Portage County obituaries for April 27-28, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Bill could push school districts into more frequent levy votes
- Amanda Smith. A proposed Ohio bill would push school districts back onto the ballot more often, reversing years of work in some districts to stabilize funding and reduce voter fatigue. At the same time, recently passed laws mean schools are already dealing with changes to how revenue grows over time and how much taxes can grow in relation to property valuations.
Round Two: Chasing the story
- Tom Hardesty. I had never covered a high school track and field meet prior to being hired at the Record-Courier in March 1994. What’s more, I had never even been to one.
County roundup: Data centers still top of mind; Aurora, Ravenna, Shalersville and Streetsboro news
- Roger Gordon. The planning commission forwarded a resolution to Streetsboro City Council to put a 12-month moratorium on accepting applications for data centers and/or cryptocurrency centers.
Portage County obituaries for April 24-26, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Letter to the editor: Vote yes to support Streetsboro schools
- Letter to the editor. I would like to respond to certain points in the Letter to the Editor regarding the Streetsboro School Levy, as well as make a few additional ones.
Hiram hires interim fire chief after disagreements between department, mayor
- Jeremy Brown. Early this year, a dispute between Hiram Mayor Anne Haynam and former Hiram Fire Department Chief Bill Byers came to a head.
Around Randolph: Spring into Health drew over 100 to learn about healthy agriculture
- Sandy Engle. With the average age of U.S. farmers being 58, it was heartwarming to see 22 young people at Friendship Bible Church eager to learn about gardening. Afterward these members of Trailside Troop 1703 planted seeds in flower pots they decorated for their moms for Mother’s Day.
Rooted Ramblings: Oaks, the kings of the forest
- Master Gardener Volunteers. In The Wizard of Oz, the Cowardly Lion sings, “If I were the King of the Forressst!” Move over, Mr. Lion, we already have a king of the forests in Eastern North America, and it’s the oak! Ironic, isn’t it, that the largest trees are spelled with such a short name?
Portage County obituaries for April 22-23, 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Ravenna passes data center moratorium, and it's not alone
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Heading off a local landowner’s apparent desire to site a data center on his property, Ravenna City Council on April 20 unanimously authorized a one-year moratorium on such facilities.
Around Charlestown: Portage County auditor to speak at Charlestown Memorial Day service
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew. Dumpster Day in Charlestown will be Saturday, May 2 at the township park on Rock Spring Road. Drop-off is one day only, beginning at 8 a.m. and going until sunset.
Ohio Outdoors: April advocates for Earth
- Julie Watson. April is Earth Month and it is all about appreciating the nature and wildlife on our planet. Of course we are all familiar with Earth Day, an international celebration of environmental awareness held on April 22.
Portage County obituaries for April 20-21 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Ravenna considers new form of government and other major changes
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Ravenna city leaders are thinking about big changes, including adopting a city manager form of government, consolidating the city and township and creating a fire district.
County roundup: Rootstown announces Memorial Day plans, plus news from Paris
- Roger Gordon. The Rootstown Lions Club’s Annual Rootstown Memorial Day Parade and Flag Raising will be held Monday, May 25.
Baker: Listening lessons from dogs
- Kathy Baker. I believe our country is in deep trouble — divided as never before in our lifetimes. Not geographically, but interpersonally. People believe what they want to believe. Facts are no longer accepted as truth. And the rhetoric these days — from all sources — is scorching hot, which helps no one.
Portage County obituaries for April 17-19 2026
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Ravenna City Council rushes to block potential data center proposal
- Wendy DiAlesandro. When the topic is data centers, Ravenna city officials seem split. Local administrators say a proposal to site a data center within city limits is no big deal, but City Council’s planning committee is racing to impose a one-year moratorium on such facilities.
Round Two: 'I know, in my gut, it's time'
- Tom Hardesty. After 40 years in journalism, having my first article published when I was 17 years old and working as a professional journalist since age 18, it’s time to bring the train into the station.