Portage County obituaries for Nov. 24-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
A world-class throwing facility has a home in Rootstown
Tucked into the rural countryside of Rootstown is the home of Rodhe Sport, a shot put-, hammer- and discus-throwing facility, where Olympian and inventor Justin Rodhe coaches world-class throwing athletes and handcrafts training gloves used by professional athletes around the world.
Baker: The key to happiness? Thanksgiving
- Kathy Baker.
You’re about to receive a thanksgiving gift. No, I didn’t forget to capitalize the “t” in “thanksgiving.” This gift has nothing to do with turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie or spending a day with your favorite (or not-so-favorite) relatives. The gift being offered to you, by several authors and philosophers, including myself, is even better than that. In fact, it’s priceless.
Documenters: Kent City Council meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
After public comment concluded, Amrhein and council members honored Sue Nelson of Sue Nelson Designs for her contributions to Kent’s community. Nov. 19 was declared Sue Nelson Day to honor her retirement.
Documenters: Kent City School District Board of Education meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
Errera was unanimously elected and immediately sworn in. Errera thanked those in attendance and quickly cast his first vote, which was an approval to move the board into executive session.
County roundup: Holiday events to brighten up the season
- Roger Gordon.
Rootstown’s annual “Light It Up” event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 by Town Hall at 3988 State Route 44 and the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ at 4022 State Route 44, right in the center of town.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 21-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Former council member’s petition calls for Mantua mayor resignation
Nearly a month after removing former Mantua Police Chief Joe Urso from his post, village council on Nov. 18 received a petition calling for Mayor Tammy Meyer’s resignation.
Letter about county water pH levels not a cause for concern
0.10. A tiny tenth, but a huge headache for Portage County Water Resources Director Dan Blakely.
Around Windham: Practicing gratitude and giving back to the Windham community
- Nicole Sweet.
Hello Windham Family! November is National Gratitude Month. Gratitude is an active process of acknowledging goodness and recognizing its source. There is so much to be grateful for in Windham.
Around Edinburg: Thanksgiving fun and literary happenings
- Cathy Klein.
This month, the Edinburg Ohio Historical Society attended a self-publishing class held at Books a Go Go in Ravenna.
Rooted Ramblings: Pumpkin harvests make Thanksgiving delicious
Is there any better holiday meal than Thanksgiving? A meal made delicious because many of the most popular Thanksgiving dishes contain foods that originate in the Americas.
Op-ed: Listen to our program about solving hunger in Portage County
Food is a basic human need. Yet here in Portage County, many neighbors still struggle to keep their pantries full. We’ve all seen the food drives and we’ve all read the statistics, but numbers alone can feel abstract. We wanted to meet the people doing the work— and understand what it actually takes to relieve hunger in our own backyard.
Obituary: Debra-Lynn Hook (née Bledsoe)
- Submitted.
Our mother—the joyful, loving, and passionate seeker, Debra-Lynn Hook (née Bledsoe)—passed away on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her children and close loved ones.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 19-20
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Pilot program at Hiram College designed to better support students with autism
A program new to Hiram College this year could help students with autism and other neurodivergencies succeed, while also boosting the school’s graduation rate.
Letter to the editor: Another rebuttal to letter on the firing of Mantua Police Chief
Regarding the recent letter supporting the termination of former Mantua Police Chief Joe Urso, several of the stated claims are factually incorrect and contradicted by publicly available records, state administrative rules, and Mantua’s own documented history. For the sake of accuracy and community understanding, I want to clarify the record.
Letter to the editor: Rebuttal to letter on Mantua Police Chief Urso’s firing
After reviewing a recent public statement, I believe it is necessary to correct several inaccuracies and clarify factual information.
Around Randolph: Waterloo agriculture students excited for the future of farming
- Sandy Engle.
Nov. 9-15 was Ohio Soil Health Week, and throughout Ohio there were events to honor the soil. Surprisingly, within a spoonful of soil there are more living organisms than there are people currently on this planet. As we enter this season of delicious festivities, may we be grateful to the farmers and soil microbes which make our food nutritious and tasty.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 16-18
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County