Around Charlestown: Santa Claus is coming to [Charles]town
This Thanksgiving, Charlestown United Methodist Church is blessed to give back to the community by offering free Thanksgiving dinner bundles to people in need.
One for the Books: Let’s Hear it for Librarians
They’re teachers, they’re advisers, they’re know-it-alls. They’re a veritable fountain of information. They’re trained to know what you want to read and where to find what you want to know. They’re our librarians. Here are three novels I enjoyed recently that feature librarians, as well as a must-read nonfiction account of what it’s like to stand up to censorship.
Documenters: Brimfield Trustee meeting for Nov. 10, 2025
The township is done crack sealing for the year, according to Ruefner. He said that they were finally able to do some road mowing now that the political signs had been taken down. The road department currently has plans to complete some road ditching in the coming days, as well.
Documenters: Suffield Township Board of Trustees regular meeting for Nov. 11, 2025
Trustee Jeff Eldreth explained that the Mogadore Reservoir water level has been intentionally lowered so that damage from a beaver can be repaired.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 12-13
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
New PBS documentary explores devastating 1913 Ohio flood
- Tom Hardesty.
A day that was forecast to have “generally fair” weather ended up as the worst weather disaster in Ohio history.
Portage County’s prosecutor told DeWine: Enforce the death penalty
Two area county prosecutors, one of them Portage County’s Connie Lewandowski, in August penned a letter to state officials affirming their support for the death penalty.
Ex-Ohio reps rally to abolish the death penalty, including Portage County’s
- Katie Smith.
In 1981, former Ohio State Reps. John Begala and Pete Crossland were among the minority who voted against the death penalty. Now, engineers of the law are calling for its abolition.
Ohio Outdoors: “T” is for turkey
- Julie Watson.
It’s November, the month of Thanksgiving. Here, in America, no other animal is more closely associated with November than the turkey. According to the US Poultry and Egg Association 46 million turkeys will give their lives to the holiday this year.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent City Council rejects video surveillance contract with Flock
Kent City Council voted against permitting the Kent Police Department to enter into a contract with Flock Safety at its regular committee meeting Nov. 5.
County roundup: Atwater residents say no to solar and wind, plus news from Brimfield, Mogadore and Suffield
- Roger Gordon.
Atwater The Atwater Fire Department was an integral part of the “active shooter drill” that took place Oct. 31 at Waterloo Local Schools. Various departments and agencies were involved with this training/learning exercise. Meanwhile, Jacob Shaffer was recently hired by the fire department. He is dual-certified, holding EMT-Basic and 240 Firefighter certifications. ***** The Atwater Township Board of Trustees recently requested input from community residents regarding the topic of “economically significant wind farms, large wind farms and large solar facilities” […]
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 7-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Ravenna considering putting .25 percent income tax increase on the ballot next year
Ravenna City Council on Nov. 3 eyed a .25 percent income tax increase to fund the planning and construction of a new fire station, police station and city hall.
Rooted Ramblings: The benefits of native shrubs
Would you like to add beauty and restore environmental function to your landscape? Native shrubs are a great place to start. Their extensive root systems reduce storm water runoff and soil erosion while also providing critical habitat for wildlife. Fortunately, many homeowners have already developed a consciousness about the need to add native plants to their landscape.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 5-6
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Portage County voters pass most levies, choose among crowded fields
About a quarter of registered voters in Portage County — 26,525 individuals — cast ballots in the Nov. 4 election. Here’s a look at some of the candidate races and issues that were decided this Election Day.
Kent plans safety improvements for some state Route 261 intersections
Concerned with the volume of traffic accidents at two intersections along state Route 261, Kent city leaders hope two changes will save lives and property.
Portage County obituaries for Nov. 3-4
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
From Match to First Date: A Gentle Script for Meeting
- Submitted. That awkward gap between “We matched” and “We’re actually meeting in real life” is where a lot of connections die. People get busy, overthink, or just… fade.