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Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Voting on the ordinance to purchase land near Geauga Lake was postponed due to still negotiating final agreements.

Four sub-par Portage County bridges are in line for replacement according to Mike Collins, project engineer for the county engineer’s office.

Freedom Township’s historic one-room school house is in line for a makeover.

Ready for fall 2023 soccer season? Register your child now as it closes July 20. The first game will be Aug. 19 and the last game will be Oct. 7. A tournament will be scheduled Oct. 7.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Ohio Historical Preservation Office announced it has agreed to double the size of the existing historic district to cover more buildings and cemeteries around the township’s central crossroads.

Nelson is working on passing a noise ordinance, mainly due to the goings-on at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park at 12001 Nelson Ledge Rd.

I have three good novels for you, and they all happen to be set — at least partly — in southern Asia.

Save the date: Sept. 23. The Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna will host “Fun, Fashion and Friends” at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.

All the excitement surrounding the City of Aurora’s plans to purchase land on the south side of Geauga Lake and turn it into a park area has me reminiscing about the good old days when I worked as a landscaper at the amusement park there.

Shaun Lutz has been selected as Aurora’s new assistant fire chief, Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin announced July 12.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A Suffield company is pursuing a significant new housing development near Wingfoot Lake, where it recently acquired an additional property along state Route 43.

Crestwood school district has agreed to settle a lawsuit from serial litigator Brian Ames, a Randolph man who champions transparency in public bodies.

Aurora school district will begin planning construction of a new high school following the recommendation of the administration and a majority of residents who responded to a community survey.

If you would like to learn about your town or township, try going to a meeting of the Historical Society. This week they are discussing the Windham Cemetery. 

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to present its summer production “Game Show,” a comedy by Lew Riley and special permission from The Dramatic Publishing Company. Special thanks go to the sponsors: Middlefield Carter Lumber and Ohio Health Benefits. This production is directed by Justin Steck.

Brimfield has not had a public library in almost a decade. That will change soon. The township had a bid opening for a renovation project for a new library.