Ravenna looks to put elementary school, high school on same property - Savana Capp. In addition to the closures of West Park and West Main elementaries, Ravenna City Schools might be introducing another building change.
Ravenna looks to put elementary school, high school on same property Around Brimfield: Double your donation to Brimfield Community Cupboard
- Shirley Mars. During the year, Meijer generously sponsors “Simply Give Double Match Days”. Donations made on Double Match Days are effectively tripled. These funds are used to purchase meat for pantry families. The next Double Match Day is on Saturday, June 13.
County roundup: New care facility to create jobs in Brimfield, plus Atwater and Suffield news
- Roger Gordon. The Village at St. Edward partnered with developer Dan DeHoff to construct a 107-unit, 101,000-square-foot residential care facility that will serve independent, assisted living and memory care residents in Brimfield.
Portage County obituaries for May 29-31, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Data center open house scheduled during Shalersville moratorium
- Staff Report. A cryptocurrency mining company wants to build a massive data center complex near the Geis property in Shalersville. An open house at 3 p.m. today invites the public to learn more.
Legislative update: Local legislators working on water quality, maternal health and more
- Savana Capp. Local legislators have been busy this spring, advocating for a variety of bills addressing everything from Black maternal health to water quality in the Great Lakes.
Baker: Whom do you serve?
- Kathy Baker. This week, we marked a solemn holiday, dedicated to honoring the memory of all military personnel who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. More recently, many also consider this holiday as a day on which to honor and remember all loved ones who have passed on.
Towner's Woods getting new bathrooms, repaving and other upgrades
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Towner’s Woods is getting some updates, but they mean the park will be closed for the summer— and maybe longer.
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Portage County obituaries for May 27-28, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Davey Tree hosts North American Tree Climbing Championship at new SEED Campus
- Jeremy Brown. Some of the top tree climbers from the U.S. and Canada descended on the Davey Tree SEED Campus on Friday, May 15, for a weekend of fellowship and rivalry at the International Society of Arboriculture North American Tree Climbing Championship.
Crestwood One Fund forming to better support community needs
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Interested in establishing a central donation and request-fulfillment hub in the Crestwood community? Plan on attending an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 29 at the Village of Mantua Town Hall.
Around Edinburg: Southeast High School students volunteer with Edinburg Historical Society
- Cathy Klein. Students of Southeast High School recently volunteered at Edinburg Cemetery with the Edinburg Ohio Historical Society and Edinburg Park Committee. The students all did a great job and were interested in learning about the founding families and veterans of Edinburg Township. Thank you to Julia Dillon and the student volunteers.
Portage County obituaries for May 25-26, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County