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Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Ohio lawmakers are considering a measure that would restructure the state’s tax code. And, if passed, it could mean less money in the coffers of local governments and less money in the pockets of lower income earners. 

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Three years after dreaming of a welcoming co-working space for area entrepreneurs, Kent landowner Valerie Landis is selling her properties at 108 and 122 W. College St.

Voters in Kent wards 1 and 6 are invited to a “drop in and meet the candidates” event, set for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at the Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St.

I can hear the words as plainly now as I did the day my friend, Tom, said them to me over the phone in April 1994: “Only an idiot can miss it.”

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

An independent investigator concluded that Mantua Police Chief Joseph Urso violated police department policies by directly supervising an officer with whom he is in a romantic relationship, according to a March 22 report.

The township approved a zoning resolution that will allow access to charging stations for electric cars in residential and commercial areas.

I did the best I could to use my time off between jobs wisely; I tried to get to all those things that there just never seems to be enough time to do. Of course, I didn’t get to all of them, but I did knock one big one off the list — I painted the living room.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Brimfield trustees are looking to buy more land for the township cemetery, which is running out of space.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

I will turn 55 years old in a little more than a week. That’s partly a statement of fact, partly how could I possibly be 55 years old? In a lot of ways, I still feel 25. In other ways, I feel 125.

Portage County is among the worst counties in Ohio for housing affordability, with residents spending a higher percentage of their income on their rent and other housing costs, according to a recently released U.S. Census Bureau report.

Portage County is seeking comments for one proposed communications tower from any
interested parties on the impact of the proposed tower on any districts, sites, buildings, structures,
or objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture that
are listed or are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

When money’s tight, people don’t experience food insecurity alone. Their pets do, too. The new Doggie Bags program provides dog and cat food to pet owners experiencing food insecurity.

Based on community need and current income, the Village of Hiram decided to lay off a police officer.

Director Michael Hlad reported that renovations at Circle K had been completed, and he had received drawings for Joe’s BBQ Restaurant. Hlad also reported that Copper Creek Apartments had been granted an extension by the zoning board. The complex is adding two more buildings plus parking garages.