- Tom Hardesty.
The Portage Park District Board of Commissioners is looking for a buyer for the 58-acre Camp Spelman property in Franklin Township because of liability and cost issues related to its dam.
- Jeremy Brown.
Ohio has been referred to as “ground zero” in the opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths remaining one of the highest in the nation. As a result, one man has taken action to provide unprecedented services for those recovering from drug addiction in Portage County.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Tom Hardesty.
Between 1971 and 2021 — with the exception of a four-season span from 2013-16 — the Rough Riders golf program (and later the boys golf team when girls golf became a varsity sport at Roosevelt in 2011) has been coached by either Dick Pfeiffer or his son, Brent. In that time, father and son combined to win 84% of their matches and capture 25 league championships.
People seem to be very concerned for the state of the park property, which is warranted, I guess. But what I am more concerned about was that police officer Michael Carnahan drew a gun in the presence of 2,000 mostly Black folks.
- Staff Report.
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Kent police are investigating a Memorial Day party at Plum Creek Park they say attracted about 2,000 revelers and resulted in damage to the park and two arrests on concealed weapons charges.
The Ravenna Chamber of Commerce honored several people and businesses at its 2022 Raven Award banquet on June 1 at the Ravenna High School auditorium.
My name is Jenna Gobrecht, and I’ve just started my new role as Director of Sales and Growth for The Portager. My job here is to help our advertisers and partners achieve their goals while also bringing new subscribers into The Portager community.
- Jeff Gambone.
The week of June 5 brings us 10 different choices for open mic entertainment.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Bob Corbett, a lifelong Shalersville Township resident, died March 13 in Cleveland. He never married, had no children, and no one was prepared for what came next: a $334,000 bequest to Shalersville Township Trustees and Crestwood Local Schools.
- Max Swartout.
Documented by Max Swartout on May 26, 2022 Randolph Township TrusteesRegular Meeting5/26/20227:00 PM An audio recording of the meeting is available here. In Attendance John Lampe, TrusteeSue White, Trustee, ChairwomanNicholas Reynolds, Trustee Mary Rodenbucher, Fiscal Officer Becca Huth, Fire DepartmentJared Armsey, Fire Department John Siegferth, ResidentBetty Siegferth, Resident and Poll Worker Documenter Summary The trustees have received complaints about the recycling bins overflowing. The possibility of adding another bin was brought up, but no action was taken. A new ambulance […]
- Jeremy Brown.
After Covid-19 forced the cancellation of the Kent Art & Wine Festival in 2020 and 2021, the event is back on this year in downtown Kent. Sarah Pierce, of Tallmadge, and more than 40 other artists will finally get to showcase their artistry at the festival, which will be held from noon to 9 p.m. June 4.
The Kent Police Department is investigating an alleged robbery at the Kent branch of Huntington Bank on the morning of May 31.
- John Roebke.
Kent American Legion Post 496 presented this year’s Memorial Day parade in downtown Kent, commemorating the service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Officials throughout Portage County will have a few dollars more in their wallets, thanks to some communities that turned down their share of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Tom Hardesty.
Michael Hall Jr. was among the most sought-after prep football players in the country during his star-studded days at Streetsboro High School.
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The Portage Foundation announced the names of scholarship recipients for 2022. This year’s awards totaled over $58,000 and represent the diverse nature of Portage County and its residents.