Aurora girls’ track nets fifth place in OHSAA D-II state meet
A year after having no state placers at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet, the Aurora Greeenmen girls track and field team earned fifth place, scoring 30.5 points at the OHSAA Division II state meet last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “I think it just proves after everything we went through last year,...
G-H Rotary Report
The June 8, 2026 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary welcomed guest Lisa Soeder of the Kent Rotary to observe their dealings with the following business: First, a review of the lockbox events held so far–could be more enthusiastic adoptions but the project is ongoing. Consult with local churches? The Storybook Trail Project is proceeding apace, some posts are set; there...
Garrettsville Tractor Parade
The Garrettsville Tractor Parade, which will be held on June 27 at noon features everything from antique tractors to enormous modern combines. Put on your red, white, and blue and bring the whole family as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. For more information, please visit the Garrettsville Tractor Parade Facebook page, stop in at 8028 State St, Garrettsville or call...
Ravenna Job and Family Services Announces Public Assistance Phone Line Changes
Portage County Job and Family Services is announcing a schedule adjustment for certain Public Assistance interview phone lines. This change will allow eligibility staff to dedicate time to process cases, documents, verifications, and case actions. Beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026, all Public Assistance interview lines will close at 12:00 PM each Thursday only. This adjustment is intended to give staff...
Windham Township Board of Trustees approve motion to patch Hewins Road
The Windham Township Board of Trustees committed to a significant road project last Thursday evening at the Windham Township Hall, approving a motion to contract Hard Labor Paving, a paving contractor company from Geauga County to patch Hewins Road. The Board received a quote from Hard Labor that they deemed acceptable, and Vice Chairman, Trustee and Cemetery Contact Rich Gano...
Crestwood’s Martini, Ravenna’s Scott each medal at D-III state meet
Crestwood Red Devils’ junior Liv Martini pushed herself to her physical and mental limit this season and finished the year by taking eighth place in 200-meter dash at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet last Saturday at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “I am so relieved and so excited,” Martini said. “Last year,...
Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Two Graduating Seniors
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce has selected two Garrettsville High School seniors as recipients of its annual $1,000 local scholarship award. Elise Edwards and Dakota Stanley were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community service and a written essay. Each $1,000 award is designated for tuition, coursework or books at an accredited...
We’re All Invited
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Conner Hunt sweeps seated state races
Garfield G-Men senior Conner Hunt has competed in his last Ohio High School Athletic Association state seated races but left his mark by once again sweeping all three races last weekend at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “Having the breaks throughout all of the meets and events helps a lot,” Hunt said. “I am excited and thankful....
Community Center Makes Plans For Summer Fun
Looking for an opportunity to gather with friends this summer? Just about every week, the folks at Crestwood Community Center in Mantua have something special planned, and all are welcome. On Saturday, June 20th at 2 pm, the group will travel to the Porthouse Theater (3143 O’Neil Road in Cuyahoga Falls) to see “Grease.” The group plans to return to...
STATE CHAMPIONS: Streetsboro boys’ 4×200 relay captures title
The Streetsboro Rockets boys’ 4x200 relay team kept posting faster times throughout the last several weeks, until they recorded their best race of the season, winning the championship at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet last Saturday evening at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “This whole season has been a grind,” said senior...
Join us on The Block
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Board cuts the ribbon on the Chamber of Commerce's new Buckeye Block Amphitheater! Come celebrate the grand opening with live music from members of Thrill of the Ville and help us mark a new chapter for a historic downtown space. June 18, 2026 • 5:00-6:00pm
Rockets’ track and field qualifies eight for D-III state meet
Although the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ and girls’ track and field teams competed in a new division in the Ohio High School Athletic Association track postseason, their sprinting depth still triumphed as the Rockets advanced eight athletes across seven events to the state meet last weekend at the OHSAA Division III regional meet at Austintown-Fitch High School in Youngstown. “It was...
Garfield G-Men girls track and field advances three to OHSAA Division IV state meet
The Garfield G-Men girls’ track and field team qualified three athletes to the Ohio High School Athletic Association state meet. Senior discus thrower Elise Edwards, sophomore hurdler Olivia Kuchenbecker and freshman distance runner Lina Kaufman each earned state bids at the OHSAA Division IV regional meet last weekend at Austintown-Fitch High School. “All three of them just put in...
Exploring Garrettsville: Tour the Town!
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, Garrettsville residents can take time to learn more about their town! Explorers will start their adventure at the library to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet. This event is geared toward children but can be completed by anyone. This is an ongoing program that can be completed once per participant at...
Elite Talent Collections Sports Memorabilia offers intrigue in Ravenna
Elite Talent Collections Sports Memorabilia store owner Mark Hartburg will be the first to admit that calling himself a sports fan is an understatement. The Kent native has brought his passion for sports to Ravenna by opening his sports memorabilia shop, which hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday afternoon at 137 East Main Street in Ravenna. “This is very exciting...
