Portage County obituaries for March 21-23
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County land bank receives millions in funding
The Portage County Land Bank, also called the Portage County Land Reutilization Corporation, recently received nearly $2 million in funds to aid in its mission of rehabilitating homes and buildings and returning them to viability.
County roundup: Streetsboro to upgrade traffic lights, plus news from Aurora and Ravenna
Streetsboro The City of Streetsboro is upgrading its camera system on its traffic lights. When the original cameras were installed a few years ago, they were not as high quality as the ones that are currently being installed at every traffic light in the city. “We had some issues with the old cameras transmitting images back to dispatch,” Mayor Glenn Broska said. “So we decided to upgrade the cameras and upgrade the ability for them to transmit pictures back to […]
Baker: Springtime starts in our hearts
- Kathy Baker.
Although I wrote this on the official first day of spring, in our neck of the woods we never quite know when to trust that winter is truly over. It might be today, tomorrow, or April (or May?) before all chances of snow are past. I think of spring as a lovely young woman, winking at us from over her shoulder, as she sashays in and out of Northeast Ohio. Unpredictability, I believe, is just part of her very considerable […]
Kent passes new parking restriction to limit the number of vehicles outside an address
Kent City Council on March 19 approved an ordinance prohibiting more than three vehicles registered to a given address being parked in the right of way at any given time.
Aurora City School District welcomes new leadership
- Staff Report.
Superintendent Mike Roberto will retire this summer after 25 years with the district and will be replaced by Dr. Paul Milcetich, who currently serves as Aurora’s assistant superintendent of curriculum & instruction.
Documenters: Shalersville Township Trustees special and regular meetings for March 18, 2025
The trustees updated zoning regulation to require non-residential projects to have plans for emergency response and clean-up incidents. They are also required to provide the fire department a copy of the plans every year.
Documenters: Randolph Township Trustees meeting for Mach 12, 2025
Zoning official Tori Walker presented sample resolutions that could allow the township to have an actionable solution for properties with junk vehicles, tall grass and trash and debris issues. Upon recommendation from zoning, a resolution for each property would be required with a deadline for compliance. A lien could be placed on the property if non-compliant. Hardship cases would be handled on a case by case basis.
Around Windham: It’s finally spring!
- Nicole Sweet.
Happy March, Bomber Country! The time has changed, and longer days are on the horizon. Seeing the sun up past 7 p.m. has done wonders for my soul. I love driving through town and seeing people walking their dogs and kids riding their bikes. Spring is finally in the air and here are some exciting events coming up in our little town:
Portage County obituaries for March 19-20
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Around Edinburg: Spring cleanup is set for May 2 and 3
- Cathy Klein.
When dropping off my recycling, I was pleasantly surprised to see a United States flag retirement drop box now located near the township buildings behind Edinburg Town Hall. If you have a flag that is no longer repairable, please drop it off to be properly disposed of. The address is 6856 Tallmadge Rd.
Around Randolph: Free event for farmers’ health is March 22 at the community center
- Sandy Engle.
The truth is, none of us would be alive without farmers. Unfortunately, farming is becoming even more challenging with weather changes, reduction of farm aid and frozen funding for conservation/easement programs (which make farms more resilient against droughts and floods). Farmers have the highest suicide rate of all occupations. However, people in Randolph care.
Letter to the editor: Why DEI is misunderstood
I attended the Property Tax meeting hosted by Project Promise where elimination of DEI was cheered. I also read The Portager’s reporting on state Rep. Demetriou’s celebratory comments about elimination of DEI employees. I truly believe that a lot of people’s opinion of DEI is severely misconstrued and misunderstood.
Kent Hotel will serve 75 free lunches for Kent Social Services
Kent Social Services’ usual staff of cooks and servers will make way March 20 for the leadership team of the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center, aka The Kent Hotel.
Submitted: Kent City Schools announces hall of fame inductees
- Submitted.
Twelve new inductees to the Kent City Schools Hall of Fame will be honored at a dinner and ceremony on April 5, 2025 at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.
Portage County obituaries for March 17-18
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Cuyahoga River dam removal at the Gorge delayed by federal spending freeze
- Phil Keren.
Local leaders say the anticipated removal of the Gorge Metro Park Dam is another step in a years-long process to restore the Cuyahoga River to its natural state, as well as make it cleaner and friendlier to aquatic life.
County roundup: Mantua roads are getting a facelift, plus news from Charlestown, Paris and Rootstown
Mantua Township road crews are out patching potholes and replacing and repairing street signs. This winter has been brutal for infrastructure, but the service is determined to get the roads back to satisfactory condition very soon. Preparations are also being made to get the cemeteries and ballfields spruced up for spring visitors and youth baseball, respectively.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting for March 13, 2025
Treasurer Brian Haines explained that the district is expecting an $85,412 reduction in funding for the 2026 fiscal year and a reduction of $103,911 in 2027 if the state budget passes as in its current form. Other pending state government decisions could take away $1 million annually from the district.
Documenters: Garrettsville Village Council meeting for March 12
New Business review began with Council President Tom Hardesty explaining that the planning/zoning commission had been approached by an aspiring business owner to open a new tattoo shop in Garrettsville.