Weekly Villager

One tough part of owning a home is the costs of repairing or replacing any HVAC equipment. Especially in an emergency situation, when your air conditioner isn’t cooling the house or in the winter when your furnace isn’t heating. It is never an easy decision on whether to make the investment in a new unit or repair your existing one. Before making that decision, there are some...

The Portage County Historical Society welcomes the community to a presentation by Christine Untrauer of the Veteran’s Grave Marker Project. Attendees will learn the process of discovery and obtaining Veterans Administration military markers. The program will be held August 22 at 2 p.m. at the PCHS located at 6549 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna.

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According to University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Volunteer Services Coordinator Stephanie Montgomery, there has been no shortage of local students eager to volunteer at the Medical Center, which has allowed the Hospital’s annual summer volunteer program to flourish, as it just celebrated its 15th anniversary.

“The program has definitely grown since we starte...

Just six months after its establishment, the Leadership Portage County Alumni & Friends Endowment Fund at the Portage Foundation has surpassed $100,000, demonstrating the extraordinary generosity of Leadership Portage County alumni, friends, and community supporters who believe in investing in the future of local leadership.

Established in February, the endowed ...

For the second straight time, the Berkshire Badgers girls’ soccer team has dueled Geauga County rival Kenston to a draw. The Badgers opened their season with a scoreless tie against Kenston last Friday evening at Kenston Bombers Stadium in Bainbridge Township.

“We did not go in wanting a tie obviously,” said Coach Stephanie Franks. “We wanted to compete, but we have...