???? 1st Annual ‘Tis the Saison Winter Market at Bell Tower Brewing Co.
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In support of local artists and makers, Bell Tower Brewing curated 21 vendors for the first ‘Tis the Saison Winter Market on Saturday, December 3rd from 12-3:30pm!
???? Stop into Twice Is Nice Consignments for all your holiday shopping!
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Founded in 2000, we recently celebrated 20 years in business. We have over 4,000 consignors and get new items in DAILY! We offer something for everyone, from cute fashion to unique home décor. We also carry an array of giftable items from new pieces to locally made jewelry, cards and more.
???? Chicks & Bees provide local honey
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Chicks & Bees started during the pandemic lockdown when two friends in rural Portage County decided to start keeping bees. As our skills and number of hives increased, so did our honey harvest.
???? Be the healthiest version of you with KMI Wellness in Ravenna
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Are you tired of not feeling well? Do you think you could afford to feel better? Absolutely, we all can!
???? LazyTcrochet – Handmade fashions and accessories since 2007
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Tricia Hodson of Windham Township is celebrating 15 years on Etsy, creating knit and crochet fashions and accessories for ladies and teens, with some unisex styles as well.
One for the Books: World War II in fiction
Historical fiction is probably my favorite genre. Stories set during World War II abound — a person could probably read them for decades and never catch up with half of them. So I chose several current books whose plots take place in a variety of sites during World War II. I enjoyed them all.
Around Charlestown: Halloween highlights and looking forward to Christmas events
Charlestown’s Trunk or Treat was a huge success and the weather was perfect. There was a record number of residents who decorated their trunks and handed out candy.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 11-13
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
In Garrettsville, capturing the blood moon in the predawn chill
- Jeremy Brown.
It was a frosty night in downtown Garrettsville when the Earth’s shadow began its path across the moon’s surface. There were very few clouds in the sky to inhibit the visibility of our nearest natural satellite, making it an ideal situation for blood moon photography.
The Flamingo Motel fiasco is over after EPA inspectors approve debris cleanup
Two potentially toxic waste sites created by the legally dubious demolition of the former Flamingo Motel in Atwater are now clean, environmental regulators said.
Portage County will outsource drug testing for defendants out on bond
Portage County commissioners recently approved a three-year contract valued at up to $172,000 with Mid-American Court Services to conduct weekday drug testing for defendants who have been charged but not yet convicted of a crime.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 9-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Advocates concerned veterans may miss out on benefits
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Recent changes in VA benefits mean more veterans and surviving spouses qualify for help – but they may not know it.
???? Empower your New Year resolutions with an I’MPOWER Fitness Center gift certificate
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At I’MPOWER Fitness Center, we offer fitness and friendship. Make 2023 your year for healthy fun.
???? Travel, the gift that’s never returned and always remembered
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Are you once again struggling to find that “perfect” gift for the loved ones on your list? Travel is your answer! This gift doesn’t get returned and years from now will be remembered.
???? 5 Gift Favorites from Best Bib and Tucker’s Handmade Market & Boutique
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Best Bib and Tucker is known for their beautifully curated selection of consignment clothing and accessories. Do you know the Hartville shop is also home to a handmade market and boutique?
Reporter’s notebook: Covering the elections in Portage County can be a harrowing experience
So I started my day outside Silver Creek Church in Aurora. No lines, and half the people exiting from voting agreed to speak with me. The other half said they had to get back to work.
Waterloo school levy fails by 405 votes, raising chances of a multi-million-dollar deficit
- Mason Jones.
Voters in the Waterloo Local School District once again rejected a proposed school levy by a margin of 405 votes.
Portage County voters send Republicans to victory in near-sweep of midterms
- Ben Wolford.
Republicans will control the Board of Portage County Commissioners, the Auditor’s Office and both state House of Representatives districts after voters in the county decided overwhelmingly for GOP candidates in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 7-8
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County