Hiram Township will open its own fire department, breaking with village
Hiram Township is opening its own fire department, despite ongoing mediation with Hiram Village, which had long overseen fire services for both the village and township.
County roundup: Brimfield drafts data center restrictions; Atwater, Mogadore, Randolph and Suffield news
The Brimfield Zoning Commission will be requesting a six-month extension to the current moratorium on data centers as it continues to work toward finalizing new legislation.
Around Windham: Happy Homecoming, Windham Bombers!
We are incredibly honored to share that Windham Exempted Village Schools is one of 1,175 schools (almost 1,000 less than last year) nationwide to apply for the T-Mobile $1 Million Friday Night 5G Lights Grant to put a track on our football field.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 18-20, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Changes to Shalersville zoning could impact proposed data center
Shalersville’s Zoning Commission on Sept. 10 approved a handful of amendments to the township’s zoning code that could affect a contentious proposed data center campus.
Around Charlestown: Charlestown UMC celebrates burning the mortgage
Join in the fun at the Fall Fling on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Charlestown United Methodist Church beginning at 5-7 pm. There will be games, crafts, a bounce house for the kids and a hayride for everyone!
Rooted Ramblings: Should we feed wild birds and animals in the summer?
Summer is a busy season for birds. While many people associate bird feeding with cold winter months, backyard bird feeders can also play an important role during the summer. However, there are both benefits and drawbacks to keeping feeders stocked when temperatures rise.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 16-17, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Brimfield trustee expects administrative changes to help with financial struggles
Following Ron Goodspeed’s Sept. 14 swearing in as the new Brimfield fire chief, the township anticipates that administrative changes will help the department’s financial situation.
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Loreta-Rinearson: Garrettsville gets beautified for fall
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard is hosting its annual Murder Mystery Dinner presented by the Murder Mystery group from Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre.
The Setlist: Portage County live music for Sept. 16-22
Hello, all! The summer music festivals are mostly gone, but there’s still a good bit going on in Portage County. Without further ado, we’ll start in alphabetical order:
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 14-15, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Voters in apartment complexes face registration challenges
Registering to vote may not be as self-evident as one might think. Enter your address and other identifying information, and off you go.
Deerfield's Tierra Verde farm keeps focus on ‘regenerative’ farming after sale
Tierra Verde Farms in Deerfield was last year sold to new owners who are committed to maintaining the holistic approach to farming the original founders established, while also making some changes to expand production and reach a broader customer base.
