Hiram brings Griffith aboard as new men’s lacrosse coach
When some coaches step down, they usually take at least a year off or coach at a lower level. According to Jason Griffith, he...
Randall W. Starkey
Randall W. “Randy” Starkey, 60, of Garrettsville, formerly of Warren, passed away at his home on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born June...
Calvin J. Grant
Calvin J. Grant, 68, of Leavittsburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2023 at Hospice House. He was born the son of Herman and...
Join Portage Park District for a Groundhog Hike in Mantua
February 3rd is the halfway point through winter, but the 2nd is when we ask these furry friends for their own forecast. Let’s learn...
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...
Backyard Critters 4H installs “blessing box” at Freedom Township Hall
The Backyard Critters 4-H group has built a blessing box to install at the Freedom Town Hall where we have our monthly meetings. It...
Greenmen girls basketball rallies but falls to Tallmadge’s Blue Devils
Falling into an early hole was a recipe for disaster for the Aurora Greenmen girls’ basketball team. The Greenmen lost 58-45 against Suburban League...
Letters to the Editor
Thank you from the Garrettsville People Tree Your 2023 donations provided toys and food for 195 Families We would like to THANK everyone in our amazing...
20th Century Club learns about Kecoat, LLC
Maureen See, assisted by Jan Boehm and Carol Torda, entertained the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville at their January 19, 2024 meeting. Upending the usual...
Patricia Jean Paxton
Patricia Jean Paxton 79 of Garrettsville passed away Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Burton Health Care Center. She was born January 23, 1944, in...
JAG Historical Society News
As of January 15, 2024, the position of secretary for the James A. Garfield Historical Society is open; volunteers should contact president Debbie Smith...
Grant applications for critical needs focused programs in Portage County are being accepted
United Way of Portage County is accepting grant applications for critical needs-focused programs serving Portage County. The deadline to apply is Feb. 16. United Way...
Ravenna School superintendent Laura Hebert inducted into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Ravenna School District Superintendent Laura Hebert’s only regret over the course of her 30-year career as an official, member and chairwoman of USA Lacrosse...
Handsome Clyde
Clyde had to have a dental done and a lot of teeth pulled. He is feeling much better now. He also got neutered. Clyde...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...