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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary’s Recap and Future Prospects
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary started off the new year by reviewing 2023 and moving on to future plans. The Dictionary Project was successful, with approximately one hundred...
Aurora boys swimming is Suburban League American Conference runners-up; girls place fourth
The Aurora Greenmen swimming team’s reign as Suburban League American Conference champions is over. The boys’ team finished as runners-up with 299 points and...
Berkshire girls basketball stages improbable comeback against Crestwood
A change in the calendar year may also be bringing a change of fortune for the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team. The Badgers rallied...
Board of Public Affairs discusses maintenance, equipment updates
The December meeting of the Board of Public Affairs convened on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. with all members in attendance: Board...
Community Development Grant spurs transformation at Freedom Township Historical Society
The Freedom Township Historical Society is beginning the new year with a bang! This week contractors are supposed to start (weather permitting) tearing out...
Portage Foundation Appoints Heidi Johnson as Community Engagement Manager
The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Johnson as the organization’s new Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she will...
Lulu Tru opens in historic granary building
If you’re looking for salon services in Mantua, there’s a new, old option in the village. The new business is located in the historic...
Streetsboro girls basketball falls to Copley for first loss
Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball Coach Carl Singer acknowledged it was only a matter of time before his squad was defeated. That time came when...
Aurora girls basketball tops West Geauga, rides five-game winning streak
Having to wait 10 days before their next game was a long time for the Aurora Greenmen girls’ basketball team. But the Greenmen shook...
Maplewood Career Center Presents Exciting Opportunities for Adult Education Program
As the new year unfolds, Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is gearing up to offer a diverse array of evening programs, providing an...
Hiram Township News
At their last regular meeting in December, Hiram Village Mayor Lou Bertrand was present to conduct a swearing in ceremony for Township Trustee Jack...
Red Devils wrestling crowns two K.I.T champions
Even high school sports teams can have a “Big Three”. Crestwood Red Devils’ senior 132-pounder J.P. Wrobel and senior 150-pounder Drake Rennecker each became...
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...
Holiday Light Trail Results
Vincent Patrick Realty’s 5th Annual holiday decorating contest was one to remember! This year, we had a total of 53 houses 982 votes, more...
Windham basketball plagued by foul trouble, loses against Champion
The Windham Bombers boys’ basketball team may have trailed by only five points at one point in the fourth quarter against Champion but it...
Greenmen basketball show resiliency to defeat Rangers
The Aurora Greenmen boys’ basketball team appeared headed for another loss after scoring only four points in the third quarter. But the Greenmen rallied...