Around Suffield: Summer recap and looking forward to holidays ahead
- pauline1557808. The Suffield United Church of Christ held their Annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in August. The relay ran from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Senior Life: Take advantage of free programs
- Sally Kelly. The government shutdown is over and SNAP benefits are “alive” again, but I know that for some of us, that does not resolve our need for additional food. In Portage County, individuals can call 211 (Portage County information and referral services) and register for one of our county’s food pantries.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 30-Dec. 2
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
The Battleground will close and reopen as a new restaurant next year
Kent’s iconic South End Mexican restaurant The Battleground is slated to close Dec. 31, the leadership announced in a weekend Facebook post.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 26-29
- Staff Report. Remembering those we've lost in Portage County
Introducing Portager Forum, revamped website and new ad options
Today I’m excited to introduce our first milestone with the launch of our improved website along with Portage County’s first locally owned online discussion board, the Portager Forum. You now have a friendly and free place to comment on the news, share your events, give feedback to our team and debate local topics.
County roundup: Aurora budget request rounds out to $50 million, plus news from Ravenna, Shalersville and Streetsboro
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Annual Holiday Luncheon celebrating the 2025 Person of the Year and Business of the Year will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Bertram Inn & Conference Center at 600 N. Aurora Rd. These honors recognize the remarkable achievements and significant contributions made by local individuals and businesses.
Around Brimfield: Meet Brimfield's new ornament business
- Shirley Mars. Those driving through the recently renovated Brimfield Plaza may have noticed a storefront’s windows filled with festive Christmas trees adorned with beautiful Hallmark ornaments.
Streetsboro City Council appoints new council member after resignation
- Savana Capp.
Streetsboro’s Ward 4 Representative Lisa McDaniel submitted a letter of resignation on Nov. 5, ahead of a move out of the city. At its Nov. 24 meeting, council voted to have a familiar face step into that spot: Justin Ring.
Documenters: Ravenna Board of Education meeting for Nov. 24, 2025
Unanimous approval was also provided for entering into a service agreement with Southeast Local Schools for the services of an ELL tutor, the establishment of an Indoor Track and Field Club at the high school, and the purchase of a new van for the transportation of special education students.
Around Garrettsville: Fill your freezer, stock up on cookies and say hello to Santa
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is happy to announce that its 20th anniversary production, “The Phantom of the Opera” (non-musical version), by Gene Traylor with permission from the Dramatic Publishing Company, will feature five performances in January 2026.
Been There, Done That: Fall clean as important as the spring
We had a few weeks to kind of settle in at our new camper, new site and new campground. We are very much looking forward to our new adventures in the spring. In the meantime, campground season is over and we are back at home, doing the usual end of summer juggling game trying to fit all of the doubles into just one household.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 24-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
A world-class throwing facility has a home in Rootstown
Tucked into the rural countryside of Rootstown is the home of Rodhe Sport, a shot put-, hammer- and discus-throwing facility, where Olympian and inventor Justin Rodhe coaches world-class throwing athletes and handcrafts training gloves used by professional athletes around the world.
Baker: The key to happiness? Thanksgiving
- Kathy Baker.
You’re about to receive a thanksgiving gift. No, I didn’t forget to capitalize the “t” in “thanksgiving.” This gift has nothing to do with turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie or spending a day with your favorite (or not-so-favorite) relatives. The gift being offered to you, by several authors and philosophers, including myself, is even better than that. In fact, it’s priceless.
Documenters: Kent City Council meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
After public comment concluded, Amrhein and council members honored Sue Nelson of Sue Nelson Designs for her contributions to Kent’s community. Nov. 19 was declared Sue Nelson Day to honor her retirement.
Documenters: Kent City School District Board of Education meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
Errera was unanimously elected and immediately sworn in. Errera thanked those in attendance and quickly cast his first vote, which was an approval to move the board into executive session.
County roundup: Holiday events to brighten up the season
- Roger Gordon.
Rootstown’s annual “Light It Up” event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 by Town Hall at 3988 State Route 44 and the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ at 4022 State Route 44, right in the center of town.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 21-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Former council member’s petition calls for Mantua mayor resignation
Nearly a month after removing former Mantua Police Chief Joe Urso from his post, village council on Nov. 18 received a petition calling for Mayor Tammy Meyer’s resignation.