There is a new flag pole at the home of Dale Nething just in time for Veterans Day. Last year, a big storm damaged his previous flag pole.
Charlestown Historical Society recently received a donation of a pot bellied stove, found in the old Charlestown school that was located where the township park is now.
A "little" rain doesn't faze Charlestown. It rained on and off all morning and early afternoon Saturday, Aug. 3, as set up for the 21st Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In was completed. Then, right on cue the rain stopped, the sun came out at 3 p.m. and the festival commenced as planned.
Charlestown Township is putting a 5-mill levy on the November ballot for its fire and EMS.
Charlestown Community Yard Sale Day will be Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer events are sprouting up all over Portage County. From May to September, the area has a lot in store. If you live in Kent, check out a full family events list here. This roundup includes the highlights and details of what’s promised to be a fun couple of months.
Charlestown will observe Memorial Day on Sunday, May 26 with the annual parade and service at the cemetery.
What do you do when a once in a lifetime event is happening? You plan a party, right? That's exactly what I did! An eclipse party!
MaryAnn Nething contacted me recently with the news that she and her dog, Ike, are officially a therapy team in the WAGS program at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.
Many community-minded people live in Charlestown. I'd like to introduce you to one. Gary Hunsicker is currently vice-president of the Friends of West Branch State Park. This nonprofit, volunteer-powered group works to help preserve West Branch State Park and enhance the camper experience.
The Charlestown Historical Society gathered recently for its annual Christmas party. The hostess for the evening was Patty Eskridge, the president, and her husband Jim Eskridge, former longtime Charlestown trustee.
The board voted to appoint Mary Kaley as president pro tem from Jan. 1-Jan. 8 of 2024.