Hiram council member pleads not guilty to assault
- Wendy DiAlesandro. After missing two court dates, Hiram Council Member Chris Perme pleaded not guilty July 29 to two misdemeanor charges of assault.
County roundup: Hiram rezones for Buckingham Place restoration; Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham news
- Roger Gordon. Hiram Village Council has rezoned two properties in the village to allow for college properties to be sold and transitioned out of the institutional district.
Been There, Done That: The garden is looking good
- Laura Nethken. Dave and I have been together for more than 40 years now and have had a vegetable garden for almost all of those years. Now that we're in our 60s, (holy moly, is that a thing?), the big 30x40 garden at the way-back of the property was too much. Our son built us beautiful 4x8 garden boxes right behind the house.
Portage County obituaries for July 31-Aug. 2, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Life Discovery curriculum a win for local schools
- Wendy DiAlesandro. A year after launching Life Discovery, most area school districts that signed on are calling it a good deal.
Around Brimfield: Good friends make you happier and healthier
- Shirley Mars. It never occurred to me that I would someday have a best friend who is 80 years old. Last weekend I found myself at her birthday party, along with over 200 of her other friends. It caused me to ponder on the importance of friends in our lives. When I searched the internet, I came across an intriguing study on friendship and happiness.
The Setlist: Portage County live music for July 31-Aug. 4, 2026
- Mike D. Of particular note this week is the BBQ & Blues benefit concert in the parking lot of Kent United Church of Christ, 1400 E. Main St. This will feature the band The Back Alley Relics on August 2 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Rooted Ramblings: Plants get sick, too – behold the plant disease triangle
- Master Gardener Volunteers. What is wrong with my plant? I have asked myself this question so many times, I have lost count. My challenge became how to figure out a solution without killing the plant through what I thought was the right treatment. Behold, the disease triangle!
Portage County obituaries for July 29-30, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Ravenna will soon consider public comment on new wards
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Ravenna’s ward boundaries are one step closer to shifting as a City Council committee is asking the public to chime in on where each ward should begin and end.
Kent’s new noise ordinance attempts to balance business, resident needs
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Kent City Council’s latest amendment to the city’s noise ordinance decreases the hours outdoor music can be played in the city’s DORA.
Baker: Lessons from a cherry tree
- Kathy Baker. On Friday, July 3, my husband and I were in downtown Kent with family, awaiting the annual fireworks display. At about nine o’clock, the weather suddenly changed. The wind whipped up and dark clouds filled the sky.
Portage County obituaries for July 27-28, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Portage County Land Bank completes first sale through Welcome Home program
- Staff Report. The Portage County Land Bank recently sold its first rehabilitated home through the Ohio Department of Development's Welcome Home Ohio program.
County roundup: Mogadore fire levy on the November ballot; Atwater, Randolph and Suffield updates
- Roger Gordon. Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to put on the Nov. 3 ballot the renewal of an existing 3.5-mill tax levy with an increase of 1.23 mill for a total of 4.73 mills for the continuation of the full-time Mogadore Fire Department.
Around Edinburg: Plenty to do at the Edinburg United Church
- Cathy Klein. The Edinburg United Church will have two upcoming events for the community. First up is their Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.
Portage County obituaries for July 24-26, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Kent UMC adds solar panels to generate 105% of its energy usage
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Thanks to a timely decision by its Green Team, Kent’s United Methodist Church is now sporting a sizable solar array on six of its roof segments.
Updated: Late-night noise gets the go-ahead in Kent
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Meeting in special session July 22, and with no discussion or debate, Kent City Council unanimously tweaked the city’s noise ordinance to keep the downtown music playing.
Portage County obituaries for July 22-23, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
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