Ravenna library renovations call for street parking removal, city council will decide
Ravenna’s Reed Memorial Library is planning massive renovations, but one part has hit a snag.
Kent residents, choose your city’s new flag
- Tom Hardesty.
Your chance to have a say in the final design of Kent’s new official city flag starts today.
Opinion: You have the power to defeat the deception
Did you see CNN lightened the skin tone of the Memphis police officers who killed Tyre Nichols? Did you hear on the news earth is actually cooling, not heating up? Well you shouldn’t have because these headlines are fake.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 27-28
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Streetsboro Slim Chickens owner fined for child labor violations
The U.S. Labor Department has levied a $15,504 fine against the owner of Slim Chickens in Streetsboro and Avon for hundreds of child labor law violations at both restaurants between 2020 and 2022.
County roundup: Hiram lowers speeds on Udall, plus news from Garrettsville, Windham, Mantua and Freedom
The township got the OK to reduce the speed limit on Udall Road from 55 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 24-26
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Davey Tree begins construction on its arboretum and training facilities
- Ben Wolford.
The Davey Tree Expert Company has begun construction on a 180-acre research and training campus in Kent, part of a major expansion of the company’s corporate headquarters.
Round Two: Frigid waters and a test of will
- Tom Hardesty.
Chrissy Motz has learned to expect just about anything at a Polar Plunge.
Water temperatures ranging between 32 and 35 degrees. Waves sometimes reaching as high as six to eight feet. The air temperature often dipping well below freezing. Sound like fun?
Documenters: Brimfield Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 22, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Trustee Nic Coia announced a new program for Portage County residents, Portage GrowLink, offering discounted rates for homeowners, farms, and farm businesses offered through Hometown Bank.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 22-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Doria Daniels and Janet Esposito approach retirement together in a last official act
Doria Daniels has served on the Portage County Board of Elections since 2015, and Janet Esposito has served as Portage County Auditor since 1994. On Feb. 22, the two women met in one of their final official acts together as public servants.
Portage County government steps up to replace federal welfare cuts
They originally intended on funneling $1 million of the county’s ARPA funds to area nonprofit agencies, but are instead directing the entire amount (minus a consultant and accounting fee) to county food assistance programs.
Ravenna is having an economic boom not seen since the ‘70s
- Ben Wolford.
Major companies are investing in central Portage County to launch new production and distribution sites, a giant warehouse is under construction in Shalersville and an international manufacturer picked Ravenna for its new corporate headquarters.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 20-21
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: The Brimfest parade may be returning, plus news from Suffield, Randolph and Mogadore
The township accepted the proposed resolution for a public committee that is going to bring back the parade for Brimfest this year.
One for the Books: Escape!
These true-life stories let us escape, alongside the protagonists, from what could be described as “hell on earth.” They are accounts of almost unbelievable horror, relating the worst of what human beings will do to each other. A friendly warning: These books will affect you.
Documenters: Freedom Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 16, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
The trustees accepted the resignation of Zoning Inspector Lou Mincek, who is retiring.The trustees will advertise the open position for two weeks in the Weekly Villager and the Record-Courier and interview candidates March 16. The trustees joked that this information will also appear in The Portager due to this documenter’s attendance at the meeting. Here it is.
Documenters: Nelson Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 15, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
The January minutes of the zoning commission were approved. There was a brief discussion of an abandoned cemetery originally belonging to the Mormons as they passed through the area.
Documenters: Rootstown Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 14, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
Jordan Michael reported four new permits: one residential, one industrial (existing) and two fence permits. The trustees voted to call a public hearing for proposed amendments to the zoning commision (Ords. 2022-011 and 2022-014) on Feb. 28.