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Unless a settlement can be reached, a federal lawsuit pitting a Palmyra man against the Portage County sheriff and two sheriff’s office deputies may be headed for jury trial.

An in-house committee within Ravenna City Council was formed to aggressively look into constructing a new building that would be shared by the Ravenna police and fire departments. The proposed site is the property owned by the city where Ravenna High School was located.

I thoroughly enjoyed the latest novels from three of my favorite authors. They’re all great reads! Oh, and all of these are great books for both men and women.

Regarding Kent City Council’s actions and comments pertaining to the City Charter Review Commissions call for non partisan elections for our city: It is without a doubt an ultimate example of hypocrisy! 

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Voters will likely continue to see whether candidates for council and mayor are Democrats or Republicans on their ballots following a decision from Kent City Council on July 9.

What happened? Where were all the football players? That’s what Novell wanted to know. Joe Adolph had some answers – and together they have come up with what they hope is a solution.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Ravenna’s aging public buildings are past the point of rescue, so the only real question is how to pay for new ones.

The Kent charter review commission has recommended that the city’s mayoral and city council elections will no longer be partisan. At 7 p.m. July 9, Kent City Council will decide whether to put the change to voters in the November general election.

A car rolled into Lake Rockwell on Monday morning, resulting in an unusual scene but no injuries.

Downtown Kent hosted the 30th annual Heritage Fest on July 5. The festival welcomed all ages with activities like hair tinseling, early morning yoga, local vendor booths, food trucks and two stages showcasing local bands.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

In a world that revolves around time and money, Mirgs Slot Car Raceway is focused on neither.

The fourth annual Paris Township Car Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd. All makes, models and years are welcome. Event highlights include:

In the midst of colony collapse, extreme weather patterns, pesticides, neonicotinoid treated seeds, and varroa mites, Mary Lovin has found ways to help bees thrive. Since a third of all food is pollinated by bees, all of us in Randolph are fortunate that Mary (and other local beekeepers) are enhancing the productivity of our farms and gardens.

“And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” This quote by Anaïs Nin has always resonated with me. It vividly highlights the effort it requires to live fully, to become who and what we are intended to be.

Remembering those we’ve lost in Portage County

Kent city leaders may be leaning away from purchasing automated license plate readers, but leave city limits and you’re on camera.

This time of year, many growers are cursing the overly prolific weeds. However, some master gardeners view weeds as an opportunity to ingest highly nutritious greens, flowers, seeds, and roots.