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...
Garfield grad Owen Bass departs for India as G-H Rotary Exchange Student
Recent Garfield graduate Owen Bass is not used to being the new kid in school but will experience that for the first time when...
JAG celebrates back-to-school season
The James A. Garfield District is gearing up to welcome students from all grade levels back for another year of academic, athletic, and creative...
Ravenna VFW Post 1055 holds donation ceremony for Portage County fire departments
The Ravenna Veterans of Foreign Affairs Post 1055 has always prided itself on supporting the Portage County community. They demonstrated their support when they...
Portage County 4-H Youth headed to State Fair Public Speaking Event
Public speaking is one of life’s important skills but also one of the most feared activities for the majority of adults. Learning to be...
Mantua Rotary and Downtown Mantua Revitalization Committee Make Their Mark
On Friday, July 12th the Village of Mantua celebrated the completion of the sidewalk project on Main Street and Prospect Street. The project included...
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...
Streetsboro assistant football Pete Smith also scribes with success
Streetsboro Rockets’ assistant football Coach Pete Smith may not have played football during his high school days but was always fascinated by the X’s...
Mike Shiels ready to steer Hiram women’s soccer amid transition period
After 21 years at the helm of Notre Dame College’s women’s soccer program, Coach Mike Shiels is starting over. Although he is leaving a...
Windham grad Chad Kiser joins the 300-coaching victory club with LaBrae
LaBrae boys’ basketball Coach Chad Kiser knows firsthand what it feels like to be a part of a small program but still get the...
Bridging Education and Commerce: The Ravenna Business Advisory Council’s Impact on Student Success
The Ravenna School District established a Business Advisory Council (BAC) in the summer of 2022. In an effort to merge the needs of the...
Ravenna Nutrition rebranded to Ravenna Sip and Social
Sometimes a change is needed. That is what Ravenna Sip and Social co-owner and Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Rich Wolford did...
Garfield junior Conner Hunt basks in aftermath of Move United Hartford Nationals
Garfield rising junior Conner Hunt had already proven himself at the state level as a tough competitor in the seated track events but now...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary News
The July 22, 2024 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary was a mix of somber reflection and celebration. The group mourned the loss of recent...
