Garrettsville News

John Brown remains a controversial figure in American history, even 150 years after his death.

The Streetsboro mayor's race is one of several close ones in the county that will require a recount, according to the Portage County Board of Elections.

A coin toss might have determined the new Kent mayor. The official vote count showed Jerry Fiala and Rick Hawksley tied with 2,052 votes each.

Gerald ''Jerry'' E. Cranston, 84, of Windham, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Renaissance North Health Care Center, Warren.

The second election tie settled by a coin toss Friday put incumbent Karen Clyde on Garrettsville Village Council for another term.

Last year's stock-market tumble punched a hole in Abbe Turner's bucket of goat milk -- the milk she hopes to turn into a successful cheese-making business.

The funding level for the Portage County District Library will not increase after voters turned down a 0.5-mill levy Nov.

Attorney Mark Fankhauser and Ravenna Mayor Kevin Poland came out on top in the two Portage County Municipal Court races in Tuesday's election.

I just want everyone to know that the high and mighty in Garrettsville showed their true colors last night at the Windham/Garrettsville football game.

Trick or Treat for communities in Portage County will take place this year on the following dates and times.

HUBBARD a ' Hubbard Pool Boosters is sponsoring an autumn winery tour on Nov. 21 with departure at 11:30 a.m. from Hubbard.

Becky Doherty, one of four candidates for the Portage County Municipal Court, is challenging her opponents to cut out the mud slinging and get back to the issues.

Beacon Journal staff report NELSON TWP.: The Main Street Grille & Brewing Co. in Garrettsville will sponsor the Harvest Moon Beer Festival featuring 21 craft breweries, food and music Oct.

A Garrettsville man died early this morning in a motorcycle crash in Portage County's Hiram Township.

A 32-year-old Garrettsville man is dead after he crashed the motorcycle he was driving in Hiram early Thursday morning.

Two people were killed following a sky diving accident in Garrettsville, authorities tell Fox 8 News.

Portage County Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci has waded into one of the county municipal court races by firing Assistant Prosecutor Tommie Jo Marsilio.

Ruth Harris Layer, longtime Garrettsville resident, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, after living life to the fullest for 90 years.

For the past few years, Aurora's schools have achieved an "excellent" rating on their Ohio Department of Education report card.

Randolph Fair Danielle Whitted - Danielle is washing a Heifer. photo by Robert J. Lucas Randolph Fair Madeline Turner with her goat Apple.