Red Devils football uses fast start to overwhelm Hurricanes
The Crestwood Red Devils’ football team hit a speed bump two weeks ago but has bounced back nicely. The Red Devils overpowered Chagrin Valley...
Garfield G-Men girls soccer blanked by Rootstown
By DANIEL SHERRIFF Despite another challenging season, the Garfield G-Men girls’ soccer team is beginning to find its defensive identity. But they still have some...
Greenmen girls tennis takes third place at Suburban League American Conference tournament
In a stiff field of competitors at the Suburban League American Conference tournament, the Aurora Greenmen girls’ tennis team’s resolve was tested with several...
Terriers soccer settles for 1-1 tie against Bearcats
The good news is that the Hiram Terriers’ men’s soccer team has rebounded after a three-match losing streak to start the season. But wins...
Portage County District Library News Release:
Portage County District Library Date: Friday, September 20, 2024To: The Portager, The Weekly Villager, The Record Courier and Ideastream Public Media For immediate release: Fall programming...
Hiram College announces new “Hiram Guarantee”
Hiram College is excited to introduce the Hiram Guarantee, a comprehensive initiative designed to provide students and families with financial peace of mind and...
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Set for September 28th
The Alzheimer’s Association Lake/Geauga County Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning to the scenic Lake Metroparks Farmpark on Saturday, September 28. This inspiring event...
JAG Students shine at Champions Day at Crestwood
On Friday, September 20, Mrs. Schweickert and her classroom aides took JAG students to Crestwood High School for Champions Day, where they joined students...
Windham Fire Department Teams Up With State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association®(NFPA®) to Promote the Importance of Working Smoke Alarms
The Windham Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevention Week™, October 6-12,...
Save a Life Tour stops at Crestwood High School
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes every day — that’s one...
Portage County District Library News Release:
Portage County District Library For immediate release: The PCDL Bookmobile is here and is making its first trips out into the county! You can find...
Community invited to opening of new EMA Center
The Portage County Emergency Management Agency is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the county’s new Emergency Management Agency and...
We’re All Invited
Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at...
Braceville Fire Department Teams Up With State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to Promote the Importance of Working Smoke Alarms
The Braceville Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevention Week™, October 6-12, and this...
Garrettsville Pickleball Association’s Fall Round Robin Tournament
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA), held their Fall Round Robin Pickleball Tournament on the outdoor courts on September 14. There were 26 participants with...
G-Men football begins conference play by beating LaBrae
It may be a different team this year, but the Garfield G-Men football team wanted to get off on the right foot when beginning...
G-H Rotary News
The September 16, 2024, meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club dealt with upcoming events that have been long in the planning stages. Documents to be...
Bombers football stays perfect, trounces Tuscarawas Central Catholic
The Windham Bombers’ football team set some goals for themselves this season but did not have an undefeated record as one of them. That...
Crestwood soccer hangs on to beat Newton Falls
As much of a rollercoaster of a season it has been for the Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team, they still know how to...
Rockets golf triumphs against Panthers in pivotal MAC duel
The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ golf team has put themselves in a position to make school history. The Rockets took revenge on Metro Athletic Conference...
Windham football team enjoys pre-game dinner with military
Before the Windham Bombers’ football team had their way with Tuscarawas Central Catholic to record a dominating 42-0 victory last Friday evening, the team...
Taxes, Loans, and Zoning: Windham Trustees Meeting Recap
The Windham Township’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall was attended by Portage County Treasure John Kennedy, who...
Raising Spirits in Newton Falls: The Story Behind Five 4’s Distillery
What’s new in Newton Falls? Among other things, the Five 4’s Distillery. Located at 417 North Center Street, just outside of downtown, opened to...
Potato Stomp Races On for 45th Year
While the Village of Mantua was Potato Fest-less this year, the 45th Potato Stomp Race persevered. The annual race takes place on the second...
Council Tackles Commercial Districts, Honors Late Member at September 11 Meeting
The Garrettsville Village Council met on September 11, 2024, with council members Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, Jeff Kaiser,...
Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee Reports Success Following Labor Day Car Show
The Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee met on Thursday, September 12, to discuss the outcomes of their recent fundraising efforts and plans for the...
We’re All Invited
Craft Show Vendors Wanted Call Today Craft Show Vendors are wanted for a show on Nov 8 from 4:30-9 and Nov 9th 9 - 3:00 at...
“Twice the Love”
These beautiful buff-colored cats are Father and Son. They are two of the 12 cats that I have up for adoption after rescuing them...
Mantua Rotary hosting 3rd Annual Poker Paddle on the Cuyahoga River
Rotary Club of Mantua is holding their 3rd Annual Poker Paddle event on Saturday September 14. Join us for a late summer paddle on...
Garfield G-Men football survives Normandy in rain-soaked victory
The best way for a young team to grow is by winning a tightly contested battle. That is what the Garfield G-Men football team...
