Op-ed: A shared journey of hope and renewal
September is National Recovery Month and a time to honor those in recovery from addiction and the skilled, compassionate professionals who support them in their journeys.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 15-16
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Davey Tree’s new campus home to a variety of research opportunities
Now, 145 years later, Davey Tree continues to honor that virtue with the addition of its impressive 200-acre, solar-powered SEED (Science, Employee Education and Development) Campus at 6700 OH-43 in Kent, right across the street from Davey Tree’s headquarters.
County roundup: Updates from work in Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Mogadore and Suffield
- Roger Gordon.
New “Welcome to Atwater” signs were constructed and installed on state Route 183 in the township by Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Simonetti. Boxed and Branded, owned by Joseph Simonetti, Jacob’s brother, donated landscape timbers used for the project.
One for the Books: A little bit gothic
Do you like dark stories? Maybe a bit scary, a little paranormal? Or maybe with just a bit of magic? Try these novels.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 12-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Rooted Ramblings: Fall chores
By Michelle Smith, Portage County Master Gardener Volunteer Fall is often a bittersweet time for gardeners. As we enjoy the cooling weather and beautiful color of the autumn leaves, we lament the fact that we will soon be away from our gardens. On the other hand, the end of season also frees us from back-breaking labor and hours of weeding under the hot sun. Like they say, it’s complicated. What shouldn’t be complicated, though, are your fall chores. As we […]
Cocoon Makers looking for new home
After more than 13 years as an organization, the Cocoon Makers are looking for a new home. The Cocoon Makers were started by two women, Linda Hall and Marilyn Pol, who had a shared concern for homeless members of their community. The group began making what it called cocoons, or quilted bedrolls for homeless individuals, but now makes a variety of projects for different organizations. Hall has since passed and Pol has retired from the group, but the Cocoon Makers […]
Around Garrettsville: Fall Festival and Oktoberfest join forces
The Garrettsville Fall Fest merged into the Garrettsville Oktoberfest, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 it will be held in downtown Garrettsville. There will be accordion music from noon until 2 p.m., with local restaurants serving up some traditional Oktoberfest foods such as Oktoberfest beer, kielbasa sandwiches, hasenpfeffer with potatoes, schnitzel, kraut balls and pretzels at Garrett’s Mill, with Slim & Jumbo’s offering wurst platters and schnitzel. The Eagles Club will offer wurst, cabbage and potato pancake […]
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Everyday Life
- Submitted.
Sometimes, you know exactly when it’s time for a big change in life. Other times, you know that what you need isn’t so much upheaval as enhancement. At the same time, when everything in your life seems perfectly fine if not all that exciting, it can be difficult to pinpoint where exactly to make the changes. The tips below will help you add that little extra to your life that makes all the difference.
Portage County’s pet pantries look to help those in need
Pet owners sometimes face issues financially providing for their companions. Deirdre Reaves of Kent knows this problem all too well. Twelve years ago, Reaves was facing the possibility of parting with her dog, Dink.
Around Ravenna: Books a Go Go is ready to go, D&L Carpet celebrates 50, and local author publishes new book
- Angie Reedy.
Immaculate Conception Church will start its monthly spaghetti dinners Thursday, Sept. 18 in the church hall at 251 W. Spruce Ave. in Ravenna. Cost will remain the same: $12 for adults, $5 for children, and free for children under 3.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 8-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Around Randolph: Walk a mile for veterans
- Sandy Engle.
In a time when it’s easy to dwell on the world’s problems, Portage County Auditor Matt Kelly is choosing action over apathy. He was inspired by a friend who walked 22 miles a day across America to increase awareness of the 22 veterans a day that lose their life to suicide.
County roundup: Aurora makes ready for its fall festival, plus news from Ravenna and Shalersville
- Roger Gordon.
The Aurora Fall Festival will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The Fall Festival is a beloved annual tradition presented in partnership with the City of Aurora and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
Letter to the editor: Is there a future for Kent’s historic places?
So where are all of the industrial investors interested in the A&GW property? The area continues to be zoned industrial and even has a new identifier, the “Industrial Corridor” as mentioned by a recent business.
Portage County obituaries for Sept. 5-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent City Council sustains planning commission decision on rezoning issue
Kent City Council sustained the planning commission’s decision to reject developer Grey Fox Capital’s request to rezone two parcels of land on Franklin Avenue from Industrial to R-3 High Density Residential at the council committee meeting Sept. 3.
City of Ravenna to buy Sunbeau Valley Farm
Sunbeau Valley Farm, long known as an event and equestrian venue, will soon have a new owner: the City of Ravenna.