Ravenna considering new e-bike helmet, multi-family unit requirements
E-bikes riders take notice: Ravenna city leaders are poised to adopt new helmet regulations.
Parole board recommends life in prison without parole for Tyrone Noling
Convicted of a double murder 30 years ago, former Portage County resident Tyrone Noling has sat on Ohio’s death row ever since.
Ohio Outdoors: Dragonflies are the jewels of the skies
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.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 26-27, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Shalersville trustees study data center noise levels
“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.”
Around Ravenna: A family reunion 100 years in the making
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.
The Setlist: Portage County live music for Aug. 26-Sept. 1
The Portage County Randolph Fair is in full swing, so I’m including it in this week’s Setlist. Come on out and enjoy!
Been There, Done That: Taking an old dog on long walks
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.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 24-25, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
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Golf cart rules might be coming to Garrettsville
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.
County roundup: Atwater Stuff the Truck gets most donations ever; plus Brimfield, Randolph and Suffield news
The Atwater Fire Department would like to thank the township residents for their generous donations of school supplies during their “Stuff the Fire Truck” event on Aug. 15.
Portage County obituaries for Aug. 21-23, 2026
Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Ohio budget to help Portage County universities, community-driven projects
On June 15, Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s 2027-2028 capital budget bill into law, awarding Portage County $32,007,287 for community projects and higher education institutions’ renovations, according to the budget.
