Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Cheryl Brown Abernathy. Abernathy will speak about the numerous Lineage Societies that are available through the Ohio Genealogical Society and other societies...
Garfield G-Men wrestling secures second place at MVAC tournament
It was not ideal that the Garfield G-Men wrestling team could only fill eight weight classes at the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference tournament. Despite relinquishing the MVAC banner to Portage County rival Ravenna Southeast, the G-Men crowned two champions to finish second with a team score of 164 points last Saturday at Crestview High School. “I think they would have...
Windham Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll – Second Quarter
5th Grade Landon Burns*, Juliana Collins*, Arabella Greer, Aiden Gurule, Xavier Jones*, Kason Kraut, Saralyn McCune, Jaxson Plaugher, Zoey Poling, Chloe Taylor, Connor Taylor, Maddison Vlasaty, Christopher Wilson 6th Grade Audrinna Baranyai, Jacob Brady, Isabella Cooper*, Connor Dundon, Aiden Edwards, Erion Garrett-Harris, Beverly Grossman*, Matthew Hickman, Diana Martin*, Mia Miller*, Sophia Olson, Paxton Rickey, Brianna Scheall*, Savannah Smith, Makabee Takacs, Jax Taylor 7th...
James A. Garfield Elementary School Honor Roll – Second Quarter
3rd Grade Honor Roll Norah Evans, Alba Macek, Hadley Boxler, Jared Holbrook, Will Kohler, Elena Molnar, Makenzie Geer, Mason Rakes, Lily Porcase, Seleste Rainey, Carson Erwin, Liam Washington, Carson Kaiser, Kevin Space, Annie Hayhurst, Reece Huebner, Addy Cunningham, Ryan Barnosky, Carson Cutlip, Van Ellerhorst, Khari Oliver, Laura Hartman, Ryker Clark, Alice Lilly, Landon Wade, Elijah Johnson, Jax Janke, Paisley Dorris, Adilyn...
20th Century Club News
The Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met on February 6, 2025 in the meeting space at the Covenant Bible Fellowship Church on High St. to settle back-ordered discussions on revisions to the constitution and by-laws, select nominating committee members and seek recommendations for a venue for the Spring Party…all in good time. Roll call was answered by airing personal stressors...
Berkshire boys’ basketball roars past Cardinal for series sweep
In a season filled with its fair share of challenges, the Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team can hang its hat on reigning supreme in the Battle of Kinsman Road. The Badgers trumped Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Cardinal 72-44 to sweep the season series last Friday evening in Middlefield. “It means a lot to the kids, the whole school...
University Hospitals Heart Healthy Expo
This American Heart Month, University Hospitals will bring the expertise of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute to the community during a morning of free health screenings and interactive educational programs designed to help maximize heart health. Registration is open for the University Hospitals Heart Healthy Expo on Saturday, February 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the...
Rocket girls’ basketball outlasts Cardinals in regular season finale
As dominating of a season as it has been for the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball team, they still had yet to capture a signature victory against a non-conference opponent. The Rockets finally delivered one when they prevailed 38-30 against Canfield in their regular season finale last Saturday afternoon at Streetsboro High School. “We have had some good wins this year...
Greenmen girls’ swimming places fifth, boys finish in seventh at sectional meet
Instead of having the boys and girls compete on different days, the Aurora Greenmen swimming team competed side-by-side in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I sectional meet. The Greenmen girls took fifth place by scoring 140 points and advanced four swimmers in five events to the district meet while the boys finished in seventh place with a...
Maplewood Evening Programs for Adults
Now is the time to sign up for evening adult classes at Maplewood Career Center. Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department has scholarships for adults for most programs starting at $500 per program. We have no-interest payment plans and placement services to help adult students gain employment after program completion. Upcoming spring programs include: Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or...
Garfield Girls Bowling Advances to District
Congratulations to the Lady G-Men bowlers on finishing 2nd at Monday’s Sectional Championships! The girls will compete at next weekend’s District Championships at Rosewood Lanes!
Windham Board of Trustees continue to address new zoning issues
The Windham Township board of trustees’ meeting was once again dominated by various zoning issues last Thursday evening at Windham Town Hall. Among those issues was the reissuing of a search warrant for the property on 10664 State Route 82. “Jake Sweet said that we issued the original warrant to check the property on State Route 82 and the address...
NF Backpack program thanks recent volunteers and donors
The Newton Falls community continues to support its weekend supplemental food program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with recent contributions from local organizations, businesses, and individuals. Special thanks go to Newton Falls First Church of God, Newton Falls Kiwanis Club, Elsie Whetzel Fowler, Newton Falls Classroom Teachers Association, and several others for their donations of food, school...
Ravenna gets Hollywood experience during week of filming
The City of Ravenna has started the 2025 year on a high note after getting a taste of the Hollywood experience. The City spent all of last week experiencing what it was like to film a movie having been selected as the backdrop for the movie “Divorcing the Mob.” “It is awesome,” Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ryann...
