- Ann Taft.
If you would like to learn about your town or township, try going to a meeting of the Historical Society. This week they are discussing the Windham Cemetery.
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The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to present its summer production “Game Show,” a comedy by Lew Riley and special permission from The Dramatic Publishing Company. Special thanks go to the sponsors: Middlefield Carter Lumber and Ohio Health Benefits. This production is directed by Justin Steck.
Brimfield has not had a public library in almost a decade. That will change soon. The township had a bid opening for a renovation project for a new library.
- Paige Fisher.
Many Aurora residents were delighted at the surprise announcement from Aurora City Hall of a plan to buy and revive the south side of Geauga Lake, praising the city’s move to preserve the lakefront as a public asset.
Hundreds of dachshunds and even more of their fans descended on Plum Creek Park in Kent Saturday for the Northeast Ohio Dachshund Picnic.
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- Tom Hardesty.
The 14th Annual Kent Blues Fest presented by Wayside Furniture takes place Saturday, July 15, offering free live music by more than 40 acts at 27 venues throughout Kent. The all-day music extravaganza starts at 1 p.m. and goes until after midnight at restaurants, bars, bookstores and outdoor parks.
Early voting starts July 11 at the Portage County Board of Elections, 449 S. Meridian St., Ravenna. On Aug. 8, Election Day, polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Tom Hardesty.
Another July 1 came and went last Saturday. Eighteen of them now since July 1, 2005, the day my dad died of a massive heart attack at my parents’ home in Mogadore.
- Lee Lundblad.
If the board gives the green light to the High School Plan, then the Master Plan would be developed over the next year. Roberto stated he would be happy to answer any questions the board may have.
Portage Park District is hosting an array of programs this month. All programs require registration. All events are free, with the exception of the July 8 Headwaters Adventure Race. Visit Portage Park District’s website for registration and program information. Look for the “Things to Do” button at the top of the webpage.
- Paige Fisher.
Kent resident Chad Schrack is in the midst of a 60-to-70-day kayaking trip down the Mississippi River, his latest feat to raise awareness and donations for colorectal cancer since his wife Sheila was diagnosed in 2006.
Brimfield police are looking for whoever stole a Ford F-150 pickup belonging to the township fire department at about 3 p.m. July 3.
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The annual Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce “Only in Ravenna” event will take place downtown on Saturday, July 15. There will be live music, food trucks, DORA drinks and raffle prizes. The organizers are looking for acoustic musicians to perform on the corners of each city block to add to the ambiance and experience.
- Shirley Mars.
With the celebration of Independence Day, I am not afraid to admit that our family is patriotic. Our flag flies 24 hours, seven days a week to show gratitude for the freedom that we do not take for granted. I am reminded of a quote by Thomas Jefferson which states, “How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!”
- Staff Report.
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What are the hottest solutions in today’s business world? At least one is a revamped version of a strategy that debuted in the 1970s: management by objectives.