Almost a year ago, three Portage County cities sued Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski for allegedly keeping money he should have distributed when the Portage County Drug Task Force disbanded in 2021. Today the case remains in pretrial stages.
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Watching “The Magic Yarn Project” on the news was a quick reminder of how Suffield’s United Church of Christ is contributing to the project in a big way.
Fifty years ago in 1974, Mark Horsnell of Christchurch, New Zealand, came to Ravenna as an AFS (foreign exchange student). His host family was the Sam and Ruth DiPaola family.
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Portage County now has a smart home that is available for residents with developmental disabilities to explore.
Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to pursue a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation to fix the infrastructure of Lincoln Avenue and the east portion of Etter Road. The grant would pay for half of the $1.8 million project.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites members of the community to our 2023 Meet the Candidates nights. There will be three sessions, each covering a different area of northern Portage County.
The Portage County Emergency Management Agency has officially opened its new command center, which includes state-of-the-art multimedia monitoring and communication technology.
This is part of a series of articles The Portager is offering about the revaluation process. This article focuses on Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly’s and county Treasurer John Kennedy’s thoughts about Ohio’s taxing structure and what residents can do.
On the heels of approving a multimillion purchase of all of Geauga Lake and 48 acres of lakefront property, Aurora City Council on Sept. 30 approved an agreement with the Portage County Land Bank to demolish structures on the newly acquired property.
Oct. 2 marked 10 years since the death of my mother, Laura (Willoughby) Hardesty.
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
When walking near the Cuyahoga River these past few weeks, the water may have looked lower than usual — but no need for alarm.
The Eleventh District appellate court has struck down a Portage County Common Pleas Court ruling that Kent’s zoning code is unconstitutional.
Hiram Village Pay-to-Park Public Meeting Sept. 25, 2024 7 p.m. Village Officials in Attendance: Mayor Anne Haynam Council President Chris Szell Village Administrator Steve Schuller Listen to an audio recording of the meeting: This documenter anticipated a capacity crowd. He arrived 30 minutes early to ensure a seat. The vestibule doors were locked, and a crowd of students and residents was gathering. Once the doors were unlocked, members of the Hiram Fire Department counted attendees to maintain occupancy regulations. Council […]...
The Portager is offering a series of articles about the revaluation process. This article focuses on the reactions of city, village and township officials, many of whom hope voters will continue to approve renewal, replacement and/or additional tax levies.
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
The Portager is offering a series of articles about the statewide property revaluation process. This article focuses on how the revaluations affect local schools, and why asking voters for additional tax levies remains necessary.
A public hearing was held recently at Ravenna City Hall in which about a dozen people who live on a section of Park Avenue were present and voiced their displeasure about cars being parked on the street.
As harvest season begins, many of us in the farming community are entering one of the most stressful times of the year. The long hours, unpredictable weather, and financial pressures can take a toll on not only our physical health but also our mental well-being. Farmers, like anyone else, are not immune to anxiety, depression, or burnout, yet we often feel the weight of these burdens in silence.
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