Next Door General Store Opens in Mantua, Offers Bulk Foods
Next Door General Store, a new addition to the Mantua community, is now open for business. The store operates Monday through Friday from 10...
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...
Ravenna Rocks Concert and Fireworks Illuminate 225th Anniversary Celebration
The city of Ravenna marked its 225th anniversary with a spectacular Ravenna Rocks concert and fireworks display, drawing large crowds for a full day...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club Discusses Upcoming Events, Membership Changes
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on July 12 at noon at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 26...
Rockets football returns with experience and unfinished business
Becoming only the second team in school history to reach double-digit victories last season was a nice achievement for the Streetsboro Rockets’ football team...
Portage Park District Deer Archery Lottery Opens
The Portage Park District’s deer archery program lottery is now open for entries until September 6, 2024. The program allows for limited controlled bow...
Ellerhorst Dentistry Welcomes New Patients in the Greater Mantua Area
Ellerhorst Dentistry is now taking new patients and looks forward to serving the dental needs of the greater Mantua area, including Shalersville, Garrettsville and...
JAG Schools Announce Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program for 2024-2025
James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2024-2025 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the...
Newton Falls Schools Implement Free Meal Program for 24-25 School Year
The Newton Falls Exempted Village School District announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School...
Garfield football ready to usher in new era amid new season
What does a high school football program do after graduating one of its winningest senior classes in school history? According to coach Mike Moser,...
Ravenna football ready to soar into new season
Ravenna Ravens’ football head coach Brian Coman won’t predict what his team’s record will be this season but one thing he is hopeful about...
51st Mantua Potato Festival Canceled Due to Multiple Challenges
As of a news release dated August 10th, the 2024 Mantua Potato originally scheduled for September 6-8 has been cancelled according to Andrea Selvaggio,...
Demystifying Election Day
The League of Women Voters Northern Portage County, in collaboration with Theresa Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Portage County Board of Elections (BOE), is...
Eric Hedge steps in to lead Ravenna boys soccer team
For Eric Hedge, being a head soccer coach has always depended on the timing of the situation. For a long time, the timing has...
ST. JOSEPH’S OX ROAST FAIR 2024 WRAP UP
It was a picture-perfect 60th Ox Roast Fair. Leading the fair was a Eucharistic procession -a reminder of God’s presence at all times. This...
Join the Silent Book Club
“I love about the concept of the Silent Book Club - there's no crazy stress about needing to read a certain number of chapters...
Andy Auble maintains local roots as multi-business owner
Growing up in a rural community like Mantua, Andy Auble learned what hard work truly meant, developing a work ethic that has shaped him...
Crestwood football takes on Rootstown for annual alumni game
No matter how many years have gone by, the tradition of high school football has remained strong in the Mantua community as evidenced by...
Encore Creativity for Older Adults Sings in Harmony in Northeast Ohio
Older adults who love to sing will find a welcoming community of fellow singers when the Encore Chorale of Northeast Ohio launches its new...
Cardinal Elementary School to get LED lighting upgrade
As the Cardinal School District nears the beginning of the 2024-25 year, the former middle school building is waiting for a lighting upgrade. Through...
Former Garfield principal Michael Dobran becomes Windham’s new superintendent
For former Garfield High School principal Michael Dobran, time really is a flat circle. Dobran is returning to where it all started, having been...
Windham Township Board of Trustees receive donation towards Portage Foundation Disaster Relief Fund
When the Windham Township Board of Trustees convened last Thursday evening at Windham’s Town Hall, they received a visit from the Middlefield Banking Company’s...
Forging Friendships and Memories at thePortage County Randolph Fair
It’s a hallmark of summer, a final hurrah before going back to school. A place where friendships are forged and memories are made. This...
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...
Cardinal football brings Rich Turner aboard as new head coach
Football coach Rich Turner is familiar with elevating an Ohio high school football program to the next level. He will attempt to do that...
Anna Maria of Aurora to host 15th annual Charity Car Show
One of the most popular activities for Portage County residents during the summer is to enjoy the local car shows. That is something that...
Southeast graduate Jenna Fesemyer makes the cut for USA Paralympic Team
Representing the United States once at the Olympic Games was a blessing for Southeast alum Jenna Fesemyer. She will get a second chance to...
Streetsboro Director of Operations Andreas Johansson assumes Superintendent position at Newton Falls
As busy as Andreas Johansson has been serving as the Streetsboro School District’s Director of Operations for the last seven years, he has wanted...
G-H Rotary News
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary held a lively meeting on July 29, 2024, featuring guest Rachelle Yarnell, a former member who reconnected with the group. The...
Hiram School Reunion Celebrates Longtime Friendships and Memories
The 31st Hiram School Reunion took place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Troy Community Center, drawing 40 classmates and their spouses. Maryan Simsa...
