Portage County Gets Ready to Vote on Issue 29 Nov. 7
This November, Portage County residents will vote on Issue 29 to aid people with developmental disabilities in nurturing their skills and capabilities through advocacy, inclusion and empowerment. While not a new tax, the renewal of Issue 29 will continue funding in key areas for The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Portage DD). “The need for services and supports touches...
Cardinal Girls, Berkshire Boys Finish as Runners-Up at CVC Valley Division Meet
After defying expectations last season, the Cardinal Huskies girls’ cross-country team set out to prove last year was no fluke. Cardinal’s postseason quest got off to a good start when it took second place at the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division, scoring 54 points with a 4-5-11-16-18 finish last Saturday at Middlefield. “It was pretty incredible,” said Coach Jenn Fekete....
Reed Memorial Library Hosts Free Family Halloween Party
Bring the whole family to Reed Memorial Library’s Family Halloween Party on Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 3 pm. It’s our annual party for all ages, with something fun for everyone. Dress the family in your favorite book-inspired costumes because our photographer will be on hand to take photos and preserve memories. Children can make crafts, play games...
Village Council Clarifies Minimum Dwelling Sizes
Garrettsville’s Village Council met in regular session on October 11, 2023. In attendance were Councilpersons Chris Knop, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, and Mark Brady, along with village officials Mayor Rick Patrick, solicitor Michele Stuck, and fiscal officer Donna Love. The session commenced with a public hearing discussing Ordinance 2023-22, aimed at amending section 1165.08(a) of the...
Leadership Portage County Hosts 2nd Annual Craft Beer Festival
Come rain or shine the second annual Portage County Craft Beer Festival would take place. Despite some less than ideal weather conditions, Leadership Portage County hosted the second annual Craft Beer Festival fundraiser last Saturday at Streetsboro City Park.Leadership Portage County, a local non-profit organization focused on identifying individuals with leadership potential who could positively contribute to the economic,...
Garfield G-Men Football Wins MVAC Grey Title
It was a long wait for the Garfield G-Men football team to get back to the top. But Garfield were crowned the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier champions, beating conference rival Crestview 56-7 last Friday evening at JAG Field in Garrettsville.Since joining the MVAC Grey Tier in 2021, The G-Men (9-0, 6-0) have now won the league title...
Fall Fun in Mantua: Scavenger Hunt, Reverse Raffle, and Trick-or-Treating
This fall, there is plenty to do in the Village, as people get out to enjoy the glorious autumn leaves and bright blue skies. On Wednesday, October 25th, Crestwood Schools will be hosting a Career Day. The event takes place from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm at 1088 John Edwards Drive. This event is hosted by Ohio Job &...
Reading in the Rust Belt: A Community Conversation Through Books and Community Reading Program to Explore Rust Belt Themes of Opportunity and Resilience
Portage County District Library is partnering with Hiram College throughout the month of October for the 2023 Community Reading Program: Reading in the Rust Belt. This community reading program will focus on author Bonnie Jo Campbell’s novel American Salvage, which explores themes of the Rust Belt current opportunities in our region. The following events will take place at different PCDL...
Berkshire Football Capitalizes on Crestwood’s Miscues
There is not really a formula on how to recover after being defeated by a Northeast Ohio powerhouse like Kirtland. But the Berkshire Badgers’ football team bounced back, defeating Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Crestwood 35-24 last Friday evening at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “To be honest we were very happy with how we played Kirtland,” said Coach...
Charles Chevy Transitions to Sarchione
In September before the leaves began to turn, a Garrettsville institution with a long history changed hands, moving from one family to another. The Charles Auto Family, the Chevrolet dealership in Garrettsville, Ohio became a part of the Akron-Canton based Sarchione Auto Group. Charles Auto Family has been in business since 1957, serving Garrettsville and the greater Cleveland market. Their...
Garrettsville BPA News
The Garrettsville Board of Public Affairs met on September 11, at 6:30 p.m., with Board President Ed Maresh leading the proceedings. In attendance were Board Members Ben Coll and Michael Sherer, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Water and Wasterwater Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, and Fiscal Officer Donna Love. The meeting commenced with a unanimous approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2023,...
Windham Twp. Trustees Approve Motion to Request Search Warrant for Purdy House
It is out with the old and in with the new. At a Windham Township Trustees meeting on Oct. 5, the Board approved a motion to request a county prosecutor to issue a search warrant seize possession of the Purdy House, located on 9092 State Route 303. “The property has been a nuisance,” said Windham trustee Rich Gano. “The folks...
Garfield Trail, a New Nonprofit, to Hold Inaugural Fundraiser
The Garfield Trail will hold its first fund raising event on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The event will be held at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH. Sponsored by Dworken & Bernstein Law Co. L.P.A., the event will include food, wine tastings, raffle, 50/50, and fun! Limited seating available. RSVP’s due by Oct. 12, 2023. What started originally...
The Portage County Board of DD Hosts Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 27
The Halloween season may be particularly difficult for families of those with developmental disabilities because of social cues, disruptions in routine, loud sounds and costumes. On Oct. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ (DD) Happy Day Services Building, families in Portage County can trick-or-treat in an accessible and safe setting. “We...
UH Portage Medical Center Annual Craft
The Auxiliary of UH Portage Medical Center will hold their annual Craft Fair on Friday, October 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is held inside the hospital, located at 6847 North Chestnut Street in Ravenna. Over 30 crafters will be featured on the first floor of the hospital’s Medical Arts Building and Community Room, offering a variety...
