JAG Band collecting donations for Tuscarawas Valley band families affected by November 14 accident
Shortly before 9 a.m. local time, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, six people, three teenage students, two-parent chaperones, and a teacher from the Tuscarawas...
Huskies basketball doomed by slow start, lose to Wolverines
The Cardinal Huskies boys’ basketball team’s season opener did not go exactly as planned, losing 61-24 against Chagrin Valley Conference and Geauga County rival...
Indulge in holiday cheer at MaRSI’s ‘Christmas Dinner’
The Mantua Restoration Society (MaRSI) is holding their 2nd Friday Dinner, from 4 – 7pm, on Friday, December 8, 2023. The theme for this...
Rotary Christmas tree auction makes Mantua shops merrier
If you missed the arrival last weekend of Santa and Mrs. C in Mantua, don’t fret. The holidays have just begun in this festive...
Berkshire High School offers sports officiating class
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has suffered from a shortage of game officials for many years. Berkshire High School decided one way to...
Raven girls basketball hits offensive lull in loss against Colts
Although the Ravenna Ravens girls’ basketball team is in the second year of a new regime, they are still trying to figure out their...
Aurora Chamber holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Vital Flooring
According to Vital Flooring & Renovations co-owner Keith Orndoff, there is never a good time for a small business to expand. Nonetheless, he and...
Combating Hunger: Knights of Columbus’ Contribute to Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard
The Knights of Columbus were founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Haven Connecticut in...
Be a Santa to a Senior this holiday season
It’s the most magical time of the year! As Christmas seems to fill the hearts of others, decorations are placed and the joys of...
Portage Genealogical Society to Meet
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut...
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing & DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
In today’s busy world, it’s hard to find a plumbing and HVAC contractor you can trust and understands that your time is valuable! Benjamin...
Local Parishes Prepare for Advent with Reconciliation Services
As the Advent season approaches, Northern Portage Catholic Parishes have announced their adoration and reconciliation schedules for parishioners seeking spiritual preparation for Christmas. Regular reconciliation...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club delves into a feast of topics at post-Thanksgiving meeting
The latest assembly of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, held on November 27, 2023, proved to be an eclectic gathering, featuring a wide array of...
Midnite Madness ushers in Christmas season for Ravenna
Lately the Christmas holiday seems to arrive right after a family finishes its turkey during the Thanksgiving feast. Christmas once again came early for...
Crestwood girls basketball outlasts Garfield G-Men in overtime
he Crestwood Red Devils girls’ basketball team finally snapped a cycle of losing against their Portage County rivals. Crestwood overcame the Garfield G-Men in...
Wanda Hoffman reaches 500 coaching victories with Crestwood volleyball
It seemed that when Crestwood Red Devils’ volleyball Coach Wanda Hoffman’s coaching days were behind her when she resigned from her post as the...
Garfield teacher honored with brick at National Museum of Marine Corps
Garfield High School industrial arts teacher Chris Forgacs has never been one to seek accolades for his work. His impact on students has not...
Badger girls basketball stunned by Wolverines in season opening defeat
Forcing an opponent into committing 41 turnovers seems like a recipe for success. But the Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team squandered that advantage, losing...
JAG Elementary Academic Honors for MP 1
4th Grade Merit Roll Grace Peterson, Baylee Alexander, Addy Bard, Eliot Mattingly, James Tushar, Nicholas Clancy, Zachary Nichols, Anthony Adorni, Baylee Krupansky, Oakley Davies, Jackson...
Greenmen wrestling ready to put their stamp on the season
Last season the Aurora Greenmen wrestling team underwent a transitional phase, adjusting to competing in Division I for the first time since the 2016-17...
Think Local this holiday season
The holidays are here, and while we’re busy searching for the perfect gifts, it’s important to remember the significant impact of supporting local businesses....
Mrs Claus is coming to town
Mrs. Claus is visiting the Aurora Library! Visit the Aurora Memorial Library on Saturday, December 2 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for a...
Schedule Your Merry Evening in Mantua Village
A Merry Evening in the Village will be held on Thursday, December 7 from 4:00- 8:00 PM. Come spend a pleasant evening in Mantua...
Crestwood School Board News
Recently, Crestwood Local Schools Treasurer Katie Hoffmeister provided the Board with a financial update. Hoffmeister noted that House Bill 33 (Community School Equity Funding...
Streetsboro girls basketball ready to take center stage
Usually after a high school basketball season ends, a coach has to figure out to replace the production of his graduating players. But the...
Ravens bowling takes fourth at MAC preseason tournament
The Ravenna Ravens’ bowling team has their work cut out for them if they hope to continue dominating the Metro Athletic Conference. Ravenna opened...
Windham Township to host Christmas decorating contest
The residents of Windham Township will finally get a chance to show their Christmas spirit. Windham Township will host its very own Christmas decorating...
JAG High School and Elementary School Academic Honors for MP1
12th Grade 4.0 & Above Owen Bass, Andrew Borucki, Sophia Butto, Jack Carmichael, Michelle Crawford, Eric Geddes, Landen Gedeon, Andrea Menken, Addisyn Miller, Owen...
Garfield G-Men girls basketball returns younger but still aim to keep tradition
The Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team is no stranger to turning over their starting five, having already done it for two straight seasons. The...
Badger girls basketball prepared to lean on athleticism to blow by opponents
The Berkshire Badgers girls’ basketball team learned what it felt like to be at the top when it earned a share of the Chagrin...
