Recycle Extravaganza
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4pm-7pm, Habitat for Humanity of Portage County’s ReStore (ReStore) will host their annual Recycle Extravaganza. The event will be held at the ReStore, 1510 S. Water Street in Kent, where guests will be able to recycle many items, preventing them from ending up in landfills. Last year the ReStore prevented 522 tons of...
This and That New and Used Goods holds prom dress special
As This and That New & Used Goods thrift store on 107 North Prospect Street has continued to collect new inventory over its first few months, it has also stockpiled a few special items. The new thrift store in Ravenna is holding a prom dress special, selling a variety of dresses at $25 each this spring. “I just had a...
Streetsboro softball rallies to beat Hudson but is outmatched against Howland
It was a rollercoaster day for the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team as they competed in a tri-duel against Hudson and Warren Howland. Streetsboro stormed back from an early deficit to top the Explorers 10-7 but did not fare as well against the Tigers, losing 13-0 in five innings to settle for a split last Saturday at Veterans Stadium. “Fortunately, the...
Elizabeth (Betty) Bosma Visocan
Elizabeth (Betty) Bosma Visocan passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. Betty was born in the Netherlands on October 12, 1926. She was raised in Nelson and lived most of her long life in Freedom. She married Frank A. Visocan (dec. 2012) in 1947. Together they had four daughters, fifteen grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren. Services for Betty are...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The April 14, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a miscellany of action items, including : Invitations to the upcoming community input session at the Mill, Reverse Raffle catering info, benches ordered for the Renaissance Center in Windham, consultation with the Village concerning the Tom Collins Memorial Rotary Walking Trail (cheers to Maintenance), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)coming to...
Bombers’ baseball stifled by Lakers in season’s first loss
Through the first four games of the season, the Windham Bombers’ baseball team has been an offensive force. That was not the case on Friday, when the Bombers fell into a deep hole and could not slug their away out of it, losing 12-3 against Northeastern Athletic Conference rival Pymatuning Valley in a crossover game at Windham Community Park. “It...
Summer Stream Monitoring Opportunity… Join the Geauga Stream Team!
Interested in exploring Geauga County streams and learning about their water chemistry and biology this summer? What about investigating water quality by searching for aquatic critters such as crayfish, dragonflies, water pennies, and caddisflies which live in our local streams? Then grab your water shoes and join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Geauga Stream Team! Formerly known as...
Ravenna boys surge to second place, Crestwood girls repeat as runners-up at Don Faix Invitational
In their first invitational of the season, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ track and field team announced their presence with an impressive season debut by taking second place at the fifth annual Don Faix Invitational by taking second place with 109 points last Saturday at Jack Lambert Stadium Track in Mantua. “I think we will surprise teams throughout the season,” said...
Garfield G-Men baseball prevails against Rootstown
The Garfield G-Men have experienced some turbulence in the final innings of several games this season, with each of their last two losses occurring in the final inning. Despite another rocky seventh inning, the G-Men defeated Portage County rival Rootstown 6-3 last Saturday afternoon at Garrettsville. “I thought that Rootstown has been a very good team for a very long...
Windham juniors Ethan Thornton and Matt Kolaczek selected for Buckeye Boys State
Once again, Windham High School will be well-represented at the American Legion Buckeye Boys Program as juniors Ethan Thornton and Matthew Kolaczek have each been selected to attend as the school’s delegates. “They are exactly everything Windham stands for,” Windham junior high history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith told The Weekly Villager on April 10. “Individually, I know whatever classroom I go...
JAGHS Presentation on the Interurban Railway
The James A Garfield Historical Society invites you to join author Dr. Dan Rager as he discusses his recent publication on the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (Vol. 6) interurban railway that ran from 1897 thru 1925. His ‘Kaleidoscope’ edition, Vol. 6 is an in-depth and historic look through northeast Ohio’s Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (C. & C. F.) and...
Hiram College Announces 2025 Bissell Symposium Events
Hiram College is pleased to announce this year’s Howard Seymour Bissell and Robert Kenyon Bissell Symposium, “Creating Resilience: In (and through) Community” taking place over two days, Tuesday, May 6 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 7 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Hiram’s campus in the Kennedy Center. We live in tumultuous times. More resilient...
“It’s the year 2025. Not 1825.” Council Reviews Feedback on Proposed Changes to Tattoo Parlor Ordinance
The Village of Garrettsville Council met on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Rick Patrick presiding. Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Jeff Kaiser were present, along with Village Solicitor William Mason, Assistant Fiscal Officer Tara Beatty, and Police Chief Tim Christopher. Police Sergeant Keith Whan, School Resource Officer Emily Ahrens,...
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...
Band Boosters Support Young Musicians
Over the past 63 years, Crestwood bands have performed in the Ohio Music Education Association events. With the concert bands at the core of the curriculum that began back in 1955, students also participate the Scarlet Guard Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and a variety of student chamber ensembles. Building a solid foundation for high school bands begins...
