Two Portage County school districts are allowing armed personnel, but police are raising questions
Two Portage County school districts are starting the year with armed teachers and staff.
Around Brimfield: Meet the Brimfield candidates, plus upcoming events
- Shirley Mars.
Those who read this column with any regularity may have noticed that I use quotes quite often. I love a good quote because it is an entire sermon wrapped within a few profound words.
County roundup: Atwater Candidates Night is Oct. 18, plus news from Brimfield, Mogadore and Suffield
Atwater will hold a Candidates Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Town Hall at 1219 state Route 183.
Letter to the editor: Six-week abortion bans are a mistake
President Trump made headlines last month for denouncing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 6-week abortion ban as a “terrible thing and a terrible mistake.” He’s right. It is terrible, and Ohio’s own six-week proposal puts Portage County women at profound risk.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
An update and roadmap on The Portager
- Ben Wolford.
It’s been a while since I’ve shared an in-depth look at The Portager’s progress and future plans. And with so much in the works, I want to bring you up to speed.
After a gun salesman’s death, the future of a Ravenna tactical supply company is in flux
The owner of a Ravenna tactical supply equipment company has died, leaving city leaders to wrestle with paperwork.
Round Two: Friendly newsroom competition
- Tom Hardesty.
There are some things I miss about working in the sports department of a daily newspaper: Friendships. Camaraderie. And stopping everything we were doing — no matter how swamped we were or how close to deadline — to watch the Jack Link’s Beef Jerky “Messin’ with Sasquatch” commercials on the office television.
Ravenna events Oct. 7 will honor Sara Jackson and Deseree Liddell
Skeels-Mathews Community Center will dedicate a shelter in memory of the late Sara Jackson at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the center at 4378 Skeels St. in Ravenna.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 27-28
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Portage County is part of national effort to improve court cases involving child abuse
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has selected Portage County Juvenile Court as one of 11 Implementation Sites in the entire country. Such sites are committed to developing and implementing judicially-led collaboratives meant to implement systemic change in court cases involving child abuse and neglect.
Senior Life: Enjoy nature with senior hikes, plus raffles, awards and more
- Sally Kelly.
While it is still nice out, why not take some time and explore one of our county parks. From an article in a recent newsletter from the Portage Park District: “Parks and trails support mental and physical health. Spending time in nature helps to reduce anxiety, stress, depression and symptoms of ADHD.”
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 25-26
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Local historian works to make sure Portage County remembers its Civil War veterans
Rising above Nelson Circle is a monument dedicated to the memory of township soldiers who long ago served their country. A local history buff is working to make sure those men are remembered forever.
County roundup: Streetsboro breaks ground on city center project, plus news from Aurora, Ravenna and Shalersville
The groundbreaking for Streetsboro’s new city center infrastructure project took place Sept. 21. There will be a splash park, an inclusive playground, restrooms and a new City Hall.
Randolph candidates night to be held Sept. 25
The Randolph Lions Club will host its annual candidates night at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Randolph Township Community Center, behind the Randolph Fire Station at 1639 Route 44.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 22-24
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Lawsuit against Kent City School District heads to the Ohio Supreme Court
A former Kent teacher says the school district did not follow its own rules for not renewing his contract. Kent City School District disagreed, and the case has now reached the Ohio Supreme Court.
Portage County Treasurer Brad Cromes resigns to join Cuyahoga County team
Brad Cromes, Portage County’s treasurer since 2015, has resigned his post, with one contingency.
Round Two: Does artificial turf come with more than just an injury risk?
- Tom Hardesty.
I hadn’t planned on writing Artificial Turf Part Two this week – until I saw this comment by The Portager reader Matt S.:
“It seems like artificial turf also causes cancer.”