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Portage Community Bank Announces Untimely Passing of Longtime Executive

Ravenna · Ravenna

Portage Community Bank Announces Untimely Passing of Longtime Executive

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RAVENNA, Ohio, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Portage Community Bank ("PCB"), the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Portage Bancshares, Inc. ("PBI"), announces with profound sadness, the passing of Donald D. "Don" Herman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr.…See the Story

GEBHARDT Intralogistics North America Plans to Expand its US-Based Manufacturing Footprint

Streetsboro · Streetsboro

GEBHARDT Intralogistics North America Plans to Expand its US-Based Manufacturing Footprint

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STREETSBORO, Ohio, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEBHARDT Intralogistics North America, a leading automation OEM material handling provider and technology company, announced plans to expand its North American manufacturing footprint. This commitment enables GEBHARDT Intralogistics to bring additional manufacturing…See the Story

Ravenna alum DaVante McKinney takes over as girls’ basketball coach

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Ravenna alum DaVante McKinney takes over as girls’ basketball coach

Ravenna graduate DaVante McKinney said he can remember the rich tradition of basketball during his playing days. McKinney will try to bring the Raven girls’ basketball team to its former glory, having been announced as the new head coach on June 20. “This community has giving me so much just from growing up here,” the first-year coach said. “Friends, family and mentors, teachers, just people that have touched my life in many different avenues. I…Read Article

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Bart Tanski Named Cornerbacks Coach for Kent State Football - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio — Kent State head football coach Mark Carney announced the addition of Bart Tanski as the program's new cornerbacks coach, bringing over a decade of collegiate coaching experience and a proven track record in player development and special teams success.Kent, Ohio · Kent Read Article

Crestwood School District holds 3rd annual supply drive for pep rally

As the dawn of the 2025-26 school year approaches, the Crestwood School District is attempting to get a head start by once again holding a month-long supply drive for the community pep rally on Aug. 17 at Jack Lambert Stadium in Mantua. “There are people who are on it and there are people who go school supply shopping for their families and they pick up extra stuff,” Crestwood Athletic Administrative Assistant Holly Tayerle told The Weekly Villa…Mantua, Ohio · Mantua Read Article

LeRoy Neiman’s Fashion Illustrations to Be Focus of Kent State University Museum Show

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The American artist's career changed after working with Playboy Hugh Hefner in a department store.Kent, Ohio · Kent Read Article

Kent State Cross Country Announces 2025 Schedule - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State cross country teams will compete at four meets in the state of Ohio this fall, as the schedule for the 2025 season was announced on Friday.Kent, Ohio · Kent Read Article

Play It Again, Sam!

That’s a famous line from a famous movie (Or at least one everybody thinks that they remember, whether they did or not. Casablanca?). We may have a local version with a small variation : “Play it again everyone.”…with “everyone” being our latest BIG Band, The Thrill of the ‘Ville. In case you missed it, Saturday night was the place to be, music-wise, out on Brosius Road, when a talented troupe of performers, musicians–instrumentalist, vocalists,…Garrettsville · Garrettsville Read Article

Patti Hicks Commemorated at Honorary Way Recipient

Longtime Ravenna resident Patti Hicks’ memory will still still shine brightly on the corner of the Courthouse Lawn in front of the Portage County Courthouse on 203 West Main Street. The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce officially commemorated her as the Honorary Way Recipient, renaming the street sign at the corner of the Courthouse lawn. “She was a wealth of knowledge, and she knew everybody, and she just always gave back her time and her energ…Ravenna · Ravenna Read Article

Cavs host WNBA-themed championship day for girls summer camp

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AURORA, Ohio -- There was no shortage of energy inside the gymnasium at Aurora High School Thursday as young female athletes from across Northeast Ohio came together for a special WNBA-themed championship day of basketball at the Cavs Academy Jr. WNBA camp.WNBA · Aurora Read Article

Hiram Village: Picnic in the Parks

The Recreation and Parks committee of Hiram Village invites all to the Summer Picnic in the Park series. There are two more free concerts left! On Sunday, Aug. 3, northeast Ohio’s very own Swap Meet, will take the stage, playing their repertoire of hillbilly, swing, and more. For Aug. 17, Bent String will grace the park with their blues, country, and jazz performance. Concerts start at 5 p.m. Public is encouraged to bring friends, family, a picn…Hiram · Hiram Read Article