enduring Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on September 8, 1940, the second oldest child of nine siblings born to Oliver and Evelyn Berthold of Elyria, OH. George dedicated his life’s work...
