Franklin Township has accepted a deal to give up about 175 acres — the site of a proposed Davey Tree expansion — to the City of Kent in exchange for a portion of property taxes over the next 13 years.
- Ben Wolford.
We’re now seeking a general assignment reporter to help us deliver high-impact stories about the people and institutions who shape the character of our community. We’re not looking for someone who can do it all — the county is much too big for that. Instead, we need an experienced reporter who can identify subjects our readers will care about, find answers and deliver solutions-oriented articles that have the potential to make Portage County a better place to live.
- Staff Report.
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Thanks to a unique partnership, the Special Olympics is soon to have a home in Portage County.
- Tom Hardesty.
There is a stigma surrounding mental health, even now, that people with such issues are emotionally weak, maybe coddled too much in their childhood and can’t adapt to the harsh realities of the real world, and they need to suck it up and put their big britches on.
- Staff Report.
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- Mason Lawlor.
Residents of the City of Kent have expressed concern about the pay range of a recent job posting by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The job, a seasonal parks maintenance position, offered a wage of between $9.79 and $11.78 an hour.
When ever I’m invited to speak, whether at a special program, a class, or a church group, I’m
often asked to provide a short bio to include in advertisements, program notes, or for the MC
to use in their introduction. I hate writing my own bio. I’m always afraid that I’ll sound
conceited on one hand, or under qualified on the other. But today I’m going to take a risk and
tell you a bit about myself.
On Monday, we reported that the Stow Street bridge in Kent is being narrowed until county engineers have a chance to evaluate and possibly patch up some minor degradation. But the Stow Street span wasn’t the only roadway flagged in the Portage County Engineer’s Office’s annual inspection last fall.
- Staff Report.
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The Stow Street bridge in Kent has a fresh row of orange barrels to slow down what the county engineer’s office called “localized deterioration” discovered last fall.
- Ben Wolford.
On Friday, I asked Portager readers if they have a paid subscription or not. If the answer was no, I asked people if they would like to share the reason.
Following the 2020 census results, Aurora leaders are adjusting the city’s ward boundaries to maintain comparable population sizes in each ward, with a public hearing set for April 25.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Renovations on the City of Kent’s West Side Fire Station are complete, and the building is open as of March 17.
In a “state of the city” address on March 16, Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin touted a litany of accomplishments over the past eight years under her administration, balancing land preservation and development while imposing no new taxes.
- Tom Hardesty.
Trash talk has been as tightly woven into the fabric of athletics as long as athletics have been in existence — which pretty much covers most, if not all, of recorded human history. But there is a fine line between trash talk within the context of competition, and vile, vulgar, repugnant words and behavior.
While state lawmakers are on board with shooting off fireworks around various holidays, Aurora city leaders are not — they’re considering opting out of a new state fireworks law.
It’s been 10 busy months since Streetsboro brought new City Engineer Justin Czekaj on board, and he’s giving the city’s roads thorough attention.