The Portage County Turns Purple ceremony was held May 28 at Pocket Park in downtown Ravenna. Edinburg’s own Linda Dillon helped bring this recognition all together along with the help of Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly. Many veterans, city officials and community members attended the event, which was capped off with the playing of “Taps” as a solemn reminder of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Join Homefront Heroes at portagehomefrontheros.org.
Mason Dillon was recently selected by Akron Children’s Hematology Department as its poster child. He was sent to attend the FIFA World Cup game in Boston and carry the flag for Norway. Mason is the son of Nick and Julia Dillon. Congratulations to Mason!
Adain Campbell recently received the Edinburg Jr. Trustee Award presented to him on Memorial Day. The ceremony was held at Edinburg Cemetery and given for Adain to recognize the volunteer service he has given to his community. Great job, Adain!
The Edinburg Historical Society, Edinburg Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Edinburg Township Trustees will host an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Ice Cream Social at Edinburg Town Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4. They will also create a time capsule at the same event to commemorate America 250. Please feel free to contribute items such as photos, newspaper clippings, letters to future generations or any information about current businesses in the area and such. Edinburg Town Hall is located at 6956 Tallmadge Rd., and the time capsule will be kept there.
Registration is currently underway for the 13th Annual Danny Writtenberry Memorial Golf Outing that will take place Saturday, Aug. 8 at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course. The event is hosted by the Southeast Athletic Boosters. The four-person scramble starts at 8 a.m. and costs $100 per person, which includes golf, beverages, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sign up and pay by July 11 to receive a free practice round of golf and $75 worth of coupons. Contact Bruce Leifeit at 330-885-1327 or Brenda Thomas at 330-310-1515 to register. Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course is located at 2745 Grandview Rd. in Lake Milton.
The first-ever Edinburg Bike Rodeo will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26 at Edinburg Park. Activities include a cone course, used-bike swap and bike repair station. This event is free to attend, and the goal is to grow it into an annual fun event for the kids in our community. Edinburg Park is located at 4326 Rock Spring Rd.
The Edinburg United Church UCC will hold its Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each evening the week of July 6 to 10. This year’s theme is “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God” and is geared toward students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Activities include music, worship, crafts, STEAM activities, snacks, games, Bible lessons and other rainforest fun. Register now at https://forms.gle/xMyX4yGwQX9a8M8o7. Edinburg United Church is located at 4081 Rock Spring Rd.
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