Portage County obituaries for Jan. 13-14
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
‘The work they’re doing is amazing’: Windham graduate forms district PTO
Before alumna Nikki Sweet, the Windham Exempted Village Schools went without a Parent Teacher Organization for over a decade.
County roundup: Garrettsville holds fundraiser for Summerfest, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Mantua, Nelson and Windham
The second annual members-only “progressive dinner” for the Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20.
One for the Books: Space, UFOs and science
Do I believe in UFOs? Well, of course I do. There are thousands of reported sightings, many of which can’t be explained away. Do I believe they’re extraterrestrial? Ah. Hmm. Maybe, though I wouldn’t put money on it. But do I LIKE to believe they’re extraterrestrial? Sure — it’s fun! And there may be evidence to support that belief. Some of the information in these accounts made my blood run cold!
Been There, Done That: New year, same tree
I thought I was ready for Christmas this year. That’s quite different than pretty much ever before. I’m usually scrambling to do something. This year, Dave and I had a lot of luck with our shopping. I was very happy with the gifts we were about to give. I couldn’t wait to get the decorations up so we could wrap everything and put it under the tree. The polar opposite of me every other year in recent memory.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 10-12
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
University Hospitals agreed to pay patients affected by a data breach
Anyone who lived in the U.S. who is or was a patient at University Hospitals and logged into the UH patient portal or scheduled an appointment through UH’s websites between Jan. 1, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2022, may have some money coming their way.
Ravenna City Council approves Serenity House funding and list of roads to resurface
Ravenna City Council on Jan. 6 made good on its pledge to financially back Serenity House, a soon-to-be-established warming center/residential facility on Lovers Lane.
Around Windham: Starting the new year in Bomber Country
- Nicole Sweet.
The WYBSO 2025 Spring season registration is now open for Baseball, Softball, and Tee ball! This year registration will be online only.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 8-9
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Recent dog rescue highlights work of Portage County Water Rescue Team
- Jeremy Brown.
A dog named Emma found herself on thin ice shortly after Christmas – right before the ice shattered below her, sending her into the freezing water of a local pond.
Mental Health & Recovery Board receives $1.3 million grant
- Tom Hardesty.
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County received $1,365,871 to invest in local treatment, prevention and recovery support to advance ongoing efforts to fight substance abuse and prevent overdose deaths.
Mantua cop sues sheriff’s office after deputies took her child and shared pictures of her
Village of Mantua Police Officer Miranda Brothers is suing Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski and the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, alleging malicious prosecution, violation of her constitutional right “to parent her child,” removing her child and prosecuting her without probable cause.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 6-7
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Atwater family is on a mission to help North Carolina hurricane victims
- Jeremy Brown.
On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, high winds and rain from Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina with ferocity causing $60 billion in damage and taking over 100 lives in the state.
County roundup: Suffield looks to streamline snow plowing, plus news from Atwater
The Suffield Township Trustees discussed at their Dec. 24 meeting how to alleviate the difficult job of the road department to plow the snow on certain streets.
Portage County obituaries for Jan. 3-5
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Around Brimfield: Reflections on finding everyday happiness for the new year
- Shirley Mars.
Happy New Year! It seems an appropriate time to share a few thoughts on making improvements in our everyday lives.
Portage County Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers to help during emergencies
First responders like fire, EMS personnel and police aren’t the only people who rush to emergencies. The all-volunteer Portage County Medical Reserve Corps stands ready, too, and is eager to recruit new members.
A new mural is coming to Haymaker Farmers’ Market
Kent’s Haymaker Farmers’ Market is about to get a facelift.