Fall Children’s Programs at Windham Library
Children, infant to preschool, are invited to attend storytime for songs, books and some fun (with a caregiver). Storytime registration begins August 29 and the programs begin on Tuesday, September 6 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Craft It with Miss Marian!” is an opportunity for children between the ages of 7 and 14 years-old to try new arts and...
RadioActive Electronics supported by Verizon gives backpacks to Cardinal students
Middlefield - It’s that time of year again. Parents and students are planning their return to school and budgeting for school supplies is at the top of the to-do list. For some families, this is a struggle and for some children, having inadequate tools creates stress and inhibits learning. Matt Smith, owner of RadioActive Electronics in Middlefield is always looking for...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will begin its fall meeting schedule on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The Society is located at 6549 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna Ohio. The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a power point presentation by Barb Petroski. The topic will...
The Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run
Burton - On Sunday, September 4, 2022, runners will gather at The 200th Great Geauga County Fair to run in the 4th annual Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run. Running a picturesque route through Ohio’s oldest continuous county fair and scenic Burton Village, these runners will be helping support the yearly operations of multiple 4-H clubs...
Mantua Historical Society News
Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society held its annual Flea Market on Saturday, July 16. The Flea Market included the museum being open to the public and a bake sale by The Smile Team of Mantua Center Christian Church. Members of the Mantua Historical Society attended the Northeast Ohio Inter-Museum Council meeting on July 19. The meeting featured a tour...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - According to Police Chief Brian Gregory, formal charges were filed against the owners of 11846 Plum Ridge, Mary Lou Texler and Donald Miles. Miles was present at the June Council meeting, where he was granted a 60-day extension to address several issues at the abandoned property. No noticeable changes were made, leaving the Village no other recourse...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The August 8, 2022 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club covered business in short takes and topics. This included a mention of the still-delayed Rotary insignia for the bike racks, the annual cook-out to be held on the 22nd (and what to do in case of rain), a meeting with the officers of InterAct prior to school opening, no...
New At Maplewood Career Center – The Adult Diploma Program
Didn’t Finish High School? Learn a new skill and get your diploma at the same time with one of the Adult Education Programs at Maplewood Career Center: Administrative Professional, Medical Coding & Billing, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Module Welding, or Precision Machining. Programs are free and held in the evening at Maplewood Career Center to fit work schedules. Requirements include:...
Nelson United Methodist Church News
Nelson Twp. - D. J. Missions met August 2 with nine members present. In devotions the history of song “In My Heart There Rings a Melody” was given and then they sang it followed by shared blessings and prayer.In business the group decided to send money to the Methodist disaster fund. It was announced about our yearly assisting of our...
News From Mantua Village
Mantua - Prior to last month’s regular meeting council held a public hearing regarding potential Ordinance 2022-29 which would limit the number of household pets permitted in village homes. To begin, resident Lorraine Chism asked Council how the need to limit household pets came to their attention. She remarked that it wasn’t wise to punish all village residents for...
Back To Speak On River History
Shalersville - Speaker Dan Back, a nationally known expert on river history, steamboats & canals will be speaking on Thursday, August 11 at 7 pm at the Shalersville Town Hall. Back developed the “Life on the Ohio” River History Museum in Vevay, Indiana and appeared in the Public Television production “Take the River” narrating the history of the steamboat. The...
Battling Beards In Garrettsville
Garrettsville - On Saturday evening the Great Gathering of the Beards - Beard Battle 2022 was held at Slim & Jumbo’s in Garrettsville. Presented by The Barber of G’ville and The Ohio Bearded Sinners Beard Club, a great evening was had by all as men showed off their beards, while the women and children showed off their creativity as all...
Heritage Accord Receives Jeffris Family Foundation Grant to Fund Next Phase of the Restoration and Renovation of the Newton Falls Community Center
Newton Falls - Heritage Accord today announced the receipt of a matching grant in the amount of $24,575.00 from the Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd. The Jeffris Family Foundation grant will be combined with an equal amount of funds on-hand at Heritage Accord to fully cover the cost of a critically required Historical Structure Report (HSR) of the Newton Falls...
Hybrid Book Club Meeting of the Garrettsville Library
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet In-Person and via Zoom on Tuesday August 16 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is required to attend this group if you intend to meet virtually at “Upcoming Events” calendar online at www.portagelibrary.org. Call 330-527-4378 for more information.This month’s selected title is The Lincoln Highway, a novel by...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At the July 11th meeting, Fire Board members looked on as Chief Matt Roosa conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Jacob Bennett. Bennet is a Streetsboro resident; his mother, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews were present to witness the ceremony. Bennet received his pin from his nephew Aiden, while nephew Mason looked on. In other news, Chief Roosa shared that...
LANDSCAPING FOR WILDLIFETake a “meadow meander,” then learn how to plant your own
If you’ve ever considered establishing a meadow on your property, or wonder what it might take, Geauga Park District is hosting two programs on Sunday, August 14, that are designed just for you.From 9:30 to 11 a.m., take a naturalist-led walk around Observatory Park to view stunning displays of meadow and prairie plants, as well as the variety of...
