Portage County Master Gardeners to hold virtual workshop
Ravenna - Are you eager to get back in the garden? Then why not start the season early with some good gardening tips to improve your soil health and reduce the amount of chemicals you use?The Portage County Master Gardeners and Portage SWCD are collaborating to offer a VIRTUAL workshop on Saturday, February 26th from 10 - 11:30 a.m.,...
JAG Quiz Masters Earn League Title
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield High School Quiz Masters Quiz Bowl team recently got their first ever league title. The Academic team capped off an impressive 14-0 season in the Portage League by being crowned champions in January. The Quiz Masters, coached by Iva Walker, maneuvered their way through a difficult schedule, including perennial powers Western Reserve Academy and...
Forage + Feather Opens New Location
Forage + Feather, the Mantua-based shop that specialized in handcrafted, local goods, as recently relocated to the historic district of Aurora.The shop had been previously located in Mantua in the historic granary building. “We loved being in that beautiful, unique space,” Fana explained. “Leaving wasn’t part of our plan,” she noted. But when she learned owners were selling the...
First Winners of Burton-Middlefield Rotary’s “Maple Splash Raffle” Announced
Geauga County - Congratulations, Marlene Dembinski from Parkman! Marlene was the first early-bird winner of $1000 in the Maple Splash Raffle. Her ticket was drawn during the Jan. 26 regular Burton Middlefield Rotary meeting and recorded live on Facebook. Pastor Nathan Long of the Faith Rescue Mission pulled the winning ticket. Marlene’s ticket is placed back in for all...
Windham Lions Club Holds Recycling Program
Windham - The Windham Lions are joining the challenge to help dispose of some of the common plastics that enter your house but aren’t acceptable for traditional curbside recycling…It’s the TREX Recycling Program – The aim is to divert certain kinds of plastics from landfills and turn them into sturdy wood alternative products. The Windham Lions will be hosting a...
United Way Accepting Grant Applications
Ravenna - United Way of Portage County invests the funds raised during its annual campaign through a volunteer-led review and recommendation process. Grant Review Volunteers engage in a process that matches community needs with evidence based best practices and program interventions. Volunteers review applications and make site visits. They meet to select the most effective programs and monitor the...
Participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Maybe you’ve always wanted to help a scientific cause. Maybe you’re passionate about doing your part toward the greater good in Nature. Or maybe you just enjoy spending time with the birds.Become an official Citizen Scientist by joining us this February for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide count coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the...
Local Movie Makers Release New Film
While you may be aware that Northeast Ohio has been featured in several films lately, you might not have known that one particular film has local connections. Portions of “The Other Side of Darkness”, an independent family-friendly action movie, were filmed in and around Garrettsville, thanks to JAG High School graduate, Vinny Sisson. Sisson is a 2006 graduate of James...
‘Other Side of Darkness’ Premieres on February 2nd
Northeast Ohio has been featured in several films lately, but if you didn't get in on the action, you've got another shot. On Wednesday, February 2nd, attend a Hollywood-style premiere for the feature film "The Other Side of Darkness." The family-friendly action film weaves the tale of A 16 year-old girl's mysterious birthday gift that leads her and her friends...
Grief Recovery After Substance Passing Group Available in Portage
Joey, Debby Smith’s only son died of an accidental heroin overdose 7 years ago on October 2, 2014. Devasted, Debby sought counseling, but realized she was looking for something more to help her through her grief. She then discovered GRASP - Grief Recovery After Substance Passing. GRASP is a support group for those who have lost a loved one...
Freedom Township Historical Society Membership Drive
Freedom Twp. - The Freedom Township Historical Society is conducting its annual membership drive. Membership is open to anyone interested in our mission of “Preserving, protecting and promoting the rich history of Freedom Township and Freedom School”. Membership categories are divided into YEARLY (individual - $15.00 or family - $25.00) LIFETIME (individual-$150.00 or family-$200.00) and CORPORATE - $100.00. ...
New Year Resolution: Plan to Plant Trees with Geauga SWCD’s Spring Tree Sale!
Start off the new year by making a sound investment for your future... plant a tree! There are countless ways trees positively affect us, our homes, and our communities. Whether replacing a tree lost to pest or storm damage or adding new species for beauty and diversity, the simple act of planting trees reduces stormwater runoff while improving water...
Garrettsville Area Chamber Sets Dates
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce board met earlier in January to set the organizational calender and appoint officers for the coming year. After reviewing operating expenses for 2021 the board moved forward with discussion of events for 2022. The following have been scheduled: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration -- March 17Discover Garrettsville Promotion -- May 1 - Aug 31Garage...
Rail Display Added in Mantua
Mantua - Next time you’re out for a walk in Mantua, be sure to check out a new display that was installed near the kiosk at the Headwaters Trailhead on Main Street in Mantua (behind McDonalds). For those unfamiliar, this trailhead is part of the eight and a half mile limestone-paved trail, built on the former Cleveland-Mahoning Railroad line...
