Windham awaits the return of Fun in the Sun
More than 20 years ago, Windham residents had the Fun in the Sun festival to look forward to each year before it was discontinued....
Crestwood senior Josh Delaney embarks on global trip as Global Experience Grant winner
To this point of his life, the majority of Crestwood Red Devils’ Josh Delaney’s traveling experience has been taking vacations on the west coast....
Portage County Historical Society will hold a re-dedication event
The Portage County Historical Society will host a re-dedication event for its Salmon Carter House Aug. 17. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., local officials...
Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland Present, “A Summer to Remember”, Flower Show
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland present, “A Summer to Remember”, an NGC Small Standard Flower Show. The show will be held at the Geauga...
Village Council discusses budget, approves ordinances at July meeting
In attendance at the July 10th Garrettsville Village Council meeting were Councilpersons Deb Wordell, Tom Hardesty, Sheri Johnson, John Chambers, Richard Beatty. Also present...
Ravenna School District placed in Fiscal Oversight by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), after examining the Ravenna School District’s (RSD) May 2024 five-year forecast, has placed the RSD in...
Connor Hunt wins national title in the seated 100 meter race–sets new national record!
Connor Hunt, a junior at James A. Garfield High School, competed at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama on Sunday, July 14, and...
Hiram athletics preparing to add three new sports for 2025-26 school year
Hiram College’s pending move to the President’s Athletic Conference for the 2025-26 school year will also see significant changes in the its athletic program....
Beacon Hues Glass Now Open
As a young girl sitting in church, Denise DiLellio was fascinated by the beams of light shining through the stained-glass windows. She made it...
Deadline for donating and applying for aid after Windham tornado extended to August 16
It’s been several months since a tornado ripped through Windham, impacting the lives of numerous Portage County residents. The needs in the area are...
Ravenna alum Ben Ribelin appointed as interim Superintendent
For as long Ravenna graduate Ben Ribelin has worked in the education system, he has served his alma mater with pride. He will carry...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions...
USO Show with The Dave Banks Big Band
The Dave Banks Big Band will perform a USO-style variety show at the American Legion Post #496, located at 1945 Mogadore Road in Kent,...
Jacob McPherson qualifies for Monster EnergyAMA Championship
At the age of 15, sophomore Jacob McPherson is already living life in the fast lane. The Ravenna sophomore will prepare for the biggest...
Dave Albert brings wealth of experience as new Badger girls basketball coach
Dave Albert has had many opportunities to become a high school basketball coach in his career but has chosen to not accept just any...
G-H Rotary News
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on July 8, 2024, at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza, Garrettsville, to conduct several pieces of business. Final financials...
Townhall II offers free harm-reduction vending machine in Kent office lobby
Townhall II Integrated Health Network now offers free harm reduction supplies from a vending machine in its Kent office lobby, located at 155 N....
Gathering of the Beards returns for Time Capsule edition
The James A. Garfield Historical Society celebrated the opening of a time capsule with a community event, “The Great Gathering of the Beards,” which...
Windham United Methodist Church Seeks Vendors for Helping Hands Fair
The Windham United Methodist Church is gearing up to host its annual Helping Hands Fair, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m....
McKennah Metzger hurls her way to Coastal Carolina University
Softball or volleyball? That was the choice Aurora graduate McKennah Metzger faced at the end of her freshman year, determining which sport she needed to...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions...
Garrettsville opens its 100-year-old time capsule
The community of Garrettsville came together on July 6 to celebrate “Unveiling Our Roots,” a block party marking the opening of a 100-year-old time...
Hopperton brothers reunite at Kent State University
Being on the field at the same time in 2021 was a dream come true for Streetsboro Rockets’ graduates Hunter and Preston Hopperton. They...
Learn an ancient language at the Reed Memorial Library
On Wednesday, July 17, at 2 p.m., join Dr. Jennifer Larson for an event titled “Learn an Ancient Language” to explore the fascinating world...
Windham Township Board of Trustees appoints members to the Portage Foundation Donations Coordination Team
When the Windham Township Board of Trustees convened last Wednesday evening at Windham’s Town Hall, Portage County Emergency Management Director Ryan Shackelford asked the...
Historical Society to Host Cemetery Tour
The Windham Historical Society invites the community to join a guided walking tour of the town’s historic cemetery on Monday, July 15, at 6:30...
JAG Schools awarded USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grant
Innovative offerings will find a home in a renovated Commons space James A. Garfield Local Schools is thrilled to announce the receipt of the USDA...
Brian Coman flocks home as new Ravenshead football coach
Coach Brian Coman was unsure if he would ever get a chance to be a head high school football coach despite having been an...
Cruisin’ into Garrettsville: Celebrating 36 Years of Classic Cars
When it comes to enjoying the summer, there are very few things that Garrettsville residents enjoy more than taking in the Garrettsville Cruise Night...
James A. Garfield Historical Society ready to open time capsule
It was 100 years ago when the Garrettsville Women’s Study Group planted a time capsule at the base of the monument in front of...
