Portage County deputy convicted of felony after 2024 altercation - Wendy DiAlesandro. A Portage County Sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree felony charge of attempted abduction related to an April 2024 altercation outside a Hinckley bar.
- Amanda Smith. Community donations helped food pantries in Summit and Portage counties meet rising demand last year, even as government funding declined and a temporary SNAP disruption sent more families seeking help for the first time.
- Savana Capp. The Portage Park District has two main goals: conserve the rich natural history of Portage County and provide opportunities for it to be appreciated and enjoyed.
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
- Jeremy Brown. After more than four decades in business, Franklin Square Deli has changed ownership for the first time. The new owner of the downtown Kent-based restaurant known for its sandwiches, soups and gyros will keep the restaurant's popular menu items, but plans to make slight changes to the decor.
- Julie Watson. Since February is the month when we celebrate Groundhog Day, I thought I’d write my column about squirrels. Now, I know what you’re thinking: Is she off her nut?
- Jackie Loreta-Rinearson. The Sip n Shop on Main Street committee is busy preparing for this year’s event, which is set for July 25. The event runs from 2 to 7 p.m.
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
- Wendy DiAlesandro. The Portager reported on Jan. 26 that the Village of Hiram was paying Mantua police $100 a day to handle its police dispatch needs until a more permanent contract could be finalized with another provider.
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- Roger Gordon. Join the Suffield League for a night of laughter with its annual “Laugh at the Lake” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at St. Nicholas Banquet Hall at 755 S. Cleveland Ave.
- Sally Kelly. When is it time to give up living at home alone? A national organization suggests that you look at yourself (or a friend or family member) in terms of these four things which are happening or changing in your life.
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
- Jeremy Brown. The once-little farming community that has grown to become one of the largest industrial and retail centers in Portage County officially has its first city center.
- Wendy DiAlesandro. A year ago, Axess Family Services received an unexpected $5 million award from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, which is backed by multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez.
