Historic St. Peter of the Fields church demolished - Jeremy Brown. After serving generations of parishioners, St. Peter of the Fields' historic church in Rootstown has been razed.
Historic St. Peter of the Fields church demolished Hiram council member pleads not guilty to assault
- Wendy DiAlesandro. After missing two court dates, Hiram Council Member Chris Perme pleaded not guilty July 29 to two misdemeanor charges of assault.
County roundup: Hiram rezones for Buckingham Place restoration; Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham news
- Roger Gordon. Hiram Village Council has rezoned two properties in the village to allow for college properties to be sold and transitioned out of the institutional district.
Been There, Done That: The garden is looking good
- Laura Nethken. Dave and I have been together for more than 40 years now and have had a vegetable garden for almost all of those years. Now that we're in our 60s, (holy moly, is that a thing?), the big 30x40 garden at the way-back of the property was too much. Our son built us beautiful 4x8 garden boxes right behind the house.
Portage County obituaries for July 31-Aug. 2, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Life Discovery curriculum a win for local schools
- Wendy DiAlesandro. A year after launching Life Discovery, most area school districts that signed on are calling it a good deal.
Around Brimfield: Good friends make you happier and healthier
- Shirley Mars. It never occurred to me that I would someday have a best friend who is 80 years old. Last weekend I found myself at her birthday party, along with over 200 of her other friends. It caused me to ponder on the importance of friends in our lives. When I searched the internet, I came across an intriguing study on friendship and happiness.
The Setlist: Portage County live music for July 31-Aug. 4, 2026
- Mike D. Of particular note this week is the BBQ & Blues benefit concert in the parking lot of Kent United Church of Christ, 1400 E. Main St. This will feature the band The Back Alley Relics on August 2 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Rooted Ramblings: Plants get sick, too – behold the plant disease triangle
- Master Gardener Volunteers. What is wrong with my plant? I have asked myself this question so many times, I have lost count. My challenge became how to figure out a solution without killing the plant through what I thought was the right treatment. Behold, the disease triangle!
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Portage County obituaries for July 29-30, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Ravenna will soon consider public comment on new wards
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Ravenna’s ward boundaries are one step closer to shifting as a City Council committee is asking the public to chime in on where each ward should begin and end.
Kent’s new noise ordinance attempts to balance business, resident needs
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Kent City Council’s latest amendment to the city’s noise ordinance decreases the hours outdoor music can be played in the city’s DORA.
Baker: Lessons from a cherry tree
- Kathy Baker. On Friday, July 3, my husband and I were in downtown Kent with family, awaiting the annual fireworks display. At about nine o’clock, the weather suddenly changed. The wind whipped up and dark clouds filled the sky.
Portage County obituaries for July 27-28, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County