Reed Memorial Library Holds Summer Walking Tour Series
Reed Memorial Library is hosting a series of walking tours from June through August to celebrate the 225th anniversary of Ravenna's founding. The tours are held at 5:00pm and are weather dependent. Participants are advised to dress accordingly and wear comfortable walking shoes. Each tour will commence in front of the library. The schedule for the remaining tours is as follows: July...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
A night of celebration for the Burton-Middlefield Rotarians
On June 26, 18 Burton Middlefield Rotarians, 9 spouses, and approx. 20 invited guests enjoyed a fantastic evening at the “Glass Asylum” party center in Chagrin Falls. They were entertained by music from the Rockability music group who did their usual great job. Tasty Mexican food was supplied by Coyote’s Restaurant in Bainbridge along with good bar service for the...
Portage County District Library
For immediate release: Join the Garrettsville Library on Wednesday, July 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for this month’s Spicy Romance Book Club! This month we will be reading “Fangirl Down”. by Tessa Bailey. Limited to 30 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/10606363. A limited number of copies are available at the Garrettsville Circulation Desk, or look for the eBook through Libby...
Berkshire alum Lucas Stoddard captures gold medal at U23 Pan-American Championships
Since wrestling at the collegiate level, Berkshire Badgers’ graduate Lucas Stoddard has learned a few things. One of the most important things he has learned is to trust his instincts. It has been a lesson well-learned, highlighted by the 125-kilogram Army freshman going 4-0 to capture first place as member of Team USA at the U23 Pan-American Championships on...
Hiram College welcomes transfer class consisting of former Notre Dame College students
When Notre Dame College announced on March 4 it was closing its doors after the spring semester, Hiram College was one of several universities that offered spots for the student transfers. As Hiram prepares for the 2024-25 school year, its incoming transfer class will be dominated by former Notre Dame students. “It is clear that Notre Dame has a really...
Portage Foundation opens 2024 grant cycle
The Portage Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 grant cycle from June 1 to August 31. Nonprofit organizations providing services in Portage County may apply for grants in the following categories: children, health, human services, arts and culture, the environment, animal welfare, education, and economic development. Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s website: https://portagefoundation.org/grants. Typical grants range...
Cardinal approved to join Northeastern Athletic Conference next year
The Cardinal Huskies will be giving it everything they have to win as many Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division championships as they can this year. As of June 13, Cardinal was unanimously approved to join the Northeastern Athletic Conference by the principals and athletic directors for the 2025-26 season, making this the final year it will compete in the...
Yoder Brothers Foundation will host fifth annual reverse raffle
Although it has been around for over 20 years, the Yoder Brothers Foundation is still creating new events to bring to Geauga County. The Foundation will host its fifth annual reverse raffle fundraiser at the E.O.U.V. event venue in Newbury on July 12 beginning at 6 p.m. “The Foundation has been in place for 27 years and we previously did...
Summerfest kicks off timewarp weekend this Friday
When Garrettsville’s Summerfest first took place in 2005, organizer Aaron King acknowledged it was hard to generate interest. Now, whenever the event rolls around each summer, availability quickly fills up and it appears this will be another packed house when the annual summer festival begins this weekend. “We have two stages of entertainment, a lot of live music, contests and...
2024 Have A Heart Spay/Neuter Program
It’s Kitten and Puppy Season, and soon shelters will be flooded with adult mothers and their offspring surrendered for adoption. 3.2 million cats and a 3.1 million dogs find themselves in a shelter every year – either born in a shelter, surrendered, or abandoned (ASPCA, The Humane Society and dogster.com data). For 48 years Valley Save-a-Pet has been helping pet...
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Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary--June 24, 2024 The June 24. 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary club was largely spent in reviewing the recent golf outing held at SugarBush Golf Club as a fund-raiser for the recently-begun Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail at Garrettsville’s South Street (Bill Phelps) park. The verdict was decidedly favorable, despite the crushing heat and participants were happy...
Portage County Amateur Radio Service club holds annual Field Day
Even in a new age of technology, amateur radio service continues evolving to stay current. The age of amateur radio remains popular when the Portage County Amateur Radio Service club, an organization of amateur radio hobbyists, hosted its annual Field Day last Saturday afternoon at Freedom Township Community Park. “We have a lot of fun with the amateur radio,” Media...
Windham honors longtime basketball CoachMarty Hill by naming street in his honor
The date of June 17 now carries a special meaning in the hearts of Windham residents. Mayor Lawrence “Mac” Cunningham honored longtime Bombers boys’ basketball Coach Marty Hill by naming a part of Bauer Avenue Marty Hill Drive in a private ceremony last Monday at Windham High School. “It was special,” Mayor Cunningham told The Weekly Villager on June 21....
