One for the Books: More than a mystery
I love a good mystery, and all of these are excellent. But each book also has something else going for it.
Portage County obituaries for March 14-16
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Legislative update: Partisan issues come up more and more as country divides
Welcome to The Portager’s legislative round-up, which will regularly track what Portage County lawmakers are doing in Washington and in Columbus.
Around Ravenna: Spaghetti dinners, brunch and more meals and meetings coming up in March
- Angie Reedy.
Don’t forget the Immaculate Conception monthly spaghetti dinner. It will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the parish hall, 251 W. Spruce Ave., Ravenna.
Kent sets priorities for this year’s Community Development Block Grant funds
It’s an open question whether the federal government will cut or freeze Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, but Kent city leaders are proceeding as if the funds will keep flowing.
Portage County obituaries for March 12-13
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Federal funding to Portage County programs is still on track for now
Mass layoffs and funding freezes spurred by the Trump administration have caused confusion and concern for federal agencies and organizations that depend on them. But so far, Portage County leaders say local programs and grants are still on track.
Around Garrettsville: Spring fun coming to Garrettsville this season
Garrettsville is never without fun events. St. Patrick’s Day will again be celebrated with the Green Luck of the Irish throughout town: petting zoo, and horse and wagon rides on the corner of Main and Center from 4 to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Each restaurant will offer great Irish food, all available on Monday, March 17. There will also be face painting at the Mill.
Charlene Rohal named 2025 Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee
- Submitted.
Charlene Rohal, a dedicated 4-H volunteer from Portage County, has achieved a milestone worthy of celebration. She was inducted into the prestigious Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame on March 8th at the Ohio 4-H Conference in Columbus. It is in recognition of her outstanding service, commitment, and impact on the 4-H community and youth over four decades.
Documenters: Windham Township Trustees March 6, 2025
First, Brian Miller reported that the roads are in good condition. Winter weather has been harsh this year, and winter storms have been handled well by the storm team. Salt supply is adequate for the end of the season. A contract to chip and seal roads is prepared for spring or summer.
Portage County obituaries for March 10-11
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Organizers of a ‘Property Tax Summit’ used the meeting to lobby against taxes and public schools
A March 6 Property Tax Summit at Kent’s American Legion, which was promoted as an educational event on property taxes, was in fact a conservative rally to eliminate property taxes and defund public schools.
County roundup: Hiram revitalization task force gets boost from students, plus news from Freedom, Garrettsville, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
The Village of Hiram Council formed a task force a while back for the revitalization of the downtown. That group continues to meet. Two Hiram College student groups — a total of five students doing a senior capstone project and also a semester project — will be contributing to the venture by collaborating with the task force.
Ohio Outdoors: Winging into spring
- Julie Watson.
It’s March, and spring is in the air, literally. No matter if the month came in like a lion or a lamb, look and listen to the skies for vernal evidence. Harbingers of spring are winging their way north as you read this. And no, I’m not talking about robins. Robins don’t actually migrate; they stay in Portage County year-round. So that ‘first robin of spring’ sighting isn’t something to get all worked up about.
Portage County obituaries for March 7-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Streetsboro seeks to honor Chuck Kocisko’s legacy, Family Days cancelled and more
- Staff Report.
People close to Charles “Chuck” Kocisko — and those who only knew his reputation as a public servant of Streetsboro — have shared their appreciation and condolences following his death in January.
Round Two: Thanks, Coach Murphy
- Tom Hardesty.
Late July, 1983. I was camped out on the bed in my mom and dad’s room, my leg sporting a cast from the foot to the knee and propped up on some pillows, and sweat dripping from every pore in my body in the sweltering heat of the little bedroom, which, thanks to the fact our house didn’t have air conditioning, was like sitting in a blast furnace.
Portage County obituaries for March 5-6
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Aurora’s mayor highlights Geauga Lake purchase in State of the City
Aurora held its annual State of the City event Feb. 26 at the Bertram Inn and Conference Center, where Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin was one of the featured speakers.
Expanded voucher program threatens public schools, Aurora’s superintendent says during State of City
Aurora City School District’s superintendent was one of two featured speakers during Aurora’s State of City event, held Feb. 26 at the Bertram Inn & Conference Center.