Legislative update: Local reps introduce bills on pedestrian safety and water supply
Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-Akron) voted no on H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, after the SAVE America Act was added to the bill.
County roundup: Vets families will have to pay for new banners in Edinburg
The Edinburg Township Trustees passed a resolution that, as the banners honoring veterans up along the township’s roads deteriorate, those veterans’ families will be responsible for paying the money to replace them.
Ohio Outdoors: Mistaken identity
Ahh, we’re coming into my favorite time of year. Summer is winding down and Autumn is approaching. September is a month of drastic change in the natural world. The noticeably shorter days are causing chlorophyll production to taper off exposing other pigments within leaves.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 4-6, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Scenes from the 2026 Portage County Randolph Fair
The 168th Portage County Randolph Fair took place at the end of August with all the customary entertainment that makes the event a success year after year: the junior fair, including 4-H and FFA agricultural shows, rides, food, games, music, tractor pulls and much more.
Brimfield to put fire levy on November ballot amid financial struggles
Brimfield Township is in financial trouble, but exactly how deep the hole is, who’s responsible and what to do about it remain unknown.
The work behind Portage County’s corn mazes
As summer winds down, Dussel Farm is already looking ahead to fall. For the owners of the Portage County farm, preparing for fall means rebranding its activities.
The Portager 2026 Fall Events Guide
Here's a list of everything happening in Portage County this fall.
Rooted Ramblings: The origin of plant names
The Bard said, “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Yet the names people in the past gave to the common plants in our gardens were rarely arbitrary.
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Portage County obituaries for Sept. 2-3, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Portage County Shepherds awarded for conservation efforts
The Portage County Shepherds 4-H group was presented with a conservation award at the 2026 Portage County Randolph Fair.
Who is the Shalersville Strong group organizing local data center resistance?
Standing room-only crowds at Shalersville Town Hall don’t faze local hairstylist Tiffany Olson.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Around Brimfield: The long-awaited opening of the Kame-Esker Bog
An exciting and highly anticipated event finally happened — the opening of the newest Portage County park, right here in Brimfield — the Kame-Esker Bog! Who is it named after? The correct question is WHAT is it named after?
