Portage County roundup: Updates on Brimfield center development, plus Mogadore, Suffield, Randolph and Atwater
Brimfield trustees are focused on expanding the fire station and administration building. It is a two-phase project.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Council meeting for Dec. 12, 2022
- Lee Lundblad.
There were three meetings held consecutively Dec. 12: an organizational meeting followed by a committee meeting and a regular council meeting.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 16-18
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
$1 million for nonprofits held up by federal red tape, county says
County officials have yet to divvy up $1 million in federal stimulus funds to local nonprofits, citing the difficulty of complying with stringent rules for tracking and monitoring the money.
Nearly a century of experience is about to retire from Portage Learning Centers
By the time Karen Johnson retires at the end of next year, combined with Suzanne Livengood calling it quits in some three weeks, Portage Learning Centers, located in the KeyBank building in Ravenna, will say goodbye to almost a century of extraordinary work.
Around Ravenna: Reunions and Christmas history
- Angie Reedy.
The Ravenna High School class of 1957 celebrated their 65-year reunion. It was held in July at the West Main Street Winery in Ravenna and catered by Guido’s. Twelve classmates and spouses attended from as far away as Florida. Another gathering is planned for Dec. 28.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 14-15
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Hardesty: For a little guy, a little coaching means a lot
- Tom Hardesty.
The wonderful piece submitted to Round 2 last week by Melissa Morris, who coaches youth soccer for the Ravenna Parks & Recreation Department, about Kent Parks & Rec youth soccer coach Eric Allen and the positive impact he makes on kids’ lives, got me thinking about the youth football and baseball coaches I played for while growing up in Mogadore.
Southeast principal and data coach resign amid unspecified investigation
The principal of Southeast High School and an academic analyst for the school district have both resigned, said Superintendent Robert Dunn, who declined to explain the reason, citing an ongoing legal investigation.
One for the Books: Give me a thriller
Not all “thrillers” are keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat page-turners; some aren’t even that thrilling. This batch has mixed results.
Streetsboro on edge after BB gun photo and school bathroom threat
Streetsboro police will increase their presence around the school district in response to a threatening message scrawled on a middle school bathroom on Dec. 13, which appeared just two days after a picture of a BB gun on social media caused widespread concern.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 12-13
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Portage County lost its budget director to a nonprofit with better pay, benefits
Portage County has a new finance director: County commissioners on Dec. 1 approved Jaclyn Petty to replace Joe Harris, who recently resigned to take a new job.
Portage County roundup: Aurora fire chief retires, plus Ravenna and Streetsboro news
Longtime Fire Chief David Barnes retired in August. He was with the department for 45 years, and 20 of those years he was the chief. The city is undergoing a search using the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association to assist it and hopes to name a new chief early in 2023. The acting chief is Matthew McBirney.
Around Charlestown: Santa sightings, holiday cheer and new job openings
My home was full of Christmas joy Saturday night when Santa surprised five excited kids with a special visit. I was hosting a family dinner when, chauffeured by the Charlestown Volunteer Firefighters, Santa and Mrs. Claus rolled up in a fire truck with the lights flashing!
Amateur radio donation impacts local food center during time of need
- Submitted.
For the 17th year in a row, Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) has raised funds for the local food program, the Center of Hope, a program of Family & Community Services (FCS).
Letter to the editor: New year is a great time to quit tobacco use
The new year is quickly approaching and there is no better time to start thinking about a healthier 2023.
Portage County obituaries for Dec. 9-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Vintage clothing chain Branded opens Kent shop with sustainability mission
- Mark Baxter.
Vintage fashion lovers have a new destination in downtown Kent with the opening of Branded at Kent on Black Friday.
Attention Santas, there’s a new giving tree in the county administration building
Home Instead Senior Care has one more place to put a giving tree and one more opportunity for Portage County folks to make the holidays a bit more cheerful for seniors.