Ohio Rep. Heidi Workman provides Legislative Update at Windham Board of Trustees Meeting
Ohio House of Representative Heidi Workman of District 72 attended the Windham Board of Trustees Township meeting last Thursday at the Windham Town Hall to provide updates on the current legislative session in the Ohio Legislature. Workman was elected to Ohio House in District 72, mainly Portage County, after she defeated incumbent State Representative Gail Pavliga last year in the...
Scot Etling returns to Crestwood roots as new girls’ soccer coach
Although Scot Etling is not originally from Portage County, he has grown accustomed to the gritty nature that is Portage County soccer over his 25 years as a soccer coach. After a two-year stint as the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer coach, Etling is returning to take over as the new girls’ soccer coach as publicly announced on April...
“Bird Sit” on May 17
For any not familiar with the term, a “bird sit” is a time for Nature lovers to stay in one spot and record all the birds seen and heard for a period of time – and what better occasion than World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 17? Meet us at the covered bridge along The Rookery’s Interurban Trail and...
Crestwood baseball remains focused after late-inning loss against Chippewa
The Crestwood Red Devils’ baseball team heard enough doom and gloom from the outside after suffering key injuries before the beginning of the season. That’s why the Red Devils are not losing sight of their goal despite losing 5-4 against Chippewa last Friday evening in Doylestown. “We put pressure on ourselves on defense and we committed three errors. We committed...
Linda Stark Davies
Linda Stark Davies (nee Shaw) transitioned to her heavenly home on September 7, 2024 at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon in Ravenna, Ohio. Born August 5, 1943, Linda was a dedicated mother, beloved grandmother, and stalwart friend. She is survived by her four devoted children Wayne Stark, David Stark, Courtney Vail, and Michael Stark; by her siblings Susan Palmer,...
Rocket girls’ track earns third place, boy finish in fourth at Optimist Meet
Poor weather conditions or not, the Streetsboro Rockets’ track team once again displayed their mettle with a strong showing at the 44th annual Optimist Meet at Austintown-Fitch High School with the girls snagging third place by scoring 58.83 points and the boys taking fourth with 45 points last Saturday in Youngstown. “I think our kids represented themselves very well,” said...
Harold G. Metheny, Jr.
Harold G. Metheny, Jr., 87, of Windham, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born January 12, 1938, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Harold and Margaret “Ellie” (nee Fosbrink) Metheny, Sr. He was raised in Uniontown, PA, and moved with his wife and family to Ohio around 1965. Harold worked as a...
Frank Gergely, Jr.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frank J. Gergely, Jr., 66, of Garrettsville, OH, who went home to his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 4, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 12, 1959, in Welch, WV, to the late Frank, Sr. and Teresa Gergely. Frank graduated with a BA from...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), 2025 to discuss the following business : Receipts from HopeTownOhio are pending. Ditto for Renaissance Family Center benches–community gardening, plates to mark/identify benches, event to present benches. District Conference report–great displays/projects,much info, exchange students in attendance also RYLA kids (some transportation issues), website development assistance available, youth protection officer now required for...
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health has a profound impact on us all. Approximately one in five Ohioans is affected by mental illness. That’s why the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County is joining with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and RecoveryOhio throughout the month of May to champion mental health awareness throughout the community in observance...
Register Today For The Headwaters Adventure Race
Register today for the Headwaters Adventure Race on June 7! You (or your team) can run, pedal, and paddle in support of the Portage Park District Foundation! This year’s race is being held in conjunction with Mantua’s Triple Trail Fest, so you can enjoy food, drinks, and trail fun after the race. The RACE STARTS at 8:00 AM SHARP at...
Eleanor Roosevelt – A Whole New Light
Freedom Township Historical Society combined with Mantua Historical Society & Shalersville Historical Society is proud to present Susan Cannovino's program entitled Eleanor Roosevelt: A Whole New Light. This will be a 2 part series. Part 1 on TUESDAY, MAY 13 focuses on her relationship with her parents, her unhappy childhood, her brilliant education, and relationship with Franklin. This informative...
SHINEFest 3.0: Transcend The Ordinary
Prepare to elevate your mind, body, and spirit at ShineFest 3.0, the premier wellness, spirituality, and professional growth event! Hosted by Shine Ohio, this transformative experience will take place on May 18, 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM at Fred Fuller Park (Kent, Oh) and promises an unforgettable day of high-energy inspiration, connection, and celebration. This year’s theme, “Transcend...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” 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, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Crestwood School Board Updates
At the start of the April School Board meeting, Board members received updates from Crestwood Principals. From the Primary School, Principal Cindy Ducca recognized teacher Monica Grebb for having brought two grants into the building. The first grant was provided by Destination Imagination in the amount of $1,000. These funds will be used to cover the cost of students...
