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...
Know The Facts – Community EMS District Additional Levy
Let’s talk about Community EMS District. Community EMS Distict is a tax funded public agency that provides emergency medical services for the Village of...
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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 ....
EMS Needs Community Support
On Tuesday, May 5th, voters in Garrettsville, Freedom, and Nelson will have the opportunity to show their support for Community EMS District by supporting...
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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 ....
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
Garrettsville Knights of Columbus makes donation to Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard
The Garrettsville Knights of Columbus Council #11801 recently made a sizeable donation to the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, a local food pantry in Portage...
Florence Joanne Reid
Florence Joanne Reid, 89, of Twinsburg, OH, formerly of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 10, 2026. She...
Harvey Louis Wensel
Harvey Louis Wensel, aged 84, of Durham, North Carolina passed away on December 28, 2025. He will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Community Spirit Shines Bright at NGCC’s Thanksgiving Celebration
Once again, our incredible community came together in the true spirit of generosity and compassion to ensure that every neighbor had a reason to...
Frank J. Lesko
Frank J. Lesko, Sr., 89, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away at the UH Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH, on Sunday, November 23,...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
Letter To The Editor
This letter is to present information to inform the residents of the Village of Garrettsville, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township about Issue 30. Issue...
NGCC Ready To Support Residents Amid Looming SNAP Cuts
As uncertainty grows around potential SNAP food assistance cuts due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) wants to remind...
Mystery, Laughter, and Community Spirit Highlight NGCC Fundraiser
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard’s annual fundraiser had guests laughing, sleuthing, and celebrating Saturday evening as Murder at the Slurp and Burp Oktoberfest left...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
Northern Portage “MEET THE CANDIDATE” Nights
Local elections are just around the corner, and the League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites everyone to our Meet the Candidates...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
You Had To Be There – Car Show Exceeds Expectations
The Zach Peterson Memorial Car Show, held on Labor Day at Nelson Ledges Race Track, exceeded all expectations as thousands of attendees filled the...
John “Dave” D. Finney
John “Dave” D. Finney, 70, of Nelson Twp., OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, August 28, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s...
Second Annual Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship Car Show Returns to Nelson Ledges on Labor Day
The community will gather once again this Labor Day to celebrate the life of Zachary Peterson and support future scholarships at the Second Annual...
Louis Koleszar
Louis Koleszar, 97 years old, of Nelson Township, passed away peacefully from natural causes at home on Wednesday July 30, 2025, surrounded by his...
Robert “Bob” J. Moss
Robert “Bob” J. Moss, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family....
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard...
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park unveils new glass walkway
One of Portage County’s most popular local parks has unveiled its newest attraction. Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park unveiled the new glass walkway overlooking the...
Yvonne Marie Hahn
Yvonne Marie (Mick) Hahn, 90, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away peacefully with her loving family beside her on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She...
