G-H Rotary Preparing for Annual Reverse Raffle, and Other Projects
The Reverse Raffle is progressing smoothly. Last-minute details are being sorted out, and a meeting is scheduled for Thursday to finalize ticket sales, store...
JAG Historical Society News
The October 16, 2023 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society included an array of topics for consideration, opening with the discussions/arrangements under...
20th Century Club News
The home of Connie Crate was the venue for the October 19, 2023 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville. Roll call answers...
Garfield Students Challenged to ThinkFast
Portage County State Farm agent Shannan Jursa sponsored a ThinkFast Interactive program held on the JAG campus. The specific program focused on traffic safety. Shannan...
A Fairytale Evening: JAG Middle School presents ‘Princess and the Pea’
The JAG Middle School Drama Club is all set to dazzle the audience once again with their adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale,...
Streetsboro UH Health Expo transforms into “She Means Business”
In addition to October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, it also celebrates women-owned businesses. The Streetsboro University Hospitals partnered with the Streetsboro Area Chamber of...
B-M Rotary Recognized At Annual Fundraiser
On Friday evening, Oct. 13, 2023, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) was one of the organizations recognized at the popular “Pasta with a...
Windham grad Jake Sweet becomes co-owner of Garrettsville Family Pharmacy
“We plan on keeping independent pharmacies alive by acquiring these small pharmacies and making sure they stay independent,” he said. “I think people want that. They want to move away from that big box store stuff and want to come back home and deal with hometown people.”
Calling All Veterans
With Veterans Day quickly approaching, Chris Forgacs would like to extend an invitation to all local Veterans to be added to our JAG Wall...
Red Devils Soccer Finishes Off Bristol, Defends Sectional Banner
The Crestwood Red Devils boys’ soccer team appeared at the end of their rope, not having much left in the tank in the second...
Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts second annual Fall Festival
Last fall the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce wanted to try something new to promote local businesses and hosted a Fall Festival downtown. The...
Garfield G-Men football blows past Brookfield, caps undefeated season
“It was a credit to Keegan Sell, and he will have multiple records by the time he leaves here, but he will be the first one to tell you we are not into the individual stuff as much,” Moser added. “Those things happen when the teams are playing well, but it is certainly something he can be very proud of.”
Rocket girls cross-country earns Division II regional berth
The Streetsboro Rockets girls’ cross-county team’s 19-year drought without earning a team regional berth has finally ended. The Rocket girls secured a team regional...
Badgers volleyball succumbs to Hornets in sectional final
The Berkshire Badgers volleyball team could not sustain their momentum entering the playoffs. Berkshire’s postseason ended early when Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division foe...
Huskies football shut out by Hornets in regular season finale
The Cardinal Huskies football team’s season ended the same way it began with a shutout loss. Cardinal was overpowered by Chagrin Valley Conference Valley...
Rockets Football Overpowers Spartans for Fifth Straight Victory
It is always nice to go undefeated in the regular season but the Streetsboro Rockets have learned a lot about themselves since their loss...
Resident Requests Mayoral Debate Ahead of November Election in Hiram Village
In public comment at the start of October’s meeting, resident Sean Fabich asked that a debate be held prior to election day on November...
Reed Memorial Library Strives to Reach All
In any community, across the country you can find a house of knowledge, better known as the public library. Here in Ravenna you’ll discovery,...
Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference: Navigating Critical Topics and Promoting Positive Change
The Portage Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference will be held on October 25 from 8:30am-4pm at the NEW Center Ballroom at the Northeast...
Streetsboro Girls Soccer Stuns Cloverleaf in Overtime, Clinches MAC Title
According to Streetsboro Rockets girls’ soccer Coach Ryan Willard, he knew his team was due to score. Trailing 1-0 after 77 minutes of regulation,...
Red Devils Volleyball Uses Precision to Sweep G-Men
There is no better way to end the regular season than by defeating a neighborhood rival. The Crestwood Red Devils volleyball team did just...
Rotary Sets Date for Holiday Party, Planning for Reverse Raffle in Motion
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club met on October 16, 2023 to discuss the following topics : Exchange student Sarra enjoyed the recent tour of Cleveland and...
Honoring Heroes: Burton-Middlefield Rotary’s 2023 Jeep Invasion Raises Over $15,000
The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) held its fourth annual Jeep Invasion on October 8, to raise funds for Veteran’s Services in Geauga County....
Streetsboro girls take fourth, boys place fifth in MAC meet
When a high school cross country team runs alongside the best in their own conference, that can only help make them get better. The...
Kiwanis Announces its 97th Cakewalk
Join us at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28th, for the 97th edition of the beloved Cakewalk event hosted by the Newton Falls Kiwanis,...
Serving Fun and Community Impact: Grand Opening of Pickleball Courts and Several Upcoming Fundraising Events Around the Area
This was a “Really Big Dill”…the Grand Opening of the Park Avenue Pickleball Courts at the Craig Moser Park on Park Avenue across from...
Portage County Gets Ready to Vote on Issue 29 Nov. 7
This November, Portage County residents will vote on Issue 29 to aid people with developmental disabilities in nurturing their skills and capabilities through advocacy,...
Cardinal Girls, Berkshire Boys Finish as Runners-Up at CVC Valley Division Meet
After defying expectations last season, the Cardinal Huskies girls’ cross-country team set out to prove last year was no fluke. Cardinal’s postseason quest got...
Reed Memorial Library Hosts Free Family Halloween Party
Bring the whole family to Reed Memorial Library’s Family Halloween Party on Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 3 pm. It’s our annual party...
Village Council Clarifies Minimum Dwelling Sizes
Garrettsville’s Village Council met in regular session on October 11, 2023. In attendance were Councilpersons Chris Knop, Tom Hardesty, John Chambers, Sheri Johnson, Richard...