Shalersville redefines industrial zoning, adding obstacles to data center proposal

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

My name is Simon Varner. I am a chef and writer with a passion for local food. Every month, I’ll take a look inside the kitchens that keep Portage County fed and speak with the people behind the swinging doors. Today, I am highlighting Sonny & Olive’s, the new Italian-American spot opened by Mike Beder in Kent’s South End in March of 2026.

There are several exciting events coming up in the next month, which can make a significant impact on senior citizens in Portage County. The first one is on Oct. 15. This will be an opportunity for all of us to make a donation to S.O.S, (Support Our Seniors) fundraising campaign.

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Work on a neighborhood-wide sewer project in Ravenna Township’s Chinn Allotment has hit a snag, courtesy of supply chain issues and FirstEnergy, the parent company of Ohio Edison.

Speaking of farms, Mike and Linda Dussel don’t just raise corn and pumpkins, they have “home-grown and farm raised” the newly appointed Chief Medical Officer of UH Portage Medical Center, Christopher Dussel, MD, MBA.

Our family’s foray into gardening, like so many others, began in 2020 during the height of the global pandemic. It brought us all outside into the sunshine and provided us with a central hobby in which every family member contributed. Each year after, the garden expanded right along with our knowledge and botanical interest. Then one year we discovered chickens and their natural abilities to assist in the garden. 

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

When the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority conducted a Workforce Mobility Transit Feasibility Study to work on its Transit Development Plan, it identified gaps in its service, including within the cities of Streetsboro and Aurora.