Sandi’s Creative Corner Honored With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Sandi’s Creative Corner, a small crafts store in the strip outlet on East Main Street was officially honored by the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday afternoon. “I love meeting people and love having them come and enjoy the shop,” owner Sandi Randulic told The Weekly Villager. “There are a lot of different people...
Badger boys’ volleyball rally comes up short against Pioneers
Berkshire Badgers boys’ volleyball Coach Tim Percic has acknowledged that his team may not strike fear into the hearts of their opponents with their size but their confidence in themselves has made them a tough out in every match. The Badgers took Western Reserve Academy to five sets before ultimately falling 25-14, 15-25, 21-25, 25-23, 13-15 last Saturday afternoon...
ADULT EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Change your career direction today! Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering full scholarships this spring for the following evening programs: Dental Assisting; Medical Billing & Coding; or Phlebotomy. Our scholarships are provided through the State of Ohio’s program called Ohio Work Ready, which provides programs at no cost through Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department. The adult student...
Terrier men’s lacrosse routed by Owls, remains winless in conference
In their final year in the North Coast Athletic Conference, the Hiram Terriers men’s lacrosse team has played against the three top teams and each result has been the same. The Terriers’ struggles in the NCAC continued as they were defeated by Kenyon College 29-2 last Saturday afternoon at Malsimur Stadium’s Charles A. Henry Field at Hiram. “Credit to the...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Sprung along with Spring, the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on April 7, 2025 to get ahead of the game , namely, the latest project, featuring the acquisition of lockboxes to assist first responders in gaining access to homes when emergency responses are needed. Guests in attendance represented Garrettsville Village Police Department, Windham Village & Township, Garrettsville, Freedom, Nelson Volunteer Fire...
PCDL Upcoming Events
PCDL Bookmobile Stops for April 2025 We have added another stop for our Bookmobile - just in time for spring! You can find the Bookmobile at the Freedom Township Hall on Thursdays from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. You can check out our library-on-wheels at different stops in our county. Stop by for storytimes, sign up for a library card and...
Crestwood girls capture William E. Fisher Invitational banner, Garfield boys take third
Having only graduated one letter winner from last year, the Crestwood Red Devil girls’ track team had high hopes to hit the ground running. The Red Devils accomplished that feat by winning the fifth annual William E. Fisher Invitational title by scoring 99 points last Friday evening at Cardinal’s Richard Moss Stadium in Middlefield. “It is a great start for...
Century 21 GoldFire Realty Inc. Hosts Successful Free Movie Night Featuring “The Goonies”
In a wonderful community event, Century 21 GoldFire Realty Inc. sponsored a successful free movie night featuring the beloved classic, “The Goonies.” The event took place on March 30th, drawing families and movie enthusiasts from all around the area to enjoy a night of fun and entertainment. The movie night was held at Garrettsville Cinema, where attendees were treated to...
Streetsboro baseball cruises past Akron Coventry in league opener
One league game should not define the entirety of a high school but according to Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball Coach Chris Scisciani, the margin for error in the Metro Athletic Conference is razor thing. The Rockets dominated MAC foe Akron Coventry in their conference opener winning 11-1 last Thursday at Coventry Memorial Stadium. “It is pretty important just because in years...
Hiram College exceeds fundraising goal in annual Giving Day
Hiram College’s annual Giving Day was a tremendous success, surpassing its $450,000 fundraising goal and demonstrating the unwavering strength and generosity of its community. This year’s campaign raised an impressive $538,578, exceeding last year’s total of $429,178 and reflecting the deep commitment of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends. As Hiram celebrates its 175th anniversary, this year’s Giving Day...
Bruce L. Corey
Bruce L. Corey, 66, of Burton Twp., OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23, 1958, in Ravenna, OH, to the late James L. Corey and Margaret (nee Goodsell) Miller. He was raised by his loving mother and stepfather, Howard “Howdy” Miller....
Portage Park District Launches Community Parks Grant Program
The Portage Park District has launched its Community Parks and Trails Grant Program to assist in funding parks and trails in townships and villages in Portage County. The Board of Park Commissioners has earmarked $100,000 from its 2025 levy proceeds toward this pilot program, for awards between $1,000 and $25,000 per project, with no local match required. “We appreciate how...
Hiram Community Trust Grant Applications 2025 – 2026: deadline May 9th
The Hiram Community Trust was established in 1991 through the generosity of Reign Hadsell, a graduate of the Hiram College class of 1926. Reign was not only a Hiram College graduate, but he was also a former principal at the Hiram Public School, and a resident of Hiram Village. Reign’s generosity to the community continues through the Hiram Community...
Manure Happens! Equine Stewardship Workshop
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District announces the 2025 Equine Environmental Stewardship Workshop: Manure Happens! Manure and Facility Management on Horse Properties. Horse ownership has become an appealing and significant attribute of Geauga County’s rural landscapes, but all too often the essential management of horse manure is undervalued and overlooked. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, along with Geauga...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St., in Ravenna, Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Mary Jamba, who will explain “Epitaphs & Icons: What you can Discover in the Graveyard.” With over 26 years of genealogy research...
