Around Brimfield: The long-awaited opening of the Kame-Esker Bog

Aug 31, 2026 — By Shirley Mars

An exciting and highly anticipated event finally happened — the opening of the newest Portage County park, right here in Brimfield — the Kame-Esker Bog! Who is it named after? The correct question is WHAT is it named after?

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County roundup: Grand opening scheduled for Crestwood Community Center, plus news from Hiram and Windham

Aug 31, 2026 — By Roger Gordon

The Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the grand opening and relocation of the Crestwood Community Center (CCC).

Opinion

Baker: Bearing witness

Aug 31, 2026 — By Kathy Baker

I see you. I am here for you. I will not turn away. You matter to me. These words are an example of what it means to “bear witness.” We see — we witness — many things in our everyday lives, but bearing witness is something else.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Aug. 28-30, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 — By Staff Report

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

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Ravenna Local government

Ravenna considering new e-bike helmet, multi-family unit requirements

Aug 28, 2026 — By Wendy DiAlesandro

E-bikes riders take notice: Ravenna city leaders are poised to adopt new helmet regulations.

Local government

Parole board recommends life in prison without parole for Tyrone Noling

Aug 28, 2026 — By Wendy DiAlesandro

Convicted of a double murder 30 years ago, former Portage County resident Tyrone Noling has sat on Ohio’s death row ever since.

Opinion Ohio Outdoors

Ohio Outdoors: Dragonflies are the jewels of the skies

Aug 28, 2026 — By Julie Watson

Members of this order have a three-phase life cycle. Eggs are laid underwater. The eggs hatch into nymphs which look nothing like the adults.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Aug. 26-27, 2026

Aug 28, 2026 — By Staff Report

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Shalersville Local government

Shalersville trustees study data center noise levels

Aug 26, 2026 — By Wendy DiAlesandro

“I want to see a noise level that is what it is today,” Portage County Regional Planning Commission Director Todd Peetz said. “They shouldn't be adding any noise to the neighbors. None. Zero.”

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Around Ravenna: A family reunion 100 years in the making

Aug 26, 2026 — By Angie Reedy

It started more than 100 years ago when the three Bianco sisters arrived from Erice, Sicily, with their husbands, Antonina and Gaspar Bica, Rosa and Giovanne Bruno and Diaga and Paul Sgaraglino.

Opinion The Setlist

The Setlist: Portage County live music for Aug. 26-Sept. 1

Aug 26, 2026 — By Mike D

The Portage County Randolph Fair is in full swing, so I’m including it in this week’s Setlist. Come on out and enjoy!

Opinion Been There, Done That

Been There, Done That: Taking an old dog on long walks

Aug 26, 2026 — By Laura Nethken

Our camping season had gotten off to a rocky start, it rained just about the whole month of May and we dealt with catastrophic electrical issues in June.

Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Aug. 24-25, 2026

Aug 26, 2026 — By Staff Report

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Garrettsville Local government

Golf cart rules might be coming to Garrettsville

Aug 24, 2026 — By Wendy DiAlesandro

Garrettsville a golf cart community? Seems so. Village Mayor Rick Patrick and police Lt. Keith Whan both say they’re seeing more and anticipate an even greater uptick.

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