![Frances “Franki” or “Fran” Kay Ridenbaugh, 69, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born March 15, 1956, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Harold and Virginia (nee Hatchett) Appleton. Her family moved to Windham, where she met Richard, who was her high school sweetheart and later became her […]
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Frances Kay Ridenbaugh
Frances “Franki” or “Fran” Kay Ridenbaugh, 69, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born March 15, 1956, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Harold and Virginia (nee Hatchett) Appleton. Her family moved to Windham, where she met Richard, who was her high school sweetheart and later became her […] The post Frances Kay Ridenbaugh appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Windham junior high students enjoy field trip courtesy of Grant
For Windham Junior High students, studying the War of 1812 has taken them beyond the classroom. A group of students were selected by history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith to go on a one-day field trip to Put-in-Bay which was funded through a grant from the American Battlefield’s History Field Trip Program Trust on May 9. Parish-Smith […] The post Windham junior high students enjoy field trip courtesy of Grant appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Windham Students
Windham High School senior Brandon Petrich, pictured above with Jama & Dan Peterson, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to support his continued studies in the automotive technology field. In addition, scholarships were awarded to four Windham sophomores—Jayla Smith, Daherin Silver, Nikolas Anderson, and Ryan Quiggle—who will begin their studies in the automotive and power equipment […] The post Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Windham Students appeared first on Weekly ...
![The Windham Bombers baseball team’s success in the postseason still has yet to come but as far as Coach Jake Eye is concerned, they are closer than ever. The Bombers’ season ended when they were shut out by Northeastern Athletic Conference foe Maplewood 8-0 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division VII Northeast 2 […]
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Windham baseball bows out of postseason in shutout loss against Maplewood
The Windham Bombers baseball team’s success in the postseason still has yet to come but as far as Coach Jake Eye is concerned, they are closer than ever. The Bombers’ season ended when they were shut out by Northeastern Athletic Conference foe Maplewood 8-0 in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division VII Northeast 2 […] The post Windham baseball bows out of postseason in shutout loss against Maplewood appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Leslie Dale Kiser
Leslie Dale Kiser, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born April 8, 1955, in Richmond W. VA., Les was a long-time resident of Windham, Ohio for over 66 years and chose to raise his family in the community. He […] The post Leslie Dale Kiser appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Windham Schools Receive Generous Donations and Celebrate Retirements
The Windham Exempted Village School District is proud to announce recent generous contributions to the district and the celebration of three valued staff members entering retirement. At a recent Board of Education meeting, American Legion Post 674 presented a remarkable $15,000 donation to the district. The funds will be used to purchase a GATOR TX […] The post Windham Schools Receive Generous Donations and Celebrate Retirements appeared first on Weekly Villager.
![Windham Jr High School’s Stephanie Smith and her junior high students grade classroom will soon head to Put-in-Bay, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning opportunity. Grants are awarded based on a competitive national application process, demonstrating […]
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Windham JR High Students Recieve Grant To Visit War of 1812 Sites
Windham Jr High School’s Stephanie Smith and her junior high students grade classroom will soon head to Put-in-Bay, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning opportunity. Grants are awarded based on a competitive national application process, demonstrating […] The post Windham JR High Students Recieve Grant To Visit War of 1812 Sites appeared first on Weekly Vi...
![It has been several years since the Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball team took on Portage County rival Windham. The Rockets celebrated senior day in style by shutting out Windham 10-0 in six innings last Friday at American Legion Field. “It was nice,” said Streetsboro Coach Chris Scisciani. “It was a great night for our seniors. They […]
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Streetsboro baseball shuts down Windham in Portage County duel
It has been several years since the Streetsboro Rockets’ baseball team took on Portage County rival Windham. The Rockets celebrated senior day in style by shutting out Windham 10-0 in six innings last Friday at American Legion Field. “It was nice,” said Streetsboro Coach Chris Scisciani. “It was a great night for our seniors. They […] The post Streetsboro baseball shuts down Windham in Portage County duel appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Harold G. Metheny, Jr.
Harold G. Metheny, Jr., 87, of Windham, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born January 12, 1938, in Uniontown, PA, to the late Harold and Margaret “Ellie” (nee Fosbrink) Metheny, Sr. He was raised in Uniontown, PA, and moved with his wife and family to Ohio around […] The post Harold G. Metheny, Jr. appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Honoring The 2024 Windham Tornado Response And Recovery
Gratitude, resilience and pride were on the minds of Windham Township community members and representatives of organizations that gathered last week at the township hall to honor the community’s response and ongoing restoration from the 2024 tornado. They shared gratitude that no residents were injured and for the coordinated response from government and non-government agencies, […] The post Honoring The 2024 Windham Tornado Response And Recovery appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Windham juniors Ethan Thornton and Matt Kolaczek selected for Buckeye Boys State
Once again, Windham High School will be well-represented at the American Legion Buckeye Boys Program as juniors Ethan Thornton and Matthew Kolaczek have each been selected to attend as the school’s delegates. “They are exactly everything Windham stands for,” Windham junior high history teacher Stephanie Parish-Smith told The Weekly Villager on April 10. “Individually, I […] The post Windham juniors Ethan Thornton and Matt Kolaczek selected for Buckeye Boys State appeared first on Weekly...
Windham 6th grade students compete at National History Day Regional Competition
For the first time, the Windham School District had three 6th grade students compete at the 2025 Region 4 National History Day Regional Competition. Macabee Takacs, Diana Martin and Mia Miller were selected to participate. Miller and Martin’s group exhibit project of Laika, the dog that went into the space, was selected as a state […] The post Windham 6th grade students compete at National History Day Regional Competition appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Windham Board of Trustees create new zoning fee amendment
The Windham Township Board of Trustees continued to make changes to its zoning policies at its meeting last Thursday evening at the Windham Town Hall. The Board approved a new amendment that eliminated fees for applications for area and use variances and appeals. “If we are going to have no fee for three reasons, conditional […] The post Windham Board of Trustees create new zoning fee amendment appeared first on Weekly Villager.
![For a small program like the Windham Bombers’ baseball team, injuries suffered in other sports during the fall and winter season can have a huge impact on the spring season. After an injury-plagued season, the Bombers return with a small but talented senior class but are also bolstered by the arrival of a dynamic freshmen […]
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Bombers’ baseball blends youth and experience for bounce back season
For a small program like the Windham Bombers’ baseball team, injuries suffered in other sports during the fall and winter season can have a huge impact on the spring season. After an injury-plagued season, the Bombers return with a small but talented senior class but are also bolstered by the arrival of a dynamic freshmen […] The post Bombers’ baseball blends youth and experience for bounce back season appeared first on Weekly Villager.
Maplewood Career Center students assist with Renaissance Family Center renovations
The Windham Renaissance Family Center originally only needed some electrical work to be provided to the Calvary Chapel Church’s lighting, but it has blossomed into much more. Thanks to the hard work of the students in the Electrical program and also in the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning at Maplewood Career Center, the building has […] The post Maplewood Career Center students assist with Renaissance Family Center renovations appeared first on Weekly Villager.
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