Ravenna time capsule collection to run through Sept. 27

There's still time to submit contributions to Ravenna's time capsule.

The city of Ravenna has extended the deadline to submit items to be included in the time capsule that is tied to its 225th anniversary. Items now can be submitted through Sept. 27, said Chelsea Gregor, clerk of Ravenna City Council and president of Main Street Ravenna.

Participants are being encouraged to bring things "smaller than a tennis ball" and Ravenna-related items, such as photographs, letters, personal messages or stories, business cards, newspapers, coins, restaurant menus or postcards.

Gregor said it hasn't yet been decided whether the items will be put in a water-tight container and buried, or put on display.

Ravenna is celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. The first celebration took place last month in connection with the annual Art on Main festival.

Red, white and blue flowers have been planted throughout the downtown in honor of the celebration, and trash cans were redecorated in honor of the celebration. The displays will be up throughout the summer, and those planning other outdoor events are encouraged to include the anniversary in other events, leading up to the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair in September.

Reporter Diane Smith can be reached at 330-298-1139 or dsmith@recordpub.com.