Euclid Beach Rocket Car
Chardon, Ohio (June 23, 2024) – Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a blast from the past! The iconic Euclid Beach Rocket Car is making a pit stop at the Chardon Family Market on Saturday, June 29th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This family-friendly event promises a day of nostalgic fun and exciting activities. Take a free ride on the...
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Kathy’s Kitten Spotlight
This beautiful kitten is about 7 months old and is so very sweet. She was rescued just in time because she was sick with a cold and is currently in heat. Once out of heat and done being treated for her cold, she will be ready for her forever home. Suzie has tested negative for leukemia/FIV and will be spayed...
Crestwood Community Center takes root
Rosemary Krupar is a longtime Mantua resident and Crestwood primary school teacher. Upon retiring from the school district, she went on to work as a naturalist at Lake County Metroparks. Eventually she left that position to care for her grandchild. These days she’s fully ready to retire, and wanted to find opportunities to gather with friends. She looked for a...
Geis Companies Completes 248,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility for LG America
LG Chem Ohio consists of a three-story Customer Solutions Building and a one-story ABS Compounding Building Geis Companies, a multi-generational & national, family-owned real estate firm, has completed construction on a massive manufacturing facility in Ohio for LG America. LG Chem Ohio is a 240,000-square-foot facility consisting of two separate buildings. A three-story, 100,000-square-foot Customer Solutions Building and a single-story,...
Gladys L. Steerman
Gladys L. Steerman, age 83 of Garrettsville, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday June 10, 2024 at her residence. She was born on Aug. 31, 1940 in Caldwell, OH the daughter of the late William Herbert Burkhart and Bessie Chloe (Morris) Burkhart. Gladys has lived in Nelson Twp for most of her life, and graduated from James...
Paul D. Szabo
Paul D. Szabo, 81, of Hiram Twp., OH, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born December 31, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Paul and Margaret (Petric) Szabo. He moved with his parents to the Hiram area when he was a baby. After graduating from Hiram High School, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy before he turned...
Donald C. Duffield
Our dad and brother, Donald C. “Donnie” Duffield, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2024. He was born in Gassaway, WV, on February 13, 1945, to Glen and Wanda (Mace) Duffield. In 1953 he moved with his family to Ohio where he completed his education at James A. Garfield High School. Donnie was determined to leave this world...
Former Crestwood football Coach Tom Hannan takes the helm at Rootstown
Former Crestwood Red Devils’ football Coach Tom Hannan can recall that during his 16 years with the program as he was always the first one in and the last one to leave football practice. The winningest Red Devils’ football coach in school history is sliding back into old habits, having been appointed as Rootstown’s new football coach. “It is just...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
Keegan Sell ready to tackle new chapter at Grand Valley State University
Garfield graduate Keegan Sell’s varsity career in both wrestling and football has been etched into the school record books. He is now hitting the reset button when he continues his football career at Grand Valley State University this fall. “I am super excited,” Sell told The Weekly Villager on June 11. “I am a little bit nervous. It is a...
Townhall II unveils new location in Ravenna
It is hard to find a health care location that can deliver multiple services but Townhall II, a non-profit agency providing integrated health care services to Portage County, has come close. Townhall II hosted a grand opening of its newest location in Ravenna last Wednesday morning. “With Ravenna and Windham being the center of community health and improvement plans, we...
Ford Motor Company shines spotlight on small town America in new commercial
On June 18th, Garrettsville, Ohio, became the latest setting for Ford Motor Company’s new commercial, a heartfelt tribute to the small towns that form the backbone of America. While it may not be a Hollywood blockbuster, this production is set to capture the nation’s attention by celebrating the vibrant communities that strengthen the country. Garrettsville, a quaint village known for...
The Great Reveal – Unveiling Our Roots
The Great Reveal of the 100-year-old time capsule is only three weeks away and the members of the James A. Garfield Historical Society in Garrettsville are working hard on the days’ events. Come join us as we kick off the celebration of the last 100 years with a free history walk July 6th from 9-11 am. Four stations will give...
Aireane Curtis departs Windham to become new Crestwood superintendent
Current Windham Superintendent Dr. Aireane Curtis did not envision herself leaving anytime soon. But when opportunity knocked, she seized the moment and will begin a new chapter in her career, having been named Crestwood’s new Superintendent by the Crestwood Board of Education last Tuesday evening. “Crestwood is a bigger district with a lot more kids and a lot more staff....
Cardinal school district purchases new bus through School Bus Purchase Program
Although the Cardinal school district is small in enrollment, there is a lot of ground for a school bus to cover in overall area and several school buses have reached the end of their engine life in the past few years. The district continued reinforcing its bus fleet by purchasing a new bus with a $45,000 grant through the...
