Portage County Health Distict Awarded Safe Communities Grant
Ravenna - Joseph Diorio, Health Commissioner of the Portage County Combined General Health District announced the 2019 Portage County Safe Communities grant in the amount of $42,000 has been awarded to the health district. Safe Communities is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The grant concept is data-driven, and funding...
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...
Safer Futures Hosts Fundraising Event
Portage County - Safer Futures, Portage County’s only Domestic Violence Shelter, will be hosting the 8th annual Hope in a Handbag fundraiser on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 7:oo pm to 9:30 pm at The Overlook in Twin Lakes. The event will once again feature a silent auction including an array of new and gently used handbags, purses, and...
Historical Society Holds Chirstmas Open House
Ravenna - The Portage County Historical Society in Ravenna will host a Christmas Open House & Holiday Fund-Raising Sale on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. The Lowrie-Beatty Museum, Carter house, Strickland house, Log Cabin, Campbell Land Office, Ford Seed Store, Mahan Barn and Indian Village will all be open for tours. The “Unique Gift” Fund Raising Sale...
Ravenna Midnight Madness Shopping Event Friday, November 26, 2010
Ravenna - Shopping on the day after Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be stressful. After more than 29 years as a family celebration in downtown Ravenna, Midnight Madness has proven it. It’s that time of year when local merchants stay open until midnight to welcome shoppers and diners. Some merchants will be serving light refreshments and be decorated for the...
