ODOT Proposes Roundabout at SR82 & Chamberlain
Mantua Twp. - In an effort to improve safety in Mantua Township, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 82 and Chamberlain Road. According to documentation provided by ODOT, this intersection has been chronically identified on the Highway Safety Program list since 2012 due to a clear pattern...
Ohio National Guard 1st Battalion 145th Armored Regiment is Being Deployed
This past Sunday, around 700 soldiers from the Ohio National Guard out of Stow had their Call to Duty Ceremony at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The men and women of the 1st Battalion, 145th Armored Regiment answered the call to duty as they prepare to head to Kuwait later this year as a part of Operation Spartan Shield....
Virtual Voter Forum
League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County is hosting a Virtual Voter Form on April 7th at 7 pm. The forum will present new tax issues on the ballot for the May 4th election that impact the communities we serve which are Aurora, Freedom, Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Shalersville. Register to attend the webinar by visiting https://www.northernportagecountylwv.org/ or...
PCDL on November 3 Ballot- Issue #31
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be appearing on the November 3, 2020 ballot as Issue #31. The Library is asking for a 1-Mill, 10-year property tax levy to supplement its operating budget. At present, PCDL is one of the only systems in the area that relies solely on state funding. Because it does not currently receive any money...
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Opens April 26
The hysterical Broadway musical, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, opens April 26 for ten performances at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through May 18 and 3 pm Sundays May 5 and 12 at Aurora Community Theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim with book...
Community Generosity Provides Smiles For Orphans
Some Garrettsville area residents may remember in May of 2015-2018 a used clothing drive throughout town focused on donating childrens’ summer clothing and shoes for an orphanage in Liberia. There were clothing collection containers set up at various locations in town including the Huntington Bank, Faith Evangelical Free Church, E&H Ace Hardware, and St. Ambrose Church. A local group...
Aurora Hosts State of the City Event
Aurora - Last Wednesday, over 160 people attended Aurora’s annual State of the City event at the Bertram Hotel & Conference Center, including area business people, law enforcement and safety officials, county commissioners, and representatives from county and state offices, as well. That day, Aurora City School District Superintendent Pat Ciccantelli shared information about the district, which he referred to...
PCDL Teen Poetry Contest
Portage County District Library (PCDL) is holding a poetry contest for all Portage County teens who live in the PCDL service area (excludes Kent and Ravenna school districts). Teens in grades 6-12 can participate by writing a poem, of any style, about their feelings and experiences regarding the Coronavirus pandemic or about the recent protests over racial injustice in...
Fun Farce takes Flight at Aurora Community Theatre
Aurora Community Theatre continues its 60th anniversary tribute to the 1960s with the delightful farce, “BOEING BOEING”, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm Jan. 24 – Feb. 15. The theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail. Set in a Paris apartment, “BOEING BOEING” by Marc Camoletti, Beverley Cross, and Francis Evans tells the story of Bernard, a playboy architect...
Red Cross In Need Of Blood Donations
As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic and people resume some of their normal activities, the American Red Cross needs your help to avoid a summer donation slump.Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood, and in most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine...
PCDL Announces Summer Reading Program for Families
Portage County District Library (PCDL) announces that its annual summer reading program for children will continue this year with significant participation and event changes. These changes have been made to ensure that PCDL continues to follow state and federal government COVID-19 guidelines, and for the continued safety and well-being of patrons and staff. This year’s “Imagine Your Story” summer...
Contactless Pick Up at PCDL
Portage County District Library (PCDL) is happy to announce that we will be entering the second stage of our return-to-service plan. On Monday, June 1, patrons were able to schedule times to pick up their holds at all of our branches. Holds may be placed through our online catalog, or by calling any of the branch locations. If you don’t...
Garfield Lego Teams Compete In Regional Competition
Garrettsville - On Sunday, December 2, five Lego teams from James A. Garfield traveled to the regional competition in Aurora. It was a day of judging, coding, competing, and camaraderie. The competition is completed in three parts. There is a research project portion, a second part which asks teams to work together and share their...
Portage County District Library Appoints New Director
Garrettsville - During a special meeting held in late October, the Portage County District Library’s Board of Trustees appointed Jonathan Harris, currently the manager of the system’s Aurora Memorial Library branch, as the new library director. Harris succeeds Cecilia Swanson, who announced her plans to retire earlier in the year, after having served Portage County residents for nearly 25...
Portage Libraries Plan Phased Reopening
Portage County District Library is beginning its phased reopening procedure. While it will be some time before we are able to operate in the way that our patrons are accustomed to, we are taking steps to make sure that when we do open our doors, we will be able to keep our communities and our staff safe. We are currently...
An Evening of Broadway’s Best
Aurora - Aurora Community Theatre presents BREAKING GROUND: Musicals that Made an Impact! for four performances only at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays March 1—9, at the theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. The two-act revue will feature solos, duets and group numbers from Broadway shows that influenced the history of musical theatre. The ensemble cast will feature 16 talented performers,...
