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Since taking over the Cardinal Huskies’ golf program five years ago, Coach Mike Topalian has reshaped things and built a...
07/25/2025

Since taking over the Cardinal Huskies’ golf program five years ago, Coach Mike Topalian has reshaped things and built a solid foundation for the boys’ team. His efforts are also bearing fruit with the girls, as the Huskies will have its first girls’ varsity golf team in school history this year. “It is something that I have been wanting to do for a while,” the six-year coach said....

Since taking over the Cardinal Huskies’ golf program five years ago, Coach Mike Topalian has reshaped things and built a solid foundation for the boys’ team. His efforts are also bearing fruit wit…

Filling the shoes of longtime Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki is no easy feat for anyone. Andre...
07/25/2025

Filling the shoes of longtime Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki is no easy feat for anyone. Andrew Mertz will attempt to carry the torch, having been approved as Jakacki’s successor by the Crestwood Board of Education on June 27. “I am very excited for the opportunity,” the first-year coach said. “I have had most of these guys since they were in second, third or fourth grade so I know all of these guys very well....

Filling the shoes of longtime Crestwood Red Devils boys’ basketball Coach Josh Jakacki is no easy feat for anyone. Andrew Mertz will attempt to carry the torch, having been approved as Jakacki’s s…

As headlines shift away from the recent flooding in Texas and elsewhere, the real work for many families is just beginni...
07/25/2025

As headlines shift away from the recent flooding in Texas and elsewhere, the real work for many families is just beginning. Recovery after a tragedy often happens in phases: there’s the immediate response, and then there’s the longer, quieter rebuild. While initial support often quickly fades, the true progress comes from patience and steady effort over time. Rebuilding—whether it’s after a natural disaster, a financial setback, or a major life event—always starts with a first step, however small....

As headlines shift away from the recent flooding in Texas and elsewhere, the real work for many families is just beginning. Recovery after a tragedy often happens in phases: there’s the immediate …

You may have noticed by now how this reporter often chooses her topics…yep, the good ol' drive-by! On my weekly grocery ...
07/24/2025

You may have noticed by now how this reporter often chooses her topics…yep, the good ol' drive-by! On my weekly grocery trip into town, I noticed that the Portage County Health Department (next to Marc's) had a Farmers' Market. Again, the car pulled in of its own volition. (Maybe I should get that checked?) Not yet the size of long-established markets, this one was easy to do in the few minutes I had....

You may have noticed by now how this reporter often chooses her topics…yep, the good ol’ drive-by!  On my weekly grocery trip into town, I noticed that the Portage County Health Departm…

No. Really Then I would not be so amazed at what’s out there. Walking around in front of God and everybody. Nor is it ju...
07/24/2025

No. Really Then I would not be so amazed at what’s out there. Walking around in front of God and everybody. Nor is it just the people, the products are pretty far out there sometimes too. I’ve gotten used to hair–long, short, absent (by choice or by chop)color challenged or color riotous, styled or not so–in various iterations, some flattering, some not....

No. Really Then I would not be so amazed at what’s out there. Walking around in front of God and everybody. Nor is it just the people, the products are pretty far out there sometimes too. I’ve got…

To celebrate the bicentennial of Freedom Township, the Freedom Township Historical Society is presenting a glimpse of th...
07/24/2025

To celebrate the bicentennial of Freedom Township, the Freedom Township Historical Society is presenting a glimpse of the storied past of the community. Thanks to the efforts of FTHS member Judy Thornton, there will be a photo display of almost every barn that has existed in Freedom Township at the FTHS Building on 7276 State Route 303 lasting until Aug. 13....

To celebrate the bicentennial of Freedom Township, the Freedom Township Historical Society is presenting a glimpse of the storied past of the community. Thanks to the efforts of FTHS member Judy T…

For the second straight year, University Hospitals Portage Center and Raven Packs are finding ways to provide low-income...
07/24/2025

For the second straight year, University Hospitals Portage Center and Raven Packs are finding ways to provide low-income families with fresh food. The organizations are bringing summer farmer’s markets which offer fresh produce to different locations across the Ravenna community. “This year we are serving eight different communities in Ravenna,” Raven Packs Founder Laura Wunderle told The Weekly Villager on July 17....

For the second straight year, University Hospitals Portage Center and Raven Packs are finding ways to provide low-income families with fresh food. The organizations are bringing summer farmer’s ma…

Robert “Bob” J. Moss, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, su...
07/24/2025

Robert “Bob” J. Moss, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1954, in Braxton Co., WV, to the late Harl and Lois Moss. He was also known as “Bob” or “Mossman”, and lived a life of dedication, heroism, and heart—a man who served his country with honor and his family with love....

Robert “Bob” J. Moss, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1954, in Braxton Co.…

Debbie "Deb" Luzicka passed away Tuesday July 15th at UH Portage, she was born January 14th 1960, she was 65 years old. ...
07/24/2025

Debbie "Deb" Luzicka passed away Tuesday July 15th at UH Portage, she was born January 14th 1960, she was 65 years old. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer and her brother Randy Ellison She lovingly left behind her husband John, her daughter Holly and her two grand daughters Andrea and Samantha, Burnell and Linda Ellison as well as her brother Jeff and her best friend Jackie…...

Debbie “Deb” Luzicka passed away Tuesday July 15th at UH Portage, she was born January 14th 1960, she was 65 years old. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer and her broth…

Cecil “Jim” James Moore, born September 27, 1942, in Belington, W.V., to the late Lloyd and Leora (Shahan) Moore. He pas...
07/24/2025

Cecil “Jim” James Moore, born September 27, 1942, in Belington, W.V., to the late Lloyd and Leora (Shahan) Moore. He passed on to be with His Lord and Savior on a beautiful Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. He left this world in the comfort of his home with his wife, Patricia A. Moore (McPherson), one month and day before their 64th Anniversary....

Cecil “Jim” James Moore, born September 27, 1942, in Belington, W.V., to the late Lloyd and Leora (Shahan) Moore.  He passed on to be with His Lord and Savior on a beautiful Sunday morning, J…

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on July 21, 2025 with the following items to consider: * The presentation by Owen Bass on...
07/24/2025

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on July 21, 2025 with the following items to consider: * The presentation by Owen Bass on his experiences as a Rotary exchange student in India. His time in a place where there were challenges regarding virtually any sort of cultural and/or language interaction was a learning and growing experience from beginning to end. There were mountains, there was desert, there were elephants, there were monkeys, there were camels....

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on July 21, 2025 with the following items to consider: * The presentation by Owen Bass on his experiences as a Rotary exchange student in India. His time in a place …

As usual, this past week I loaded up my recycling to take to the community recycling area in Paris Township. This is the...
07/24/2025

As usual, this past week I loaded up my recycling to take to the community recycling area in Paris Township. This is the hub of Paris, locate near the corner of Newton Falls Road and Route 225. This also is the site of Shearer Community Center and the Paris Fire Department. There are also some ball fields in the back. This is where community members gather for personal events, activities sponsored by the Fire Department and vote, as well as recycle....

As usual, this past week I loaded up my recycling to take to the community recycling area in Paris Township.  This is the hub of Paris, locate near the corner of Newton Falls Road and Route 2…

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