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Alpha Mae Lutz

Alpha Mae Lutz

February 10, 1942 – July 5, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, whose life...

Job and Family Services Announces New Portage 50 Plus Community Newsletter

Portage County Job and Family Services is announcing publication of the Senior Scoop, a 50 Plus Community Committee newsletter. The Senior Scoop is a quarterly...

The Voice of Ravenna returns for season two on July 25

The second annual Voice of Ravenna singing competition will take place at the West Main Street Winery in Ravenna on July 25 beginning at 11 a.m.

The popular local singing competition The Voice of Ravenna has returned for a second season and will host its final round and live voting...

Longtime Streetsboro Coach Jon Hannan slated to become Holy Name A.D.

Longtime Streetsboro Rockets' Cross Country and Athletic Secretary Jon Hannan is departing to becoming the new Athletic Director of Holy Name High School, as formally announced on X on July 6

For the first time since the 2013-2014 school year, Streetsboro Rockets’ cross country, middle school track and girls’ flag football Coach Jon Hannan will...

G-H Rotary Report

Birthday party prep was the business of the day for the July 13, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary. The festivities will be held...

We’re All Invited

Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist  Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean.  Share a stimulating hour...

Garrettsville council weighsdata center pause, approves budget measure

Present were council members Tom Hardesty, Frederic Ahrens, Sheri Johnson, John Brachna, Richard Beatty and Jeff Kaiser. Officials present were Mayor Rick Patrick, Fiscal...

Final Clue Leads to Treasure Hunt End 

Pictured are Treasure Hunt mastermind Tom Colisimo, Treasure winners Jennifer & Trevor Debth and Sarchione Cheverolet’s Paul McEwen

It started this winter with a man at home with his family one evening, scrolling. He came across a tik-tok video about a million-dollar...

Hiram alum Russ Swartz returns as Mogadore boys’ basketball coach

Hiram College alum Russ Swartz’ retirement as a head high school basketball coach was short-lived, as he is returning to his alma matter to...

Freedom Twp.  Historical Society News

How many of you remember nickel night at Geauga Lake Park?  A couple of us old-timers do!  All the rides were a nickel each...

G-H Rotary Report

No fireworks, just ongoing work to be done at the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary meeting on July 6, 2026…including *Settling details for the 100th birthday celebration on...

CCC Summer of Fun Continues

The Crestwood Community Center (CCC) will once again begin meeting the Marty Hura Lodge in Buchert Park on Wednesday, July 1st. That day, CCC...

Garfield assistant football Coach Michael Finney to resurrect Newton Falls’ wrestling program

Garfield assistant football Coach Michael Finney will lead the Newton Falls' wrestling program in the winter season of the 2026-27 school year - Photo courtesy of Michael Finney

Garfield G-Men offensive line/special teams coordinator Michael Finney wanted to return to coaching high school wrestling after taking a year off from the sport...

Windham Township Board of Trustees approves use of NOPEC funds for new blinds

Windham Township Hall/Photo by Daniel Sherriff

At the Windham Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Township Hall, the Board approved the use of a grant from...

Guido’s, longtime Ravenna restaurant, plans for 60th anniversary celebration

Guido's Pizza & Catering will host a block party on July 19 celebrating its 60th anniversary

The popular Guido’s Pizza & Catering Restaurant will celebrate a significant milestone by hosting a block party to commemorate its 60th anniversary on July...

This Summer, You Can Improve Your Home’s Cooling Efficiency!

DeBord's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Presented by DeBord Plumbing & Heating of Chardon, Ohio While we offer professional energy audits, you can also perform a personal home walk-through in just...

Attention Troy Township Senior Citizens

The Troy Township Trustees are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the 2026 Troy Senior Trash Pick-Up Days, July 23...

Portage County Amateur Radio Service Trunkfest

The Portage County Amateur Radio Service will hold its first annual Trunkfest on July 11th from 9:00AM to 1:00PM at their club site located...

Celebrate America 250 with Monday FUN-Day at Frohring Meadows

Looking for a relaxed summer evening the whole family can enjoy? Pack a picnic and head to Frohring Meadows from 6 to 8 p.m....

SAFE to Host Open House Events at Streetsboro and Akron/Fairlawn Offices

Simply Amazing Family Environment, also known as SAFE, is inviting the community to attend upcoming open house events at both its Streetsboro and Akron/Fairlawn...

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 ....

Crestwood School Board News

At a recent School Board meeting, Crestwood Superintendent Mrs. Aireane Curtis recognized the four retirees who provided an astounding total of 130 years of...

Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department launches City’s first disc golf course

The Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department commemorated the opening of its first disc golf course with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Chestnut Hills Park in Ravenna last Wednesday afternoon - Photo by Daniel Sherriff

The City of Ravenna’s Parks & Recreation Department is introducing a new recreational sport for residents to participate in, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to...

Learn About Lifeline Community Services at the Middlefield Senior Center

Geauga County seniors are invited to attend an informative presentation highlighting the many programs and services available through Geauga County Lifeline. Join Jackie Rodriguez, Program...

Portage County Veterans Services to host summer picnic July 18

The Portage County Veterans Services will be honoring all local veterans of the armed forces by hosting its first annual picnic on July 18...

Annual Community Yard, Trunk & Craft Sale

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Annual Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Yard, Trunk, and Craft Sale, Saturday July 18th (9am-4pm) The main...

G-H Rotary Report

The June 29, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary covered a range of interests, opening with a party ( Oh, those Rotarians, always “Out...

Garrettsville Eagles Present Scholarships

Garfield's Conner Hunt receives a scholarship on behalf of the Garrettsville Eagles Scholarship Committee on June 10

The Garrettsville Eagles Scholarship Committee presented three  $1,500 scholarships on June 10th, 2026.  All of the recipients this year are graduates from James A Garfield...

Newton Falls Treasure Hunt Enters Final Week $36,500.00

 After more than four months, thousands of miles traveled, and participants arriving from across the United States and beyond, the Newton Falls Treasure Hunt...

Portage Historical Society plants heritage tree to recognize America’s 250th anniversary

The Portage County Historical Society recently planted a white swamp oak heritage tree on its campus grounds in April 30 on behalf of the America250 Ohio Commission - Photo courtesy of Debbie Sunderland

The Portage County Historical Society has a new addition to its vast collection of historical items celebrating the history of the United States, as...

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