JAG Track & Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mark your calendars - Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:30am JAG will hold the ribbon cutting ceremony for the JAG Track and Field Complex. This event is open to the community.
Honoring The 2024 Windham Tornado Response And Recovery
Gratitude, resilience and pride were on the minds of Windham Township community members and representatives of organizations that gathered last week at the township hall to honor the community’s response and ongoing restoration from the 2024 tornado. They shared gratitude that no residents were injured and for the coordinated response from government and non-government agencies, on the local, county and...
Garfield G-Men softball outlasts Mineral Ridge in walk-off fashion
The Garfield G-Men softball team did not plan on their first extra innings affair of the season coming in a game when they held a five-run advantage in the seventh inning. After their five-run lead turned into a one-run deficit, the G-Men rallied to walk off Mineral Ridge 8-7 in nine innings last Thursday at Garrettsville. “I tried to tell...
Northeast Organics, LLC
It is said that if you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life. Though the work she puts in is hard, it is work that is loved by Alexis Lane, owner/operator of Northeast Organics, LLC. Located on Whippoorwill Road in Newton Falls Township, near the Love’s Station on 225, this is her second year...
Greenmen girls’ track snags 10th place at Amherst Comet Relays, boys place in three events
The Aurora Greenmen track and field team has not competed in many invitationals so far this year. In their biggest invitational of the early spring, the Greenmen girls finished in 10th place at the 69th annual Amherst Comet Relays last Saturday at Amherst High School. “A lot of them are district competitors and a lot of them are regional competitors...
20th Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville celebrate the closing of the 2024-2025 club year with the traditional Spring Party in the Aerie 2705 dining area of the Garrettsville Eagles club. Following the appetizers arranged on the tables, the delicious meal was served buffet-style . Diners were seated at tables adorned with flowers primarily of the club colors–yellow & white....
Cardinal baseball doomed by big third inning in loss against Perry
The Cardinal Huskies’ baseball team has been searching for a lot of answers this season, including where to find offense. That question remained unanswered when the Huskies were routed by Chagrin Valley Conference foe Perry 16-2 in five innings in a crossover game last Thursday in Lake County. “We struggled hitting the baseball,” said Coach Dan Wolf. “We made a...
Learn Wildflowers and Language
Annual naturalist-led wildflower walk utilizes Mandarin Chinese Get to know the surprising variety of Ohio’s native spring wildflowers while also learning some Mandarin Chinese – or bring your existing knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to learn even more about the wildflowers of Northeast Ohio! Naturalist Chris Mentrek looks forward to leading his annual Bilingual Chinese/English Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 10, from...
JOURNALING THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Learn to slow down and observe Nature through keeping a mindful log Writing, sketching and taking photographs can be relaxing, thought-provoking ways to reflect on the world around us. Why not cast that reflection on the Great Outdoors and allow it to strengthen our mindfulness and connection with Nature? Geauga Park District’s monthly Nature Journaling series provides great inspiration to do...
Berkshire football program receives $3,000 helmet grant
The Berkshire Badgers’ athletic programs continues to make major strides. The Berkshire football program recently was awarded the $3,000 Leo Murphy Field & Equipment grant by the Cleveland Browns’ Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities, which will go toward purchasing new helmets for the middle school and high school football teams. “It helps a lot,” Berkshire Athletic Director Brian Hiscox told...
Shalersville Historical Society News
Shalersville Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month which is May 1 at 7 PM at the society’s museum, 9154 St Rt 44. We’re returning to Thursday evening meetings because of daylight savings time when it doesn’t get dark until almost 9 PM. Our meetings are free and open to anyone interested in...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Having sprung into Spring, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary launched into the following business on April 29, 2025: Report from Dee McCumbers on the district conference, focussing on local goals(G-H Rotary in the book), new horizons for Club Runner, more relaxation. The bridge wrap project seeking traffic control for June 2 work date. Tom Collins Trail in use, consultation about adding electrical capabilities. Benches for...
“End of The Line” – JA Garfield Historical Society News
The April 22, 2025 presentation by the James A. Garfield Historical Society featured Dan Rager, writer and researcher and storyteller about the Northeast Ohio history of transportation, namely, the Interurban Railway/Electric Transportation systems across the area. These included the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls Interurban, the Cleveland & Eastern Railway, the Baltimore & Ohio Lake Branch, and even others which...
Rockets’ softball withstands late rally from Panthers
For the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team, the final three outs of their game against Metro Athletic Conference foe Norton were the toughest ones to get as the Panthers scored four runs in the top of the seventh. The Rockets fended off Norton’s comeback bid to top their league foes 9-7 last Thursday evening at Veterans Stadium. “Although we weren’t off...
Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station announces May & June educational programming
The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming for the months of May and June. These events are meant to engage the public in an understanding of the outdoors and environmental practices. All events are open to the public and require registration, please check the Field Station Events page by...
