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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.

Shalersville trustees on Oct. 20 unanimously extended the township’s now years-long moratorium on data centers another six months.

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.

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Every election, thousands of Ohioans give their time and energy to ensure our elections are conducted fairly, securely, and with integrity. These dedicated poll workers, election officials, and volunteers play an essential role in protecting one of our most cherished rights — the right to vote.

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

The 2026 Field graduates are off to college to further their educations. A day at Field High School honored many students that received scholarships from different businesses, non-profits and individuals. 

The Atwater Zoning Commission has been working diligently on proposed language regarding data centers. This language has been sent for review by Portage County Regional Planning at their Oct. 14 meeting. After that review, it will return to the zoning commission to consider any possible suggestions to the language.

Annuals and Vegetables: They have lived their full life cycle. Once frost has taken its toll, it’s time to pull them out and compost them, if they are healthy.

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

I usually try to keep The Portager positive, but sometimes we simply have to report bad news. Today I have some bad news to share, though by the end of this column you’ll have much more context and, I hope, some optimism about the future of our newspaper. 

A plan to further regulate data centers in Shalersville hit a snag Oct. 14 as the Portage County Regional Planning Commission unanimously voted to table a slew of proposed conditional uses meant to make their way to the township trustees.

As the fall colors engulf us in a myriad of beauty, there are lots of great musical happenings this coming week.

The Lions Club Meet Your Candidates Night will be held Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Randolph Community Center. Come and learn how candidates stand on your key issues.

Main Street Kent, in partnership with Acorn Alley, is launching the 2026 Kent Rainbow Weekend this Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18.

Remembering those we've lost in Portage County