Huskies basketball holds on to beat Wildcats, snap losing streak
The Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s losing streak is no more. The Huskies ended a five-game slide when they prevailed 49-47 against Chalker last Saturday evening in Middlefield. “It is good to say the least,” said Coach Kyle Deckerd. “It is always good to win. We had a losing streak there but winning one at home is definitely good. Hopefully,...
Garfield G-Men girls basketball show flashes but still lose against LaBrae
Unlike previous seasons, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team is still searching to find that winning edge. The G-Men’s slide continued, losing 63-39 against Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe LaBrae last Thursday evening at the JAG Fieldhouse. “We struggled to score and when we are giving up points on defense it just compounds the problem,” said Coach Aaron...
Garfield Drive, Village Drive and Davis Streets to see repairs
Present at the Village Council Meeting were Council President Tom Hardesty, Councilpersons John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, Mark Brady, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, and Mayor Rick Patrick. Sheri Johnson was sworn in for her term on the council. Benjamin Coll was sworn in for his term on the Board of Public Affairs. Deb Wordell was appointed...
Former Drakesburg school building undergoes exterior construction
The Freedom Township Historical Society is continuing its efforts to restore the former Drakesburg one-room school building on State Route 303. The historical society is moving forward with construction of exterior renovations. “Obviously, it is worth a lot to us, and it is just worth a lot to the township residents and anybody that is interested in history,” the society’s...
Leave a Legacy! Preserving Geauga County Farmland for Generations to Come
The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) provides funding to assist landowners in preserving farmland. The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity. For the seventh year, the Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, with assistance from Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, is a Certified Local...
St. Joseph, Mantua to Hold 300 Club Fundraiser
St. Joseph Parish in Mantua is holding a 300 Club Fundraiser in 2024. Three hundred tickets will be sold at $100.00 each, starting in January and running until November 1, 2024. There will be a fantastic dinner at St. Nicholas Banquet Center, 755 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, Ohio 44260, on Saturday, November 9, where participants will have a one in...
Rockets sputter offensively in loss against Comets
Despite a poor first half of offense, the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team only trailed Metro Athletic Conference rival Akron Coventry by three points at the half. But Streetsboro could not solve its offensive struggles and lost 56-41 to the Comets last Friday evening in Coventry Township. “We were down three points going into the half and in that third...
Mantua Scouts celebrate successful adventure in New Mexico
Last summer, two Scout Troops from Mantua took on the challenge of Philmont High Adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch in the rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. One well-known motto of scouting is to ‘Be Prepared,’ and the Mantua Scouts really took this sentiment to heart. A trip of this magnitude required over two years of planning, training, and fundraising before...
Haidyn Bunker to compete at Winter Youth Olympic Games
When Chardon Hilltoppers’ sophomore Haidyn Bunker saw a luge commercial during the 2018 Winter Olympics, she thought it looked interesting. Six years later, Bunker is preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as she will compete in double luge for Team USA at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea beginning on Saturday. “This is a one-time kind...
Greenmen hockey leans on defense and prevails against Knights
After scoring six goals in the first two periods, the Aurora Greenmen’s hockey team relied on its defense to fend off Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League Blue Division rival Nordonia in the final period. Aurora’s defense stiffened up and defeated its neighborhood foe 6-5 in a GCHSHL Blue Division crossover game last Sunday afternoon at The Pond in...
Auctions In Middlefield
Monday Afternoon/Evening Auction. Middlefield, OH –The Heritage Marketplace Consignment Auction held in the event center is open year round at 15848 Nauvoo Road Market and opens at noon on Monday. The Consignment Auction begins at 5:30 p.m.; Consignment Check-in: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Bid on a Broad Array of Auction Items and purchase at the Flea Market; Dinner begins:4:30 p.m....
TIME FOR A W-A-L-K?
Enjoy a park with other dogs, dog-walkers and Naturalist Karie Dogs and your humans, take a winter walk with Naturalist Karie Wheaton and other park-going pooches during an upcoming Hound Hike – no registration required! Hound Hikes this season are slated for Wednesday, January 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park (two easy trails); Saturday, February 17,...
Ravenna wrestling places second at Brad Bauer Memorial Duals
The Ravenna Ravens’ wrestling team is learning to take things in stride as they continue to rebuild their program. Ravenna took a step in the right direction when it went 4-1 to finish as the runners-up at the Brad Bauer Memorial Duals last Saturday at the James L. Coll Gymnasium. “We are a very young and inexperienced team and are...
We’re All Invited
Community Calendar Aspire Programs Mondays & Wednesdays The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class...
Curtains Up Theatre invites audiences to enter the world of Sherlock Holmes this weekend
From the celebrated stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre presents “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes!” Four captivating mysteries come to life on the stage this weekend in the Iva Walker Auditorium at James A. Garfield High School. The performance appeals to a wide range of audiences and is child-friendly. The director, Jackie Loreta-Rinearson, is...
