Crestwood Intermediate School Supports Good Nutrition
Mantua - Research has shown that a healthy diet supports normal growth and development and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. But not everyone...
Grant funding available from United Way of Portage County EFSP
Ravenna - The United Way of Portage County (UWPC) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has received a grant award of $67,940 (EFSP Phase...
Annual maple sugaring festivities return to Swine Creek Reservation
It’s hands-on, educational, inspirational and celebrational – it’s Geauga Park District’s rich tradition of FREE maple sugaring events at Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield,...
The Old Road… A Different Slice Of This Life…. A Hoarder part 2
Wearing my psychologist hat:To recap briefly, we followed up a lead on Model “A”s which led us to southeast Ohio in hill country. There...
Quiz Masters Continue Success
Garrettsville - This past Tuesday, the James A. Garfield High School Quiz Masters Quiz Bowl team completed their second straight undefeated season in the...
Raising Funds to Revitalize Mantua
Mantua - It’s no joke -- on April Food’s Day -- Saturday, April 1st, the Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) will host its annual...
Mantua Village Council News
Mantua - In Village Council’s first meeting of the year, council re-elected Tammy Meyer as Council President. Council member Heather Paisley tendered Meyer’s nomination,...
Garrettsville Youth Library Dedicated to Influential Storytime Librarian
Garrettsville - Terri Leach Lawless had a gift for encouraging a sense of community. True to that spirit, her memory brought the community together...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Roger Cram (the Ultimate Rotarian) was the featured speaker at the February 6, 2023 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club, held at Cal’s II,...
The Old Road… A Different Slice Of This Life…. A Hoarder
“I ain’t never throwed nothin’ away. It’s all here on this property from when I was a kid. I got all the tractors that...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - At the January meeting, Representative Gail Pavliga introduced herself to Council. She explained that as a part of the state’s new redistricting...
Twentieth Century Club News
The February 2, 2023 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville was held at the home of Nasreen Kitko, with the hostess being...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At their first meeting of 2023, Fire Chief Matt Roosa shared that due to staffing shortages, the Department paid out over $56,000...
Portage Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Grants to Area Non-Profits
Ravenna - The Board of Trustees for the Portage Foundation announced the awarding of over $200,000 in grants to local nonprofits supporting programs for...
Environmental Conservation Awards Nominees Search
Ravenna - The Portage Parks District Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Environmental Conservation Awards. Nominations are due by March 3rd. Nominees for...
Vintage News
8110 Main St. (Business Works) is perhaps one of the most historic buildings in town. It was there that the first telegraph in the...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the first Board meeting of 2023, the Board elected Karen Schulz School Board President and Kristen Cavanaugh as Board Vice President...
Mantua Rotary Honors Virginia Goodell
Mantua - The Mantua Rotary is delighted to honor their long-time member, Virginia Goodell, for her service to Rotary for her 100th Birthday. Virginia Goodell,...
SkyLane Bowling Legacy Continues
Garrettsville - For the past 17 years, Aaron King has operated SkyLanes Bowling. King noted that the Paul family brought him in as a...
Hiram College receives $665,000 federal earmark to establish Office of Workforce Development and Civic Engagement
Hiram - With the recent passage of the federal budget and sponsorship of Congressman Dave Joyce, Hiram College will receive a $665,000 federal earmark...
Bay Window Flower Shop Under New Ownership
Garrettsville - Bay Window Floral has been a fixture in Garrettsville since opening its doors 1988. For the last 25 years, the shop has...
Virginia Goodell Celebrates 100th Birthday
Miss Virginia Marguerite Black was born on December 30th, 1922. She graduated from Shalersville High School in 1940. She earned a degree in home...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The January 16, 2023 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society opened by greeting Dave and Polly Winchell as new members and noting...
Twentieth Century Club News
The January 19, 2023 meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville was held in the Charles Klamer Professional Development Center at Garfield Elementary...
Cal’s Celebrates 40 Years
Garrettsville - Back in 1983, Cal and Carole King took a leap of faith, opening Cal’s Restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Stevie’s...
The Garrettsville People Tree Sharing Program
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce - People Tree program was developed over 30 years ago to help our friends and neighbors in need. Through...
“Risk Free” Betting Is Riskier Than You Think
It’s hard not to notice all the advertisements and news stories about the new sports betting law that took effect in Ohio at the...
Sky Plaza IGA Named Retailer of the Year
Garrettsville - Last week, Rich and Darlene Hoffman and their team at Sky Plaza IGA were presented with and Award of Excellence from IGA’s...
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor,I just wanted to thank the newspaper, and Stacy, for featuring folks with different abilities. Maggies helped us with furniture, representation, and realizing...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At their December meeting, trustees announced that the sale of the Township Garage (11588 Ryder Road) had been finalized. The building...
