Mantua Township’s loss is Rootstown’s gain, as county commissioners recently approved a 15-year property tax abatement for Singleton Reels to relocate to the township and more than double the size of its manufacturing facility.
- Tom Hardesty.
The Portage Park District recently acquired a 112-acre parcel on Seasons Road in Streetsboro as Phase III of its Tinkers Creek Greenway initiative. Its Phase I and II acquisitions were used to create Trail Lake Park, located south of the new property and adjacent to Herrick Fen State Nature Preserve.
- Tom Hardesty.
A quick glance of the Golden Flashes’ NFL lineage belies its mid-major status. And it’s not just how many — 51 professional players, 42 of them drafted, according to Pro Football Reference — it’s who.
- Jeff Gambone.
The week of May 8 brings us 10 different choices for our open mic entertainment.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Geraldine Hayes Nelson defeated Timothy Moon in the Democratic primary for Portage County commissioner, and Mike Tinlin overcame Ed Dean to secure the Republican nomination.
Suffield resident Matt Kelly edged out Deerfield Township fiscal officer Kristy Elliot in the Republican primary race for county auditor by an initial count of 4,313 to 4,099, according to an unofficial tally.
- Ben Wolford.
Portage County voters decided multiple contested primaries and mostly opted to increase or maintain their taxes for services like police and schools, according to the Board of Elections’ unofficial results.
Lazy yard owners rejoice! The Kent Environmental Council is championing the international No Mow May conservation movement to encourage homeowners to let their lawns grow free until June.
- Staff Report.
About 11 miles of road in Ravenna, Rootstown and Edinburg will be under construction from May through August, affecting about 2,800 drivers per day.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Ben Wolford.
State Rep. Gail Pavliga said a bill that would have turned much of Shalersville into a hub airport for Northeast Ohio will not move forward, according to a summary of a discussion with local Republicans.
- Ben Wolford.
The City of Kent will receive a $331,000 state grant to clean up the site of the former Triangle Cleaners to make way for eventual new development.
- Jeremy Brown.
Jay Zucherro, 50, grew up in Kent and has served in the area as a carpenter for 30 years. For the past five years he’s been spending his time turning his woodworking hobby into a business he calls Jayz Timberworks.
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The Roosevelt Environmental Club won the Area 2 Envirothon Competition this past Thursday at Kent State’s Salem campus. The Envirothon is an environmental and natural resource conservation problem-solving, teambuilding and leadership experience and competition for high school students across the United States, Canada and China.
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After a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, nearly 340 community residents, faculty and musicians of Kent State University gathered for a gala evening of fun and fundraising — the 45th “Evening with the Orchestra,” which benefits the students in the KSU Orchestra at the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Perfect Pet of Portage photo contest is back for another year. Owners can nominate their pets and vote to name the Perfect Pet of Portage County. Proceeds from the competition will benefit the Portage Park District Foundation and the Madonio Animal Trust.
Kayakers — and kayaker wannabes — have a new place to paddle, thanks to a recently installed kayak kiosk at Wingfoot Lake State Park in Suffield.
- Tom Hardesty.
At the time he was inducted into the Windham Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995, Marty Hill had 27 years, 388 wins and another trip to the state tournament still ahead of him.
