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The City of Kent has filed a motion in Portage County Common Pleas Court requesting the judge to vacate a decision blocking city officials from collecting fines from landlords for housing code violations.

From the moment I slid underneath the fence at a locked-up Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on a Sunday afternoon in April 1994, I realized that my new hobby of photographing stadiums and arenas was going to require a little risk taking.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A group of local landlords and tenants have dealt another blow to Kent’s residential rental unit inspection and licensing code.

Township Trustee Sue White said the road crew and fire department did an outstanding job with the storm and all the electrical difficulties it brought.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

The Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, which provides free clothing and small household items to all comers, is in need of increased donations due to an uptick in demand.

Some recent family-oriented dramas pack quite an emotional punch.

The ballpark was packed. I could hear the roar of the crowd. The excitement and electricity coursing through the stadium was palpable.
Except I wasn’t inside the stadium. I was standing outside with my girlfriend Kim, and we were standing outside for a reason: We didn’t have tickets to the game, and it was sold out.

“The Real Italian Club Spaghetti Dinner” will be held April 28 at the Ravenna Eagles Club. The original kitchen crew from the past from the Ravenna Italian-American Society will be preparing their famous spaghetti dinner from 4-7 p.m., while supplies last.

Portage County’s Headwaters Trail has been under planning and development for more than 25 years and is included on multiple local, state and national trail plans.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A Mantua village council member whose outburst during a public meeting led to a menacing charge, pleaded guilty April 6 to an amended charge of disorderly conduct.

Would-be diners at Kent’s Little City Grill got an unexpected surprise earlier this week. Instead of an opened door, they saw a small sign taped to it that read:

Aurora City Council on Monday unanimously approved a contract with Perrin Asphalt for the city’s 2023 road paving program.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

A Ravenna Business Roundtable featuring state Rep. Gail Pavliga will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Riddle Block 9 Airbnb at 215 S. Chestnut St. There will be discussions and insight. Pavliga wants to hear from you! Light refreshments will be available. To pre-register, email ryann@ravennaareachamber.com.

Amidst all the clean-up from the storms, it is nice to see the progression of the Brimfield Township Fire Department. The Brimfield Bread Oven has also received a lovely exterior renovation. Inside, it is still the best place to be in Brimfield. The smells, the people, the food…it is divine!

I was very disappointed to find out that Kent’s new city hall will not have solar panels installed as an alternative energy source to help reduce the CO2 greenhouse gas emissions.