Hiram alumni Swartz brothers reflect on historic 1983-84 season
As Hiram College displays a commemorative plaque in the William H. Hollinger Hall of Fame celebrating the 1983-84 Presidents’ Athletic Conference title team, alumni Russ and Rod Swartz have fond memories of that season. “It is hard to believe that it was 42 years ago now,” Russ told The Weekly Villager on June 12. “It doesn’t seem like it was...
Louise Grace Masters
On Monday, May 11, 2026 Louise Grace Masters, of Nelson Township, a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend to many, passed away at the age of 81, and is now celebrating her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and also is reunited with her loving husband of 60 & 1/2 years, George E....
ART on Main Festival celebrates 10 years of progress
Only 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street Kent to develop its own summer art & wine festival. Fast forward a decade later, the ART on Main Festival has become an annual summer tradition, having just celebrated its 10th anniversary last Saturday afternoon on Main Street in downtown Ravenna. “We are really excited for this to be...
Century Village to display “Threads of Valor” exhibit at Fireworks Show Celebration
In collaboration with the American Legion Post #459, Century Village Museum will be celebrating the Independence Day weekend by unveiling a “Threads of Valor” Exhibit, displaying over 50 restored military uniforms worn by decorated veterans on July 3 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. “I think it is going to be a big draw because it is a celebration of hometown...
G-H Rotary Report
And the beat goes on. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary returned to community work after their festive birthday party on June 11, 2026 and came up with the following enterprises to pursue: • The Storybook Trail set-up is proceeding, with holes being dug and filled by posts to mount pages to be read by those on the trail. • The public celebration of the 100th...
Ed Blasier ready to take Berkshire boys’ program to new heights
As far as Ed Blasier is concerned, high school golf is on the verge of blossoming into a popular sport in Geauga County in only a few years’ time and will have a front row seat to it, as he was announced as the new Badger boys’ golf coach on June 10. “It is a tremendous feeling,” the first-year coach...
Garrettsville Tractor Parade
The Garrettsville Tractor Parade, which will be held on June 27 at noon, features everything from antique tractors to enormous modern combines. Put on your red, white, and blue and bring the whole family as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. For more information, please visit the Garrettsville Tractor Parade Facebook page, stop in at 8028 State St, Garrettsville or call...
THE VILLAGE NETWORK TO ASSUME OPERATIONS OF PORTAGE COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES GROUP HOME
After seven years of serving youth in foster care through a locally operated group home, Portage County Job and Family Services (PCJFS) announced today that it will transition operation of its residential program on Brady Lake Road to The Village Network, a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving youth and families. The Village Network will assume oversight of the home...
Jason Wills named new Red Devil girls’ basketball coach
Crestwood High School science teacher Jason Wills has largely stayed in the background for the Red Devils’ athletics programs. He now takes the stage front and center, having been selected as the new Crestwood girls’ basketball coach on May 14. “Initially when all of this went down, I had some of the players approach me and ask me if I...
We’re All Invited
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
Streetsboro Board of Education votes to reinstate club activities and middle school sports
In the wake of the Streetsboro School District’s failure to pass a $7M five-year operating levy in May, the Streetsboro Board of Education approved a pair of motions to return club activities and middle schools sports to the School District last Thursday evening at Streetsboro High School. “If we are in a place about bringing back clubs, minimum participation ensures...
Garrettsville Council approves water rate increase, DORA renewal
Garrettsville Village Council approved a water rate increase, renewed the village’s downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area and advanced several infrastructure and planning measures during its June 10 meeting. Council members Tom Hardesty, Frederic Ahrens, Sheri Johnson, John Brachna, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser were present. Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal Officer Donna Love and Solicitor Bill Mason also attended. Council enacted Ordinance...
Garrettsville Summerfest #20 Offers a Big Sound in a Small Town
Garrettsville Summerfest is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary June 26-28, with the support of its main sponsor, Sarchione Chevy of Garrettsville, as the community comes together for a weekend of live music, family-friendly entertainment, great food, and hometown pride. This year's theme, "Small Town, Big Sound," captures the spirit of a festival that continues to bring outstanding entertainment...
$36,400 Treasure Hunt Continues To Grow As Final Clue Drop Approaches
The Newton Falls America 250 Treasure Hunt has now grown to $36,400 in cash, gold, silver, coins, collectibles, and donations, making it one of the largest community-based treasure hunts in the region’s history. Even more exciting, the treasure continues to grow as additional sponsors and supporters continue to contribute to the prize pool. The tenth and final clue will be...
Aurora girls’ track nets fifth place in OHSAA D-II state meet
A year after having no state placers at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet, the Aurora Greeenmen girls track and field team earned fifth place, scoring 30.5 points at the OHSAA Division II state meet last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “I think it just proves after everything we went through last year,...
