Windham Board of Trustees Discuss Need For New Fire Siren
One of the matters discussed at The Windham Township Board of Trustees’ meeting last Thursday evening at the Windham Town Hall was whether the Township needed a new fire siren. Portage County Regional Planning Committee Member Denise Cain was in attendance as a concerned citizen and raised the issue of the Village not having a fire siren of its own....
Colletta R. Stanley
Colletta R. Stanley, 85, of Windham, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born October 26, 1939, in Elkins, WV, to the late Ruben and Edith (nee Collett) Hebb. She was raised in Windham, and was a proud graduate of Windham High School, belonging to the class of 1957. Colletta met the love of...
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Hope Town AI Announces Launch of One of Ohio’s First AI Academies in Portage County
Hope Town AI, in collaboration with AI Owl, proudly announces the official launch of one of Ohio’s first AI Academies — right here in Portage County. As part of this groundbreaking initiative, employers and decision-makers are invited to attend a free AI Readiness Summit, offering practical, workplace-ready AI training that is 100% reimbursable through Ohio’s TechCred program. This free summit...
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Windham rising seniors Matt Kolaczek & Ethan Thornton discuss Buckeye Boys State
Attending the American Legion Buckeye Boys State Program left an impact on Windham rising seniors Matt Kolaczek and Ethan Thornton. The Bombers’ duo acknowledged that participating in the mock government program in the week of June 8-June15 at Miami University in Oxford exceeded their expectations. “It was very memorable because I got to meet people who are probably going to...
Windham grad Hankins eager to make his mark as new Athletic Director
Since returning to Windham in 2001, graduate Dougle Hankins has worn many hats while working in the school district as a teacher and a coach. He now wears a most important hat, having been hired as Windham’s newest athletic director. “I have had an interest in being the athletic director since I first started in 2001,” the Windham alum told...
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Frances Kay Ridenbaugh
Frances “Franki” or “Fran” Kay Ridenbaugh, 69, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born March 15, 1956, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Harold and Virginia (nee Hatchett) Appleton. Her family moved to Windham, where she met Richard, who was her high school sweetheart and later became her husband. Their family grew to...
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Windham Township Board of Trustees continue to seek clarity on zoning issues
The Windham Township Board of Trustees continues to struggle to find common ground with the Windham Township Zoning Commission. The Board discussed scheduling a public zoning hearing to finalize several zoning resolutions last Thursday at Windham Township Hall. According to Trustee, Vice Chairman and Cemetery contact Rich Gano, there continues to be very little clarity on the commission’s stance on...
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Windham baseball bows out of postseason in shutout loss against Maplewood
The Windham Bombers baseball team’s success in the postseason still has yet to come but as far as Coach Jake Eye is concerned, they are closer than ever. The Bombers’ season ended when they were shut out by Northeastern Athletic Conference foe Maplewood 8-0 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division VII Northeast 2 district semifinal last Wednesday...
Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Windham Students
Windham High School senior Brandon Petrich, pictured above with Jama & Dan Peterson, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to support his continued studies in the automotive technology field. In addition, scholarships were awarded to four Windham sophomores—Jayla Smith, Daherin Silver, Nikolas Anderson, and Ryan Quiggle—who will begin their studies in the automotive and power equipment fields at Maplewood Career...
Windham junior high students enjoy field trip courtesy of Grant
For Windham Junior High students, studying the War of 1812 has taken them beyond the classroom. A group of students were selected by history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith to go on a one-day field trip to Put-in-Bay which was funded through a grant from the American Battlefield’s History Field Trip Program Trust on May 9. Parish-Smith assembled a group of seventh...
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Leslie Dale Kiser
Leslie Dale Kiser, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born April 8, 1955, in Richmond W. VA., Les was a long-time resident of Windham, Ohio for over 66 years and chose to raise his family in the community. He was the son of the...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Windham Schools Receive Generous Donations and Celebrate Retirements
The Windham Exempted Village School District is proud to announce recent generous contributions to the district and the celebration of three valued staff members entering retirement. At a recent Board of Education meeting, American Legion Post 674 presented a remarkable $15,000 donation to the district. The funds will be used to purchase a GATOR TX utility vehicle with attachments, enhancing...
Windham JR High Students Recieve Grant To Visit War of 1812 Sites
Windham Jr High School’s Stephanie Smith and her junior high students grade classroom will soon head to Put-in-Bay, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning opportunity. Grants are awarded based on a competitive national application process, demonstrating Stephanie Smith’s commitment to...
Windham lauded for bravery and resilience in tornado response
After experiencing severe damage in less than 10 minutes in the wake of an EF1 tornado on April 17, 2024, Windham’s response was immediate. The Township’s quick and effective response was recognized as Portage County Emergency Management Agency Director Ryan Shackelford presented the Township with a building plaque for Windham’s courageous response and recovery to the tornado and the...
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Streetsboro baseball shuts down Windham in Portage County duel
It has been several years since the Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball team took on Portage County rival Windham. The Rockets celebrated senior day in style by shutting out Windham 10-0 in six innings last Friday at American Legion Field. “It was nice,” said Streetsboro Coach Chris Scisciani. “It was a great night for our seniors. They played really well, and I...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays LOVE 101 by author Peter McWilliams “To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.” Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book...
Ohio Rep. Heidi Workman provides Legislative Update at Windham Board of Trustees Meeting
Ohio House of Representative Heidi Workman of District 72 attended the Windham Board of Trustees Township meeting last Thursday at the Windham Town Hall to provide updates on the current legislative session in the Ohio Legislature. Workman was elected to Ohio House in District 72, mainly Portage County, after she defeated incumbent State Representative Gail Pavliga last year in the...
Harold G. Metheny, Jr.
Harold G. Metheny, Jr., 87, of Windham, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born January 12, 1938, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Harold and Margaret “Ellie” (nee Fosbrink) Metheny, Sr. He was raised in Uniontown, PA, and moved with his wife and family to Ohio around 1965. Harold worked as a...
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Honoring The 2024 Windham Tornado Response And Recovery
Gratitude, resilience and pride were on the minds of Windham Township community members and representatives of organizations that gathered last week at the township hall to honor the community’s response and ongoing restoration from the 2024 tornado. They shared gratitude that no residents were injured and for the coordinated response from government and non-government agencies, on the local, county and...
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