Portage County obituaries for June 4-5
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Waterloo superintendent’s retirement adds to district leadership turnover struggles
- John Hilber.
Once the calendars turn to June, the Waterloo Local School District will again have a new superintendent.
Been There, Done That: A car with abandonment issues
So we got the new-to-us car in November and we were perfectly happy with it — until our son was showing off his new ride. A 2017 F150 pickup truck.
Portage County obituaries for June 2-3
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Local activist behind ‘Bad Bruce Exhibit’ sues Zuchowski for alleged retaliation
A Palmyra resident filed a federal lawsuit against Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski last month alleging the sheriff and his subordinates retaliated against him for creating a social media page critical of the sheriff’s office.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Summerfest, plus news from Hiram, Mantua and Nelson
- Roger Gordon.
The 2025 Garrettsville Summerfest will take place downtown from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29. There will be two stages of live music and entertainment.
Around Brimfield: Positivity and resilience against the odds
- Shirley Mars.
Negativity seems to be rampant in these uncertain times and can feel quite overwhelming. While social media can be a great way to stay connected to people, it is also a purveyor of negativity. Many studies have proven that choosing to consume a diet rich in negativity can be harmful to one’s mental health.
Portage County obituaries for May 28-June 1
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
150th anniversary party will celebrate the Erie Depot that brought industry to Kent
June 1, 1875, was a big day for Kent. Marvin Kent, the man for whom the city is named, opened the Erie Depot in the hopes of attracting trains, business and industry.
Zoey St. John earns International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation pro status
Windhamite Zoey St. John, 20, won the overall bikini category at the NPC Worldwide Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifier and has officially earned pro status within the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation [IFBB].
One for the Books: Such devoted sisters
A song from the movie “White Christmas” is running through my head: “Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters.” Well, some of these fictional siblings are devoted to each other; some, not so much.
Therapy Goldendoodle joins Portage County Juvenile Court team
Struggling with drugs and/or alcohol can be scary for anyone, particularly for a child or teenager. To help those youths, Portage County Juvenile Court took on a new team member: Ravioli, a three-year-old Goldendoodle trained to provide comfort and emotional support to youths participating in Unity Court.
Mantua DORA proposal headed to mayor
A proposal to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Mantua is headed to Mayor Tammy Meyer’s office following a May 19 meeting that attracted about 25 community members.
Rooted Ramblings: Lesser Celandine, greater problem
If you don’t know an invasive weed called Lesser Celandine, count your blessings, but keep reading in case you do find it in your yard or garden.
Baker: Unanswered questions
- Kathy Baker.
Why is it that, though we all agree the best things in life aren’t things, we constantly invest so much of our energy in acquiring things? Why does it have to be a Van Gogh, a Lexus or a Versace, instead of simply a pretty picture, a car that runs or a dress that fits?
Portage County obituaries for May 26-27
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
County roundup: Mogadore’s Memorial Day Parade, plus Brimfield, Randolph, Suffield and Atwater news
Mogadore will have its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on James Street by the Mogadore Branch Library and conclude at Greenwood Cemetery at 3809 Mogadore Rd., where the ceremony will be held.
Around Garrettsville: Summer events on their way
On May 10, the James A. Garfield Track and Field athletes hosted their first meet in more than 20 years. After a long time coming, the Track and Field Complex was opened and celebrated with a ribbon cutting.
Portage County obituaries for May 23-25
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County