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Why This World Cup Feels Bigger Than SportsEven if soccer isn’t your thing, it is hard not to notice the excitement surr...
06/19/2026

Why This World Cup Feels Bigger Than Sports

Even if soccer isn’t your thing, it is hard not to notice the excitement surrounding the World Cup. Traditionally, Americans have been skeptical of soccer compared with football or basketball because it’s not as high scoring, the pace seems slower, and a lot of complexity happens on the field. But that’s also part of why it can be worth watching. Soccer asks you to observe differently....

Even if soccer isn’t your thing, it is hard not to notice the excitement surrounding the World Cup. Traditionally, Americans have been skeptical of soccer compared with football or basketball beca…

Freedom Township Historical Society NewsFreedom Township Historical Society will be holding its first Open House of the ...
06/19/2026

Freedom Township Historical Society News

Freedom Township Historical Society will be holding its first Open House of the season on Saturday, June 27 from 10 - 2 at our school museum, 7276 St Rt 303. We have several new exhibits including two wedding dresses donated by Kathy Cain that were worn by her mother and her aunt. Also we recently acquired artifacts from the Freedom Methodist Church that will be on display. ...

Freedom Township Historical Society will be holding its first Open House of the season on Saturday, June 27 from 10 – 2 at our school museum, 7276 St Rt 303. We have several new exhibits in…

Happy Birthday Garrettsville RotaryFestive, it was at the Garrett’s Mill Brewing Company on June 11, 2026, celebrating t...
06/19/2026

Happy Birthday Garrettsville Rotary

Festive, it was at the Garrett’s Mill Brewing Company on June 11, 2026, celebrating the 100th birthday of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club; 1926–2026 is a landmark stretch for any organization, particularly one so connected to the community and so involved with good works. Guests were there representing grand pooh-bahs of District 6630: 2027-2028 District Governor Richard Arlen Cole, Jr.,and District Governor -in-waiting, Carrie Heppner, as well as local worthy Bob Jackson, a past district governor and founder of the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award)....

Festive, it was at the Garrett’s Mill Brewing Company on June 11, 2026, celebrating the 100th birthday of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club; 1926–2026 is a landmark stretch for any organization, par…

Hiram alumni Swartz brothers reflect on historic 1983-84 seasonAs Hiram College displays a commemorative plaque in the W...
06/19/2026

Hiram alumni Swartz brothers reflect on historic 1983-84 season

As Hiram College displays a commemorative plaque in the William H. Hollinger Hall of Fame celebrating the 1983-84 Presidents’ Athletic Conference title team, alumni Russ and Rod Swartz have fond memories of that season. “It is hard to believe that it was 42 years ago now,” Russ told The Weekly Villager on June 12. “It doesn’t seem like it was 42 years ago, it seems like it was a lot shorter period than that.”...

As Hiram College displays a commemorative plaque in the William H. Hollinger Hall of Fame celebrating the 1983-84 Presidents’ Athletic Conference title team, alumni Russ and Rod Swartz have fond m…

Mantua Shalersville FD Celebrates 125 Years“What does it mean to be brave? To do what you have to do when other people a...
06/19/2026

Mantua Shalersville FD Celebrates 125 Years

“What does it mean to be brave? To do what you have to do when other people are counting on you.” Author unknown Back in 1901, the Mantua Hose Company #1 volunteer Fire Department was formed by a group of roughly thirty residents who lived and worked in Mantua. They saw the need to work together to help protect residents, businesses, and property, putting themselves in harm’s way to protect their community....

“What does it mean to be brave? To do what you have to do when other people are counting on you.” Author unknown Back in 1901, the Mantua Hose Company #1 volunteer Fire Department was formed by a …

A Curmudgeon’s LamentAlways something to be gained by attending an alumni gathering. Sometimes it’s just the satisfactio...
06/19/2026

A Curmudgeon’s Lament

Always something to be gained by attending an alumni gathering. Sometimes it’s just the satisfaction of realizing that you’re still alive and kicking–plenty of others aren’t, ya know. Anyway, I went to the Alumni Days up at Hiram College and only spotted four people that I knew; I think that was the fewest in recent memory–of course, my memory is not what it once was either–two in my actual class and two wannabe’s with connections....

Always something to be gained by attending an alumni gathering. Sometimes it’s just the satisfaction of realizing that you’re still alive and kicking–plenty of others aren’t, ya know. Anyway, I we…

Louise Grace MastersOn Monday, May 11, 2026 Louise Grace Masters, of Nelson Township, a loving wife, Mother, grandmother...
06/19/2026

Louise Grace Masters

On Monday, May 11, 2026 Louise Grace Masters, of Nelson Township, a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend to many, passed away at the age of 81, and is now celebrating her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and also is reunited with her loving husband of 60 & 1/2 years, George E. Masters, and firstborn son, Brian G....

On Monday, May 11, 2026 Louise Grace Masters, of Nelson Township, a loving wife, Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend to many, passed away at the age of 81, and is now celebrating…

ART on Main Festival celebrates 10 years of progressOnly 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street...
06/19/2026

ART on Main Festival celebrates 10 years of progress

Only 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street Kent to develop its own summer art & wine festival. Fast forward a decade later, the ART on Main Festival has become an annual summer tradition, having just celebrated its 10th anniversary last Saturday afternoon on Main Street in downtown Ravenna. “We are really excited for this to be a big year for our 10th year,” said Main Street Ravenna secretary and ART of Main chairwoman Brooke Bolevich....

Only 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street Kent to develop its own summer art & wine festival. Fast forward a decade later, the ART on Main Festival has become an ann…

Century Village to display “Threads of Valor” exhibit at Fireworks Show CelebrationIn collaboration with the American Le...
06/19/2026

Century Village to display “Threads of Valor” exhibit at Fireworks Show Celebration

In collaboration with the American Legion Post #459, Century Village Museum will be celebrating the Independence Day weekend by unveiling a “Threads of Valor” Exhibit, displaying over 50 restored military uniforms worn by decorated veterans on July 3 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. “I think it is going to be a big draw because it is a celebration of hometown heroes going back from the Revolutionary War all the way through World War II,” Century Village Director of Collections Management Jessica Lambert told the Weekly Villager on June 12....

In collaboration with the American Legion Post #459, Century Village Museum will be celebrating the Independence Day weekend by unveiling a “Threads of Valor” Exhibit, displaying over 50 restored …

G-H Rotary ReportAnd the beat goes on. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary returned to community work after their festive birthda...
06/18/2026

G-H Rotary Report

And the beat goes on. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary returned to community work after their festive birthday party on June 11, 2026 and came up with the following enterprises to pursue: • The Storybook Trail set-up is proceeding, with holes being dug and filled by posts to mount pages to be read by those on the trail. • The public celebration of the 100th birthday of the G-HRotary will be tied in with the opening of the Trail on July 26, weather permitting, and activities–food, games, etc.--for the community and guests....

And the beat goes on. Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary returned to community work after their festive birthday party on June 11, 2026 and came up with the following enterprises to pursue: •  The St…

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