- Tom Hardesty.
Cell phones are rapidly becoming as dangerous on the roads as drugs and alcohol, according to the latest annual report from the Portage County Fatal Crash Review Board.
Beginning Jan. 23, Dominion East Ohio will be relocating gas lines in a scheduled construction area on state Route 43 between Market Square Drive and Frost Road in Streetsboro, north of the intersection of state routes 303 and 43.
Because of both the levy and grant, the village is hiring five full-time EMT/firefighters. At council’s last meeting Dec. 20, three of the five were sworn in. They are Shawn DeWolf, Nolan Jones and Angelo Amatangell.
- Staff Report.
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Mantua Village Council Member Scott Weaver has been charged with menacing, a fourth-degree misdemeanor, after a verbal exchange with a village resident during a Nov. 7 council workshop.
- Ben Wolford.
Kent City Council Member Garret Ferrara, who has served Ward 1 since 2000, announced he will not seek re-election when his term expires next year.
Round-the-clock police coverage in the Village of Hiram will continue despite financial concerns that threatened to reduce staffing.
- Ryan Lind.
Following the executive session, Village Administrator Greg Thomas was dismissed from his position and ushered out of chambers by Chief Urso at Mayor Clark’s request.
- Staff Report.
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- Tom Hardesty.
The little community newspaper serving its hometown of Barberton and neighboring Norton published its final edition Dec. 29, 2022, closing its doors for good after almost 100 years in business.
Michelle Filler, owner of Duke’s Dash N’ Splash at 6948 State Route 303, received a second agricultural exemption certificate from the township on Jan. 10, specifically for the purpose of constructing a 60-by-100-foot building for her business.
Streetsboro City Council on Jan. 9 put some teeth into its noise ordinance, adding significant fines and possible jail time.
Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin on Jan. 13 announced that the Aurora Police Department has been awarded a $55,092 grant to outfit its officers with 35 new body-worn cameras.
- Staff Report.
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A judge has ordered a sheriff’s sale for the tower under construction at the corner of Franklin and Erie streets in Kent after a dispute between the owner and a crane rental firm that claims over $90,000 in unpaid bills.
- Ryan Lind.
Thomas Hardesty was re-elected. Mayor Rick Patrick appointed council members to their roles for the year. All of Mayor Patrick’s appointments were approved by roll call.
- Ryan Lind.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bertram at 7 p.m. with a moment of silent prayer/meditation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chris Szell was unanimously chosen to retain the position of council president.
Legislation was passed that is going to repave some of the streets in Ravenna. A Surface Transportation Block grant from the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study will pay for 80% of the project.
- Angie Reedy.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 35th annual Celebration of Lights held by the Auxiliary of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna a success!
- Staff Report.
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