Monroe’s Orchard enters 25th year of Harvest Festivals
For Monroe’s Orchard, a Portage County local apple farm, it has always been important to adapt to the changing times but also maintain the essence of what has made it so beloved in Hiram. This is the model for Monroe’s Orchard’s hosting of its 25th annual season of Apple Harvest Festivals being held on the farm on three Saturdays in...
Garfield G-Men Football Shakes Off Slow Start To Rout Newton Falls
The Garfield G-Men football team was put to the test after a sloppy first quarter against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference – Grey Division foe Newton Falls left them trailing 14-7 last Friday night. But Garfield went to work, shutting out Newton Falls in the next three quarters in route to a 49-14 victory at Newton Falls Stadium. “It took us...
Red Devils Soccer Uses First Half Flurry to Bury Badgers
A year ago, it seemed unlikely the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team would achieve ten wins in a season any time soon because of their small squad. But Crestwood continued defying expectations, defeating Chagrin Valley Conference rival Berkshire 4-2 in a crossover game in its regular season home finale last Saturday afternoon at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “This...
Rocket Girls Soccer Overwhelm Falcons, Advance to MAC Title Game
The Streetsboro Rockets are ready to have the Metro Athletic Conference title all to themselves. The Rockets finally solved MAC rival Field in the third annual MAC tournament, shutting out the Falcons 2-0 in the semifinal last Thursday evening at Rocket Stadium’s Quinn Field to earn their second berth to the league championship game. “We set two goals at the...
Townhall II Announces Sanctuary-Based Treatment Model
Townhall II is ready to take the next step in holistic treatment. Townhall II, a non-profit Portage County health, wellness and recovery center announced its plans to adopt a sanctuary blueprint model to treat trauma patients by hosting a picnic in the Hometown Bank Plaza on Oct. 5 in Downtown Kent. The sanctuary model teaches people how to cope...
Delve into “American Salvage” at the G’ville Book Club
Book lovers and literary enthusiasts, mark your calendars for a special event at the Garrettsville library on Tuesday, October 17th, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. The Garrettsville Book Club is hosting a community read, putting the spotlight on “American Salvage” by Jo Campbell. The event promises an insightful exploration into the world of “American Salvage” and the themes of Rust Belt...
Barn Talk & Painting Demo on Saturday
Cincinnati-based painter Robert Kroeger has made several trips to Northern Portage County to document local agricultural buildings with oil paint. That’s because Kroeger is on a mission to create impasto oil paintings of historic barns before the structures succumb to time. In the course of his visits with barn owners, he finds out more about how they were used...
Upcoming Events at The Garrettsville Library
Portage County libraries are more than just repositories of books and movies—they are vibrant community hubs offering a diverse range of programs and events that cater to various interests and age groups. Garrettsville’s branch, in particular, has a host of exciting and engaging activities lined up for the coming weeks. From tech assistance to literary celebrations, there’s something for...
Garfield G-Men Football Stays Perfect, Hold Off Liberty
The Garfield G-Men football team had yet to face any true adversity this season. That changed when they traveled to face Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Division foe, Liberty, last Friday evening but still prevailed 42-21 at Leopard Stadium in Youngstown. “That’s what you want to see,” said Coach Mike Moser. “You want to see your guys get tested and...
Cardinal Football Turns The Tables On Crestwood
Last week the Cardinal Huskies football team took a little time to get going. This time Cardinal got off to a fast start, beating Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division rival Crestwood 34-14 to celebrate homecoming last Friday night at Richard A. Moss Field in Middlefield. “Losing to a rival is always tough but bouncing back against Crestwood, which is a great...
Badger Boys Soccer Holds Off G-Men
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ soccer team knows by now not to take Garfield lightly. The Badgers held their ground and survived a second-half surge from Garfield, winning 3-1 against their neighborhood county rivals last Thursday evening at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. “My athletic director, Brian Hiscox, mentioned this had been a close rivalry for the last couple of years,”...
Women-Owned Businesses on the Rise
It all began back in 1972, when there were a little over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. It’s surprising that until 1988, women needed a male relative to co-sign if they wanted to apply for a business loan. That same year, the SBA’s Women’s Business Ownership Act was passed, providing financial assistance to organizations that assisted women-owned small businesses. As a result, by 2019, women-owned businesses represented 42% of all U.S. businesses, generating an impressive $1.9 trillion worth of revenue in the US. And today, there are over 13 million women-owned businesses across the country. That trend continues on a local level. In the Village of Mantua, just on the main drag alone, there are four women-owned businesses worth a visit.
Paul E. Dickey of Warren
Paul E. Dickey, 52 of Warren, Ohio passed away suddenly in his home on September 26, 2023. Paul was born January 6, 1971 in Ravenna, Ohio. Paul was a hard working family man. He worked as a foreman for Asplundh Tree Services for 18+ years until 2007, when he was injured on the job. A few years later Paul went...
David Arnold Klock of Garrettsville
David Arnold Klock, born in Ravenna, Ohio, on May 5th, 1953, a lifelong Garrettsville resident and athlete, peacefully passed away in his sleep in his home on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years old. Dave, a 1971 graduate of James A. Garfield High School was the dedicated son of his parents, the late Donald G....
Bombers Volleyball Stays Hot, Sweeps Lordstown
No matter how far the Windham Bombers volleyball team travels, they never forget to pack their “A” game. The Bombers continued excelling in road contests, spoiling Northeastern Athletic Conference Stripes Division rival Lordstown’s senior night and defeating them 25-20, 25-13 and 25-21 last Thursday evening in Warren. “It was a really nice win,” said Coach Lauren Gintert. “They are having a...
