- Wendy DiAlesandro. Don’t ban large solar and wind facilities in Portage County, said about a dozen speakers at a March 26 public hearing the county commissioners hosted at the Portage County Emergency Management Agency headquarters.
County roundup: Streetsboro radio station hub for emergency alerts; Aurora, Ravenna and Shalersville news
- Roger Gordon. The Streetsboro City School District and the City of Streetsboro entered into a memorandum of understanding to be able to utilize WSTB 88.9 FM, Streetsboro High School’s radio station, as the city’s go-to emergency radio broadcasting center.
Portage County obituaries for March 27-29, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Woman arrested by deputies in March reportedly has been deported
- Wendy DiAlesandro. A woman arrested by Portage County deputies March 10 following an all-night manhunt has been deported, according to a jail official in Mahoning County, where she was being held.
Rooted Ramblings: Starting over in your home gardens
- Master Gardener Volunteers. Our first backyard contained one Bradford Pear (later destroyed in a storm) and a topped white pine. Over 25 years we added trees, shrubs, perennials, a pergola, and two water features. Leaving the now shaded, full yard made my heart stop for a moment. After digging a few perennials to share at the PCMGV plant sale and telling the new owners to call with any questions, we moved on from our first home.
Letter to the editor: Ban on large wind or solar operations exacerbates electricity bill struggles
- Letter to the editor. The citizens of Portage County are struggling with their energy utility bills. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Banning solar and wind farms is not the answer.
Letter to the editor: Data centers spark pollution concerns for local farmers
- Letter to the editor. I wish to express my deep concern regarding the increased possibility of building a “data center” on the Geiss development property (Turnpike Commerce Center). I verbally expressed my concern at a meeting last year and I now wish to express formally.
Op-ed: Herbicide Resistant Waterhemp found in Portage County
- Op-Ed Contributor. Back in the fall I was conducting my annual harvest survey in which I drive down as many backroads as possible throughout Portage County and scout soybean fields for current weed pressure before the beans are harvested.
Portage County obituaries for March 25-26, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
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Election preview: A look at the races, issues on the ballot in May 2026
- Wendy DiAlesandro. May primaries are just around the corner, and Portage County voters will see a number of familiar names in dozens of uncontested races, as well as a few contested ones. On the ballot are candidates for state representative of Ohio’s 72nd district, Portage County commissioner, Portage County Common Pleas Court judges and Portage County auditor.
Deerfield Ag Services becomes employee-owned company
- Amanda Smith. Deerfield Ag Services has transitioned to employee ownership, a move company leaders said will preserve its independence and keep the business rooted in the local community.
Letter to the Portage County commissioners before renewable energy hearing
- Letter to the editor. Either we are going to ban commercial scale renewable projects in much of Portage County, or not. I would urge the county commissioners to take a more measured approach. Do not ban these projects out of hand, take the time and effort to investigate the possibilities and develop a plan.
Been There, Done That: Enjoying the golden doggy years
- Laura Nethken. At 13 1/2, our Beagle Boy Cletus is starting to show some signs of slowing down. He's still got a voracious appetite and a high demand for a constant supply of chewsticks and fancy treats. But we're better off to just hand the treats to him.
Portage County obituaries for March 23-24, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County