Portage County obituaries for May 13-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Family of a student with autism challenges Bio-Med over service animal dispute
A Ravenna family has embarked on a legal battle against Bio-Med Science Academy in Rootstown, alleging the charter school is violating their son’s civil rights.
Don Jeffrey went from dressing mannequins to drawing neighborhoods
- Jeremy Brown.
When Akron resident Don Jeffrey was growing up in Stow, he dreamed of being a cartoonist. He wanted to be “the next Charles Schulz,” creator of the Peanuts comic strip, and have his comics published in a newspaper. But with television on the rise and newspapers in decline, he decided it wasn’t a realistic goal, so he went to work in retail.
Hardesty: Kent State’s ‘Golden Dream’ detailed in new book about 2002 Elite Eight basketball team
- Tom Hardesty.
This past March marked 20 years since the Kent State men’s basketball team shocked the college basketball world by reaching the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
Adopt a pioneer and help preserve history
Want to adopt a pioneer? Kent’s Pioneer Cemetery Preservation Group is seeking volunteers willing to help clean up the city’s oldest cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22.
Documenters: Charlestown Township Trustees meeting for May 9, 2022
- Max Swartout.
Summary and transcript of the May 9, 2022, Charlestown Township Trustees meeting. Trustees discussed a variety of topics, including the cemetery, rescue plan money and a scam artist.
Open mics for the week of May 15, 2022
- Jeff Gambone.
The week of May 15 brings us 10 different choices for our open mic entertainment. It doesn’t matter where you live in the Summit/Portage County area, there is an open mic that you can attend. Come out and play or listen to this unique part of the area music scene.
Portage County obituaries for May 11-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
One for the Books: All kinds of thrillers
I always say I don’t like thrillers, but of course that isn’t completely true. I love a can’t-put-down page-turner. I just don’t like twisted or gory stuff or personal violence. Happily, three recent books by popular authors fulfill most of my preferences.
Crestwood school board drops emotional education ban but tables discussion on critical race theory
The Crestwood Local Schools Board has decided to postpone a resolution which would have banned social and emotional learning (SEL) from the district.
Letter: Foundation of our democracy
According to an article jointly published in the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier on Sunday, April 24, Portage County Board of Elections member Amanda Suffecool “remains unconvinced that Biden beat Trump” in the November 2020 Election.
Rootstown considers firing its Coach of the Year, leaving some ‘confused, sad, baffled’
- Tom Hardesty.
Jason Opritza led the Rootstown girls soccer team to its first league championship in eight years and a berth in the district finals in his first season as Rovers head coach last fall.
Aurora has a new Ace Hardware, specializing in Stihl and spices
- Jeremy Brown.
A new Ace Hardware has opened its doors in Aurora at 55 Barrington Town Square Drive. The grand opening took place April 29.
Portage County residents can apply for grants to catch up on their home bills
- Staff Report.
Portage County residents behind on their taxes, utility bills and other home expenses can get thousands of dollars toward their payments from a new county program.
Portage County obituaries for May 9-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Crestwood school board will consider bans on emotional education and CRT
The Board of Education of Crestwood Local Schools is set to vote tomorrow on two resolutions banning critical race theory and social and emotional learning from the school curriculum.
A Kent husband and wife teamed up to build a successful company with Legos
- Jeremy Brown.
Throughout Lego history, millions of people have been introduced to the colorful plastic bricks, including Kent residents E.J. Bocan III, 39, and his wife, Abbie, 37. But unlike most Lego fans, this couple used them to build a successful business.
Letter: Brian Ames calls for Suffecool’s resignation
I was appalled to read of the events that took place in the recent meeting of the Portage County Board of Elections. Unfortunately, Amanda Suffecool allowed her private opinions to detract from the excellence of our board in that meeting.
Portage County obituaries for May 6-8
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
LG Chem will bring dozens of high-tech jobs to Ravenna in a major incentive deal
Commissioners recently approved a 15-year property tax abatement for LG Chem Ohio Petrochemical, Inc., an arm of LG Chem South Korea, to build a facility in Ravenna.