Aurora wrestling captures Portage County Tournament title
It’s very rare that a high school wrestling tournament team championship comes down to the final match. But that is what happened for the Aurora Greenmen at the Portage County Tournament last Saturday at Ravenna High School when senior Matthew Copley prevailed 7-2 against Ravenna Southeast senior Preston Bello in the 285-pound championship bout, clinching Greenmen’s title with 315.5...
PCDL Winter Reading Challenge
Portage County District Library will host Warm Up With a Good Book - Winter Reading Challenge starting January 8 - February 24! Register now at portagecountyoh.beanstack.com/reader365 or any PCDL branch location to track your reads, write book reviews and participate in fun activities to earn digital tickets and badges.
Backyard Maple Syrup Workshop and Home Kitchen Confections Workshop on Saturday, January 20
Maple Producers of NE Ohio are inviting you to attend two workshops that will take you from tree to table and beyond, not only making the syrup but turning that syrup into delicious maple treats. Come to one or both. Workshop One – Backyard Maple Syrup Maker - Are you a hobby maple producer? Whether you have 1 bucket or...
Explore Local Heritage: Shalersville Historical Society’s Open Meeting Invitation
Shalersville Historical Society will kick off the 2024 season with its first general meeting on Sunday, February 11, at 3 PM at our museum located at 9154 St Rt 44. Please note the different day and time for the month of February. Come join us to learn about the latest work on our schoolhouse. Our meetings are free and...
Township Board of Trustees discusses voting procedure on zoning issues
When the Windham Township Board of Trustees convened for their monthly meeting last Thursday night at Windham Town Hall, the meeting was dominated by talk of the board moving forward with zoning resolutions without awaiting advice from the Zoning Commission. An audience member, Todd Phillips, brought up that he had not heard of any public hearings by the commission to...
Deb Wordell appointed to Village Council
Present at the Village Council Meeting were Council President Tom Hardesty, Councilpersons John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard Beatty, Mark Brady, Solicitor Michele Stuck, Fiscal Officer Donna Love, and Mayor Rick Patrick. Sheri Johnson was sworn in for her term on the council. Benjamin Coll was sworn in for his term on the Board of Public Affairs. Deb Wordell was appointed...
Badgers basketball squanders opportunities in loss against Blue Devils
Try as they might, the Berkshire Badgers boys’ basketball team could not find its stride against Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe Wickliffe. Berkshire’s inconsistent play led to a 56-51 defeat against the Blue Devils last Saturday afternoon in Burton. “We have had trouble scoring all year,” said Coach Joe Montanero. “When we are scoring and putting the ball in...
Ravenna girls basketball unravels in fourth quarter, loses to Cloverleaf
The Ravenna Ravens girls’ basketball team played three strong quarters of basketball but it still was not enough. The Ravens came undone in the fourth quarter, losing 69-40 against Metro Athletic Conference rival Cloverleaf last Friday evening in Lodi. “The girls played hard,” said Coach Courtney O’Donnell. “We have to play all four quarters and we have to find the...
Aurora’s Best wins Suburban League diving crown, Kennedy finishes as runner-up
According to Aurora Greenmen sophomore Zachary Best, it had been a while since he competed in an 11-round one-meter diving competition. Best still excelled and captured the Suburban League American Conference diving title by scoring a personal best 249.60 points last Thursday at Solon High School. “It feels good, honestly,” Best said. “It was definitely a close meet between myself...
Woodland Wednesdays: Oh Deer, is that Oak Wilt?
Many factors contribute to forest economics, but managing forest health is key to the potential value of your woodlot. Join us for an in-person Woodland Wednesdays program on February 21st at 6:00 pm at the VFW Post 1055, 6000 New Milford Road, Ravenna, OH 44266 for “Oh Deer, Is That Oak Wilt?” This program will provide an update on...
JAG Historical Society News
Notes of celebration sounded at the recent Christmas dinner, as it was revealed that the JAGHS has been selected to be Grand Marshals at this year’s SummerFest Grand Parade. This year’s theme is TIME WARPED, which will fit right in with the scheduled opening of the 1924 time capsule by the clock tower on July 6, 2024. Administrative changes are...
Foundation for Geauga Parks offers conservation education scholarships
The Foundation for Geauga Parks (FGP) is pleased to announce that we will again be offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the class of 2024 who live in or attend school in Geauga County and intend to continue their education in fields of science, natural resource management or other related studies. The scholarship application is available on...
Now Screening for Class of ‘37
It’s time to register for a Kindergarten Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Wednesday, March 6, Thursday, March 7 or...
Legal Notices
Notice is hereby given that copies of the proposed tax budget of the Crestwood Local School District, Portage County, Ohio for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 are on file in the office of the Treasurer of the Board of Education and open for public inspection during regular business hours, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code. A public...
Unveiling the New Brimfield Branch: Join Us for the Grand Opening
The Portage County District Library will be opening the doors to the new Brimfield Branch this January. The official grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The new library is located at 4286 Kelso Drive, Brimfield, OH 44224. The ribbon opening is open to the public, and the library will remain...
