Community Unites in Honor of Sergeant Conner Mills to Raise Awareness for Military Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the community will gather at Five 4s Distillery in Newton Falls for a powerful and heart-driven event: The First...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
Bigfoot is Coming to Geauga County…Or is he already here ???
By now we all know Geauga County is the 4th largest Amish population in the world, but did you know that Ohio is the...
Portage County Veterans Service Commission hosts grand opening for new site
The Portage County Veterans Service Commission discovered that they did not have to look far for a new building. The PCVSC held its official...
2025 Back to School Clothing Voucher Program Announced
Portage County Job and Family Services is announcing the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing Voucher Program. This Prevention, Retention and Contingency service provides $150 vouchers per...
Matt Hill receives nod as new Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball coach
For Matt Hill, the son of former Windham boys’ basketball Coach Marty Hill, the winningest coach in Portage County history, basketball is not just...
Crestwood’s Tom Henderson named OHSBCA Division IV-V Asst. Coach of the Year
Crestwood Red Devils girls’ assistant basketball Coach Tom Henderson has learned that no matter how hard he tries, he is always pulled back into...
Windham rising seniors Matt Kolaczek & Ethan Thornton discuss Buckeye Boys State
Attending the American Legion Buckeye Boys State Program left an impact on Windham rising seniors Matt Kolaczek and Ethan Thornton. The Bombers’ duo acknowledged...
Lawrence R. Sterpka, Jr.
Lawrence “Larry” R. Sterpka, Jr., 76, of Brimfield, OH, passed Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born March 3, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, to...
Windham grad Hankins eager to make his mark as new Athletic Director
Since returning to Windham in 2001, graduate Dougle Hankins has worn many hats while working in the school district as a teacher and a...
Local Businesses & Youth Benefit from Free Program
Writer and orator Robert Ingersoll is credited with the phrase, “We rise by lifting others.” This sentiment seems to sum up a program championed through...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Braving the tropical heat, G-H Rotary met in the Renaissance Center in Windham to get a look at the recently donated benches…and all of...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
Much Love Tattoo Shop Makes Mark in Garrettsville
Marshall Quinn, a 2009 JAG graduate and self-described nerdy art kid has made his way back home to Garrettsville. “I struggled to find my...
Ohman Family Living has big plans for Jordak Elementary Building
Since planting roots in Geauga County in 1965, Ohman Family Living has continued expanding. After purchasing the former Jordak Elementary Building for approximately $2.2...
Justin Rahin embraces Ravenna roots as new boys’ basketball coach
The City of Ravenna has always been like a second home of sorts to Justin Rahim. Rahim will be joining the Portage County ranks...
Garrettsville Council Approves Salary Increases, Lawn Limits and Sidewalk Repairs
Garrettsville Village Council on Wednesday approved a series of ordinances addressing zoning updates, employee benefits, pay raises for elected officials, and revised grass and...
Hiram alum Russ Swartz wraps coaching career with second-best record in Portage County history
For Hiram College alum Russ Swartz, there is nothing that beats Portage County basketball. The longtime boys’ basketball coach is calling it a career,...
Elite Pharmacy relocates to Memory Lane Complex
Elite Pharmacy is on the move—but not far. Just 2 minutes (with traffic) from its current location, the pharmacy will officially open its doors at...
Audrey P. Cool Taylor
Audrey P. Cool Taylor passed away peacefully and quietly at her home on June 14, 2025. She was 92 years old. Audrey Cool was born...
Cynthia “Cindy” H. Hoskins
Cindy passed away on June 7, 2025 at her home. Cindy was a very well know substitute teacher at Garfield, Crestwood, Windham, Ravenna and St....
Diana L. George
Diana L. George, 70, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born June 18, 1954, in Petersburg, WV, to the...
Cardinal Board of Education auctions off Jordak Elementary building
After months of preparation, the Cardinal Board of Education finally auctioned off the Jordak Elementary Building on June 7 in Middlefield. The Board sold...
Frances Kay Ridenbaugh
Frances “Franki” or “Fran” Kay Ridenbaugh, 69, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born March 15, 1956,...
Rolan L. McCumbers
Rolan L. McCumbers, 84, of Garrettsville, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born February 6, 1941, in Shock, WV, to the late...
Jessica Marie Duvall
Jessica Marie Duvall (nee: Wojciak) was taken to be with her Lord on May 17th, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Cleveland,...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The June 16, 2025 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary dried off long enough to deal with the following business. Visitor Ian Carmen told of his...
Crestwood grad Ethan Thompson to compete in SkillsUSA Championship
Just weeks after graduating from Crestwood High School and the Maplewood Career Center, Ethan Thompson has been busy. The Red Devils’ alumnus is preparing...
Portage County Historical Society Open House on June 28
The Portage County Historical Society will be holding their Annual Summer Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28. The Lowrie-Beatty Museum, Carter...
Adult Education Cosmetology Education Program
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department has a new Cosmetology Program, which starts on Monday, July 28, 2025. Class will be held Monday-Thursday between...