Testing wells to safeguard your water
Presented by DeBord Plumbing & Heating of Chardon, Ohio Testing frequency According to the E.P.A. you should Test your private well annually for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. If you suspect the presence of other contaminants, you should test those also. You can also contact your local health department to find out what substances may be...
Medicare 101
The Geauga County Department on Aging and Representatives from OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) will provide an easy to understand overview of Medicare, including the different coverage options, how they compare, and what to consider when choosing a plan. This will be held on Monday, June 15, 1:30-2:30pm at the Geauga County Office Buildinglocated at 12611 Ravenwood...
G-H Rotary Report
The June 8, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary welcomed guest Lisa Soeder of the Kent Rotary to observe their dealings with the following business: First, a review of the lockbox events held so far–could be more enthusiastic adoptions but the project is ongoing. Consult with local churches? The Storybook Trail Project is proceeding apace, some posts are set; there...
Garrettsville Tractor Parade
The Garrettsville Tractor Parade, which will be held on June 27 at noon features everything from antique tractors to enormous modern combines. Put on your red, white, and blue and bring the whole family as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. For more information, please visit the Garrettsville Tractor Parade Facebook page, stop in at 8028 State St, Garrettsville or call...
Ravenna Job and Family Services Announces Public Assistance Phone Line Changes
Portage County Job and Family Services is announcing a schedule adjustment for certain Public Assistance interview phone lines. This change will allow eligibility staff to dedicate time to process cases, documents, verifications, and case actions. Beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026, all Public Assistance interview lines will close at 12:00 PM each Thursday only. This adjustment is intended to give staff...
Windham Township Board of Trustees approve motion to patch Hewins Road
The Windham Township Board of Trustees committed to a significant road project last Thursday evening at the Windham Township Hall, approving a motion to contract Hard Labor Paving, a paving contractor company from Geauga County to patch Hewins Road. The Board received a quote from Hard Labor that they deemed acceptable, and Vice Chairman, Trustee and Cemetery Contact Rich Gano...
Crestwood’s Martini, Ravenna’s Scott each medal at D-III state meet
Crestwood Red Devils’ junior Liv Martini pushed herself to her physical and mental limit this season and finished the year by taking eighth place in 200-meter dash at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet last Saturday at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “I am so relieved and so excited,” Martini said. “Last year,...
Rainbow Girls to Host Farmington Community Garage Sale Weekend
The W. Farmington Assembly #116 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is hosting the 18th annual Farmington Community Garage Sale weekend June 18th – 20th throughout West Farmington Village & Farmington township from 9am – 4pm. Maps will be available at the post office and local businesses in early June. The Assembly itself will be sponsoring a Rummage ...
Call For Vendors AND Shoppers
Always looking for another treasure or unexpected bargain? Mark your calendar for a flea market at The West Woods on Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the 18th annual event of its kind presented by the Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio’s Horseman’s Council (OHC), a longtime Geauga Park District partner! This community sale transforms The...
Cardinal’s Krebs and Thistlethwaite capture All-Ohio honors at D-V state meet
The Cardinal Huskies’ track and field team’s ascent during the spring season was completed when junior Olivia Krebs placed fourth in the shot put and sophomore Mason Thistlethwaite captured seventh place in the 100-meter dash last week at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V state meet at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Krebs...
Try Your Hand At Nature Journaling
Looking for a creative way to slow down and connect with Nature? Geauga Park District’s monthly Nature Journaling series combines observation, writing, sketching and optional photography to help participants explore the outdoors with fresh eyes. Registration is currently open for “Life in a Riffle,” offered Sunday and Monday, June 14 and 15, at Sunnybrook Preserve. Upcoming sessions also include “Cicadas”...
Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Two Graduating Seniors
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce has selected two Garrettsville High School seniors as recipients of its annual $1,000 local scholarship award. Elise Edwards and Dakota Stanley were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community service and a written essay. Each $1,000 award is designated for tuition, coursework or books at an accredited...
We’re All Invited
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Conner Hunt sweeps seated state races
Garfield G-Men senior Conner Hunt has competed in his last Ohio High School Athletic Association state seated races but left his mark by once again sweeping all three races last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “Having the breaks throughout all of the meets and events helps a lot,” Hunt said. “I am excited and thankful....
Community Center Makes Plans For Summer Fun
Looking for an opportunity to gather with friends this summer? Just about every week, the folks at Crestwood Community Center in Mantua have something special planned, and all are welcome. On Saturday, June 20th at 2 pm, the group will travel to the Porthouse Theater (3143 O’Neil Road in Cuyahoga Falls) to see “Grease.” The group plans to return to...