Voters to decide Aurora schools bond issue, renewal levies

Oct 21, 2026 — By Wendy DiAlesandro

The Aurora City School District is asking voters to approve Issue 4, a 37-year, 4.26-mill bond issue meant to finance building, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school and transportation facility, and to renovate, remodel, equip and otherwise improve school district infrastructure.

Opinion

John Kennedy: Winter is coming

Oct 21, 2026 — By Op-Ed Contributor

Back in July, as temperatures soared across Ohio and the rest of the country, I came across an article that shook me to my core.

Events Opinion The Setlist

The Setlist: Portage County live music for Oct. 21-27

Oct 21, 2026 — By Mike D

I think we all have had our fill of political ads as the mid-term elections approach with less than 2 weeks remaining of the candidates’ campaigns.

Opinion Letters to the editor

Letter to the editor: Support Issue 14 for a strong community

Oct 21, 2026 — By Letter to the editor

A strong community is one where people can access support when they need it, families know where to turn for help, and every person has the opportunity to thrive. That is why I encourage Portage County voters to support the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County’s renewal levy this November.

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Opinion Letters to the editor

Letter to the editor: Thank an election hero

Oct 21, 2026 — By Letter to the editor

Every election, thousands of Ohioans give their time and energy to ensure our elections are conducted fairly, securely, and with integrity. These dedicated poll workers, election officials, and volunteers play an essential role in protecting one of our most cherished rights — the right to vote.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Oct. 19-20

Oct 21, 2026 — By Staff Report

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Opinion Around Suffield Suffield

Around Suffield: Field celebrates scholarship winners

Oct 19, 2026 — By Pauline Persons

The 2026 Field graduates are off to college to further their educations. A day at Field High School honored many students that received scholarships from different businesses, non-profits and individuals.

Local government Atwater Brimfield

County roundup: Atwater and Suffield discuss data centers; plus Brimfield, Mogadore and Randolph news

Oct 19, 2026 — By Roger Gordon

The Atwater Zoning Commission has been working diligently on proposed language regarding data centers. This language has been sent for review by Portage County Regional Planning at their Oct. 14 meeting. After that review, it will return to the zoning commission to consider any possible suggestions to the language.

Opinion Rooted Ramblings

Rooted Ramblings: Putting your garden to bed for winter

Oct 19, 2026 — By Master Gardener Volunteers

Annuals and Vegetables: They have lived their full life cycle. Once frost has taken its toll, it’s time to pull them out and compost them, if they are healthy.

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Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Oct. 16-18

Oct 19, 2026 — By Staff Report

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

From the publisher Opinion

From the publisher: Hard times won’t keep us down

Oct 16, 2026 — By Ben Wolford

I usually try to keep The Portager positive, but sometimes we simply have to report bad news. Today I have some bad news to share, though by the end of this column you’ll have much more context and, I hope, some optimism about the future of our newspaper.

Shalersville Local government

Regional Planning Commission presses pause on efforts to regulate data centers

Oct 16, 2026 — By Wendy DiAlesandro

A plan to further regulate data centers in Shalersville hit a snag Oct. 14 as the Portage County Regional Planning Commission unanimously voted to table a slew of proposed conditional uses meant to make their way to the township trustees.

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The Setlist Opinion Events

The Setlist with Mike D for Oct. 16, 2026

Oct 16, 2026 — By Mike D

As the fall colors engulf us in a myriad of beauty, there are lots of great musical happenings this coming week.

Around Randolph Randolph Opinion

Around Randolph: Meet the Candidates night set for Monday

Oct 16, 2026 — By Sandy Engle

The Lions Club Meet Your Candidates Night will be held Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Randolph Community Center. Come and learn how candidates stand on your key issues.