Ravenna one step closer to finalizing new city wards
Ravenna’s efforts to equalize the population size of its four wards is moving forward as City Council’s committee of the whole on Oct. 19 approved a new ward map.
County roundup: The return of Garfield
The Hiram Historical Society will have the dedication for the new James A. Garfield monument at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Hiram Village Hall at 11617 Garfield Rd.
Documenters: Kent City Council meeting for Oct. 21, 2026
Amy Ward, a Kent resident, addressed council with a request to put a 20 mph School Zone sign in front of Walls Elementary. She said it was the only school in the city without a marker, which she claimed was not only needed but mandated by state law.
Documenters: Rootstown Board of Education meeting for Oct. 19, 2026
Motion to add flag football as a girls’ sport. There was discussion regarding who will coach. Hawkins stated they will offer the position to teachers first before deciding.
Ohio Outdoors: Creepy crawlers
Every October I write about something spooky, creepy, or just plain weird in honor of Halloween. Last year I wrote about bats. This year it’s spiders.
New rule: Don’t feed the deer in Kent
Because of an ordinance Kent City Council authorized on Oct. 21, it is now illegal to feed certain wild critters on public or private property.
With zoning up in the air, Shalersville extends moratorium on data centers
Shalersville trustees on Oct. 20 unanimously extended the township’s now years-long moratorium on data centers another six months.
One for the Books: Get set for some armchair time travel
I’ve always been captivated by the idea of time travel, so I looked for recent novels, and remembered some older books, that involve moving through time.
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Voters to decide Aurora schools bond issue, renewal levies
The Aurora City School District is asking voters to approve Issue 4, a 37-year, 4.26-mill bond issue meant to finance building, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school and transportation facility, and to renovate, remodel, equip and otherwise improve school district infrastructure.
John Kennedy: Winter is coming
Back in July, as temperatures soared across Ohio and the rest of the country, I came across an article that shook me to my core.
The Setlist: Portage County live music for Oct. 21-27
I think we all have had our fill of political ads as the mid-term elections approach with less than 2 weeks remaining of the candidates’ campaigns.
Letter to the editor: Support Issue 14 for a strong community
A strong community is one where people can access support when they need it, families know where to turn for help, and every person has the opportunity to thrive. That is why I encourage Portage County voters to support the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County’s renewal levy this November.