4-H is Much More than Livestock: 2023 County and State Sewing Winners
Portage County 4-H Clothing Judging and 4-H Fashion Revue is held annually to choose those who go on to represent Portage County at the State 4-H Fashion Revue in Columbus, which takes place at the Ohio State Fair. Members are judged on construction, fit, fashion, design, grooming, posture and poise, personable qualities, project book completion and interview with judges....
National Band Brings Tour to Windham
Windham - Seventh Day Slumber is an alternative Christian rock band known for their hit singles “Caroline” and “Oceans from the Rain”. The album hit No. 1 on the BillboardHeatseekers Albums chart and No. 26 on the Top Christian Albums chart. They are currently traveling around the country and plan to bring their “Recovery Tour” to Windham Ohio on...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
Ravenna - The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a program presented by chapter member, Cathy Mayer. Mayer will present a program on “Shaping Your Family Story:...
Clothing Collection & Free Clothing Giveaway
Mantua - St. Joseph Cares of St. Joseph Church in Mantua will be holding their next Clothing Collection the weeks of August 20 & 27. Donations of diapers (especially size 4, 5 & 6), baby wipes, clothing, shoes, accessories, and bedding for all ages in good condition will be accepted (no pillows or furniture please). Donations may be placed...
Immersive Art and Melodic Landscapes: Join the Hiram Historical Society for ‘Ordinary Magic’ Program
Hiram - Hiram Historical Society’s fourth program of 2023 will be held August 20, 2023 at 8 PM at the Hiram Historical Society Century House 11617 St-Rt 700 (also St Rt 82), Hiram, OH 44234. “Ordinary Magic: A Sunday in the Cuyahoga Valley” presented by Amber Kempthorn ‘00 Hiram College Alumni. She will give a short artist talk and then...
50th Anniversary of Tolkien’s Death at Portage County District Library
Garrettsville - We’re going on a Tolkien adventure! J.R.R. Tolkien is considered the father of the fantasy genre, and as the 50th anniversary of his death on September 2 approaches, conferences will commemorate and new books are set to be published to honor his life and legacy. The Portage County District Library will also honor his life by embarking...
G-H Rotary Update
Garrettsville - The August 14, 2023 meeting was held on Delores McCumbers’ birthday and she ended the gathering with selections from her tasty cake. Preceding that was a report from Owen Bass on his progress toward next year becoming the first local outbound Rotary Exchange student in quite a number of years–applications, meeting with the president of Rotary International,...
NPower Services to hold benefit “Under A Harvest Moon – An Evening of Dining, Music and Dancing”
Novelty - NPower Services, a nonprofit organization that serves adults with disabilities, is holding its first benefit dinner and concert from 6 - 10 p.m., Sat., Oct. 28, 2023 at the EOUV Hall (8636 Pekin Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072). Wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $65 per person (at Eventbrite or at NPowerServices.com) and include a sit-down...
Portage Prepares Celebrates 10 Years of Continuous Service With Special Giveaway at Randolph Fair
Ravenna - There will be cake and candles this week to mark a decade of continuous service to Portage County residents by Portage Prepares, the online education and real-time information social media provided by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency. To celebrate the anniversary, PCEMA wants to reach 5,000 friends on the Portage Prepares Facebook page with a free weather...
Scouting Runs in the Schaefer Family
Nelson Twp - Scouting means a great deal to the Schaefer family. And not just because Kyle Schaefer recently earned the Eagle Scout designation, the highest accomplishment in scouting. By earning the Eagle Scout rank, Kyle joined his older brothers in earning this top honor, something that makes it even more special. His father, David Schaefer participated in scouting...
Garrettsville Village Council Sets Trick-or-Treat Date, Discusses Training Reimbursement Policy
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Village Council convened on the evening of August 9, 2023. Present at the meeting were Councilpersons Chris Knop, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Mark Brady, alongside Village Solicitor Michele Stuck, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, and Mayor Rick Patrick. A public hearing was held to deliberate on Ordinance 2023-15, focused on enacting section...
Grit and Grind: The G-Men Soccer Way
Garrettsville - After the conclusion of the 2022 season, immediate questions arose regarding the boys’ soccer team’s roster size for the upcoming year. A soccer team typically consists of 11 players on the field at once. Losing 5 skilled seniors out of a total of 15 players will naturally raise concerns about player availability. With other popular fall sports...
Reel in the Fun: Join Hiram’s Officers for Cops and Kids Fishing Day
Hiram - In a 2021 survey, 57 percent of U.S. participants interviewed indicated that the best thing about fishing was enjoying the sounds and smells of nature. In comparison, 54 percent of participants said that getting away from the usual demands of life was what they enjoyed most about fishing. The third best reason given was, not surprisingly, catching...
State of Middlefield Village
I seem to be in a rut. It seems I start every article talking about the weather or season. It seriously looks like we just had our ceremony to honor the soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom, and now I am making Labor Day plans. One of the freedoms they fought and died protecting was our...
Garrettsville BPA News
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs met on July 10. Present were Board President Ed Maresh and Board Members Ben Coll and Michael Sherer, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, and Fiscal Officer Donna Love. Superintendent Jeff Sheehan’s Water & Wastewater June Report offered insights into the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Village Water Treatment Plant (WTP)....