Ianiro Farms Hosts Sunflower Festival in Auburn’s Arts District
Auburn Twp. - Ianiro Farm, is hosting their first Sunflower Festival on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, the 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Auburn at 18266 Thorpe Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, where guests will be able to pick their sunflowers, shop with local artisans and collectors, pet donkeys and play yard games at the Ianiro’s...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In the public comment Drema Herron asked the Board to put focus or more a focus on retaining excellent staff to preserve the quality of the district. Her concerns stemmed from a large amount of recent resignations at the June Board meeting. Next, she shared her concerns relating to the higher cost of school lunches, which have increased...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull Hosts Annual Antique Tractor Show
Trumbull County - What do you get when you mix Meadow Green, Prairie Gold, and silver together? You get three of the tractors that are under the umbrella of the Agco Corporation. They are also the featured tractors of the 27th annual tractor show of the Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County. The show grounds are located at 1653...
Nevermind…
As Roseanne Rosannadanna used to say on Saturday Night Live after her on-air diatribe turned out to be totally misdirected–”Never mind.” Last week’s dramatic sports moment about the Garfield PCL Championship win in 1972 was, apparently, “bass ackward”, so to speak. Hey, it was fifty years ago and I was probably somewhere on the sidelines with the cheerleaders, who were...
Maplewood Career Center Offers Upcoming Evening Classes for Adults
Ravenna - Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering evening classes for adults this coming fall. Enrich your life with one of the following up-coming classes:Administrative Professional – New!Cosmetology – New!Dental AssistingMedical Assisting – New! Medical Coding & Billing Industrial MaintenanceModule Industrial Maintenance: Electrical, Fluid Power, or Mechanical Precision MachiningWelding Technologies or Module Welding HVAC & STNA Classes...
Cops & Kids Fishing Day
Kids and their families are invited to join the Hiram Police Department officers on Saturday, August 20th for a fun-filled day fishing at Camp Asbury. “No fishing license needed, just bring your favorite fishing rod, a friend or two and the willingness to have fun!” noted Patrolman Anthony Yoder, Community Affairs Officer at the Hiram Police Department. There’s no need...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on July 18, 2022, in the historic Mott Building in downtown Garrettsville to discuss a number of pertinent topics. The JAGHS sign on the Mott Building should possibly be refurbished or replaced. Dave Brent of Willowleaf Studios, who was responsible for the Hat Shoppe sign, will be consulted, as will other sources. Estimates...
Join us August 4th, for an on-site timber marking workshop in Portage County!
Dan Castellucci of Frontier Woodland Service and John Kehn of ODNR Division of Forestry will review and discuss tree selection, tree measurement, timber value, and overall timber marketing philosophy of marking a timber sale. This is a sale currently being marked for a property owned by the City of Akron. An estimate of what is currently marked will be...
Celebrate National S’more Day with a sweets-induced park visit
You know you want to… Celebrate National S’more Day on Sunday, August 7, by roasting a marshmallow and building one of these most delicious treats, plus learn a bit of s’more history you never knew, at the former Boy Scout campgrounds of Chickagami Park. To reserve a sticky snack and join in on the celebration, simply visit geaugaparkdistrict.org under Programs...
44 Chrome Shop Now Open
Mantua - A new chrome shop is open in Mantua, poised to serve a trucking client base from across the US, with easy access via the Ohio Turnpike and State Routes 44 and 82.One of the shop’s owners, Michelle Stebbins, has built a reputation in the industry, having worked in a chrome shop for 20 years. While she left...
Octane Nights In Ravenna On August 3
Ravenna - Hey Ravenna, when does a Wednesday feel like a Saturday? When you attend Mongoose Motorsports and Portage Trim’s Octane Nights! It’s coming up soon, Wednesday August 3, so be sure to plan for it. For those readers who are in the Gear Head community, this event is a well-known tradition, started by Gary and Tricia (Trish) Krause, and...
The Old Road… The Tractor Show Goes On
The Geauga County Historical Society Century Village Museum announces the Back In Time Power Show from July 29-31 from 8 AM to 5 PM each day. Step back in time as we showcase tractor and historical equipment of all kinds in a beautiful period setting. There will be a daily parade of equipment, flea market, barrel train, live demonstrations,...
Are Interested in Becoming an Ohio State Master Gardener?
Ravenna – The Ohio State Extension Office in Portage County is set to host their annual Master Gardener Training class starting August 31st, 2022. Classes this year are typically every Wednesday morning from 9AM-12:30PM Aug 31st through November 2nd 2022 with a few exceptions. A full schedule of the class and more information can be found at https://go.osu.edu/2022portagemgv. If you...
News From Mantua Village
Mantua - Prior to the last regular meeting, village council held a public budget hearing to allow residents to comment on the village’s proposed 2023 budget. As no residents provided feedback, no changes were made to the proposed budget. During the legislation portion of the regular meeting, council approved Ordinance 2022-25 approving and adopting a permanent budget for 2023....
