Maplewood Career Center Offers Upcoming Evening Classes for Adults
Ravenna - Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering evening classes for adults this coming fall. Enrich your life with one of the following up-coming classes:Administrative Professional – New!Cosmetology – New!Dental AssistingMedical Assisting – New! Medical Coding & Billing Industrial MaintenanceModule Industrial Maintenance: Electrical, Fluid Power, or Mechanical Precision MachiningWelding Technologies or Module Welding HVAC & STNA Classes...
Cops & Kids Fishing Day
Kids and their families are invited to join the Hiram Police Department officers on Saturday, August 20th for a fun-filled day fishing at Camp Asbury. “No fishing license needed, just bring your favorite fishing rod, a friend or two and the willingness to have fun!” noted Patrolman Anthony Yoder, Community Affairs Officer at the Hiram Police Department. There’s no need...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society met on July 18, 2022, in the historic Mott Building in downtown Garrettsville to discuss a number of pertinent topics. The JAGHS sign on the Mott Building should possibly be refurbished or replaced. Dave Brent of Willowleaf Studios, who was responsible for the Hat Shoppe sign, will be consulted, as will other sources. Estimates...
Join us August 4th, for an on-site timber marking workshop in Portage County!
Dan Castellucci of Frontier Woodland Service and John Kehn of ODNR Division of Forestry will review and discuss tree selection, tree measurement, timber value, and overall timber marketing philosophy of marking a timber sale. This is a sale currently being marked for a property owned by the City of Akron. An estimate of what is currently marked will be...
Celebrate National S’more Day with a sweets-induced park visit
You know you want to… Celebrate National S’more Day on Sunday, August 7, by roasting a marshmallow and building one of these most delicious treats, plus learn a bit of s’more history you never knew, at the former Boy Scout campgrounds of Chickagami Park. To reserve a sticky snack and join in on the celebration, simply visit geaugaparkdistrict.org under Programs...
44 Chrome Shop Now Open
Mantua - A new chrome shop is open in Mantua, poised to serve a trucking client base from across the US, with easy access via the Ohio Turnpike and State Routes 44 and 82.One of the shop’s owners, Michelle Stebbins, has built a reputation in the industry, having worked in a chrome shop for 20 years. While she left...
Octane Nights In Ravenna On August 3
Ravenna - Hey Ravenna, when does a Wednesday feel like a Saturday? When you attend Mongoose Motorsports and Portage Trim’s Octane Nights! It’s coming up soon, Wednesday August 3, so be sure to plan for it. For those readers who are in the Gear Head community, this event is a well-known tradition, started by Gary and Tricia (Trish) Krause, and...
The Old Road… The Tractor Show Goes On
The Geauga County Historical Society Century Village Museum announces the Back In Time Power Show from July 29-31 from 8 AM to 5 PM each day. Step back in time as we showcase tractor and historical equipment of all kinds in a beautiful period setting. There will be a daily parade of equipment, flea market, barrel train, live demonstrations,...
Are Interested in Becoming an Ohio State Master Gardener?
Ravenna – The Ohio State Extension Office in Portage County is set to host their annual Master Gardener Training class starting August 31st, 2022. Classes this year are typically every Wednesday morning from 9AM-12:30PM Aug 31st through November 2nd 2022 with a few exceptions. A full schedule of the class and more information can be found at https://go.osu.edu/2022portagemgv. If you...
News From Mantua Village
Mantua - Prior to the last regular meeting, village council held a public budget hearing to allow residents to comment on the village’s proposed 2023 budget. As no residents provided feedback, no changes were made to the proposed budget. During the legislation portion of the regular meeting, council approved Ordinance 2022-25 approving and adopting a permanent budget for 2023....
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Hits A Grand Slam With This Year’s Maple Splash Raffle Festival
On Saturday, July 2, the Burton Middlefield Rotary held the 2nd Annual Maple Splash Raffle Festival at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village in Burton Ohio. The event featured the Grand Drawing for the beautiful bright red Ford Mustang fastback provided by Pat Preston Super Store and dozens of other fantastic prizes. The well-known “Legacy” band provided great music...
Library Program The Beatles in Cleveland
Garrettsville - You are invited to the Garrettsville Library to enjoy The Beatles music and memorabilia on Tuesday, August 2 beginning with a display at 5:00 pm, followed by a presentation by author Dave Schwensen at 5:30 pm. Schwensen will share behind-the-scenes as well as on-stage insider stories as well as rare concert films and never-before published photos. Books...
Hiram Township News
Hiram Twp. - At their last regular meeting, trustees opened bids for chip and seal work on township roads. The township received a total of three bids from: HULA Construction, Ronyak, and Geauga Highway. After briefly reviewing each bid, trustees directed Road Supervisor Tom Matota to deliver the bid packages to the County Engineer for review. In related news,...
Hiram School Reunion – July 17, 2022
Our Annual Hiram School Reunion will be held Sunday, July 17 At the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market St. (Rt. 422) Burton, (Welshfield -Troy Twp) Ohio from 1:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. Beverages, meat and table service will be provided. Those with last names A through S, please bring salad, fruit or vegetables. Last names S through Z, please...
