Round Two: The time I missed a bus and ended up in Buffalo
- Tom Hardesty.
I can hear the words as plainly now as I did the day my friend, Tom, said them to me over the phone in April 1994: “Only an idiot can miss it.”
Portage County obituaries for April 3-4
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Investigation finds Mantua police chief violated department policy
An independent investigator concluded that Mantua Police Chief Joseph Urso violated police department policies by directly supervising an officer with whom he is in a romantic relationship, according to a March 22 report.
County roundup: Rootstown approves charging stations for electric vehicles, plus news from Deerfield, Paris and Palmyra
The township approved a zoning resolution that will allow access to charging stations for electric cars in residential and commercial areas.
Been There, Done That: Happy yellow walls and a sense of accomplishment
I did the best I could to use my time off between jobs wisely; I tried to get to all those things that there just never seems to be enough time to do. Of course, I didn’t get to all of them, but I did knock one big one off the list — I painted the living room.
Portage County obituaries for March 31-April 2
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
With cemeteries filling up, local trustees are adding land and allowing cremains
Brimfield trustees are looking to buy more land for the township cemetery, which is running out of space.
Portage County obituaries for March 29-30
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Hardesty: Getting old in the American cult of youth
- Tom Hardesty.
I will turn 55 years old in a little more than a week. That’s partly a statement of fact, partly how could I possibly be 55 years old? In a lot of ways, I still feel 25. In other ways, I feel 125.
Housing is unaffordable for half of Portage County renters, among the worst in the state
Portage County is among the worst counties in Ohio for housing affordability, with residents spending a higher percentage of their income on their rent and other housing costs, according to a recently released U.S. Census Bureau report.
Legal notice: Proposed communications tower
- Submitted.
Portage County is seeking comments for one proposed communications tower from any
interested parties on the impact of the proposed tower on any districts, sites, buildings, structures,
or objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture that
are listed or are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Portage County obituaries for March 27-28
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Doggie Bags program helps Portage County’s food insecure dogs and cats
When money’s tight, people don’t experience food insecurity alone. Their pets do, too. The new Doggie Bags program provides dog and cat food to pet owners experiencing food insecurity.
Portage County roundup: Easter egg hunts around northern Portage County, plus more news from Hiram, Windham, Mantua and Garrettsville
Based on community need and current income, the Village of Hiram decided to lay off a police officer.
Documenters: Brimfield Township Trustees meeting for March 22, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Director Michael Hlad reported that renovations at Circle K had been completed, and he had received drawings for Joe’s BBQ Restaurant. Hlad also reported that Copper Creek Apartments had been granted an extension by the zoning board. The complex is adding two more buildings plus parking garages.
Portage County obituaries for March 24-26
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent’s South End is getting a new preschool, founded by child development researchers
Two educators with ties to Kent State’s beloved Child Development Center announced they will open a new school for young children in Kent’s historic South End neighborhood.
Letter: 1,600 voters were purged in Portage County
All eligible voters in Portage County should be aware that another voter purge has occurred in Ohio. More than 1,600 voters in our county have been removed from the voter register. This could be for many reasons, including no voting activity in the past four years, incorrect addresses on the official record, etc.
Documenters: Freedom Township Trustees meeting for March 16, 2023
- Lee Lundblad.
J. Derthick updated the trustees on the Hankee Road culvert project. The culvert pipe arrived and is in place. It arrived on six trucks! Base gravel is now being installed.
Portage County obituaries for March 22-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County