Portage County obituaries for Feb. 17-19
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Womer Benjamin commits to more public spaces and sidewalks in Aurora
- Mark Baxter.
In her 2023 State of the City address, Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin said the city government is focused on preserving and enhancing historic buildings and improving public spaces, including a long-debated recreation center.
Kent mill fire was national front page news for firefighters
It’s not exactly the cover of Rolling Stone, but Kent’s Star of the West mill fire has reached a national audience.
Hardesty: The Ravens’ second league title reminds us of those who won the first
- Tom Hardesty.
Yes, 1979 was a long time ago. It was a long time ago even when The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan wistfully sang those lyrics on the alternative rock band’s “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” release in 1995 — and 1995 itself was a long time ago.
Documenters: Aurora City Council meeting for Feb. 15, 2023
- Lee Lundblad.
Residents weighed in against a yard parking ban that was proposed by council. Council passed the ordinance on second reading but said they wanted more opinions.
Around Charlestown: 2023 events announced and best wishes to Linda Dehaven
Best wishes are in order to Linda (Dreman) Dehaven who is retiring from her job as the custodian of Charlestown Town Hall.
Kathy Baker: Morning scene
- Kathy Baker.
Long, long ago, on a planet not so far away, people enjoyed their morning cup of joe while turning the pages of their daily newspaper. If that paper happened to be the Record Courier, you might have read my column, which appeared in the RC for more than 10 years.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 15-16
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Streetsboro mayor puts focus on community in 2023 State of the City address
After a year of major infrastructure projects and a bicentennial celebration, Streetsboro will focus this year on building community, said Mayor Glenn Broska in his State of the City talk Feb. 15.
Portage County crews responded to East Palestine train derailment
Over a dozen Portage County emergency workers responded to the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine that sent toxic chemicals into the sky and soil.
Deerfield AG Services will undergo major renovations to improve services
- Tom Hardesty.
Deerfield Ag Services is set to embark on a $2.3 million project that, when complete, will significantly speed up delivery and unloading times for its farmer customers.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 13-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
How Portage County is already preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse
There’s nothing like planning ahead, especially if you’re a county agency charged with securing safety during a total eclipse of the sun.
LG Chem expected to open within a month, plus Ravenna, Aurora, Shalersville and Streetsboro updates
The City of Ravenna took care of the incentive that it offered LG Chem, the largest Korean chemical company, for choosing Ravenna as a place to put its plant and research headquarters.
Documenters: Randolph Township Trustees meeting for 2.9.23
- Lee Lundblad.
Trustee John Lampe was referred to architect Tom Mayer, who will be able to create plans for the all-inclusive restrooms the village wants to install at Old Middle School Park. Mayer will complete the plans free of charge to the village.
Documenters: Edinburg Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 9, 2023
- Ryan Lind.
The board compared quotes for porta-potties for township parks. No decision was made. The trustees also discussed vacation increases for a pair of full-time township employees.
Portage County obituaries for Feb. 10-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Renaissance Family Center in Windham is a Swiss army knife of community service
Windham’s Renaissance Family Center just might be the best-kept secret in northern Portage County.
Letter: Portage County offers free resources for problem gambling
It’s hard not to notice all the advertisements and news stories about the new sports betting law that took effect in Ohio this year.
Around Ravenna: Spaghetti dinner, a 100th birthday and memory lane
- Angie Reedy.
The Immaculate Conception monthly spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 in the parish hall, 251 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna.