Streetsboro won’t ban fireworks after all
Despite some residents asking city council to ban or at least restrict fireworks in Streetsboro, city leaders on July 14 opted to do no such thing.
Around Edinburg: Rummage sale and soccer registration coming soon
- Cathy Klein.
True North Vacation Bible School at Edinburg United Church was a five-day success in early July. More than 45 campers learned about trusting Jesus through songs, crafts, games and Bible stories.
Ohio Outdoors: Summer’s symphony
- Julie Watson.
July is a busy month. We celebrate our country’s birthday, county fairs are getting underway, bald eagle chicks are fledging (able to fly and leave the nest), and then there are the summer concerts. Many cities and towns across the Buckeye State offer free outdoor concerts on special afternoons or evenings throughout the summer. There is another type of concert that is also free, available to everyone, everywhere, and plays all summer long. I’m talking about the musical productions of nature.
Rooted Ramblings: Companion planting for biodiverse gardening
Every gardener wants to use the best practices for a healthy garden. When we look at a landscape that is in balance, we see diverse variety, a lot of color, and randomness. Pollinators hum, birds sing. We may notice some, but not much, damage. Mixing plants in vegetable gardens helps mimic natural ecosystems, addressing common gardening issues like weeds, insect damage, and moisture retention.
Portage County obituaries for July 14-15
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent City Council to consider charter review commission recommendations
Kent City Council will consider six changes to the city charter this evening, including who council members can represent, and when.
Around Garrettsville: Don’t miss the next Curtains up Theatre production
The Garrettsville Farmers Market is in full swing — from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, come out and enjoy fresh produce at the corner of High and Main streets in Garrettsville. Get your vegetables, cheese, eggs, honey, bakery, freeze-dried fruit, sourdough bread, meat and more.
Portage County Treasurer: ‘Listen. Then lead.’
Governor Mike DeWine is taking a lot of heat right now from his fellow Republicans for doing something most of his party doesn’t seem to have the temerity to do. He listened.
Portage County obituaries for July 14-15
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Federal lawsuit against sheriff over ‘Bad Bruce Exhibit’ could go to jury trial
Unless a settlement can be reached, a federal lawsuit pitting a Palmyra man against the Portage County sheriff and two sheriff’s office deputies may be headed for jury trial.
County roundup: Ravenna revving up for Octane Nights, plus news from Aurora, Shalersville and Streetsboro
- Roger Gordon.
An in-house committee within Ravenna City Council was formed to aggressively look into constructing a new building that would be shared by the Ravenna police and fire departments. The proposed site is the property owned by the city where Ravenna High School was located.
One for the Books: What are some favorite authors up to?
I thoroughly enjoyed the latest novels from three of my favorite authors. They’re all great reads! Oh, and all of these are great books for both men and women.
Letter to the editor: Let the people vote
Regarding Kent City Council’s actions and comments pertaining to the City Charter Review Commissions call for non partisan elections for our city: It is without a doubt an ultimate example of hypocrisy!
Portage County obituaries for July 11-13
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent City Council rejects nonpartisan ballots for local races
Voters will likely continue to see whether candidates for council and mayor are Democrats or Republicans on their ballots following a decision from Kent City Council on July 9.
Round Two: Crowdfunding pay-to-play
- Tom Hardesty.
What happened? Where were all the football players? That’s what Novell wanted to know. Joe Adolph had some answers – and together they have come up with what they hope is a solution.
Portage County obituaries for July 9-10
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Ravenna considers income tax hike to keep up aging buildings
Ravenna’s aging public buildings are past the point of rescue, so the only real question is how to pay for new ones.
Kent City Council to consider nonpartisan city elections process
The Kent charter review commission has recommended that the city’s mayoral and city council elections will no longer be partisan. At 7 p.m. July 9, Kent City Council will decide whether to put the change to voters in the November general election.
No injuries after car rolls into Lake Rockwell
A car rolled into Lake Rockwell on Monday morning, resulting in an unusual scene but no injuries.