Ravenna Parks & Recreation for the Summer Win!
So, summer has arrived, and school is finally out! Yay! I know that when this reporter was younger (oh so long ago,) sleep was first on the list. Then catch up on some tv viewing that I didn’t have time for, then maybe have a friend over. Then, boredom usually sets in about the second week. What to do,...
Aurora’s Isabella Cicero finishes in sixth place in 400-meter dash
Aurora Greenmen sophomore sprinter Isabella Cicero is never satisfied after a race unless she ends it with almost little energy remaining. Cicero found that feeling when she took sixth place in the 400-meter dash with a time of 57.59 seconds at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I state meet last Saturday at the University of Dayton’s Welcome...
Streetsboro’s Olivia Johnson-Wilson captures seventh place in 300-meter hurdles
Streetsboro Rockets’ sophomore Olivia Johnson-Wilson is no stranger to competing on some of the biggest stages of high school sports. She demonstrated her poise when she placed seventh the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 45.99 seconds at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state meet last Saturday at the University of Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. “I think I...
Attorney John McGahee Jr. returns home
John left Windham to join the military, where he was selected as a member of the Air Force Intelligence Agency. During his ten-year enlistment, he often told others that they would not pass Windham on their way to another city, but “they must be going there intentionally.” John saw the world while serving his country. He was stationed in California,...
De Novo Wellness Opens Heart Space in Mantua
As more and more individuals seek to establish healthier routines to better-support their physical and mental health, two local wellness practitioners have been helping individuals and organizations learn how to incorporate holistic practices into their everyday lives. Michelle Kennedy from De Novo Wellness and Jen Wykoff from the Reiki Ranch have been offering instruction in practices including meditation, reiki, breathwork,...
High School Singers Invited to Audition for Shining Star CLE Singing Competition
High school singers are encouraged to audition for the 8th annual Shining Star CLE 2024. Slated to hit the stage on Sept. 22 at Playhouse Square, the event is an “American Idol” style solo singing competition for teens from 10 Northeast Ohio counties who compete for college scholarships. High school students from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark,...
Mantua Historical Society
Thursdays in June The Mantua Historical Society is inviting you to join us “at the table” to help us process donations of artifacts, share memories of Mantua Village & Township, and have some fun! Whether you are a current member or want to become a member, join us on Thursdays, 10am to 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs...
EMDR Training Boosts Portage County’s Mental Health Services
17 counselors in Portage County received training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) this spring compliments of the Mental Health & Recovery Board. EMDR is a mental health therapy method that is best known for treating post-traumatic stress disorders, but is expanding to treat other conditions. Therapists from Children’s Advantage, Coleman Health Services, Family & Community Services, Townhall...
New Lactation Clinic Opens at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
New mothers have an additional resource close to home to help nurture their newborn at The Center for Women’s Health at University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals. This month, an outpatient lactation clinic opened, offering advanced care to support positive breastfeeding outcomes and mother-baby bonding during the whirlwind newborn phase and postpartum period. “New...
3rd Annual Auburn Art Festivals
Reithoffer’s, located at 17711 Ravenna Rd, Auburn Township – affectionately referred to as Hoff’s – is hosting art festivals Friday through Sunday, June 21-23 and August 16-18 for the third year. A cultural center for Auburn’s art, spirits and entertainment, the team at Hoff’s is proud to generate more shopping opportunities for those looking to buy locally made goods....
Streetsboro’s Olivia Johnson-Wilson nets state bid in 300-meter hurdles
The Streetsboro Rockets’ track team will be well-represented in both the boys and girls’ events at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II state meet this week. Sophomore hurdler Olivia Johnson-Wilson earned her first career state berth when she finished in fourth place in the 300-meter hurdles, clocking a personal and school record time of 45.43 seconds last...
NGCC receives donation from Garrettsville Masonic Lodge
At the May 2024 meeting of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, guest Larry Cates of the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge #246 presented a check for $418 to the food cupboard. The lodge held a baked potato and chili dinner fundraiser in April and NGCC was the beneficiary.
Aurora softball unravels in loss against Canfield in regional semifinal
Throughout the season, the Aurora Greenmen softball team has needed one big inning to seize control. The shoe was on the other foot when Canfield was fueled by a five-run fifth inning to defeat the Greenmen 12-2 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II regional semifinal last Thursday at Nordonia High School’s Memorial Field in Macedonia. “We felt...
Jordak Elementary sends six students to participate in OCDA Treble Honor Choir
A few lucky Jordak Elementary students will soon discover life beyond the Middlefield bubble. Jordak Elementary will send six students to join the Ohio Choral Director’s Association Treble Honor Choir, an advanced one-day choral experience for 150 students in Ohio at Capital University in Bexley beginning on June 24. “This will be their first opportunity to really be by themselves...
Aurora’s Isabella Cicero becomes state qualifier in 400-meter dash
According to Aurora Greenmen girls’ track coach Greg Cicero, the times at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I regional meet last week were even faster than usual. Sophomore Isabella Cicero was up for the challenge, taking third place in the 400-meter dash with a personal and school record 56.20 seconds to earn her first career state berth...