PARK DISTRICT SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS
The Portage Park District Foundation is seeking nominations for its 27th annual Environmental Conservation Awards. Nominations are due by February 28, 2025. Nominees for the awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green building/development, stewardship or environmental activism. Nominate your environmental hero! Simply visit the Portage Park District’s website at portageparkdistrict.org...
Gedeon Breaks Garfield’s All-Time Scoring Record
Senior Preston Gedeon has etched his name in Garfield basketball history, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. Entering the game needing 21 points to surpass the previous record of 1,325, Gedeon wasted no time, achieving the milestone by halftime. He finished the night with a career-high 40 points, setting the new record at 1,326—and counting. With his impressive performance, Gedeon...
News Release
Portage County District Library Join the Garrettsville Library on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm for a Virtual Investigation at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. This is a virtual interactive ZOOM program with FORD’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. You can take part in this program at the library, or right from your own home! Join Detective James McDevitt as...
Crestwood Community Center Update
February 8: Free food bank at Friendship Alliance Church 9-11:00; Galentine in the Village with Granary open to vendors, Horse drawn wagon rides, 4-7:00 Pickleball update: Crestwood is requiring a group insurance policy for us to use the gymnasium. Until we can get more grant money to cover this, we will postpone the activity. For those of you who are...
Youth Wrestling: A Personal Story
It all started when I asked my seasoned wrestler husband if we should offer our son the opportunity to wrestle on his school's youth wrestling program. Little did I know that I would be lectured of what it means to be a wrestler. You see, I am no stranger to hard work in sports. Being a veteran swimmer myself...
Streetsboro boys’ basketball flattens Ravenna in league showdown
Any chance for a Metro Athletic Conference victory is always a nice incentive for the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team, but whenever Portage County rival Ravenna is involved, the conference implications take a backseat to the Battle of Lake Rockwell. The Rockets played stout defense to prevail 64-28 against Ravenna last Friday evening at the James L. Coll Gymnasium. “Any...
JAG Boys and Girls Teams Look to Finish Season Strong
As the 2025 bowling season progresses, both Garfield’s boys' and girls' teams have demonstrated hard work, skill, and camaraderie, with both squads facing their fair share of challenges and triumphs. For many of the bowlers, including senior Jayden Saylor and sophomore Sierra Foy, joining the team was a natural fit. Jayden, who began seriously bowling in his freshman year, wanted...
Bridging Generations Through Technology
On Tuesday, February 11th, a group of talented and enthusiastic James A. Garfield High School students will host a special event at the Garrettsville Library to assist senior citizens with all their technology needs. This fantastic initiative will run from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Need help setting up a...
Home Delivered Meals is in Need of Volunteers!
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Volunteer drivers for the Burton and Troy areas. The Meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, located at 15820 Ridgewood Rd, in Middlefield. The HDM program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of 11am-1pm, Monday through Friday to homebound seniors in the community. GDA...
Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!
While the benefits of green infrastructure are easy to see, the logistics of their design, installation, maintenance, and cost might be daunting. Join Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to learn more about incorporating green infrastructure for long-term performance & resilience. “Using Green Infrastructure to Retain the Rain!” will be held on Wednesday, March 12th from 9:00 am –...
Garfield G-Men wrestling triumphs against Berkshire in dual meet
Dual meets have not been the strength of the Garfield G-Men’s wrestling team this season as they have the lacked the ability to fill every weight class. Even with a short-handed squad, the G-Men spoiled Berkshire’s senior night by edging the Badgers 32-28 Wednesday evening in Burton. “They wrestled well,” said Garfield Coach Dan Andel. “We paired up fairly well...
Badgers’ bowling captures fourth place in CVC tournament
The Berkshire Badgers boys’ bowling team dream of winning the Chagrin Valley Conference tournament will have to wait at least one more year. The Badgers took fourth place at the CVC tournament by knocking down 3467 pins last Sunday at the Jefferson Bowling Lanes in Ashtabula County. “They battled pretty tough,” said Coach Kevin Johnson. “They missed a lot of...
Ravens finish as runners-up, Rocket girls clinch third at MAC bowling tournament
It has been a season of resurgence for the Portage County bowling programs in the Metro Athletic Conference. The Ravenna Ravens boys’ bowling team earned second place in the MAC postseason tournament by knocking down 3774 pins and the Streetsboro Rockets girls’ bowling team finished in third place with a score of 2900 last Saturday at the Spins Bowling...
JAG Hall of Fame Inducts Five New Members
James A. Garfield High School honored five individuals during its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Feb. 7, at the JAG Fieldhouse. The event took place during the G-Men boys’ basketball game against the Brookfield Warriors, recognizing alumni for their athletic achievements and contributions to the school community. The 2024 inductees include Kyle Paul (Class of 1998), Mark...
Domestic Violence Task Force expected to combine Portage County resources
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the founding of the 24/7 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners services in the emergency room of the University Hospitals Portage County Medical Center, Portage County is making an effort to start combining community resources to better aid domestic violence victims. The UH Portage Medical Center held the inaugural meeting of the Domestic Violence Task...