Portage Park District continues watershed conservation, purchases Windham Township parcel
The Portage Park District’s mission to preserve natural land, especially that in the Eagle Creek Watershed, continued in partnership with the Portage Land Bank as it recently purchased three parcels of land that total 10 acres has consisting of the Eagle Creek flood plains in Windham Township for $860. “Our entire mission is rooted in conservation so the mission of the...
Community Invited to Amateur Radio Field Day
While most people depend on a smartphone in an emergency, the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) is preparing for the moment those phones don’t work anymore. The Portage County Amateur Radio Service is inviting residents to witness and participate in an emergency communications preparedness exercise at Freedom Township Park 6836 Streeter Rd June 27-June 28 in Freedom Township for...
Portage Foundation Awards More Than $61,000 in Scholarships Supporting College and Skilled Trades Students
The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards, distributing more than $61,000 to students across Portage County pursuing a wide variety of educational and career paths. Thanks to the generosity and vision of local donors who have established scholarship funds as an investment in Portage County’s future, this year’s awards will support not...
We’re All Invited
Sip N Shop Vendor Applications Being Accepted Call Today Sip n Shop on Main is taking applications for the event on July 25th from 2-7pm . Contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com for an application Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at...
Coleman Health Services opens 24/7 Portage Crisis Center
Coleman Health Services officially announced the opening of its first 24/7 Portage Crisis Center by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Tuesday morning at 3922 Lovers Lane in Ravenna. “We are very excited to be able to provide these services in Portage County,” Coleman Health Services President and CEO Hattie Tracy told The Weekly Villager “We have been providing 24/7 crisis...
Triple Trail Fest Returns on Saturday
This Saturday, folks will be welcomed to Mantua, a Buckeye Trail Town. Mantua is also home to the Headwaters Trail and the Cuyahoga Scenic River Trail. This coming Saturday, the three trails will converge during the fourth annual Triple Trail Festival at Buchert Park in Mantua. The date also coincides with the Headwaters Adventure Race. The Portage Park District will...
Streetsboro softball walked off by Field in district championship
In only their second appearance in a district title game in program history, the Streetsboro Rockets’ softball team’s upset bid unraveled in the seventh inning, losing 2-1 in walk-off fashion against Portage County and Metro Athletic Conference rival Field in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division Iv Northeast 4 district title game last Thursday at Massillon Washington High...
Red Devil girls’ track and field win Division III district title
What the Crestwood Red Devils girls’ track and field team lacked in depth, they have always made up for in quality and that rang true as the Red Devil girls snagged the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III Perry district banner with a team score of 93.5 points last weekend at Alumni Stadium in Lake County “To win the...
Triple Trail Fest Returns June 6 to Celebrate Summer in Mantua
Northeast Ohio’s favorite outdoor celebration is back! Triple Trail Fest returns to Mantua on Saturday, June 6, immediately following the popular Headwaters Adventure Race. Set against the scenic backdrop of Mantua’s trails and waterways, this one-day festival offers adventure, entertainment, and family-friendly fun for all ages. Guests can enjoy hiking, running, biking, paddling, food trucks, live music, river exploration, volleyball,...
Garfield G-Men girls’ track finishes as district runners-up, boys place third
The Garfield G-Men track and field team announced itself in the first Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Berkshire district meet by having the girls finish as the runners-up with a team score of 98.0 points and the boys capturing third place with 80.0 points last week at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton. Garfield athletes will compete for...
Ted Lysiak receives Martha Jennings Holden Superintendent Award of Excellence
According to James A. Garfield Superintendent Ted Lysiak, he was unaware he was even in consideration for the Martha Jennings Holden Superintendent Award of Excellence until he was notified by the James A. Garfield Board of Education that he had been selected as one of four recipients of the award, “It is a tremendous honor,” Lysiak told The Weekly Villager...
Troop 4065 ODOT Cleanup of St Rt 82
On Sunday, 5/17/2026, Nelson BSA Troop 4065 performed their spring cleanup of St Rt 82 between Hiram and Garrettsville for ODOT. The Troop was able to collect over 10 bags of trash during the clean up! Participants included Logan Neiheisel, Timmy Tarnowski, Finn Collins, Joey Tarnowski, Evan Carloni, Eliot Mattingly, Ryan Rzeszutek and Joey Browski. Helped by leaders Eric Neiheisel,...
2026 Back-To-School Clothing Voucher Program Announced
Portage County Job and Family Services is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Back-to-School Clothing Voucher Program. This Prevention, Retention and Contingency service provides $175 vouchers per child to be used to purchase school clothing and shoes. Upon approval of application, the vouchers can be provided to eligible school-aged children (Kindergarten-grade 12) who are in receipt of...
Shalersville Historical Society News
This coming Saturday May 30 will be the first annual Classic Car Show sponsored by Shalersville Historical Society held at our museum complex, 9154 SR 44. Car registrations will cost $10.00 for the show which will begin at noon-12 PM. Local DJ Brian Resh will provide musical entertainment featuring classic hit songs from the 1950's-1970's. Crestwood Lions Club will...
