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It's time to make plans to attend the 22nd Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In. Join in the fun on Saturday, August 2 from 3-7 p.m. at the Charlestown Township Park on Rock Spring Road. Admission is FREE and plenty of fun for all ages is planned.
A memorial scholarship fund in the name of the late Robert Tompkins Jr., a lifelong supporter of Mogadore sports, music and community provides scholarships to graduating seniors who excel in athletics and/or music.
After a career in manufacturing, not-so-retiree Gene Brown has found his purpose.
Windhamite Zoey St. John, 20, won the overall bikini category at the NPC Worldwide Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifier and has officially earned pro status within the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation [IFBB].
It was in the fall of 1966 when Tallmadge guitarist Ritch Underwood, 78, joined the Kent-based band The Measles and played alongside Joe Walsh.
In its 12 years, the loosely organized Kent South End Friends of the Village solidified into Kent South End, headed by neighborhood resident Doria Daniels. Participants and supporters met April 22 at Kent’s American Legion for a dinner, fellowship and celebration of the Thomas-Anderson Memorial Garden, located on Walnut Street.
Jeff Wallis always wanted to work in law enforcement. He realized that goal long ago, even spending eight years as his hometown’s top cop.
Ravenna firefighter/paramedic Zach Thomas, 24, is now the first Ohioan to complete the rigorous, nearly week-long Indiana Smoke Divers advanced training course, a program only the toughest firefighters can achieve.
Charlene Rohal, a dedicated 4-H volunteer from Portage County, has achieved a milestone worthy of celebration. She was inducted into the prestigious Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame on March 8th at the Ohio 4-H Conference in Columbus. It is in recognition of her outstanding service, commitment, and impact on the 4-H community and youth over four decades.
Twelve of Portage County’s top young spellers showcased their skills at the Portage County Spelling Bee, held on February 22, 2025, at James A. Garfield Middle School. These students earned their place in the county-level competition after winning their respective district spelling bees.
Ravenna Elks fundraiser supports local woman’s effort to document veteran’s gravesites across county
The Ravenna Elks Lodge #1076 held its second annual chili cook-off fundraising event on Feb. 1, with all proceeds going to Chris Untrauer’s veteran grave-marking project at Portage County cemeteries.