Portage County obituaries for May 15-16
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: Brimfield creates program to boost recruitment, plus Mogadore, Suffield, Atwater and Randolph updates
Brimfield Brimfield is having a hard time hiring police officers and firefighters. “There are just not a lot of people applying for those jobs,” township Trustee Nic Coia said. Enter Fire Chief Craig Mullaly. “Craig came to us and said, ‘Hey, I want to try to do something out of the box, a little bit different,’” Coia said. “He worked with the board, and I spent some time talking to him, too. The township voted to create a new job […]
‘We were lost’: Windham parishioners mourn the loss of St. Michael’s church
- Jeremy Brown.
Late last month, a modest congregation of mournful parishioners gathered in the nave of St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville to honor the legacy of St. Michael’s in Windham.
Portage County obituaries for May 12-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Aurora’s Leighton Elementary now has a 40-foot rock wall
- Tom Hardesty.
When students at Leighton Elementary in Aurora returned from spring break this year, they were shocked to see a new addition to their school: A brand-new rock wall.
Documenters: Aurora City Council meeting for May 8, 2023
- Lee Lundblad.
Karen Pope, director of personnel/chief of staff, explained to council that they’re seeking approval for a new, classified, full-time position of finance coordinator to replace the accounts payable and administrative assistant positions. This new position will ensure accuracy for Aurora’s finances. Motion was made, seconded and approved for the item to be forwarded to the regular council meeting.
Ravenna job fair will help people who have been involved in the justice system
Individuals with prior involvement in the justice system are invited to attend Portage County’s first-ever Reentry Resource Fair, set for noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Ohio Means Jobs offices at 253 S. Chestnut St. in Ravenna.
Round Two: Reminiscing about phones with buttons and cords
- Tom Hardesty.
As I read Wendy’s story, I began to think about how different things are since 1989, which really wasn’t all that long ago (I mean, we’re not talking centuries here), and if that means things are better now, or worse.
One for the Books: The power of books
By now you know I’m a sucker for books about books, about bookstores, about libraries. Here are a few of the recent ones I enjoyed.
Portage County obituaries for May 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Portager’s May 2023 subscription drive will support Children’s Advantage
- Ben Wolford.
Unlike most news organizations, our mission statement doesn’t explicitly mention reporting the news. Sure, journalism is what we do. But I see it as a means to an end.
Around Charlestown: Memorial Day, fun upcoming events and dumpster day details (2023)
Charlestown United Methodist Church invites you to a Sip and Paint at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19. Find your inner artist while enjoying snacks and mocktails. No prior art experience necessary! All supplies, snacks and mocktails are included for $20. Please register your name and phone number either by text (330-281-3723) or email (ruthannbartholomew@yahoo.com) so we know to expect you. You may pay at the door. So grab a couple friends and join us for a fun evening.
County engineer since 1989, Mickey Marozzi will retire this week
Portage County Engineer Michael “Mickey” Marozzi is set to retire Friday, May 12 after serving in that position for over 34 years.
Portage County obituaries for May 8-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Atwater / Brimfield / County commission / Deerfield / Edinburg / Franklin / Freedom / Kent / Local government / Nonprofits / Palmyra / Paris / Randolph / Ravenna / Rootstown / Shalersville / Streetsboro / Suffield / Windham
Commissioners name recipients of nearly $1 million in food aid
Portage County’s Board of Commissioners learned in February that the federal government was cutting SNAP’s Emergency Allotment program at the end of the month. Appalled, they took matters into their own hands.
Kent favors Republic for waste pickup, a major blow to the county recycling center
Kent City Council is set to jettison its contract with the county recycling center, citing the agency’s failure to submit a bid.
53rd annual pops concert brings alumni back for one more chance onstage
The Theodore Roosevelt High School Choir will finally host its alumni celebration after three years of postponement because of the pandemic at the 53rd annual POPs concert.
County roundup: Aurora to review new master plan, plus news from Streetsboro and Ravenna
Aurora’s Master Plan is going to have its first reading at the May 8 city council meeting. This is the Master Plan revision that the Master Plan Review Commission looked at and created over the last year. Council will now consider the recommendations from the Master Plan Review Commission, which were also approved by the planning commission.
Portage County obituaries for May 5-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Round Two: Remembering Gordon Lightfoot and the tragedy of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
- Tom Hardesty.
So far, 2023 has been tough on music. Jeff Beck, Lisa Marie Presley, David Crosby and Harry Belafonte, among others, have died this year, all of them icons of the industry.
The latest to leave us was Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter who gave us timeless pieces like “Sundown” and the haunting “If You Could Read My Mind.”