Portage schools take a proactive approach to school safety

Sep 9, 2026 — By Adriana Gasiewski

Though the rumors that it was an ajar door that enabled a gunman to enter Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and kill 19 students and two teachers in May of 2022 turned out to be false, the incident still inspired Southeast Local Schools to invest in increased precautionary measures.

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Measles case confirmed in Portage County in unvaccinated person

Sep 9, 2026 — By Ben Wolford

A Portage County resident has tested positive for measles, health officials said Tuesday, marking the county's first case in what has become a nationwide resurgence of a disease declared eliminated in the United States in 2000.

Opinion Senior Life

Senior Life: Become a guardian volunteer for vulnerable neighbors

Sep 9, 2026 — By Sally Kelly

Last month, I wrote about the needs of senior homeowners when they are unable to care for property. I included my thoughts about a lack of resources for these individuals. But what about the individuals themselves who are unable to care for themselves, let alone their property?

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Sept. 7-8, 2026

Sep 9, 2026 — By Staff Report

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Legislative update: Local reps introduce bills on pedestrian safety and water supply

Sep 7, 2026 — By Savana Capp

Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-Akron) voted no on H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, after the SAVE America Act was added to the bill.

Edinburg Rootstown Local government

County roundup: Vets families will have to pay for new banners in Edinburg

Sep 7, 2026 — By Roger Gordon

The Edinburg Township Trustees passed a resolution that, as the banners honoring veterans up along the township’s roads deteriorate, those veterans’ families will be responsible for paying the money to replace them.

Opinion Ohio Outdoors

Ohio Outdoors: Mistaken identity

Sep 7, 2026 — By Julie Watson

Ahh, we’re coming into my favorite time of year. Summer is winding down and Autumn is approaching. September is a month of drastic change in the natural world. The noticeably shorter days are causing chlorophyll production to taper off exposing other pigments within leaves.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Sept. 4-6, 2026

Sep 7, 2026 — By Staff Report

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Events Randolph

Scenes from the 2026 Portage County Randolph Fair

Sep 4, 2026 — By Jeremy Brown

The 168th Portage County Randolph Fair took place at the end of August with all the customary entertainment that makes the event a success year after year: the junior fair, including 4-H and FFA agricultural shows, rides, food, games, music, tractor pulls and much more.

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Brimfield Local government

Brimfield to put fire levy on November ballot amid financial struggles

Sep 4, 2026 — By Wendy DiAlesandro

Brimfield Township is in financial trouble, but exactly how deep the hole is, who’s responsible and what to do about it remain unknown.

Events

The work behind Portage County’s corn mazes

Sep 4, 2026 — By Kayla Gleason

As summer winds down, Dussel Farm is already looking ahead to fall. For the owners of the Portage County farm, preparing for fall means rebranding its activities.

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The Portager 2026 Fall Events Guide

Sep 4, 2026 — By Staff Report

Here's a list of everything happening in Portage County this fall.

Opinion Rooted Ramblings

Rooted Ramblings: The origin of plant names

Sep 4, 2026 — By Master Gardener Volunteers

The Bard said, “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Yet the names people in the past gave to the common plants in our gardens were rarely arbitrary.

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Portage County obituaries for Sept. 2-3, 2026

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