- Staff Report.
Hometown Bank recently announced the retirement of longtime Public Relations Officer Marilyn Sessions. Sessions started working at Hometown Bank as a human resource representative in 2002.
Edinburg Edinburg Township is in the very, very preliminary stages of having a joint fire district with Charlestown, Paris, Palmyra and Deerfield townships. “If this eventually happens, we wouldn’t have as many fire departments so to speak,” township Vice Chair Chris Diehl said. “Everybody would kind of share the load.” Paris The Paris Township Trustees passed a resolution on a piece of property at 9483 Newton Falls Rd. that has a burned-out house on it. The trustees had to pass […]
- Sandy Engle.
While watching 62 firefighters from seven fire departments practice search-and-rescue skills, it was obvious that these brave individuals have found their calling. Our county auditor, Matt Kelly, looked on with pride and shared how his years of firefighting in the military created an even greater appreciation for firefighters.
At just 17 years old, Bella Fazekas, known in Taekwondo circles as “Bella the Beast,” has earned an extraordinary title — 3rd in the World for Taekwondo Sparring in the Junior Female category (Ages 15-17, -55kg). A competitor driven by passion, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Bella’s rise to the top is a testament to years of hard work, training, and an innate love for the sport.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
The cities of Kent, Streetsboro and Ravenna have reached an agreement with the county over the value of property retained by the Portage County sheriff when he withdrew his agency from a joint drug task force in 2021.
In late October, an old valve failed as the Village of Hiram took down its old water tower after a new one was added. This could have potentially contaminated local water.
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Getting sick is never fun. Whether a sore throat, runny nose or skin rash, you don’t want to wait days to see a doctor. That’s where same-day sick care visits come in handy. These visits allow you see a provider quickly, treat minor illnesses and get back to feeling your best.
Oh, the miseries women in history have gone through, just because of biology. Check out these wonderful historical novels.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
On Nov. 21, Judge Laurie Pittman drove along Infirmary Road, eyes anxiously scanning the ditches for what she hoped she wouldn’t find.
With outside temps expected to drop into the teens Wednesday, Dec. 11, and stay there until a relative warming trend hits Friday, Dec. 13, Shepherd’s House is readying its warming center: the only one that exists in Portage County.
As housing concerns in Northeast Ohio rise, Portage County leaders are organizing to address affordable housing, employment and accessibility.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
Hope Town Ohio, a recovery organization located in Windham, is transitioning its 13-bed Level 2 women’s recovery house into a Level 1 recovery house for men.
Windham Township was successful in getting a grant obtained by the Portage County Land Bank to have the structure at 9092 state Route 303 razed and the property cleaned up.
Photographer Pete Kenworthy captured all the fun at the Festival of Lights in downtown Kent on Saturday, Dec. 7.
- Julie Watson.
It’s that time of year when people are decorating for the holidays. It’s estimated that only around 23% of homes displaying Christmas trees will choose the real thing.
- Staff Report.
Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County
- Ben Wolford.
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