The Haven of Portage County Hosts Annual Gala Fundraiser to Open Portage County, Ohio Homeless Shelter
Ravenna - On November 2, 2019. The Haven of Portage County will host its annual black-tie gala fundraiser at The NEW Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown. This year’s theme is the Roaring Twenties and Terry Montz, Innovate Elegance Catering and Design, will transport guests back in time to the era of jazz, fast cars, speakeasies and...
Portage Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society to Meet
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will on Saturday, October7, 2023 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a program discussing the importance of using newspapers for family research and where to look for newspapers on the internet....
Portage APL’s Paws to Taste Event Coming Up November 16th!
Ravenna - Portage APL invites you to attend PAWS TO TASTE 2019 on November 16, 2019. The event will be held at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center from 6-9. This annual wine and beer tasting to benefit Portage Animal Protective League promises to be the best yet. The evening will include wine pairings of select wines,...
Dinner with Grandparents…A Must!
Ravenna - Remember your favorite dinner at Grandma’s house? The meatloaf that made your mouth water just thinking about it or the chicken and dumplings that seemed to melt in your mouth? While those days maybe gone, eating dinner with your senior loved one doesn’t have to be gone. Make the most of Family Dinners. Engage your senior...
Ravenna Lions Collecting Plastics
Ravenna – The Ravenna Lions are joining the challenge to help dispose of some of the common plastics that enter your house but aren’t acceptable for traditional curbside recycling…It’s the TREX Recycling Program – The aim is to divert certain kinds of plastics from landfills and turn them into sturdy wood alternative products. The Ravenna Lions will be hosting a...
Portage County Master Gardeners to hold virtual workshop
Ravenna - Are you eager to get back in the garden? Then why not start the season early with some good gardening tips to improve your soil health and reduce the amount of chemicals you use?The Portage County Master Gardeners and Portage SWCD are collaborating to offer a VIRTUAL workshop on Saturday, February 26th from 10 - 11:30 a.m.,...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
Ravenna - The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Portage County Historical Society, 6549 N. Chestnut St in Ravenna Ohio at 10:00 a.m. The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a program presented by chapter member, Cathy Mayer. Mayer will present a program on “Shaping Your Family Story:...
Portage Park District Foundation seeks nominations for the 21st Annual Environmental Awards Dinner
Ravenna - The Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner steering committee is seeking nominations, due by March 7, for awardees to be honored at the event. Nominations for this year’s awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green building/development, stewardship or environmental activism. Visit the Portage Park District’s website at portageparkdistrict.org...
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...
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...
Dreams Give Wings to a Flair for Hair and Fashion
Ravenna - The best way I can describe what it is like walking into Downtown Betty’s Salon/Roots and Wings Boutique and seeing the smiles of the shop owners is like Christmas morning or having a great slice of peach pie. A feeling of warmth washes over you as you’re greeted by their positive personalities. Every time I blink another dream...
United Way Kicks Off Annual Fundraising Campaign for Needed Services in Portage County
Ravenna – Each year, United Way of Portage County (UWPC) hosts a workplace campaign to collect donations from those working and living in our community, so we can provide funding to over 40 programs and services. Our 2020-2021 Campaign Kickoff event – Unite at the Drive-In - will be held on September 24, 2020 at Midway Drive-In in Ravenna!...
We’re All Invited
JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Book Review...
Pot O’Gold Poker Walk/Run Planned in Ravenna
Ravenna - Imagine a bunch of leprechauns winding their way throughout Ravenna, collecting cards for a chance to win $500! That’s what is planned for the 16th annual Marlene Watt Memorial Poker Run which will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Ravenna City Park (165 Oakwood St.). All proceeds from the event go to the Ravenna Parks and...
Center Is Open To All Area Seniors
Ravenna - The Portage County Senior Center is open to all Portage County Seniors aged 60 and up and offers an array of fun and educational events. On any given day, you can enjoy Tai Chi, chair exercise classes, Wii Bowling, Corn Hole, Chair Massage, and of course Bingo. Seniors from all points of Portage County come together to...
