Veterans of Foreign War Post 1055, Ravenna Ruth Ann Bartholomew/The Portager

Photos from Charlestown’s 2025 Memorial Day parade and ceremony

May 28, 2025 - Ruth Ann Bartholomew ,

Boy Scout Color Guard. Ruth Ann Bartholomew/The Portager

Charlestown veterans Lee Moser and Luke Griffith.

Bagpiper Ed Harrison performed at the ceremony

Ruth Ann Bartholomew

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Charlestown

Around Charlestown: Lots of fun in the sun planned in Charlestown this summer

July 13, 2026 - by Ruth Ann Bartholomew . - The 23rd Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In is Saturday, Aug. 1, from 3-7 p.m. at the Charlestown Township Park.

Around Charlestown: 4-H group honors soldiers at Charlestown Cemetery

June 8, 2026 - by Ruth Ann Bartholomew . - Charlestown Township's Cemetery sexton, Kerri Fotheringham was thrilled to have some volunteers help her last month. Every Memorial Day, all veteran's graves are to be marked by an American flag in memory of their service.

Around Charlestown: Portage County auditor to speak at Charlestown Memorial Day service

April 22, 2026 - by Ruth Ann Bartholomew . - Dumpster Day in Charlestown will be Saturday, May 2 at the township park on Rock Spring Road. Drop-off is one day only, beginning at 8 a.m. and going until sunset.