Portage County obituaries for Jan. 31- Feb. 1
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The cause of the fire at the Happy Moose? Pyrolysis
The Streetsboro Fire Department has wrapped up its investigation of the odd kitchen fire at Happy Moose, a Streetsboro restaurant, and found decomposition to blame.
Letters: Slippery sidewalks pose a risk
The following are a series of letters to the editor regarding unshoveled sidewalks in heavily trafficked areas.
From the publisher: My Covid story, from doubt to infection
- Ben Wolford.
The first time I heard about Covid-19, I put it in my mental file for Asian viruses that did not affect my life. SARS, swine flu, MERS and so on. The outbreaks came and went. Even ebola stayed put. I had such an impoverished understanding of contagion. Didn’t we all?
New support programs (and fees) coming to Probate and Juvenile courts
Portage County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Patricia Smith told county commissioners on Jan. 20 she is increasing fees for certain filings in juvenile court and creating a new fee in probate court.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 28-30
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Haven homeless shelter is set to open after years of delays
- Wyatt Loy.
For years, Portage County residents suddenly experiencing homelessness have only had one place to go for emergency shelter. On Monday, a Ravenna nonprofit will open its doors to offer 64 more beds to those in need.
Round Two: Streetsboro’s Triple T and his Wolf Rock mix tape
- Tom Hardesty.
Remember the good old days of radio? You know, back when stations played more music than commercials, the same five songs weren’t played on an endless loop and DJs didn’t love to hear themselves talk?
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 26-27
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Tom Collins, Garrettsville civil servant, dies at 57
Garrettsville Council Member Thomas E. Collins, 57, died early Jan. 26 after a brief hospital stay. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Carlson Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Portage County fire departments are getting high-tech new radios
State grants totaling almost $450,000 will help outfit 15 area fire departments with the Multi-agency Radio Communications System (MARCS), a cutting-edge technology that will allow departments to communicate directly with each other.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 24-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is hiring for multiple positions (sponsored)
- Submitted.
The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) is seeking a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager is directly responsible for the management of the agency’s financial operations, which include a budget in excess of $14 million per fiscal year, and supervision of finance department staff.
One for the Books: Love stories for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s a good time to check out some love stories. Here are three completely different tales of romance.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 21-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent State cancels plans for a housing development on campus
Kent State has canceled plans to develop a mixed housing project on the Kent campus near the rec center.
Round Two: A misadventure in sports reporting
- Tom Hardesty.
Since we are in the week of Blue Monday, the third Monday of January “officially” recognized as the most depressing day of the year because the festive holiday season is weeks behind us and the icy grip of winter still has two months to go, I figured now would be a good time for a little humor to help combat the winter doldrums.
Kent will make it easier for food trucks to operate in the city
The Kent City Council voted Wednesday night to pass an update to the regulations on food trucks, hoping to expand opportunities for more of the businesses in the city.
New Deerfield Ag scholarship program will help 4-H’ers cover livestock costs
Deerfield Ag Services is launching a new Fair Funding Starter Scholarship Program to offset the cost of livestock 4-H projects during the 2022 fair season.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 19-20
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County