Ravenna VA Clinic to celebrate 3rd annual Vet Fest
The Ravenna Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic will once again recognize the services of veterans throughout Portage County. The Ravenna VA will host its third annual Vet Fest celebration on Aug. 22 at 6751 North Chestnut Street beginning at 11 a.m. “I would say that it is a significant event for us,” Ravenna VA Facility Director Ginger Malcolm told The Weekly...
Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce introduces Community Cup Challenge
The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing a new summer event to the City of Ravenna. The RACC in collaboration with the Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department will introduce the Community Cup Challenge, a four-day, friendly, community-wide competition beginning on Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. “It is based on participation and so it will be kicked off at the...
Earn Your GED or Enter The Adult Workforce Diploma Program
Didn’t finish high school? Earn your High School Diploma through the State of Ohio and Maplewood Career Center with The Adult Diploma Program. If you are 18 or over and live in Ohio you can enter the program and earn a high school diploma and a certification in: Medical Billing & Coding, Phlebotomy, Modular Welding, or Modular Industrial Maintenance...
Maplewood Career Center Scholarships Available for Adults
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering evening programs for adults to further their education. Most of our classes qualify for the Ohio Work Ready Scholarship, Lozick Foundation Scholarship, or the Pell Grant. These classes include: Dental Assisting; Medical Assisting; Medical Billing and Coding; Phlebotomy; Industrial Maintenance, Modular Industrial Maintenance Electrical, Fluid Power or Mechanical; Industrial Maintenance Automation...
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Octane Nights Car Show returns for 12th year in Ravenna
Ravenna’s local Mongoose Motorsports, will host its annual Octane Nights Car Show in downtown Ravenna on East Main Street on Aug. 5 beginning at 3 p.m. “The event has become very popular online,” Mongoose Motorsports owner Tricia Krause told The Weekly Villager in an email. “We have participants come from all over the United States and Canada. We even had...
The Voice of Ravenna returns for season two on July 25
The popular local singing competition The Voice of Ravenna has returned for a second season and will host its final round and live voting at the West Main Street Winery & Brewery 234 West Main Street in downtown Ravenna on July 25 beginning at 11 a.m. “Even though we did it last year, this year is going to be a...
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Guido’s, longtime Ravenna restaurant, plans for 60th anniversary celebration
The popular Guido’s Pizza & Catering Restaurant will celebrate a significant milestone by hosting a block party to commemorate its 60th anniversary on July 19 at 214 West Main Street in Ravenna beginning at 12 p.m. “I am proud to be a part of it and it is humbling too,” Manager Scott Hutchinson told The Weekly Villager on July 2....
Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department launches City’s first disc golf course
The City of Ravenna’s Parks & Recreation Department is introducing a new recreational sport for residents to participate in, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the City’s first outdoor disc golf course at Chestnut Hills Park at 130 North Chestnut Street last Wednesday afternoon. “It is always great to bring new opportunities for Ravenna and all the surrounding communities,” Ravenna...
Portage County Veterans Services to host summer picnic July 18
The Portage County Veterans Services will be honoring all local veterans of the armed forces by hosting its first annual picnic on July 18 at Ravenna City Park at 165 Oakwood Street at 11 a.m. “One of the big things we wanted to do was outreach to recognize our veterans, find our veterans and assist them in getting whatever benefits...
Portage Historical Society plants heritage tree to recognize America’s 250th anniversary
The Portage County Historical Society has a new addition to its vast collection of historical items celebrating the history of the United States, as it planted a white swamp oak heritage tree on behalf of the America250 Ohio Commission on April 30. “What was nice about it was that we worked closely with the Portage County Commissioners,” PCHS President Debbie...
Portage County Historical Society celebrates 75th anniversary
The Portage County Historical Society held a day of celebration as they were recognized for their 75th anniversary last Saturday at 6549 North Chestnut Street in Ravenna. “It is very meaningful because our history is ongoing,” PCHS President Debbie Sunderland said. “It is strong, and we need to let other people know, a lot of people don’t even know that...
Fallon Schwab-Davis aka “DJ Krooze” to emcee America250 celebration
The City of Ravenna’s plans to unite the community for its America250 celebration, recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States. The celebration will be headlined by Ravenna resident Fallon Schwab-Davis aka “DJ Krooze”, who will emcee the event on July 11 beginning at 11 a.m. on the Courthouse Lawn. “I think it is going to be way bigger than...
Ravenna Scavenger Hunt returns in concert with America250 celebration
As the City of Ravenna hosts a day of festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual scavenger hunt will also be a part of the celebration scheduled to begin on July 11 at 11 a.m. “It is going to be a great day to not only celebrate America but learn more about Ravenna and just...
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Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department welcomes DEK of Hearts to perform at America250 concert
After a day of festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in the City of Ravenna, the Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department will host a concert featuring the country music band DEK of Hearts at Sunbeau Valley Farm 3248 Brady Lake Road on July 11 beginning at 7 p.m. “This event is big for the community,” Ravenna Parks & Recreation Director Chris...
Former West Park Elementary becomes Portage Leadership Academy
The building formerly known as West Park Elementary will open its doors once again to students for the 2026-27 school year, as Portage Leadership Academy, which held its grand opening last Saturday morning at 1071 Jones Avenue in Ravenna. “It has been incredibly exciting,” Superintendent Darryl Lindsay told The Weekly Villager. “The first week we had the building I was...
ART on Main Festival celebrates 10 years of progress
Only 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street Kent to develop its own summer art & wine festival. Fast forward a decade later, the ART on Main Festival has become an annual summer tradition, having just celebrated its 10th anniversary last Saturday afternoon on Main Street in downtown Ravenna. “We are really excited for this to be...
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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...
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,...
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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 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...
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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...
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United Way of Portage County Announces Fifth Community Partner Bus Tour
United Way of Portage County is inviting community members to take part in its fifth semi-annual Community Partner Bus Tour on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free tour offers participants a firsthand look at some of the most pressing needs facing Portage County residents and the local organizations working every day to address them....
Maplewood Career Center sends three students to SkillsUSA National Competition
The Maplewood Career Center will be well-represented once again at the SkillsUSA National Competition, sending three students to compete in the week-long event from June 1-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. “The annual state competition brings together some of the best career and technical education students from across Ohio to compete against their peers, showcase their...