Holiday Light Trail Winners Announced
Garrettsville - VP Realty’s Third Annual Holiday Light Trail was a huge success! Eighty-nine houses participated in the trail, more than doubling our numbers from previous years. We thank our participants for putting in the time and effort to decorate their homes for viewers to enjoy! We will continue to grow The Holiday Light Trail. We plan on investing the...
Hiram Twp News
At an emergency meeting in December, Trustees swore in Interim Fiscal Officer Jill Corbett, Shalersville’s current Fiscal Officer. Corbett stepped in after the untimely passing of Diane Rodhe on December 8th. Corbett agreed to assist the Township until such time that Trustees could appoint a replacement. At December’s regular Trustee meeting, which was held in the Township’s new building...
Patrolman Miranda Brothers Commended by Mantua Police Chief
In his Police Report, Chief Joe Urso commended Patrolman Miranda Brothers for her work in organizing the Christmas Fill a Cruiser event with local Dollar General stores. According to the Chief, the event in early December resulted in community members and organizations filling the cruiser an amazing six times! Urso noted that the generosity benefitted 20 area families, including...
Ravenna Celebrates Gary & Trish Krause
It was the coldest day of the new year, 15 degrees with a real-feel of 1 degree. Yet, there was a crowd, bundled in their coats and hats, on the corner of West Main Street and South Park Way. Posing, talking, taking pictures. What would bring so many people out when it was so cold? They came out to...
Newton Falls’ Heritage Accord Prepares to Celebrate 80 Years
T’was the day after Duck Plucking and all through the Community Center,Not a creature was stirring…Who am I kidding? Everyone was stirring. The Center was again cleaned, tallies made, thank yous extended…Heritage Accord had a big day in November, and the Newton Falls Community really came out and showed their support. Now HA is moving on to its next...
Re-Dedication Of Access Ramp To Hiram Christian Church
Hiram – With funding from a Hiram Community Trust Grant and the generous donations of its members, Hiram Christian Church recently repaired and increased the width of the access ramp to the front entry of the church. Hiram Christian Church has always been honored to host the community, whether the occasion is religious, musical, political, educational, etc. This renovation...
Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship & Service
Garrettsville - One recent morning, Jim Dennis walked into the Barber of G’Ville for a haircut, something he’s been doing every six weeks (or whenever his wife, Darlene, tells him he’s looking shaggy) for the past 50 years. He came in for his visit, new to the area, at 19 years old, when the original owner, George Joseph, was at...
Twentieth Century Club News
Nearly a full complement of members of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met at the home of Mary Furillo for the annual Christmas party on December 16, 2021. The roll call response for the evening was to recount a favorite part of Christmas celebrations both past and present. This elicited memories, tales and traditions of all sorts from fascination...
Date Night At The Library
Ravenna - Date night at the library? Really? Sounds rather boring! Well, maybe not. If your library has been transformed into a miniature golf course and serves delicious appetizers and wine, sounds like a fun date! Saturday, November 20, Reed Memorial Library did just that. It was Date Night, Ladies’ Night Out, Bro Night, call it what you will-it...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society held its annual Christmas party on December 13, 2021 in Cal’s II, Sky Plaza, Garrettsville with twelve members in attendance. President Debbie Smith was unable to attend but discussion on a number of topics circulated for later discussion. An interesting photo of the 1964 beard-growing competition brought out some interesting recollections and memories...
PCDL’s Holiday Hours
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be closed on the following dates, in observance of the holiday season: Friday, December 24; Saturday, December 25, Friday, December 31; and Saturday, January 1, 2022. However, PCDL’s Digital Library never closes, and is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Visit www.portagelibrary.org and click on the Digital Library tab. Enjoy digital movies, TV...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The annual Christmas party of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was held on December 13, 2021 at the home of Lisa Muldowney with a fine repast, featuring the legendary cheeseburger soup and an assortment of other delicacies. After the filling meal came a fun-filled exchange of “white elephant “ gifts. Among these were flags, a Nerf gun, B&D equipment, a plush...
2015 Crestwood Grad Jeremiah Fitzgerald Wins CLE Marathon
This past October, 2015 Crestwood High School graduate Jeremiah Fitzgerald took first place in the Cleveland Marathon. This was no small feat (no pun intended), even for someone who began his running career with the CMS and CHS Track and Cross Country teams. Fitzgerald continued running at the University of Akron, where he earned a degree in engineering while...
Give The Gift Of Music At PML
How many have passed the building, not knowing it is there? Even GPS lets you know “you have arrived” but, you seem to be in the middle of Route 44. However, look for the Portage Music sign, on the east side of Route 44, just north of the Route 303 junction, and turn in-you’ll be glad you did. The...
Message From Middlefield Mayor Garlich
Hello Middlefield Residents, I want to initially wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. I know personally, my time with family and friends has grown more precious. Social networking, that I often took for granted, is now special. I hope you use this holiday season to enjoy family and network with friends. We activated...
Portage Financial Wellness Fair Receives State Recognition
Ravenna – The Portage County Financial Wellness Fair, a free program held in November and aimed at helping area residents improve their financial lives, has been recognized by the Ohio Treasurer of State with a Compass Award for December 2021. The monthly recognition program commends organizations, programs, and individuals across the state who are working to guide Ohioans toward...