Newly-Discovered History Contributes to Crafting Holiday Memories in Ravenna
Ravenna - What was once old has reemerged as new again because Ravenna merchants have joined together to expand Thanksgiving festivities into a new event the Welcome Home Week: Ravenna Holiday Celebration. Formerly, known as Midnight Madness and only being the night of Black Friday, the new plan is to have it be a three-day occasion. This is not the...
We’re All Invited
Community Calendar Aspire Programs Mondays & Wednesdays The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class...
A Century Old Legacy: Celebrating the Ravenna Thursday Literary Club
There are birthdays…and there are BIRTHDAYS (Notice the capital B, et al.) Recently, at the Reed Memorial Library, in the Haymaker Room downstairs, the Thursday Literary Club of Ravenna met to celebrate its 100th year of exploring society through books, discussing timely topics and contributing to community at all levels, beginning with a simple invitation from a friend to meet...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The Society is located at 6549 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna Ohio. The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a presentation by Lynnea St. John. Her topic will be Early Settlers of Windham...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Meeting
May 4 The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will convene on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Portage County Historical Society in Ravenna, Ohio, featuring guest speaker Kelli Bergheimer discussing “Finding & Continuing Your Genealogy Education.” Bergheimer, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker’s Guild, will delve into various avenues of genealogy...
Portage County Genealogical Society
Ravenna - The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 24, 2019 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio. Our guest speaker will be Thomas Neel. Mr. Neel is the Library Director of Ohio Genealogical Society. He is a lifelong resident of...
Ravens tennis takes fourth at MAC tournament
Even with a young team, the Ravenna Ravens boys’ tennis team’s perseverance continued to propel them to success. The Ravens finished in fourth place at the Metro Athletic Conference tournament by scoring 27 points last Wednesday at Ravenna High School. “We still have new players and relied heavily on our singles players to help us get a lot of points...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society To Meet
Ravenna - The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, February 2, 2020 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The society is located at 6549 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio. After a brief business meeting, the guest speaker, Sunny Morton will be presenting a program on “Finding the Truths in Old Family Stories”....
A Thanksgiving to be Grateful For…Midnight Madness
Ravenna - If you went to sleep the night before Thanksgiving with dread over not getting to celebrate the holiday with family then you are not alone. I woke up with apprehension at the idea of even getting out of bed. But then my dog licked my face and I smelled coffee brewing. I remembered my husband, Aditya, had...
Awareness for Alcohol Use Problems & Treatments
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This was developed to raise awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of alcoholism, one of the country’s top public health issues. Alcohol is the most used substance by both youth and adults in the U.S. The consequences of drinking can affect everyone and poses enormous health and safety risks. While some adults may...
Portage County Senior Center News
The 2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutritional Program planning is in full swing. The Portage County Senior Center is once again the distributor for this voucher program that awards $50 worth of coupons to lower income Portage seniors aged 60 and up to use for purchase of fresh locally-grown fruits and veggies. Seniors who participated last year may have already...
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Awarded Fall 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
University Hospitals (UH) Portage Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit sets standards for excellence in hospital safety and patient care. This marks the second ‘A’ rating UH Portage Medical Center has received this year (spring 2023, fall 2023). The new grades reflect national recognition for patient safety. . “UH Portage continues...
Autumn is in Season as Ravenna plans October Events
Ravenna - When all is said and done it is time to have some fun! There will be many different events happening during October that residents of Ravenna have cause to get excited over. As the foliage changes during this pleasant time of year it will be interesting to see how Ravenna’s seasonal events adapt for citizens to have...
Susie K’s Cafe and Tea Room
Ravenna - It was a typical Wednesday, and this reporter had errands to run. Okay, it wasn’t too typical for North Eastern Ohio in March - it was a beautiful day! Rather than driving to multiple locations, the price of gas combined with the weather to encourage me to park downtown and do my errands on foot. I am...
Ravens basketball squanders fast start in loss against Dukes
The Ravenna Raven boys’ basketball team needed a quick start against the Marlington Dukes and they delivered in the first quarter. But the Ravens could not maintain their intensity and lost 63-50 against the Dukes last Friday afternoon at Mount Union University in Alliance. “Toward the end of the game we missed some assignments on the defensive end and were...