Ever Wanted To Learn To Fly? Find Out How Through Local EAA “Flying Start” Program
Middlefield - Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Sunday, August 28, 2022, as EAA Chapter 5 hosts a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly at the Geauga County Airport. EAA Chapter 5, a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, is dedicated to growing participation in...
Noah and Drew Jursa Are 2022 Twin’s Day Festival Princes
2022 Twins Day Festival Princes Noah and Drew Jursa were born in Youngstown, Ohio, and attend James A. Garfield Schools in Garrettsville, OH. These identical twins are sixth graders currently in Advanced Reading and Math classes. Their GPA’s are nearly identical despite never having been in the same class until this past school year. Noah and Drew are Arrow...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In his Superintendent’s Communications, Dr. David Toth congratulated educators Janice May and Sue McClure on each receiving a Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award for the 2021-2022 school year. The board was pleased to accept several generous donations, including one from the estate of Robert A. Corbett in the amount of $334,000. The board also accepted $8,000 from...
Come To The St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair
Mantua - Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 15th, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16th, from 1:00 to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 17th, from Noon to 10:00 p.m....
Hiram Village Council News
Hiram - At the last Village Council meeting, Keith and Elisa Holmes, residents on Plum Ridge asked council to consider granting an easement or a license. They requested this consideration in order to build a carport structure on their property. According to Village Administrator James McGee, there would be no interference with village water or utility lines; he sees...
Geauga County 4-H Fashion Board News
The 2022 Geauga County 4-H Style Revue will be held at the NDCL Education Center on July 19th from 7pm to 8:30pm. This is a unique fashion show where the next generation of sewers, fashion designers, and smart shoppers will model and be judged on the quality of their project and their skill at modeling with the goal of...
Freedom Historical Society Hosts Barn Program
Freedom Township Historical Society will host barn historian and author Judy Thornton at 7 pm Tuesday, July 12, at the Freedom Picnic Pavilion, 8966 S.R. 700 (right across from the town hall). Mrs.Thornton will be sharing her vast knowledge of the history of Mail Pouch barns and many fascinating photos of the iconic barns, which dotted the rural American...
Hybrid Book Club Meeting of theGarrettsville Library via Zoom and In-Person
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet via Zoom and In-Person on Tuesday July 19 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is required to attend this group meeting. If you intend to participate virtually, you must register online by visiting the “Upcoming Events” calendar at www.portagelibrary.org. Call 330-527-4378 for more information. This month’s selected title...
G-Men Rack Up Awards
Garrettsville - On Friday, June 24th, the Record Courier hosted its annual High School Sports Awards at the Akron Civic Center. The ceremony included athletes from schools around Portage County, big and small. Finalists for the awards were named beforehand, and the winners were named the night of the 24th. Individual awards for every sport were handed out, as...
Baptist Cemetery Association News
Garrettsville - At the June 8th meeting it was approved to continue with the preservation of the Dunn Mausoleum. This will involve replacing large pieces of slate and repairing the steps into the cemetery.Also approved was the continuing preservation of ten more stones to repair and set as well as repair any damage that occurred over the winter. The next...
Plein Air Painting in Mantua
Mantua - According to the Artists Network, plein air painting is about venturing outdoors to paint or draw the landscape while out in the landscape. While the practice dates back for centuries, it was transformed into an art form by the French Impressionists. Fueled by their desire to paint light and its ever-changing, qualities together with the invention of...
Jacob D. Merryman of Garrettsville, OH
Lance Corporal Jacob D. Merryman, 34, of Garrettsville, formerly of Richfield, passed away in his sleep of natural causes on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born July 17, 1987, in Parma, to Daniel and Roberta “Bobbi” (nee Edgar) Merryman. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, following in his grandfather’s footsteps by serving his country. Jake was...
Geauga Parks Hosts Summer Horse Back Rides
Attention Geauga equestrians! Four free summertime horseback rides with Naturalist Dottie Drockton are now open for registration, including some great training opportunities for your favorite horse. To peruse this season’s offerings and sign up for any that interest you, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org and click Programs & Events, then filter by program activity “Horseback riding.” July’s rides will help you explore the connection...
“The Spectacular World of Dahlias”
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers present Sharon Swaney, noted dahlia authority* who will present “The Spectacular World of Dahlias” on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Sharon Swaney has been growing dahlias most of her life and will share what she has learned. Discover the many jaw-dropping forms and diversity of dahlias. Learn how to grow, store and show...
Portage County Job & Family Services Announces Annual Back to School Voucher Program
Portage County Job & Family Services (PCJFS) will again provide back to school vouchers to help families in need purchase clothing and shoes for eligible school-age children in grades kindergarten through 12. These vouchers are available for children who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits. Each voucher is valued at $100...
It’s Time for Art on the Hill
Mantua - This Saturday once again, the 13th annual Art on the Hill festival takes place at Prospect Street and State Route 44 in Mantua. “We have a great mix of artisans this year,” shared event organizer Christine Pitsinger. “At 80 artisans, it’s a record number for us, with lots of new craftsmen and women joining us this year.” The...
