Crestwood National Honor Society Student Aims to Raise Money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Mantua - Every year, Crestwood students are recognized for outstanding contributions in the classroom and in the athletic field. Students who help in the...
Hiram Township Trustee News
Hiram Twp. - The March 1st meeting of the Hiram Township Trustees was opened by Mr. Brewer with the reading of the minutes from...
Sticker Project Helps Protect Infants
Newton Falls - Kiwanian Barry Silliphant appeared at the Newton Falls library to give away ID Stickers to the young parents who transport their...
Area Wrestlers Represent Northeast Ohio In Columbus (Photo Gallery)
Columbus - Area wrestlers did a fantastic job in representing northeast Ohio and their respective high schools in Columbus last week. Leading the way were...
Brew Basket Hosts Ladies’ Night
Newton Falls - Recently, a café that usually tantalizes customers with its breakfast and lunchtime offerings opened its doors after hours to treat local...
Klamer Celebrates 20 Years As Superintendant
Garrettsville - On March 11, 2011, Charles Klamer will celebrate a benchmark which makes him the longest-serving school district superintendent in Portage County. On...
Local Financial Advisor Earns Corporate Award
Garrettsville - Don’t ever underestimate the power of setting a lofty goal. Call it an unrealistic challenge, an impossible dream or a ridiculous notion....
Fire Board Considers Ambulance Purchase
Windham - The W.V.F.D. Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting recently. Prior to the meeting each board member had an...
Wait, Wait…
Did anybody see the animals lining up two-by-two down by the bridge? Holy Cow! (Bull and cow, if you want to get technical.) What...
Local Business Questions Huge Rate Hikes
Windham Village council met for their regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers at village hall. Council members in attendance were Rachel Barrett, Scott Garrett,...
Vinny’s Brings the Taste of Italy to Middlefield
Middlefield - Vinny’s Authentic Italian Eatery located at 15620 West High Street in Middlefield is sure to please any lover of Italian food. Vinny’s...
Tax Relief For Homeowners In Portage County
Janet Esposito, Portage County Auditor, is reminding all County residents to make sure they are receiving all the tax reductions they are entitled to...
March Maple Madness Driving Tour
March is around the corner and that means the March Maple Madness Driving Tour is ready to roll. The tour is sponsored by the...
Charles Chevrolet Steps Up To The Plate
Garrettsville – Charles Chevrolet is supporting the Garrettsville community through a partnership with Garrettsville Baseball League. The dealership will provide baseball equipment, instructional clinics,...
Bombers Reach Food Drive Goal
Windham - Recently the students of Windham Junior and Senior High Schools had a canned food drive to benefit the Windham Salvation Army. The...
Amish Countryside Bakery
Burton – Do you long for the taste of real homemade baked goods made with fresh ingredients from scratch? If so, Countryside Home Bakery...
2011 Division III Chess Tournament Results
Burton - Division III of the annual Friends of the Burton Public Library Chess Tournament was completed Saturday, February 19, by 7 participants from...
Youth Bowling News
I apologize for no bowling article last week; I was bowling in the Ohio Women’s Intercity Tournament last weekend in Sandusky. We had a...
Get Your Golden Ticket to Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Garrettsville - It’s gonna be sweet! ...Not just the edible set of candy confections, but the entire production of “Willie Wonka & the Chocolate...
Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber Minutes
Mantua - The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce met on February 16, 2011. The featured business was GoRilla Productions of Mantua. Owner Brent Simon...
Nelson Continues To Look At Ways To Cut Expenses
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting with about ten residents in attendance. Fiscal officer Mr. Finney presented bills...
Winter Thaw Re-Opens Garrettsville Bridge
Garrettsville - The break in winter weather we experienced last week was just what ODOT needed to take the wraps off the State Route...
Vox Voronet To Appear In Concert
Garrettsville - True artists are said to look at the world differently. They tap into that side of themselves that allows them to find...
Psst! Psst!
You’ve still got time to get to some Family Week activities sponsored by the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club. Friday, February 25 is Friday Night Out. Take...
Poet McClanahan To Appear At Hiram College
Hiram - Hiram College’s Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature invites you to attend a convocation with poet and essayist Rebecca McClanahan on March...
Crestwood High School Hosts 8th Grade Information Night
Mantua - About 400 parents, teachers, current and incoming high school students attended Crestwood High School’s first ever 8th Grade Information night, Feb. 15...
Notes From The Vineyard
Valentine’s Day has come and gone and while we celebrated with wine we still have some special bottles to open. Thankfully, there is still...
Windham Library Opens at RFC
Windham - The wait is finally over for the patrons of the Windham branch of the Portage County District Library. Last Thursday, the library...
Hiram Village Council Meeting
Hiram – All council members were present during the February 8th council meeting except Councilperson Donley. At 7 pm, Mayor Bertrand called the meeting...
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