JAG Marching Pride Wraps Up Successful Band Camp, Gears Up for Exciting Marching Season
Garrettsville - During the last week of July, the James A. Garfield Marching Pride successfully completed its 2023-2024 school year band camp, in preparation for the upcoming football season. All 64 dedicated members assembled daily at the high school from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for rehearsals, physical exercises, and teamwork practice to ensure a seamless halftime show. Senior...
Garfield High School Football Prepares for Upcoming Season
Garrettsville - As summer transitions to fall, the excitement is palpable at Garfield High School as the football team readies itself for the upcoming season. In a recent episode of JAG Student Media’s podcast, Beyond The Bureau, hosts Aaron Rodhe (’24) and Preston Gedeon (’25) sat down with senior football player Keegan Sell to discuss the team's progress and...
Streetsboro Library to Hold Programs on Sextortion and Teen Dating Violence
Streetsboro - In November 2022, Tamia and Tim Woods of Streetsboro tragically lost their 17-year-old son James to suicide. Too late, they learned that their son was a victim of sextortion, an online crime that’s on the rise. The Department of Homeland Security Investigations noted receiving over 3,000 sextortion tips in fiscal year 2022. They shared that the current sextortion...
Local Potter Tracy Shea to Offer Wheel-Throwing Experiences at Garrettsville Farmers’ Market
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Farmers’ Market continues through Thursday, August 24. If you haven’t visited yet this year, please come and join us to experience fresh produce from local farms and the small-batch producers that make our Market so special. Come on out from 4:00-7:00pm every Thursday for fresh produce, artisan foods, dinner, live music, art activities, you can...
GOOD COMPANY: Use Social Media to Connect and Sell
Social media has been proven to be an influential tool for driving sales and connecting with your community and customers in today’s digital world. Businesses of all sizes can use these platforms to improve visibility, find customers, build loyal bases and increase sales, not just large corporations.Build a Robust Social Presence - Not every social media platform will be...
Garrettsville Village Council Discuss Speeding, Four-Wheelers, and More
Garrettsville, OH - The Garrettsville Village Council convened on July 12 for a regular meeting, presided over by Mayor Rick Patrick and attended by various village officials, including Councilpersons Chris Knop, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sherri Johnson, Richard Beatty, Mark Brady, as well as Solicitor Michele Stuck and Fiscal Official Donna Love. During the meeting, the council conducted a public...
St. Ambrose Chicken Dinner Festival Winners
Everyone who attended last weekend’s Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal). However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners:$1000.00 cash First Prize - Lynda Holleran; $250.00 cash Second Prize - Suzanne Jakubec; $100.00 cash Third Prize - Ron...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club Holds Meeting Under New President Mark Brady
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club convened its latest meeting, with newly elected President Mark Brady leading the proceedings. The meeting encompassed a wide range of topics and plans for upcoming events. One of the key discussions during the meeting centered around the possibility of organizing a pizza party on September 6. The event would serve as a meet-and-greet opportunity...
Kent State to offer Ohio’s first evidence-based suicide prevention course in partnership with Ohio Suicide Prevention FoundationClass will be taught through Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, but open...
Kent – Recent data from the Ohio Department of Health shows Ohio averaged over 1,700 suicide deaths between 2016-2021, with those numbers expected to increase over the next reporting period. However, few educational opportunities exist for mental health practitioners prior to being in the field. That’s why Kent State University and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) are working...
G’ville Summerfest Announces Winners
Hamburger Eating ChampJack Hawkins Summerfest RaffleGrand Prize Golf CartTravis AshBonner Farms Steak BundleOrville NicholasDomino’s Pizza For a YearAnita Sidwell Garrettsville’s Got TalentFirst Prize - $10008th Count Dance Goosebumps RoutineSecond Prize - $500Makayla ArambulaThird Prize - $300Ollie May Grand ParadeGarrettsville EaglesGarrettsville Golden EaglesVP Realty
Portage County Soap Box Derby
Mantua - As the dust clears from one of the most exciting Derby races in the 20 years of racing at Buchert Park in Mantua, June 17. Four racers are getting ready to challenge the Derby Downs hill in Akron, with a goal to win the world championships on July 24. Car inspections start Monday July 17, and racing...
Art on the Hill Returns to Mantua on July 8th
Mantua - The annual art festival and wine tasting returns to Mantua on Saturday, July 8th. At this year’s festival, organizers once again expect thousands of visitors to the sleepy village during the festival hours of 10 am to 6 pm. This summer street festival boasts over 80 artisans selling and displaying their handmade works of art as well...
Garrettsville Farmers’ Market Receives Grant from the Hiram Community Trust
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Farmer’s is entering its sixth season. Navigating the pandemic was a challenge but it appears as if the Market is here to stay. Our area offers many organic farms and small batch producers who are entrepreneurs living their dreams by doing what they love and offering those products to the Garrettsville-Hiram communities. What we need...
Crestwood Cuts Ribbon on Student Resource Room
At a ceremony last Tuesday, Crestwood Local Schools held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the district’s new Center for Academic Resources and Educational Supports. Dubbed Crestwood CARES, the space will serve as a hands-on learning space for Crestwood’s special education students. According to Sherry Peters, Director of Pupil Services, the living skills room will be used to help students practice...
Celebrate the 4th in Hiram
Hiram - The Village of Hiram will once again be celebrating the 4th with a variety of family-friendly activities this year. “The festivities have been low key since the pandemic,” shared event volunteer Marilane Spencer. “We’re hoping to revive the 4th of July Spirit in the Village this year,” she shared. To raise funds for the family-friendly events, the Hiram...
