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Assistant Chief Don Hanna was recently honored at a ceremony held at the Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department. The ceremony marked his retirement after 45 years of service to the fire department. Approximately 40 people were in attendance to thank Hanna for his dedication to protecting the residents of Charlestown.

I’d like to start this month by thanking two important groups. Veterans Day is acknowledged every November, and veterans have one of the most important jobs in our country. Thank you for all your dedication and service.

Many readers have been wondering about the disappearance of the “endangered animal” from his normal grazing ground in front of Scott Molders on state Route 43 in Kent.

Portage County Job & Family Services will hold a Presents For Kids holiday toy drive-through event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Portage County Administration Building, 449 S. Meridian St. in Ravenna. New, unwrapped gift donations will be accepted.

The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner and awards ceremony from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, 215 S. Depeyster St.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

We’ve made significant progress toward the launch of weekly print home delivery. Below you’ll find information about our progress, next steps and what to do if you already paid for a print subscription and wondering where your papers are.

Among those votes were several surprises, ranging from the removal of several longtime elected officials, failed school levies, and the election of a township trustee who had been found guilty of embezzlement.

The People Tree Holiday Program for 2023 provides assistance to families in need during the holiday season.

Starting Nov. 13, 2023, you’ll see new plan names in your account and when you go to sign up for The Portager. Nothing else will change about your plan.

Paris Township will hold its annual “Breakfast with Buddy” – Buddy the Elf – from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Kent Skates, the city’s outdoor ice rink, is no more.

The Kent State men’s basketball team has officially dipped a toe into the wild, uncharted Name, Image, Likeness fundraising waters.

Aurora City Council on Nov. 6 approved a five-year, $87,500 contract with Flock Safety, which maintains and stores data from seven license plate readers it leases to the city.

I’m embarrassed to say we’ve had our new windows for 10 months now and I’ve yet to clean them. Literally, the fancy way they tip in so you can clean top and bottom, inside and out, was the reason we chose these windows.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Deerfield Township residents elected Laura Lindberg to its board of trustees, replacing incumbent Mark Bann, according to unofficial results of the Nov. 7 vote.

Political newcomer Chris Hook defeated longtime Kent Council Member John Kuhar in the Nov. 7 election, according to unofficial results.

There were a number of levies seeking support from voters across Portage County. Overall, 16 of 17 passed, including all of the township and village-related levies and almost all of the school district ones, with the Ravenna schools being the notable exception.