Portage County obituaries for Feb. 24-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
When the Nov. 4 general election votes are counted, the city of Kent will welcome a new mayor-elect and a host of new council members. All three of Kent’s at-large council seats are open as the incumbents say they’ve accomplished what they set out to do and that it’s time for new people to bring fresh ideas to the table.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau’s annual State of the City luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at The Bertram Inn & Conference Center at 600 N. Aurora Rd.
Our son recently showed me a picture of a nice looking loveseat. It would match our living room perfectly and had an automatic recliner on both sides that lays totally flat, with a console in the middle. Wow. That’s nice. He asked me if we wanted it.
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The Hiram College James H. Barrow Biological Field Station is pleased to announce its schedule of programming and educational outreach events for the month of March.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Axess Family Services and Children’s Advantage on Feb. 19 announced that the two nonprofits are merging.
Kent’s Hometown Bank building, located at 136 N. Water St., is now a “Local Historic Property,” thanks to a unanimous City Council vote on Feb. 19.
Miller presented the third and final reading of the ordinance changing zoning in an existing development within the village from R-3 to R-1. In the discussion period, McDowall expressed his intent to vote against the change.
Recognized Abigail Ritondaro for mid-year graduation. Ritondaro came back from Bio-Med to finish her graduation requirements at Garfield. The board had a mini graduation ceremony for BioMed during the board meeting.
I love a good story. Add a memorable character, and I’m hooked. Here are a few to try.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Tom Hardesty.
Portage County’s roads were significantly safer in 2024.
Voters in two Portage County townships and five school districts will decide proposed levies on the May 6 primary ballot. All the tax levies would be effective this year.
- Sandy Engle.
Despite his humble beginnings and history of severe reading difficulties, Tom Mayer is now a well-known watercolorist who has won numerous art awards. However, if it wasn’t for his older brother’s support, Tom never would have been accepted into college.
- Cathy Klein.
Main Street Ravenna’s Winter Writing Festival will be coming up this weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 in downtown Ravenna. This year’s featured guest speaker is local author Julie Hatcher, who’s latest title, “Not Quite By the Book,” will be released at the beginning of March.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Thanks to a $20,000 Ohio State Bar Association grant, Portage County Juvenile Court and Job & Family Services have another tool to keep kids safe and with their families.
Residents voiced concerns about their trash not being picked up by Rumpke on several occasions. They were assured by Mayor Jeff Coffee that the issue has been investigated and the quality of service has improved after discussions with the company.
Paris’ annual Spring Cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd. Car and pickup truck tires will be accepted but will cost 50 cents per tire.