We’re All Invited
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...
Streetsboro’s Garrett Tiller takes regional crown in 100 and 200-meter dash
Streetsboro Rockets’ senior sprinter Garrett Tiller has been one of the best kept secrets in Division II during the season. Tiller is now on everybody’s radar after being crowned the 100 and 200-meter dash champion at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II regional meet at Austintown-Fitch High’s Austintown Greenwood Stadium last Saturday in Youngstown. “It is amazing,” said...
Crestwood Students Clean-up Mantua
Prior to Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the summer outdoor season, groups of Crestwood students from the seventh and eighth grade took time out from their end of year school schedules to help clean up their hometown. Over a dozen students worked during the morning shift, with roughly 20 more working in the afternoon. These students had...
JAG students earn keys to success
Leadership, Achievement, Character and Service are the four pillars of the National Junior Beta Club. In a ceremony held on April 4, 2024, in the Iva Walker Auditorium, twenty-five new students were inducted into the James A. Garfield Middle School Chapter. They were recognized by their teachers for having upheld the ideals of Beta Club. They also met all...
Ham Radio Operators On the Air for Nationwide Event
Ham radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise using our club callsign K8BF from 2 pm on Saturday until 2 pm on Sunday, June 22 – 23. The event is ARRL Field Day ( www.arrl.org/FieldDay ), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The...
Garfield G-Men baseball bows out of district championship with loss against South Range
The Garfield G-Men baseball team is beginning to understand what it takes to reach a district title game consistently. They now need to figure out how to win a district championship after losing 11-1 against South Range in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III Northeast 2 district final last Wednesday at Springfield High School in Youngstown. “We made...
Geauga 4-H Member Embarks on Journey to Greece with Ohio 4-H
Campbell Reese, a Geauga 4-H member recently returned home from participating in the Ohio 4-H Greece Immersion Trip to the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece. This unique opportunity, organized by Ohio 4-H, aimed to immerse participants in Greek culture while exploring diverse career pathways in agriculture and related fields. Led by Steve Brady, assistant professor and 4-H educator, and...
Breeders & Feeders 4-H off to a strong start
Congratulations to Haylee Taylor, a member of the Breeders & Feeders 4-H Club! Geauga County 4-H held a county wide T-Shirt design contest where members across the County could submit a design to have featured on the 2024 Jr. Fair shirt. Geauga County 4-H members submitted their votes selecting the favorite design. Haylee Taylor’s design received the most votes...
Triple Trail Fest Returns to Mantua June 2nd
Once again, the Village of Mantua is at the epicenter of an event that aims to get folks outside to enjoy the three trails that converge there. The Triple Trail Fest includes activities on the Buckeye Trail, the Portage Park District Headwaters Trail, and the Cuyahoga River Water Trail. The two-day event starts Friday, June 2nd with a kayak paddle...
UH Portage gains mobile obstetrics unit
With philanthropic support, University Hospitals is launching a mobile obstetrics unit to bring ultrasounds to pregnant patients in Portage and Lorain counties. UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital has rolled out what it calls the “first-of-its-kind” unit, which was funded entirely through $820,000 in gifts, a spokesperson for the health system said. Those gifts also will cover three years of operational...
Berkshire baseball breaks through late to triumph against Newton Falls
The Berkshire Badgers’ baseball team has become adept at making some noise in the playoffs. The Badgers earned a berth in the district playoffs with some clutch hitting to beat Newton Falls 6-1 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III Northeast 1 sectional championship last Wednesday. “It is a big deal,” said Coach Nick Burzanko. “We talk about...
Join Us for a Bubble-Tastic Extravaganza with the Bubble Lady!
Join us for a bubble-tastic show! Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will amaze you with bubbles that multiple, bubbles that do acrobatics, square bubbles and more. She will be visiting all 6 PCDL Branches throughout the summer. Dates and times for each event are enclosed below. This event is intended for all ages. Brimfield Branch - Monday, June...
Summer Soiree Planned for June 29
The Haven of Portage County is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Summer Soiree Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the elegant Byers Dipaola Castle. This evening aims to bring together community members, supporters, and philanthropists in a celebration of generosity and commitment to those less fortunate. The Summer Soiree Fundraiser will feature a delightful...
Rocket girls track captures second place at Division II district, boys place fourth
Streetsboro Rockets’ track Coach Robb Kidd said he is always amazed with how the program replaces the talent that they graduated the year before. The Rocket girls continued to match that standard when they finished as runners-up by scoring 85 points at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II district meet last week at Lakeview High School in...
PCDL announces new summer reading programs
Join the Anti-Social Book Club Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! Join the Anti-Social Book Club at the Garrettsville Library starting on Monday, June 3 and take a book to-go! This book subscription box runs completely in your own time. Plus, you get some cool free stuff! This month’s theme is Killer Content. Each monthly box has a...
