Jack Kohl Realty adds two new partners to its leadership team
- Staff Report.
A 70-year staple of Portage County real estate is adding two new owners to the team, with Ron Lewis and Ryan Poland joining Jack Kohl at the helm of Jack Kohl Realty, LLC.
Legal notice: FCC ASR Local Filing Notices
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TAG Towers LLC is proposing to construct a 195’ monopole telecommunications tower (without lights) in the vicinity of 8077 State Route 5, Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 17-18
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Overlook 1923 will relocate as Twin Lakes clubhouse owner considers ‘something different’
The owners of the former Twin Lakes Country Clubhouse won’t renew their lease with The Overlook 1923 restaurant, casting the future of the fine dining establishment into uncertainty.
Kent schools launched a platform to connect donors and kids in need
Families in the Kent City School District can now seek help from their neighbors for things like food, clothing and household items through an anonymous platform operated by the nonprofit Neighborhood Bridges.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 14-16
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
NEOMED and Pavliga take steps to solve Ohio’s psychiatric workforce shortage
State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) teamed up Oct. 13 to unveil legislation creating a new licensed mental health professional designation called a certified mental health assistant.
Election preview: Meet the local candidates on the Portage County ballots
This article includes interviews with candidates from local contested races on Portage County ballots. We conducted interviews during early fall and asked candidates the same basic questions while giving the candidates a chance to elaborate on other issues and respond to comments from their opponents if necessary. One candidate did not respond to requests for comment, and another declined to be interviewed.
One for the Books: Fairy tales updated
Being a kid at heart, I’ve always loved fairy tales. But “modern” fairy tales? Let’s see.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 12-13
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Job fair in Mantua welcomes anybody who wants to work
Want to work? Mark your calendar for a Career Fair set for 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at Crestwood Local Schools Central Office, 10880 John Edwards Drive in Mantua.
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Election preview: Here are the major ballot issues for every city, village and township in Portage County on Nov. 8
Kent voters will decide whether to approve an ordinance lowering the penalties for misdemeanor marijuana offenses. Specifically, the ordinance calls for:
Hardesty: Do they really care about player safety?
- Tom Hardesty.
We live in an era when we’re fed a steady diet of the “for player safety” narrative. Collisions at the plate were legislated out of Major League Baseball “for player safety.”
Portage County 4-H recognizes award winners and outstanding volunteers
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OSU Extension Portage County held its annual celebration on Oct. 9th, 2022 at Wingfoot Lake State Park to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our 4-H volunteers as well as the Gold Medal and Youth Award winners. Thank you to the wonderful donors and exceptional volunteers who make Portage County a stronger community.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Some Portage County Republicans cited emergencies for missing candidate forum while others did not respond
While several Democratic candidates appeared at the event and met with residents to answer their questions, not one Republican candidate attended, despite having been invited.
Democrats (but no Republicans) faced voters in Kent this weekend
The League of Women Voters of Kent held its regular meet-the-candidates event at the Kent United Methodist Church on Oct. 8, but although they invited all local challengers, only the Democratic candidates attended.
How Portage County schools rate, according to Ohio state report cards
- Staff Report.
The Ohio School Report Cards rate schools on a five star ranking system, and take academic performance, attendance, graduation rates and other metrics into account. This year’s rankings have been watched particularly closely because of the challenges and setbacks brought on by the pandemic.
Around Charlestown: Fall activities, park improvements and Christmas around the corner
Fall is in the air, so that means it’s time to talk about Halloween! Trunk or Treat will be Sunday, Oct. 30, from 2-4 p.m. at the township park. Those passing out candy are asked to arrive between 1:30 -1:45 p.m. to be set up by 2 p.m.
Portage County obituaries for Oct. 7-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County