Meet the Candidates Night in Aurora on September 28
The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites members of the community to Meet the Candidates Night 2021 — Aurora. The forum will begin at 7 pm on September 28, 2021, at the Moebius Nature Center, 929 East Mennonite Rd. Candidates for Aurora Mayor, City Council, and School Board races have been invited to participate. The event will...
Kooky, Spooky Fun — THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A New Musical Comedy Kicks-off ACT’s 59th Season Oct. 26
Crazy, kooky, spooky, or just a typical family gathering? The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy opens Aurora Community Theatre’s 59th season Oct. 26, continuing at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 17, with matinees at 3 pm Sunday Nov. 4 and 11. ACT is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail. Find out what happens when the eccentric...
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 season and having a new coach. According to Coach Jeremy Johnson, the sky is the limit for an Aurora team hoping to finish in the top 10 as a team at the Ohio High School...
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 co-owner Daniel Johnson are taking the leap and officially opened a new store in Aurora last Friday morning. “We have been previously doing work out here for some clients and we just thought it was a...
A look behind the curtain of Aurora’s Wizard of Oz Expo
Wizard of Oz fans in Northeast Ohio do not need to travel on the yellow brick road to see the Wizard. The Bertram Inn & Hotel Conference Center hosted the Wizard of Expo for the second consecutive year in Aurora over the weekend of Oct. 27-Oct. 29. “It is still working and people are still coming and very year we...
Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognizes Business and Person of the Year
It was that time of year again as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday luncheon, honoring LayerZero Power Systems and Tony Dockus as the 2023 Business of the Year and the 2023 Person of the Year, respectively, last Friday afternoon at the Bertram Inn Hotel & Conference Center in Aurora. “We were extremely flattered, quite honestly, and...
Abigail’s Accessories hosts Jingle & Mingle networking fundraiser with AWiN
Whatever funds are raised in Portage County stay in Portage County. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce & Valley Bureau hosted the fifth annual Jingle & Mingle with the Aurora Women in Networking fundraiser for I Support the Girls on Nov. 14 at Abigail’s Accessories in Aurora. “We just decided to do a holiday event and get ladies out in the...
Aurora swimming plans for second annual Alumni Meet
Although 2008 Aurora Greenmen graduate Kelley Mehallis is no longer the head coach of her alma matter’s swimming team, she still remains connected to program she swam for during high school. The Greenmen will once again host the Alumni Meet under her direction on Wednesday at Hiram College’s pool at 7 p.m. “I am so excited to still be part...
Goddard School breaks ground on new location in Aurora
The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development, a national childhood education franchise, continues to expand its presence in Northeast Ohio. The franchise hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest location at 54 North Chillicothe Road last Wednesday afternoon in Aurora. “I am ecstatic. I am over the moon,” co-owner Kim DiMuzio told The Weekly Villager. “I live two miles away...
Aurora wrestling sweeps tri-meet against Chardon and Mayfield
The Aurora Greenmen wrestling team got a glimmer of what to expect when the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I postseason arrives next year. The Greenmen’s fast start to the season continued when they swept a tri-meet against Chardon and Mayfield, beating the Hilltoppers 39-30 and the Wildcats 59-18 last Saturday afternoon at Mayfield High School. “I think it...
Aurora’s Best wins Suburban League diving crown, Kennedy finishes as runner-up
According to Aurora Greenmen sophomore Zachary Best, it had been a while since he competed in an 11-round one-meter diving competition. Best still excelled and captured the Suburban League American Conference diving title by scoring a personal best 249.60 points last Thursday at Solon High School. “It feels good, honestly,” Best said. “It was definitely a close meet between myself...
Greenmen hockey leans on defense and prevails against Knights
After scoring six goals in the first two periods, the Aurora Greenmen’s hockey team relied on its defense to fend off Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League Blue Division rival Nordonia in the final period. Aurora’s defense stiffened up and defeated its neighborhood foe 6-5 in a GCHSHL Blue Division crossover game last Sunday afternoon at The Pond in...
Greenmen wrestling advance four to Division I state meet
In only the second year since rejoining Division I, the Aurora Greenmen wrestling team has already improved. Aurora qualified four wrestlers to compete in the Ohio High School Division I State Tournament from the Division I North Canton Hoover District meet last weekend in Canton. “We are excited about the four guys who qualified,” Coach Jeremy Johnson said. “They obviously...
Aurora High School adopts lacrosse as newest athletic program
Aurora Greenmen athletes have never shied away from the challenges of learning a new sport. Aurora’s list of athletic programs continues to grow by having a lacrosse season for the first time in school history. “It’s a day I did not think would ever come but I am so thrilled that this is happening,” Aurora High School speech pathologist Megan...