Portage County obituaries for May 7-8
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
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Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election
- Ben Wolford.
Portage County voters delivered key wins for public infrastructure and school funding during Tuesday’s primary election, even as turnout remained low.
Kent City Council to consider changes to city’s Outdoor Seating Area
Kent council members will consider the future of the city’s Outdoor Seating Area (OSA), a small part of the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) after a dozen business owners reportedly complained about an uneven playing field.
Portage County schools could lose money under House Bill 96’s carryover cap
If passed as is, Portage County schools could lose millions in carryover funds under the current version of the Ohio House GOP’s proposed state budget — a reality that concerns local superintendents and the Ohio Education Association, a union representing over 100,000 school workers statewide.
Been There, Done That: Like dog, like dog
Our Beagle Boy Cletus seems to be more and more like his “big brother” Duke all the time, even though the two never actually met. Dukie crossed the Rainbow Bridge about six months before Cletus’ Gotcha Day.
Documenters: Mantua Township Trustees meeting for May 1, 2025
- Violet Puin.
The meeting began with the fiscal officer’s report, which discussed the possibility of obtaining an updated risk insurance policy. Additionally, health insurance costs increased by 32% over two years, but the township approved the renewal of their plan, deeming it the best overall choice.
Letter to the editor: Dear gardeners, could you spare some produce?
Attention Gardeners: As you diligently prepare to plant your vegetable crops, we encourage you to consider allocating an additional row for the purpose of donating produce to your local food pantry, hot meals program, or shelter. Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.
Portage County obituaries for May 5-6
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
What Issue 2 means for Portage and Summit counties
- Staff Report.
Millions of dollars in funding for regional public infrastructure projects hinge on the outcome of the May 6 election.
County roundup: Community garage sale coming up in Garrettsville, plus news from Hiram and Mantua
- Roger Gordon.
The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual community-wide garage sale will be all day Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18. To be part of the garage sale, call the Chamber at 330-527-2411 or go to the Chamber office at 8088 Main St.
Senior Life: May is Older Americans Month
- Sally Kelly.
I know we were all around in 1963 when President John Kennedy designated the month of May as Senior Citizens Month. Since that time, the name has been changed to Older Americans Month. Sixty-two years later, the focus is still the same: to bring recognition to older Americans who have contributed so much to make our communities what they are today.
Portage County obituaries for May 2-4
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent State marks the 55th anniversary of the May 4 shootings
- Staff Report.
Kent State will honor the memory of May 4, 1970 with three days of programming reflecting on the legacy of the day the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters, killing four students and injuring nine others.
Round Two: Fools need a whole month
- Tom Hardesty.
April having come and gone, it got me thinking: April Fools’ Day just doesn’t cut it. Yeah, it’s a day for jokes, pranks and assorted other mischief, some of which are repeated year after year, others which are new and inventive. Some are clever, others are downright cruel. Some result in belly laughs and guffaws, others in fistfights.
Around Brimfield: How to prepare during tornado season
- Shirley Mars.
Although tornadoes can occur anytime, tornado season is between March and June, with May typically being the peak. According to the National Weather Service, nearly 70% of all tornadoes occur during this period. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere.
Rooted Ramblings: Beautiful spring ephemerals
This is the time of year when you walk through your yard or through the woods and spot those lovely plants that show their beautiful blooms for just a brief time in the spring. You can’t help but smile when you see these ephemerals popping through the leaves.
Portage County obituaries for April 30-May 1
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Kent South End celebrates more than a decade of neighborhood growth, improvements
In its 12 years, the loosely organized Kent South End Friends of the Village solidified into Kent South End, headed by neighborhood resident Doria Daniels. Participants and supporters met April 22 at Kent’s American Legion for a dinner, fellowship and celebration of the Thomas-Anderson Memorial Garden, located on Walnut Street.
Paper will be used for Portage County polling check-ins
Portage County voters will be going old school at the polls, exchanging the usual electronic check-in process for a paper protocol.
Letter to the editor: Cutting national park funding hits close to home
The Kent Environmental Council was founded more than 50 years ago for the express purpose of improving and protecting the environment through advocacy, education, engagement and networking throughout our city, our county, and beyond. Today we wish to address the current administration’s attack on our national parks and are asking for the support of the public in their defense.