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Andrew Geber is training grad U.S. Army Pvt. Andrew M. Geber has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading,... Read Story.

Kyle DeWitt earns bachelor's

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Kyle DeWitt earns bachelor's Kyle M. DeWitt graduated Aug. 30 from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of science in pharmaceutical sciences. He currently lives in Columbus and is in the process of applying to graduate schools to continue his... Read Story.

Messner is studying in Ireland

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Messner is studying in Ireland A student at Denison University in Granville, Jennifer Messner of Aurora is studying off-campus for the fall semester. She is studying in Ireland and Northern Ireland with the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. Messner is... Read Story.

Women's committee will meet

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Women's committee will meet The Kent Blossom Women's Committee is planning a get-together on Tuesday at the Rusty Nail in Twin Lakes. Shawn Gordon will interview Mark Pennell of WKSU. Prospective members and guests may attend. For reservations, call... Read Story.

Greetings would be appreciated

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Greetings would be appreciated Sheila Unsworth, who covered Ravenna area <00AD>happenings until she retired as About People editor in 1992, is dealing with some health challenges and would appreciate hearing from friends. Cards may be sent to her at... Read Story.

Author Jamie Ford set to speak

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Author Jamie Ford set to speak Best-selling author Jamie Ford will speak at the Lake Forest Country Club, 200 Lake Forest Drive in Hudson, at 2 p.m. Sunday. The event is free and open to the public. His novel, "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,"... Read Story.

Ametek retirees plan luncheon

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Ametek retirees plan luncheon Ametek hourly retirees will meet at noon on Nov. 14 for lunch at the Kentwood Restaurant in Kent. Make a reservation by Wednesday by calling Joyce at 330-221-7580 or Joan at... Read Story.

David is second son for Lindsays

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David is second son for Lindsays Nicholas and Tamara Lindsay of Atwater welcomed another son to their family on Oct. 19 when David Elijah was born. The boy arrived at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, weighing 9 pounds, 10 ounces. The baby's older... Read Story.

Open house slated in Deerfield

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Open house slated in Deerfield American Legion Post No. 713 in Deerfield will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday for Veterans Day. The Legion and Auxiliary will serve coffee, punch, cookies and funnel cakes. The post invites all... Read Story.

Anyone who has known me for more than

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Anyone who has known me for more than 15 minutes is probably aware of my extreme fear of mice. Just the thought of them makes my skin crawl. And my "condition" is heightened at this time of year. It's starting to get cold out so the mice and whatever... Read Story.

They say that it comes in threes. The

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They say that it comes in threes. The Ravenna community lost three wonderful people over the past few weeks. First Mr. Claude Moore on Oct. 15, then Mrs. Margaret Davis on Oct. 20 and then Mrs. Carolyn Mims on Oct. 24. Each of these three people were... Read Story.

The Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band recently performed

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The Crestwood Scarlet Guard Marching Band recently performed at the Ohio Music Education Association State Marching Band Finals held at Dublin Coffman High School. The Scarlet Guard received a superior rating from the adjudicators. This is the third... Read Story.

The Streetsboro High School class of 1970 is

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The Streetsboro High School class of 1970 is planning its 40-year class reunion for October 2010. The reunion committee recently met at the home of Bonnie (Lindsey) Marek and includes, from left, Cindy (Wright) Cook, Dave Bencze, Eric Hilston, Diane... Read Story.

First concert set for Tuesday

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First concert set for Tuesday The Kent State University New Music Ensemble will present its first concert of the season at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Carl F. Ludwig Recital Hall of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music on the Kent campus. Under the direction... Read Story.

Planet Earth Pre-School and Daycare teachers and children

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Planet Earth Pre-School and Daycare teachers and children recently enjoyed sharing their Halloween costumes with passersby on S.R. 14 in Edinburg. Nearly all those passing by smiled, waved and honked and fun was had by everyone. Planet Earth Pre-School... Read Story.

Volunteers sought for bog work

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Volunteers sought for bog work The Nature Conservancy plans to work at Flatiron Lake Bog in Portage County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 to eliminate invasive plants from the preserve. This preserve is accessible only on project days by registered... Read Story.

Program to honor veterans

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Program to honor veterans The Kent Historical Society and American Legion Post No. 496 will host a program on Veterans Day to honor all veterans and especially those from World War II. The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held at... Read Story.

Vegetarian cooking school slated

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Vegetarian cooking school slated On the second Sunday of the month, the Ravenna Seventh Day Adventist Church has a vegetarian cooking school. The instructor will be cooking a completely meatless Thanksgiving dinner at 4 p.m. Sunday. Everyone will be... Read Story.

Donations to benefit area families

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Donations to benefit area families The Brady Lake Fireman's Association is sponsoring a Fill the Fire Truck/Helping Hands for Harvest event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Kent/Ravenna Walmart. Donations of non-perishable food... Read Story.

Business identity to be discussed

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Business identity to be discussed The Rootstown Area Chamber of Commerce will holding its monthly meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Rootstown Fire Station. The chamber's featured speaker will be Bill Forsyth III of Randolph, who is with the Business... Read Story.

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